A Good Talk, Daniel Menaker – Book Giveaway

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A Good Talk, Daniel Menaker – Book Giveaway

A GOOD TALK is an analysis of and guide to that most exclusively human of all activities-- conversation.

Drawing on over forty years of experience in American letters, Menaker pinpoints the factors that drive and enliven every good conversation: the vagaries (and joys) of subtext; the deeper structure and meaning of conversational flow; the subliminal signals that guide our disclosures and confessions; and the countless other hurdles we must clear along the way. Moving beyond self-help musings and "how to" advice, he has created a stylish, funny, and surprising book: a celebration of "the most exclusively human of all activities."

In a time when conversation remains deeply important-- for building relationships, for relaxing, even for figuring out who we are-- and also increasingly imperiled (with Blackberries and texting increasingly in vogue), A GOOD TALK is a refreshing celebration of the subtle adventures of a good conversation.

Visit TitlePage.tv where Daniel Menaker hosts episodes of The Title Page and posts blogs about literary works, authors, and issues.
Daniel Menaker is also a contributor on the BarnesandNobleReview.com. - FROM HACHETTE BOOKS

FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS...Thanks to Hachette Books I'm giving away FIVE copies of A Good Talk. This giveaway will run for 2 weeks (11/30-12/14). Commenters will be randomly selected and notified via e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to reply back with their mailing address (US/Canada, No P.O. Box) or it goes to the next person.

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Farrah is from the Raleigh, North Carolina area and married to her high school sweetheart. She's a 30-something mom to 3 crazy yet loveable kids who keep her constantly on her toes. Books can be found in every room in the house and bags as well. Reading is done every moment she gets the chance and a typical afternoon of fun would often find her and the 3 kiddos at a local bookstore or library hunting for the next book. She's currently working towards her goal to one day owning a cafe/bookstore in a historic downtown area where it's all about the reader's experience...community, atmosphere and the love of books.

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Sue
November 30th, 2009 - 01:31

I’d love a chance.
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Benita G.
November 30th, 2009 - 20:29

I’d like this book.

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Benita G.
November 30th, 2009 - 20:30

I subscribe via email.

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Daniel Menaker
November 30th, 2009 - 22:50

Thanks for the boost.

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Susan Helene Gottfried
December 1st, 2009 - 11:31

No need to enter me, babe. I’m dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I’ve got this posted at Win a Book for you.
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December 1st, 2009 - 18:59

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December 1st, 2009 - 20:21

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December 1st, 2009 - 20:22

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J.E
December 1st, 2009 - 20:52

would like a chance to win sounds interesting,thx for contest..
Wanda
December 3rd, 2009 - 13:35

I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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December 4th, 2009 - 04:53

I’d love to read this!

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Kandy
December 5th, 2009 - 13:15

I would like a chance to win this book because my daughter requested it. I’m feeling guilty that she would like conversational help, because she probably inherited her dad’s and my lack of conversational skills. She has in recent years wished she could converse with strangers as I do (What!!??–I guess I’ve grown)
Melissa Burmester
December 5th, 2009 - 20:56

Please enter me in the contest.

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December 7th, 2009 - 02:16

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Kimberly
December 10th, 2009 - 00:19

I would like a copy!
DarcyO
December 11th, 2009 - 22:34

Please include me. I’d love to read this one.
DarcyO
December 11th, 2009 - 22:35

I subscribe with Google Reader.
Beth (BBRB)
December 13th, 2009 - 18:15

The cover alone makes me want to read it!

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December 13th, 2009 - 18:15

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karenk
December 14th, 2009 - 15:30

thanks for the opportunity to read this book
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December 14th, 2009 - 15:32

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December 14th, 2009 - 23:45

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December 14th, 2009 - 23:46

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The Book Faery
December 16th, 2009 - 22:19

Congratulations to all of our randomly selected winners: Sue, Wanda, Kandy, Kimberly, karenk. Thanks to all who participated!
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Mordehay Carmel
January 2nd, 2010 - 12:08

Heard you on NPR this morning. Very interesting.