Win a Copy of The Opposite of Me
The Opposite of Me by Sarah Pekkanen - Win it on March 16, 2010
Come and play on TwinTuesday March 16, 2010 and enter to win a copy of the brand new twins lit book The Opposite of Me by Sarah Pekkanen! I just got done reading it and I thought it was awesome. It’s laugh-out-loud funny at times, tender, warm, with just the right amount of romance. You can watch my video review of it on our YouTube Channel.
Are you on Facebook and/or Twitter? Then come along and join the twins community called TwinTuesday! Every Tuesday on both Facebook and Twitter, TwinHappy Jen hosts an exciting contests, question of the week, and a chance for parents of twins to connect with each other. It’s a lot of fun and I hope you’ll join us if you don’t already.
This week, March 16, 2010, Double Up Books is proud to announce that we are the sponsor of TwinTuesday and are giving away a free copy of The Opposite of Me to one lucky winner.
How to Enter:
You must do one of the following to be entered into the giveaway… you may, however, do both to earn an extra entry… and look below for more ways to earn entries (including answering the TwinTuesday QOTW (Question of the Week)!)
Note: You may enter, even in the days leading up to TwinTuesday… although, please, only one Tweet/Facebook post per day).
Mandatory Entry:
Follow @TwinHappyJen & @DoubleUpBooks and tweet the following: This #TwinTuesday, enter to win a copy of “The Opposite of Me” by Sarah Pekkanen, from @DoubleUpBooks! Details @ http://bit.ly/tt031610Then, simply make a post in the comments on Jen’s blog at http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/2010/03/next-twintuesday-is-march-16-2010.html
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Become a fan of TwinHappy and Double Up Books on Facebook & post the following to your profile: This TwinTuesday, enter to win a copy of “The Opposite of Me” by Sarah Pekkanen, from @DoubleUpBooks! (Brought to you by @TwinHappy!) Details @ http://bit.ly/tt031610Then, simply make a post in the comments section on Jen’s blog at http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/2010/03/next-twintuesday-is-march-16-2010.html
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Ways to earn extra entries:
1) Reply to this post with your answer to the TwinTuesday QOTW: Who would be the opposite of you?If I had a twin, who was the complete opposite of me, she’d be tall with straight blond hair with a dislike for reading and traI guess she’d be a super-skinny blonde, who preferred academics over creativity… and hated chocolate or anything sweet (which I guess is where the super-skinny part would come in :-p)So, who would be the opposite of you?? Note: You may also reply on Twitter and Facebook. However, you must also post a reply here, letting me know you did so, in order for it to count as an entry.
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2) Blog about TwinTuesday! You can answer the QOTW, talk about this week’s giveaway, or whatever you like. Just include a link to this page, and post a link to your blog in the comments below! |
Pre-Order The Opposite of Me and Enter Raffle
Filed under: Book Reviews, Coupons and Specials, Featured Twins Books, Newly Published Twins Books, Twin Books Reviews
Pre-Order The Opposite of Me on March 3, 2010 and Be Entered into a Raffle Hosted by the Author
In anticipation of her book release, Sarah Pekkanen, author of the twin fiction novel The Opposite of Me, is offering a chance to win some awesome prizes by pre-ordering her book on March 3, 2010 only.
Pre-order your copy of The Opposite of Me at Double Up Books and we’ll send your information to the author to be entered!
Here are her raffle prizes:
- A small, sleek HD camcorder from DXG USA’s Pro Gear line for 2010, which retails for $300.
- A gift bag containing five hot new Simon & Schuster releases.
- Five high-end, cotton t-shirts from Heart Threads Clothing. You pick the size, color and secret message printed on the inside of your shirt and worn close to your heart. Five winners!
- A 30-minute phone consultation in which Sarah will explain, step-by-step, how she got signed by a literary agent and publisher. This will include an editorial critique of your manuscript of up to 40 pages. If you’re not interested in writing a novel, you can gift this prize to anyone you choose.
- A $35 gift certificate to MAC cosmetics (Lindsey is a fan of their eyeshadow) and a gorgeous red bustier from Affinitas Intimates.
But that’s not all! #1 New York Times bestseller Jennifer Weiner, author of 7 blockbusters including Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, is supporting The Opposite of Me by holding an incredible giveaway of her own! Please visit Jen’s website at www.jenniferweiner.blogspot.com for the details of how she is giving a free, autographed copy of one of her books to every single person who orders The Opposite of Me on March 3 only, until she runs out of books – which she says won’t be for a while (yes, you read that right – you get a Jen Weiner book – two books for the price of one, while supplies last.
I got my hands on an advance copy of this book and I’m loving it! It’s just what I needed to read right now while I’m waiting for the dark winter days to pass and the start of spring to begin. If you’re a fan of authors like Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, and Sophie Kinsella I think you’ll also like this debut novel.
