TABLE MANNERS in Bookstores TODAY!
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The dining room is a theater … the table is a stage.
Chatillon-Plessis
What a perfect quote to announce the official release of TABLE MANNERS, my third novel published by Berkley Books/Penguin USA! Today is the day, and I’m thrilled to be in sunny northern California for its release.
I have a contest going on in celebration: I am giving away a signed copy of each of my books (that’s THREE books, signed to you or a friend), a special edition ceramic GOOD THINGS wall/desk plaque that says “Live Simple,” something delectable to eat and/or drink (TBD—I am going shopping next week!), plus other author goodies. The contest runs today until August 31 11:59 pm HST. No purchase is necessary to win—you just need to leave a comment on this post!
And because is a special day, I’m offering bonus entries: if you leave a review for TABLE MANNERS on amazon.com and/or bn.com during the contest period (leave a comment with your review in the body of the comment and where you posted it so I’ll know to give you the extra entries), you will receive not one but ten entries (twenty if you post at both sites), dramatically increasing your chances to win. Yes, I know this contest favors those who leave reviews (after all, it is my book’s release date!) but it is a random drawing using random.org so it is possible for anyone to win. This giveaway is open to readers everywhere (must be 18 years or older). And to make it more fun, for every increment of ten people who post, I’ll add more great stuff to the winning bounty (iTunes/Starbucks gift cards, foodie gifts, home and bath items, and more). I’ll tuck everything into a lovely book bag and promise it will be a prize worth winning!
I really hope you’ll have a chance to read TABLE MANNERS, which I loved writing and think (of course!) that it’s an all-around wonderful book. It is the follow-up to my debut novel and national bestseller, GOOD THINGS, but you don’t need to have read GOOD THINGS to enjoy this book—in fact, most of the wonderful reviews it’s received have been from brand new readers and reviewers. I am also very proud that TABLE MANNERS is a selection of the Doubleday, Literary Guild, Rhapsody, and Book of the Month Club book clubs.
TABLE MANNERS is a book with generous servings of food and friendship, with wonderful recipes from prominent chefs and foodies from Seattle to Paris (this image is the Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade which Shannalee T’Koy at Food Loves Writing prepared and photographed! She also snapped a shot of the book above). You’ll meet the ever-resourceful lifestyle maven Deidre McIntosh, who has a knack for getting back up when life knocks her down. You’ll see how tenacious and creative Deidre can be while making room for the things—and people—that matter most. I know you’ll be cheering for her as much as I do!
I hope you enjoy my latest novel, and if so, please let me know—I’d love to hear from you!
- Read an excerpt from TABLE MANNERS by clicking here.
- Read my August newsletter by clicking here.
- Buy your copy now from Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.
hugs,
PS UPDATE (8/13/09): Wow, we’ve had a great response so I am off to pick up ten MORE items to add to the giveaway!
PPS UPDATE (8/29/09): Off to get three MORE items to add! Contest ends Monday!
PPS UDPATE (9/2/09): And the winner is .. .#13, L Nichols! She’s going to get a box full of books and goodies, a “Live Simple” plaque, and lots of sweet treats! And, because I love to throw in a last minute surprise, I pulled two bonus names: #120 Theresa Dell and #105 Kathryn Wilkie. They’ll receive a copy of the book along with a $10 gift certificate from amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.com. Winners need to email their mailing address to me. Thank you to everyone who entered. And the winner of the See’s Candies gift card (a subscriber-only contest) will be announced in the next newsletter!
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August 4th, 2009 @ 3:56 am
The punch sound heavenly. I can’t wait to read Table Manners. Best of luck.
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:02 am
Your books sound divine! I’m looking forward to reading them!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:08 am
this sounds like another winner, MIA!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:09 am
Thanks for the giveaway! The book sounds great and I’m definitely going to have to make that Pom Lemonade this summer. Thanks!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:12 am
It looks like a winner to me..Keep writing. Can’t wait to read this book and all the others..Thanks
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:16 am
I’m looking forward to trying the lemonade recipe, it sounds fabulous!! Congratulations on the release of your new book!!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:18 am
Congratulations, Mia!!! I’m watching the mail each day for my copy of Table Manners : ) I’ll post the review (blog, amazon, goodreads, LT) as soon as I read the book. Enjoy what must be a wonderful feeling to have a book published (or another book, in your case)!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:21 am
Congratulations on the book launch! Can’t wait to read Table Manners – really loved Good Things.
