Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sway by Zachary Lazar - Give-Away!!



Three dramatic and emblematic stories intertwine in Zachary Lazar's extraordinary new novel, SWAY--the early days of the Rolling Stones, including the romantic triangle of Brian Jones, Anita Pallenberg, and Keith Richards; the life of avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger; and the community of Charles Manson and his followers.Lazar illuminates an hour in American history when rapture found its roots in idolatrous figures and led to unprovoked and inexplicable violence. Connecting all the stories in this novel is Bobby Beausoleil, a beautiful California boy who appeared in an Anger film and eventually joined the Manson "family."With great artistry, Lazar weaves scenes from these real lives together into a true but heightened reality, making superstars human, giving demons reality, and restoring mythic events to the scale of daily life.



How to enter:
1. Leave a comment on this post. You must include a way to contact you (email or website address in your comment or available in your profile). If I can’t find a way to contact you I will draw another winner. (1 entry)
2. Blog about this giveaway. Leave a separate comment with a link to your post. (1 entry)
3. Become a follower. (1 entry)
4. Share your favorite Rolling Stones song.
I will be using random.org to pick the winners from the comments. 5 Winners! The deadline for entry is midnight, March 1st. I will draw and post the winners names on March 2nd.
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35 comments:

  1. Sage RavenwoodFebruary 22, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    (Chuckles) I can't believe I'm the only one who is entering for this book so far. I would love to read this, who doesn't remember the early Rolling Stones. Thanks!Indigo

    ravensquietscreams@gmail.com

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I'd like an entry in the contest.

    bridget3420(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  3. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I'm following y our blog.

    bridget3420(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  4. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    My favorite is (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.

    bridget3420(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    I'd love a chance to read this book thanks.
    unforgetable_dreamer_always (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

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  6. scottsgalFebruary 22, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    I'd really like to read this after reading the previews.

    msboatgal at aol dot com

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    I'd really like to read this book.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  8. SaraFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Hello Wendy,

    I'm already a follower, I hope that counts, and my favorite Stones song is, "Gimmie Shelter".

    Thanks!
    Sararush at hotmail dot com.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 23, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Please enter me! My favorite song is sympathy for the devil

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  10. MarieFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    I'd love to win this book. Please enter me. Thanks.

    lazydaisy0413[at]yahoo[dot]com

    My favourite Stones song is Satisfaction.

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  11. Debs DeskFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Please include me in your drawing. Thanks
    Debbie
    debdesk9@verizon.net

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  12. Ladytink_534February 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    I thought for sure that I had already entered this! My favorite song is probably Jumpin' Jack Flash or Gimme Shelter. Of course there are so many others too!

    Ladytink_534[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    I'd love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    I blogged about the contest :
    http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/02/24/301-sway-giveaway/
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    I'm following you on Blogger :)
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    My favorite Rolling Stones song is "Under My Thumb" :)
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  17. CricketFebruary 24, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    I would love an entry please! Thank you!

    JodiMof3 at hotmail dot com

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  18. CricketFebruary 24, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    I follow your blog! :)

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  19. CricketFebruary 24, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    I love Gimmie Shelter too!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Hey! Enter me please. I'd love to win this. Thanks!

    tiffanyak1986(at)hotmail(dot)com

    My favorite Rolling Stones songs are 'Gimmie Shelter' and '(I can't get no) Satisfaction', but most especially any of their songs you find on Guitar Hero, because they're so much more fun that way.

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  21. darbysclosetFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this book, for I love stories that are made up smaller stories!
    Thanks so much,
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

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  22. darbysclosetFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I can't get no satisfaction!
    Thanks so much,
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

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  23. Gwendolyn B.February 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    I can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  24. Gwendolyn B.February 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I'm a follower!
    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  25. Gwendolyn B.February 25, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    My favorite Stones song of the moment is "Beast of Burden."

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  26. MeljprincessFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    My favorite song is SATISFACTION. "I can't get no..."
    Man! I would love to win this book. I was in a band years ago so I can relate to the drama. It would have so cool to jam with the Stones back in the day. I've studied serial killers quite a bit too and Manson's one of my favs.
    Rock culture and history? Yes, please!

    Mel K.
    Meljprincess AT aol DOT com

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    This would be so much fun to read. The early Stones were so talented, and lived such decadent lives. I'm sure there's loads of juicy details in here. linda{at} downes{dot} net

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Please enter me in this contest.

    Thanks,
    kherbrand at comcast dot net

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  29. KristiFebruary 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I also am now following your blog.

    kherbrand at comcast dot net

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  30. KristiFebruary 27, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I can't get no satisfaction - fave Rolling Stones song!

    kherbrand at comcast dot net

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  31. carleneFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Please include me in your drawing.
    Thanks
    Carlene
    willreadforever@verizon.net

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  32. sharon54220February 28, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    I would love win & read this book.
    Thanks for the chance.

    sharon54220@gmail.com

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  33. sharon54220February 28, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    I have you on my Google Reader.

    Thanks again.

    sharon54220@gmail.com

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  34. sharon54220February 28, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    My favorite song is also I Can't Get No Satisfaction.

    sharon54220@gmail.com

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  35. TraceyMarch 1, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    This book is cool! I'm entering:) I too like Satisfaction and Adam Lambert KILLED it;)(little hottie) WOOHOO lol marshmallowmama@yahoo.com

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