This is a story about fraternal twin sisters Lindsey and Alex. Lindsey, although successful in her own right, always felt inadequate when comparing herself to her beautiful twin sister. We meet single Lindsey when she is just about to receive her dream job offer – to become the youngest VP ever at the NYC ad agency that she has been working countless hours at. One mishap happens after another and the door to her opportunity shuts just like that. She must now pick herself up, dust herself off, and head back home to be reunited with her family and start her career anew. But, can she cope with her failures at the same time that her perfect sister is planning her dream wedding?
I’m really enjoying the story so far and I know it’s going to be one of those books that I’m going to be sad when it ends. Although my description above makes it sound heavy, it’s actually a fun read with a lot of humor and warmth. I can see this as a perfect summer read too.
So head on over tomorrow (March 3, 2010) to pre-order your book at Double Up Books and be entered into the raffle PLUS get a Jennifer Weiner book too, while supplies last. We’ll ship your book as soon as it’s published.
Good luck!
Vote for Your Favorite Twins Books
Filed under: Coupons and Specials, Other Stuff
~ Best Raising Twins and Multiples Book
~ Best Multiples Humor Book
~ Best Children’s Book for Multiples
~ Best Twins Specialty Book or Product
~ Best “From Dad’s Perspective” Multiples Book
~ Best Inspirational or Advice Book for Twins and Multiples
~ Best Twin Memoir/Biography
~ Best Twin Psychology Book
Vote today!
(it only takes 5 mins. Click link or visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LD3PJJD)
To see a list of all the books nominated, visit http://bit.ly/bFale7 . For more information regarding voting or our contest, visit http://bit.ly/bGG0n9
Happy New Year 2010!
Happy New Year!
After a whirlwind of holiday activity, it’s always good to start fresh again. It was a busy holiday season for us and I hope that you also had a wonderful holiday in 2009. It’s amazing how time flies… wasn’t it just this summer?
We have a lot of exciting things happening in 2010 that we are getting ready for. “What?” you ask. More books, customer reviews added to book descriptions, and even our first annual DUBBE (Double Up Books Book Excellence) awards. And knowing us we’ll also throw in a few surprises, coupons, and specials along the way.
If you aren’t already in on all the Double Up Books action, you’ll want to follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/doubleupbooks and/or fan us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/doubleupbooks and definitely sign up for our FREE monthly newsetter here http://bit.ly/4EzsrX
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Ad Leaked
Filed under: Coupons and Specials, Twins Bookstore News
Happy Thanksgiving! I always find it funny when I see that an ad or announcement gets “leaked” because we all know that it was probably done intentional from the company itself. So, in the spirit of all of the big box retailers having their Black Friday ad “leaked,” Double Up Books’ Black Friday ad was also mysteriously leaked to the press too! Normally the ads come out on Thanksgiving, but most retailers accidently on purpose release their ads before hand to get customers excited.
Here are all the great deals that we’ll be offering from Thanksgiving through December 1, 2009 (Cyber Monday)!
Black Friday Ad Leaked
What’s Black Friday? Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the retail world. Many, many retailers have special deals and savings for shoppers as everyone begins their holiday shopping.
What’s Cyber Monday? Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving in the online retail world. It’s the day that many online retailers offer incredible deals throughout the day. More and more online retailers are also participating in Black Friday days so it’s become less of a focus for retailers.
Shopping for twins or triplets this holiday season? Then, be sure to take advantage of our special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at the ONLY bookstore that specializes in books for and about twins, triplets and multiples at http://www.DoubleUpBooks.com
Twins Books Holiday Gift Guide 2009
Filed under: Featured Twins Books, Twins Bookstore News
We’ve put together our very first holiday gift guide video for this year. Now, you can sit back and see the best twins and multiples books that we are recommending this year for gift giving. Check it out below!
Nov 7th is National Bookstore Day!
Filed under: Coupons and Specials, Twins Bookstore News
Today, November 7th, is the first ever National Bookstore Day! It’s a day to celebrate independent bookstores and booksellers across the country.
Double Up Books is pleased to be one of the 140 bookstores participating in this event. What does this mean for you? First, we’re running a very special promotion for today only. Save an extra 10% off your order of $20+ (prior to shipping charges and taxes, if applicable) by using coupon code NATLBKDAY during checkout. Shop our store at http://www.doubleupbooks.com.
We’re also running a Facebook and Twitter contest to win a copy of the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins. To enter via Facebook, visit the Double Up Books Facebook Fan Page. To enter via Twitter, just RT the following message “RT @DoubleUpBooks: RT today to enter to win book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins from Double Up Books for National Bookstore Day.“ You can find more information on our Double Up Books Twitter page.
For a list of all participating bookstores, you can visit the host of National Bookstore Day, Publisher’s Weekly website, for more information.