Good luck!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:27 am
I would love to read your book and win the stash of prizes. Good luck on your release today! Staciele(at)netins(dot)net
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:33 am
Congrats Mia! Thanks for such an Awesome Read!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:36 am
Good luck with the New book, and I thank you for the giveaway!!
And I loved your Chocolate musings as well.
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:42 am
The lemonade sounds fantastic!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:58 am
Congratulations on the book launch! Can’t wait to read this one!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:01 am
Hi Mia! Congrats on the book launch! I’d love to be entered in your giveaway… Thanks for having it. =)
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:09 am
Oh, I’d love to be entered! I look forward to “Table Manners!” I can’t get extra entries yet…because I need to get my hands on a copy first! Hopefully, I’ll win and I promise to send reviews to all my favorite sites (Amazon, BN, Powells, etc.). Thanks for a great contest!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:12 am
Thank you Mia for the Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade recipe. Congratulations on Table Manners, I’m looking forward to reading it!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:15 am
Ok, now I’m thirsty, too! Looking forward to the Pomegranate Lemonade and especially the new book. Congrats!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:19 am
Congrats on the new release. The book sounds delightful. I love the recipe. Looking forward to reading Table Manners.
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:27 am
Table Manners is definitely on my TBR. Love your books
*Thanks* for the giveaway!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:34 am
Congrats on the new release!
I love the title and cover. In fact, all of your books have had really lovely covers.
The book sounds wonderful. It’s a treat to get a good story AND recipes!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:35 am
Congratulations! I’ll try to make it to a bookstore to check it out soon, and hopefully I’ll get to write a review on my blog!
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:36 am
Congrats on your new release!!!
Can’t wait to read.
August 4th, 2009 @ 5:55 am
I love pomegranate, so have to try the lemonade. TABLE MANNERS sounds very interesting with all the sumptuous recipes, so it’s a TBR must.
Congratulations and thanks very much!
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:04 am
Thank you for the Pom Lemonade recipe! I am having a baby shower next month & will definitely try it. I cannot wait to read the new book, I’ve been hooked ever since I read Good Things when I was stuck on a grounded plane for 6 hours. Congratulations & keep ‘em coming!
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:08 am
Mia, Don’t worry not too much PINK, LOVE IT!
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:14 am
Just got thru reading your newsletter, Mia, and wanted to pass along my congrats on your new release. I really enjoyed the excerpt for Table Manners and look forward to reading it soon.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:16 am
…the table is a stage= and upon that stage is a feast set before your eyes whilst reading Table Manners. I love that recipes are in the book(added bonus).
Would love to enter the contest for the lovely prize and a big congrats on the book release.
Stay cool.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:19 am
Sounds like a great book Mia – congrats on their release. That picture is awesome!
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:31 am
I’m looking forward to reading your newest book. I like the books with recipes in them, I get so many compliments on these dishes.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:32 am
Congrats on your release, sounds like a good one, definitely on my TBR list
Can’t wait to try the Pom Lemonade recipe!
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:37 am
Hi Mia,
the excerpt was great. Deidra was thinking everything was going so well and them wham,
murphy’s law and all that. LOL
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:38 am
I can’t wait to read this book! And i love your recipes! Keep up the great writing!
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:41 am
Congrats on the release. I am on my way to the store to purchase it today.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:47 am
Yay for new releases! I hope it does well for you.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:54 am
Congrats on your new release. Looks like a great read. Have a great day.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:03 am
(Waving my arm in the air)
PICK ME !
PICK ME !
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:06 am
Congrats on your new book release Mia, it sounds really good.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:10 am
Looking forward to reading your book and definately going to try the lemonade. Keep up the aweseome work.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:21 am
Can’t wait to read the book! Congratulations
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:23 am
Glad to get your email. Haven’t read anything yet but just put “Good Thngs” on hold. Looking forward to it.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:33 am
Congratulations on Table Manners being in stores today! :} I’m very much looking forward to picking this up as well as your other books.
