Sunday, April 10, 2011

Song of the Silk Road by Mingmei Yip Review & Giveaway


Song of the Silk Road is a novel of finding who you are and all of the avenues open to you.  Lily Lin, a writer and waitress, is shocked when a letter arrives stating the has inherited three million dollars, if she meets the stipulations. Lily finds this hard to believe, considering she had to scrape the money together to bury both of her parents and also because she has never heard of this aunt, Mindy Madison.

But eventually the lawyer tracks down Lily in person and she decides to try and meet the terms of Mindy's will - one thousand miles on the Silk Road in China, the same route Mindy took and doing the same things that Mindy did. Some of the things that Lily has to do are really bizarre, and all along the journey, a young man called Alex, whom she refused to travel with, keeps popping up at different opportune times.

The background painted by Yip is beautiful and mesmerizing.  So many traditions in China that will really keep your attention.  Lily's trip is a journey of the heart, one where she begins to know herself  and that of her parents.  Lily is a very likable character and the writing is poignant and really captures the readers attention.  The difference between China and New York is very prominent and really lends credence to the story.  Filled with adventure, romance, suspense and deft, capable writing, Song of the Silk Road is an evocative read!

Book Trailer

http://www.mingmeiyip.com/

GIVEAWAY
One lucky reader will win their own copy of Song of the Silk Road

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USA Only. Contest ends April 27th.  Winner has 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be selected via randomizer.org.  Prize shipped direct from sponsor.  I received a copy of Song of the Silk Road to faciliate this review.  All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
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43 comments:

  1. KayeApril 10, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Stories set in Asia always intrigue me and this one sounds particularly interesting. florida982002[at]yahoo.com

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  2. RickiApril 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I could definitely use this for a reading challenge.
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  3. Steve CapellApril 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I would love to give this book a read so thanks for the opportunity.

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  4. rubynrebaApril 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM

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  5. Beth S.April 10, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This book sounds intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. QandthebooksApril 10, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Cool, thanks for the giveaway! (:

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  7. VivienApril 10, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    This sounds great :)

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  8. AmberApril 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM

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  9. Style, Decor & MoreApril 10, 2011 at 9:07 PM

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  10. Stephanie McDonnellApril 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM

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  11. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM

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  12. Mamushi LoveApril 11, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win~ Seems like an interesting story that suits my book preferences. :3

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  13. MaureenApril 11, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    It sounds like a really unique type of story.
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  14. Diana DApril 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Summer is upon us and I love to read. Would welcome this win. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway,


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  15. DeborahApril 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I have always been fascinated by the Silk Road so I know this would be a wonderful read! Thanks for the chance to win a copy. asthenight at gmail dot com

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  16. SueApril 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Looks great! I'd love it.

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  17. KatieApril 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    i am loving the Asian stories coming out right now!

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  18. JinkyApril 11, 2011 at 9:15 PM

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  19. ConnieApril 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Hi! I would love to read this book. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway! :)

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  20. MargieApril 13, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I would love to read this book....always enjoy stories based in other countries. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  21. nfmgirlApril 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

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  22. Jessica ( frellathon )April 15, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    I think this book sounds really good.I've seen it on a ton of blogs lately.

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  23. JeanApril 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Sounds intriguing, thanks

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  24. Susan O'BryantApril 20, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I really like books in this particular genre. Would love to win! Thanks for the chance.

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  25. Jessica MApril 21, 2011 at 12:33 AM

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  26. hedgerhouseholdApril 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

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  27. clynsgApril 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I have been reading reviews of this book, and would like to add it to my TBR pile.

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  28. RuthieApril 23, 2011 at 1:43 PM

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  29. LAMusingApril 23, 2011 at 3:42 PM

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  30. NormaApril 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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  31. Anita YanceyApril 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM

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  32. MeredithApril 25, 2011 at 7:23 PM

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  33. saturdaynightfeverApril 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

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  34. TerriApril 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I'd love to read Lily's journey on the Silk Road in China. Thanks for chance!

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  35. sharon54220April 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM

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  36. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Have seen this book before but enjoyed the review. It looks like an intriquing read. Thanks for the chance to win!!


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  37. susansmoaksApril 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM

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  38. AEKZ2April 27, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    My sister and I would love to read this. Thanks!

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  39. NancyeApril 27, 2011 at 11:11 PM

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  40. SandApril 27, 2011 at 11:25 PM

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  41. ezmereldaApril 27, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Sounds like a fascinating book. I grew up on Pearl S. Buck, so I have a long-time interest in the Far East.

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  42. JessicaApril 28, 2011 at 12:18 AM

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  43. Melanie MontgomeryApril 28, 2011 at 12:28 AM

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