Visit Double Up Books at http://www.doubleupbooks.com.
Author Interview with Therese Walsh
Filed under: Author Spotlight, Featured Twins Books, Newly Published Twins Books, Twin Books Reviews, Twins Bookstore News
The Last Will of Moira Leahy by Therese Walsh
A few months ago I was introduced to Therese Walsh through Twitter (@ThereseWalsh) who was getting ready for the release of her debut novel about identical twin sisters called The Last Will of Moira Leahy. I emailed her, introduced Double Up Books as the “only bookstore specializing in all books twins related,” and told her that as soon as the book gets published (October 13, 2009) that we would stock it immediately. I also asked her if she would be interested in giving Double Up Books an exclusive interview about writing about twins as characters which she eagerly agreed to.
I’m not a fan of generic interviews where it’s clear that the interviewer knows nothing about the interviewee (or doesn’t really even seem to care) so I like to take the time to first read the book and come up with thoughtful interview questions that add value to the book buying process. I’m pleased to say that I finished the book last week and presented Therese with seven interview questions which she has since answered for us. You can read Therese’s interesting interview here in our Double Up Books Author Interview area on our website.
The Last Will of Moira Leahy is a mesmerizing tale about identical twin sisters, the lives they share, and the bonds that tie them together forever. Spanning from Maine, New York, and Rome, the novel is part family drama, suspense, and mystery with a little bit of the mystical and romance thrown it. It is a classic and classy novel, the way they should be written, and a true pleasure to read.
Read Therese Walsh’s exclusive interview with Double Up Books here.
Double Up Books Wins a Twinny Award
I was excited to learn this week that Double Up Books won a “Twinny Award” for best twin merchandising! It is particularly thrilling because this was a contest that parents of twins and multiples participated in to vote for the best in each category. We were nominated to be added to the ballot and were voted top twins store for 2009.
We are so grateful to be recognized for this acheivement and we want to thank everyone who nominated us and voted for us during the contest! We are still in a growth phase and I am personally thankful that Double Up Books is so well regarded in the twins and multiples community. We work hard to offer you the best twins and multiples books at a great discount as well as providing top notch customer service.
Double Up Books awarded the Twinny Award for Best Merchandising
Other nominees for this category are also well deserving and include my good friends at http://www.TrendsInTwos.com – an awesome place for twins gifts and gear founded by twins mom Kellie Asaro – and http://www.GeminiGreetings.com – the only store specializing in twins and multiples greeting cards and stationary goodies founded by Angelice Tyson. Be sure to check out their wonderful twins sites too.
The Twinny Award was organized and presented by the site Twin Happy at http://www.twinhappy.com and managed by twins mom Jennifer Miller. Don’t just be happy, be Twin Happy!
Who is Double Up Books? Double Up Books is the only bookstore specializing in books about twins and multiples for both parents and children. Stop wasting time trying to find the best books about being pregnant with or raising twins and multiples – we’ve done the hard work for you. No more unsuccessful searches through other bookstores without finding what you are looking for – we’ve pulled the all the best twins and multiples related books and put them into one place for you. We also have a wide selection of children’s books featuring twins and multiples and characters. Double Up Books is an internet retailer and a member of the New England Independent Booksellers Association. Visit us at http://www.doubleupbooks.com.
Happy 2nd Anniversary!
It’s our 2nd anniversary!
It’s been 2 years since we opened our internet doors in September 2007 and we couldn’t be more excited about celebrating our 2nd anniversary! This has been an incredible month of celebrations, discounts, contests and specials that I hope you were able to take advantage of. If not, don’t worry the month isn’t over yet. Right now we have 2 FREE offers going on.
1. If you spend $20*+ on your order and use priority mail as your shipping preference, you’ll receive a FREE book light. One of my favorite things to do is to get in bed with a good book while everyone is asleep and read while using my book light. I also use it as a flashlight when I check on the twins while they are sleeping or when I’m walking down the hall in the dark to make sure I don’t step on any of their toys they left behind.
2. If you spend $25*+ on your order and use our standard shipping option that starts at just $3.50, you’ll receive FREE The Little ABC Coloring Book. Your twins or multiples will be able to learn the alphabet while coloring in the letters in this cute and educational coloring book.
FREE Little ABC Coloring Book with $25+ order shipped with standard shipping.
Many of our specials were made available through either our newsletter or social networks that Double Up Books participates on. If you’d like to be included in announcements, please sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter, Keeping Up with Multiples; follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/doubleupbooks; or fan us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Double-Up-Books/120617376126.
*Order requirements are prior to shipping charges and taxes, if applicable. Coupons may be used in conjunction with these offers, however final order total must meet requirements listed above. This offer is only available for orders shipped within the United States. No coupon code needed – we’ll automatically add the free item to your order. This offer is only good while supplies last.