Have fun in your travels and enjoy your visits with family and friends.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:38 am
I love the quote at the top of the post. It’s so very true. I really enjoyed the excerpt for Table Manners and look forward to reading it.
Congratulations on the release!
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:39 am
I heard about you from another author’s website blog and ordered SWEET LIFE immediately. My daughter wants it as soon as I am finished. Looking forward to reading more of your books.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:56 am
Happy Release Day Mia! Table Manners sounds wonderful.
August 4th, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Your new book sounds great and so does the pink lemonade. There has been lots of cool drinks consumed in our town this year…with the terribly high temperatures we have been experiencing.
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:02 am
not only do i love your name, my daughters name is mia too, i love your books too ;o)
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:05 am
Congratulations on your book release! I can’t wait to read it.
Scotchmallow, chelsea and mayfair are my favorites at See’s…
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:05 am
I just bought and read your book ‘Sweet Life this past week. We were on vacation and I spent two straight nights reading your book. It put my mind in a better place and it was a really good story too. I’m going out today to buy ‘Good Things’. I’m also passing your book on to my daughter and she can’t wait to read it. Good luck with the new book. I’m also trying some of your recipes today.Can’t wait.
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:07 am
Congratulations on your new book~ can’t wait to read it! I agree with cheryl c, I really like all of your covers.. very simple, clean, and pretty!
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:37 am
The book sounds great! Can’t wait to read it!
Enter me, please!
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:49 am
CONGRATS ON THE LAUNCH – sounds like a great book – enter me please & thanks
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:52 am
I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of Table Manners!!! Congrats!!!
August 4th, 2009 @ 8:58 am
Congrats on release day! Can’t wait to read “Table Manners”.
August 4th, 2009 @ 9:14 am
Looking forward to “Table Manners” Mia.
We used some of the season’s mangoes to make Jane’s Mango Crisp last week and are already craving another batch. Thanks for sharing recipes!
August 4th, 2009 @ 9:20 am
Congrats on the release of TABLE MANNERS – sounds like a great read!
In your newsletter I read that you loved See’s chocolates. I recently got my first taste of See’s and I absolutely loved them. I live in Boston, MA and we don’t have See’s around here, but my coworker just came back from a trip to San Diego and gifted us with a box. Yummy!
August 4th, 2009 @ 9:24 am
I just finished reading my copy of the newsletter and thought about trying the recipe for the lemonade. I also think the candy contest sounds great. I love chocolate!
August 4th, 2009 @ 9:29 am
Your goody bag sounds AWESOME!!! What could be better than free books & free chocolate?!?!
Thanks!
August 4th, 2009 @ 9:37 am
I’m looking forward to reading your new book!
Aloha nui loa!
August 4th, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Congrats on the new release. Thanks for the contest and good luck to everyone!!!
August 4th, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Great giveaway:)
August 4th, 2009 @ 10:44 am
sounds great and a good book to read
August 4th, 2009 @ 10:45 am
CONGRATULATIONS on your book coming out in stores today! whooohoooo! The drink looks amazing! Thanks so much for the giveaway, you rock!
August 4th, 2009 @ 11:04 am
I’m gonna have to buy this new book while I’m at Barnes and Noble tonite!! Sounds great!
August 4th, 2009 @ 11:08 am
Congratulations on the new release. The book sounds wonderful!
August 4th, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
Your book sounds wonderful.
August 4th, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
Interesting concept for a book. It sounds really good and I have added it to my TBR list.
That is one thing I have noticed lately-a lot of people need table manners. Guess it stems from so many fast-food meals and not even sitting down to eat as a group. Oh well, we can only hope.
August 4th, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
Congrats on the new book! Sounds like a delicious combination of plot ingredients
August 4th, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Good morning, I have my fingers crossed for the giveaway. Table Manners looks like a great read. I have it on my wish list. Cheers.
August 4th, 2009 @ 12:58 pm
yummy——BOOK and contest.
August 4th, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
Congrats! The book sounds great!
August 4th, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
I love the e-mail page! The color is great, and I can’t wait to read the book. Plan to fix the drink, put my feet up, sit on my porch and read.
August 4th, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Congratulations on your new book!
