July 28, 2008
Lookin' Back, Texas
I am sure most people have a few relatives that they would consider to be different. You know, the family members who make you nervous at weddings and funerals because you just never know what they might do.
Suzanne Mullins, the main character in Leanna Ellis' Lookin' Back, Texas, is a little concerned about the crazy behavior of one of her relatives. It happens to be her mother Betty Lynne. When Suzanne arrives at her childhood home in Texas, she learns that Betty Lynne is announcing her husband's death and planning his funeral. The only problem is that Archie Davidson isn't dead.
While Suzanne is dealing with her mother's irrational behavior, she is also forced to face mistakes from her own past, mistakes she has kept hidden for many years. Handling all these troubles at once may be enough to make Suzanne's life the craziest of them all.
I was skeptical about the story line in this book, but the tale was wonderfully written. Lookin' Back, Texas is a book that will make you laugh. I caught myself chuckling throughout the story, especially at the small-town antics. This book is light-hearted, but its message is a powerful one. I admit that I even teared up at the end.
I encourage you to consider this new novel by Leanna Ellis. It is an enjoyable read!
To win one of two copies (U.S. addresses only), leave a comment here, and make sure we have a way to reach you. I'll draw a winner at the end of the Bloggy Giveaways carnival. For more info on all these giveaways, click HERE.
For all the other open giveaways on our site, click the giveaway category link below.
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
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174 Comments on Lookin' Back, Texas
#1 - Jenni @ 8:52 am
I always love finding new books…..please sign me up for the giveaway!
#2 - stephanie @ 8:55 am
Sounds good!
#3 - Iva @ 8:59 am
I love the quirky books - sometimes, they are just fun.
#4 - Tuli @ 9:31 am
I miss small-town Texas. This sounds like a very enjoyable read.
Please sign me up.
#5 - Mocha with Linda @ 9:44 am
This sounds great! Love books and books set in Texas are such fun!
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#7 - Patti @ 10:48 am
Looks like a fun read! I like lighter read in the summer!!
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#11 - Lauren@ThingishThings @ 11:14 am
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#13 - Jenni @ 11:42 am
Sounds like a fun read! Thanks for the chance to win!
#14 - Amanda D. @ 11:52 am
From a former texan, I think I'll like this book
#15 - Cayce @ 12:17 pm
Sounds like a fun read!
#16 - Rhonda Cason @ 12:24 pm
This sounds really funny.
#17 - Jodi @ 1:08 pm
I love finding new authors, and new titles. sounds great!
#18 - Qtpies7 @ 1:18 pm
I would be one of those people who have DIFFERENT family members. Of course, they all live in small towns…. hmmm.
#19 - Michelle @ 1:24 pm
I would love to add one more book to my summer reading list (soon to be fall reading list if I don't hurry up). This sounds like a great book
#20 - Colleen @ 1:31 pm
The past few books I've read have been so depressing. This looks like a fun one. Thanks!
#21 - Katrina @ 1:47 pm
I love to read! and I love finding new books and authors to enjoy!
#22 - Kimberly V. @ 2:02 pm
Looks like a great book. I love books and I could use a few more for the summer reading.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
#23 - Tisha @ 2:03 pm
I love reading funny books… thanks for the great giveaway! =)
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This looks to be an interesting read.
#25 - Shannon @ 2:45 pm
I am in need of a good read/laugh.
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#26 - Susan C @ 2:46 pm
I love books about small towns, and this book sounds like a hoot!
#27 - Rhonda Mason @ 2:55 pm
This sounds like a fun summer read! Thanks for hosting!
#28 - Michele @ 3:09 pm
Count me in! Sounds like a fun end of the summer read!
#29 - Kama @ 3:09 pm
I live in Texas!
Looks interesting.
#30 - Kristenkj @ 3:19 pm
Well, I could a good chuckle now and then. Thanks for the chance!
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#32 - Go Amie @ 3:30 pm
This looks like a fun read! Thanks!
#33 - Tammy @ 3:31 pm
Thanks - it's nice to be able to cast off the blues that creep up on us once in awhile and laugh at a good book!
#34 - Someone Being Me @ 3:33 pm
That sounds like a really interesting book especially since I live in Texas.
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#37 - Lindsie @ 3:55 pm
I would love to win! My reading pile is getting short!
#38 - Tracey @ 3:59 pm
Sounds like an entertaining book!
Thanks for having a giveaway!
#39 - Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories @ 4:12 pm
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#40 - Erin @ 4:42 pm
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#41 - Dani' @ 4:49 pm
Interesting plot
#42 - Bev @ Scratchin' the Surface @ 4:57 pm
I'm not sure if I can enter to win, if so great, and if not then I'll look for this on Amazon - sounds delightful to a Texas native!
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Thanks for having this wonderful giveaway!
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I love this type of book!
#63 - Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) @ 8:03 pm
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I like the part about small town antics!
#69 - Audrey @ 9:37 pm
We read a lot here. I'm not sure if I've ever read anything by this author. Your write up of the story sounds interesting. I'd love to win.
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#71 - T with Honey @ 9:57 pm
Crazy family. In TX. Sounds like a book I need to read.
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#74 - Karen @ 10:12 pm
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#75 - Fedora @ 10:14 pm
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Sound pretty funny, daughter would love this book!
#77 - Shannon @ Gabi's World @ 10:25 pm
I would love to read something funny!
#78 - Lori @ 10:37 pm
I love reading, and this book seems right up my alley.
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#80 - Nise' @ 11:00 pm
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#81 - Rebecca @ 11:03 pm
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#82 - Amy Ragsdale @ 11:19 pm
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#83 - Miche @ 11:26 pm
Ohhh I hope I win-it would be great to have a humorous book to read while nursing late at night!
#84 - Chrysa @ 11:51 pm
Looks good. I know what you mean about crazy relatives!!!
#85 - Bitsy @ 12:01 am
OH MY talk about crazy relatives, and I'm originally from Texas! Sounds like a great read.
Joy, Bitsy
#86 - lace @ 12:02 am
I'm always open to new authors and new books. This one sounds good.
#87 - Joy @ 12:07 am
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#91 - Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy @ 1:26 am
I've never heard of the book or the author. I like finding new authors to add to my library, thanks!
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Love to read!!! And, I'm about out of new books!!
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I love to read - and always enjoy a good laugh. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
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#109 - Joy F @ 1:58 pm
Love anything new to read!
#110 - Tara Hill @ 2:01 pm
I live in Texas, need I say more? I have a few of those family members! Maybe I'm one of them…hehehe! Thanks for the chance, always looking for a new read!
#111 - Kathleen @ 2:44 pm
The last two books I read made me cry… one when a dog died. I'll take your word that the rest of it is fun enough to brace for the sniffles at the end.
Thanks for the giveaway!
#112 - Brooke @ 2:48 pm
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I'm in Texas, so I think I'd really enjoy this.
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#119 - Belinda A. @ 8:04 pm
Here I am in sticky hot Texas, looking for a distraction from the oppressive weather, and this sounds right up my street!
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Thanks!
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#128 - Jeanine @ 11:58 pm
Oh yeah I have a family member like that too. I'd love to be entered into your drawing, I think that I'd really enjoy this book.
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