Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (8) + GIVEAWAY (CLOSED): The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Waiting on Wednesday is a book meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine  
that spotlights upcoming releases that we're all eagerly anticipating.
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Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Author: Neil Gaiman
Genre: Adult Paranormal Fiction
Publisher: William Morrow
Release Date: June 18, 2013
Goodreads: ADD
Purchase: Amazon/Indigo/Book Depository




Sussex, England. A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house he lived in is long gone, he is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl, Lettie Hempstock, and her mother and grandmother. He hasn't thought of Lettie in decades, and yet as he sits by the pond (a pond that she'd claimed was an ocean) behind the ramshackle old farmhouse, the unremembered past comes flooding back. And it is a past too strange, too frightening, too dangerous to have happened to anyone, let alone a small boy.

Forty years earlier, a man committed suicide in a stolen car at this farm at the end of the road. Like a fuse on a firework, his death lit a touchpaper and resonated in unimaginable ways. The darkness was unleashed, something scary and thoroughly incomprehensible to a little boy. And Lettie—magical, comforting, wise beyond her years—promised to protect him, no matter what.

A groundbreaking work from a master, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is told with a rare understanding of all that makes us human, and shows the power of stories to reveal and shelter us from the darkness inside and out. It is a stirring, terrifying, and elegiac fable as delicate as a butterfly's wing and as menacing as a knife in the dark.


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I don't...exactly...remember how to BREATHE!...and I really haven't been able to since I found out that this book will exist as of next year. Ugh! Next YEAR!! Are you kidding me!? Part of me wishes that I didn't find out about it so soon. Just yet ANOTHER reason why the world CAN'T end on December 21st-I won't LET it!! I kid you NOT, I visit this book's Goodreads page at least twice a week..just to stare at it..somehow WILL it to be June 18, 2013...right..NOW. Doesn't work. But you better believe that I'll keep trying.

I could go on for a few paragraphs. I really and truly can. But I won't. Just know, my dear readers (if you don't already), that Neil Gaiman is pretty much my entire reason for reading. Or at least, he became that reason after I read my very first book by him, Neverwhere. If you haven't read that book...I'm not exactly sure why you're still here reading this..go READ IT!!! You will NOT regret it..I GUARANTEE it!! Okay..I'm calm..I swear.

This book sounds so deliciously Gaiman-there are NO other words needed for me to convince myself, or any other Gaiman fan out there to read this. Those of you who are as obsessed as I am will know exactly what I'm saying..how I'm FEELING..I'm sure breathing is a task for you right now as well. I will say no more...

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-GIVEAWAY CLOSED-

Are YOU a Neil Gaiman Fan?
This giveaway is pretty much a must right now. I lay in bed last night thinking about how much I need the entire WORLD to know how amazing this author is, if you don't already know. So here's the plan: This giveaway will be for both new and long-time Gaiman fans. I'm offering you a choice of 1 of 2 books.

Click to Read Goodreads Page

For those new to him, I'm offering my favourite, Neverwhere. For long-time fans, I'm offering a pre-order of The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Released June 18/2013). OR, whichever one you want! Either way..you're reading a Gaiman book, and that makes me a HAPPY Reeka. 



Rules & Regulations

1. You must be following me via GFC, Linky or RSS
2. Open INTERNATIONALLY as long as The Book Depository ships to your country (check).
3. Choose either Neverwhere or The Ocean at the End of the Lane (this won't be shipped until the release date of June 18/2013).
4. Must be 16 years or older to enter.
5. Contest ends on November 30, 2012 at 12:00AM.
6. Winner will be announced via Twitter and/or email and will have 48 hours to respond. 
So be sure to follow! 


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29 comments:

  1. Long time fan here. Neverwhere was wonderful, and I should really get around to completing my Sandman collection...

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    1. Oh my goodness, you and me BOTH. They're quite pricey though =(. Thanks for entering and stopping by!

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  2. Haven't heard of that one! Looks interesting!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  3. Long time fan. Fell in love with his books when I was twelve years old. Now I am twenty four and I still adore his work :)

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    1. That's what I love so much about him. He appeals to ALL ages *happy sigh*. Thank you for entering!

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  4. The only book Ive read by Neil Gaiman is Coraline, though Im extremely interested to try Nevermore! Thanks!

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    1. I'm excited for you to read it! Good luck and thank you for entering!

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  5. The Ocean at the End of the Lane pleaseee! thank you!

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    1. Definitely =). I will ordering one for myself as well lol. Thank you for entering and passing by!

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  6. I would like to thank you so much for a fantastic book giveaway, and a wonderful selection of titles! I am so excited about the release of 'the ocean at the end of the lane' and seem to be unable to contain my enthusiasm when reading your post! I would really love to have the oportunity of reading it and also writing reviews on amazon, GoodReads ect. to spread the word about Neil Gaiman's work. I have already added it to my to-read list and would like to thank you once again. x

    Email: lfountain1(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk
    *GFC Follower: lfountain1*
    UK Resident

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    1. Hi Lucinda! Thank you so much for stopping by and actually reading my super fan girl post lol. Good luck!

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  7. I'm definitely adding this to my tbr list! And, entering the giveaway...:-)

    If you get a chance, visit my WoW.

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    1. Thank you Missy! Everyone should check out Neil Gaiman, any book, any time! Good luck in the giveaway =)

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  8. Thanks for this amazing giveaway and thanks for making it INT, I really appreciate that. You just made my day! :)

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    1. Awww, I'm so glad to hear that =). Best of luck and thank you for entering!

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  9. Amazing! LOVE Neil Gaiman and both of these are on my TBR :) Thanks for the chance!

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    1. YES! Neil Gaiman love! You're very welcome, good luck!

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  10. I'm a new Neil Gaiman fan, but I'm so excited to start reading his books!

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    1. AHHH! Then I am SUPER excited that you entered this giveaway. You should definitely check him out either way. Good luck!

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  11. I'm a fan of Neil Gaiman. Loved Neverwehere!

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    1. Isn't it AMAZING!? I could go on forever about how amazing it is. Loved Stardust as well, it'a very close second. Good luck!

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  12. I'm a long time fan of Neil Gaiman. I also love to listen to his audiobooks.

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    1. I'm ashamed to say that I've never listened to his audiobooks *lowers head in shame*. But I definitely will! Good luck and thank you for entering =).

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  13. I followed you on GoodReads, does that count? :]

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  14. Nope I haven't read any of his books but I added The Ocean at the End of the Lane to my TBR! :)

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  15. I've heard of Neverwhere, but haven't read it yet..:( His books look cool.

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  16. Loved Neverwhere and want to read more :)

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  17. neil has a different style from anyone else that I read. I always make sure to check out at least one per year, but of course at that rate it means he is producing them faster than I'm reading them!

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  18. I have yet to read a book by him, but am excited to start! They sound amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!

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