August 4th, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
Congrats on the release of the book! It sounds great and I LOVE the cover, maybe its because I’m a pink-aholic
August 4th, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
The writing wahini has done it again. I am very pleased to see she is doing so well – especially in PINK. Such a color benefits her so well.
August 4th, 2009 @ 3:51 pm
How exciting! Congratulations on the release of Table Manners, I can’t wait to read it. Actually, I can’t wait to read my very own signed copy when I win your contest, lol! Congratulations again, and keep up the fantastic work!
August 4th, 2009 @ 4:15 pm
A round of applause and huge congrats go to you!
Sounds like an awesome read.
Thanks for having the giveaway.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
Congratulations on the release of Table Manners. I have been looking forward to this sequel.
August 4th, 2009 @ 6:36 pm
I read the newsletter today & gee, did I
ever identify with the chocolate part. Is
there anything better tasting than chocolate?
If so, I never ran across it. It’s 11:30 pm
here now and I’m thinking about how good a
piece or 2 of chocolate would taste. Hmm,
could I get my husband to go to the store &
get some? Probably not. I enjoy the newsletter even without the chocolate.
August 5th, 2009 @ 1:42 am
Sounds like Table Manners is a great read with great recipes. Can’t wait to check it out!
August 5th, 2009 @ 3:09 am
On the road and just got Online. I hope the weather is great in Northern California because we are headed that way! Congratulations on the book AND the chocolate!
August 5th, 2009 @ 3:16 am
Congratulations! We just returned from Hawaii (which always makes me think of you and your work)I can’t wait to read the new book!
August 5th, 2009 @ 4:29 am
What a generous contest. Please include my name in the drawing.
August 5th, 2009 @ 7:04 am
Looking forward to a great read!!
August 5th, 2009 @ 7:07 am
Congratulations on your book launch. It sounds like it will be a great read.
Thanks for having a drawing for your new book.
August 5th, 2009 @ 4:56 pm
Congrats on the launching of the new book. It sounds wonderful. Looking forward to reading it. Enjoyed the lemonade recipe in the newsletter. It sounded delicious.
August 5th, 2009 @ 6:49 pm
Hey there Mia! I just read the excerpt from Table Manners. I will definately read it, soon! Chocolate is always good! Congrats & best wishes for a successful book tour!
August 6th, 2009 @ 3:39 pm
Congrats on the book launch. Love the idea and concept and look forward to reading the latest two books. Thanks for the opportunity to win this giveaway.
August 6th, 2009 @ 9:56 pm
I picked up Table Manners the day it came out, went and grabbed a chi tea and settled into a corner air conditioned seat at a local coffee shop and began reading. I couldn’t put it down, Excellent read!!! I look forward to reading your next book. Keep up the great work.
August 9th, 2009 @ 6:54 pm
Loved the first two and can’t wait for my copy of Table Manners to show up in my mailbox!! I’d also love to see the movie.
August 10th, 2009 @ 9:11 am
looking forward to reading your books
August 10th, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Loved Table Manners and gave you a five star review on amazon.com.
When is your next book coming out?
Thanks!
Laurie Martin
Author of Smile Across Your Heart, The Process of Building Self-Love
http://www.smileacrossyourheart.com
August 10th, 2009 @ 3:26 pm
I can’t wait to read Table Manners; I just finished Good Things today!
August 12th, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
Am going to Barnes and Nobles tomorrow to purchase books for our library. Have put Table Manners on the list and hope they still have your other 2 on the shelf. The advantage of working at the library is I get to read them first!
August 14th, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
That lemonade looks wonderful and refreshing. I am looking forward to reading the book!
August 15th, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
Congratulations!! Table Manners is such a fun read. I loved it!
Here are the links to my reviews:
Barnes & Noble as GL
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/review.aspx?reviewid=1193400
Amazon as M.Lapus
http://www.amazon.com/Table-Manners-Mia-King/product-reviews/0425227898/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&coliid=&showViewpoints=1&colid=&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
Powells
http://www.powells.com/biblio?show=TRADE%20PAPER:USED:9780425227893:9.95#customer_comments
Goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6322594
LibraryThing
http://www.librarything.com/profile_reviews.php?view=gaby317
August 15th, 2009 @ 2:42 pm
Can’t wait to read Table Manners. Thanks!
