The Afterparty is a playfully self-referential novel about the events of one night, during a celebrity’s birthday celebrations; it spends enough time on the right side of the line between charming and annoying to be a very good read. The publishers ran several competitions in connection with the book, including one that would see two reader reviews quoted in the jacket of the mass-market paperback edition — and, as it turns out, one of those reviews is mine.
The first I knew of this was when a parcel arrived yesterday containing five signed copies of the new edition. One of them is personally inscribed to me, so of course I’ll be keeping that; but I want to give the other four away to readers of my blog. If you’d like the chance to win one, just leave a comment on this post.
A few notes:
- Owing to postage costs, this giveaway is UK only.
- Closing date for entries is 11.59pm (UK time) on Wednesday 29 February. I will select four winners at random shortly after.
Good luck!
22nd February 2012 at 1:30 pm
Congratulations on having your review quoted in the book jacket! This sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the competition.
22nd February 2012 at 1:44 pm
Well done, David and thanks for the chance to win a copy. It’s been on my radar since it first came to my notice via the blog reviews here and on Farmlanebooks.
22nd February 2012 at 1:47 pm
Oooh well done! This one worked its way onto my ever-growing ‘to buy’ list back when you first reviewed it, sounds interesting.
22nd February 2012 at 3:14 pm
Nice to see bloggers and you especially, getting some much deserved recognition. It’s about time. Congratulations!
Rob
P.S. Please exclude me from the draw David, I just wanted to pass on my congratulations.
22nd February 2012 at 6:51 pm
Well done David! I am particularly keen to read this book as it was recommended to me by Chris Wakling, author of What I Did, and he has high standards.
22nd February 2012 at 6:53 pm
This sounds like a potentially interesting one, especially given you didn’t think you’d enjoy it and did. (You also won me over by reviewing Katie Ward in that same post!)
22nd February 2012 at 7:03 pm
This has been on my wishlist since Jackie at Farmlanebooks loved it so much. Well done on your review getting published!
23rd February 2012 at 1:44 pm
Congrats on your review being featured! Am intruiged to read now….x
27th February 2012 at 2:58 am
Looks like a great read,contracts on winning your review
27th February 2012 at 8:01 pm
Many Congratulations on getting your review published -please may I be entered for the draw, as the book has been on my ‘to read’ list for some months