August 15th, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
Hope I’m not too late to win this giveaway. The reviews for both books have been great and I’d love to read them. Congrats!
August 15th, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Although these books all sound fabulous and I’d love to win them, I have an amazing foodie friend who I think I will pass Table Manners and Good Things onto for her birthday. I’m adding them to my wish list though too!
August 15th, 2009 @ 5:57 pm
Sounds like a great book and this sounds punchy but in a week on my next to Borders I will look forward to checking them out,,,Good luck and many happy reveiws,,,,
August 15th, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
I am always searching for authors with a unique voice, it seems as if I’ve found a new unique voice.
August 16th, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
Sounds like a great read!
August 16th, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
these books sound great, please enter me!
August 17th, 2009 @ 8:36 am
Congrats on another great book!!!
Keep them coming!!
August 17th, 2009 @ 7:53 pm
no more needed keep em comin!!
August 18th, 2009 @ 1:54 pm
Mia — the recipe looks delicious! Can’t wait to read your books! They sound great!
August 18th, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
Please enter my name in your contest. I have written reviews for Table Manners for both Amazon and B&N.
Best-
kathryn
August 18th, 2009 @ 4:24 pm
Was able to get both TABLE MANNERS and SWEET LIFE for our library. Since I am currently reading 4 books for work, I put both of your books on our New Book Shelf. I have such a backlog of books to preview, I didn’t want to hold yours up. Figured I’d let everyone else enjoy them and I’ll read them later.
Good luck with the release!
August 20th, 2009 @ 10:03 am
Good Things was wonderful. I have Sweet Life next in queue. I am looking forward to reading it since I moved from the “fast” pace of Honolulu to the Big Island recently. Can’t wait to read “Table Manners”.
August 22nd, 2009 @ 6:19 am
I am looking forward to reading Table Manners.
Thanks for the opportunity.
August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:51 am
I think it is a great time of year for such ’summer’ food,it stretches the season a bit!
August 24th, 2009 @ 6:57 am
WOW I would love to win.
August 24th, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
Oh Mia, How I would love to win the contest.
I also am a chocolate lover.
The lemonade sounds divine.
I am waiting on your next book. Hope it is soon.
Mary Branham
August 25th, 2009 @ 8:31 am
Mia,
I just read Sweet Life and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading your other books!!
Cindy
August 25th, 2009 @ 9:10 am
Congrats on your latest book! It sounds wonderful…a great story AND recipes!
It is so nice of you to offer such a lovely prize. Please enter my name in the giveaway.
August 25th, 2009 @ 9:23 am
Sounds like a really good book. Thanks for the contest.
August 25th, 2009 @ 9:32 am
Wow! You have done it again! Another great contest for another great winner!! Cannot wait to read your new book!
August 25th, 2009 @ 9:53 am
I love Deidre and Good things and Table Manners. I do hope you continue her story.
August 25th, 2009 @ 10:39 am
I can’t wait to read the book! And the punch looks great! =) Thanks for the contest!
August 25th, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Oh what an incredible giveaway – I’d love to win this!
August 25th, 2009 @ 11:20 am
Please enter me in your contest I can’t wait to read your books!
August 26th, 2009 @ 3:59 am
I’d love to read your books.
August 27th, 2009 @ 10:11 am
Book looks great!
August 27th, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Can’t wait to read. Congrats!
August 29th, 2009 @ 2:25 am
These books sound wonderful! Please enter me.
lag110@mchsi.com
August 30th, 2009 @ 3:29 am
Amazing contest! Please include me
jac8604@hotmail.com
August 30th, 2009 @ 6:27 am
Hi Mia, I’m on a quest to find all the authors I’ve been missing! I’ve just found you and I’m anxious to read your books! I work at Borders and I always recommend my favorite reads to our customers. I look forward to reading your books! Thank you!
August 30th, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
Hi Mia, Congratulations on your book launch. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com
August 30th, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
Please ignore the previous post – it’s a duplicate!
August 30th, 2009 @ 4:59 pm
Congratulations on your new book. I can’t wait to pick up a copy. It sounds great.
Thank you for putting my name in the drawing.