The Art of Racing in the Rain Giveaway

January 5, 2009

The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein was one of my favorite reads of 2008. So, I was thrilled when Sarah, from Mr. Stein’s office, contacted me to have a giveaway!

Here’s what you can win:

* A SIGNED, hardback copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain
* A matching bookmark
* A pin that says GoEnzo.com

Here’s how you can win:

* Leave a comment on this post with the name of your favorite fictional dog. (This counts as your official entry.)
* Leave comments on other posts for one additional entry each.

I’ll randomly select a winner on Friday, January 16, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. MST. May the best (most randomly selected) person win!

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Kathy January 5, 2009 at 1:22 pm: Oh my gosh, I would love to win this. My favorite fictional dog is TinTin’s dog, Milou.
Meryl January 5, 2009 at 1:27 pm: Wow, that’s a hard one! Maybe Old Dan and Little Ann from “Where the Red Fern Grows”?
Word Lily January 5, 2009 at 1:39 pm: Hm, I think I’ll go with Lassie.
Julie P. January 5, 2009 at 1:41 pm: I so want to read this book!!! I like Tara in the David Rosenfelt books. I also really enjoyed Randolph in A DOG AMONG DIPLOMATS.
Heather J. January 5, 2009 at 1:47 pm: My all time favorite is Ole’ Yeller. That movie STILL makes me cry.
Care January 5, 2009 at 2:18 pm: I’ll go with the first one I can think of: Almondine from The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.
Rebecca January 5, 2009 at 3:39 pm: Ummm… Lassie?

I’ve heard that this book is great! I’d love to have a copy!
Britt January 5, 2009 at 5:17 pm: My favorite is Satchel from Get Fuzzy!
Kailana January 5, 2009 at 6:08 pm: I loved this book, too! I think I remembered it on my Best of… List! Great read for whoever is lucky enough to get it!
Wrighty January 5, 2009 at 8:18 pm: My favorite is Enzo from this book! This was also one of my favorite reads from last year. I was in a bookclub for it at B&N and Garth Stein joined us for a month. He was so amazing and gracious. Not only was he kind enough to join us every day, his wife was also there! It was a great club. Please include me. I would love to win this book. Thanks for your contest!
Megan January 6, 2009 at 10:33 am: I know he’s not fictional, but he’s my favorite. MARLEY! I have a weakness for labs…
chartroose January 6, 2009 at 11:52 am: My favorite is Lafayette, the old hound in “The Aristocats,” who says, “Where’s my beddie-bye basket?” It makes me laugh every time.
Deidre January 6, 2009 at 1:23 pm: My favorite fictional dog is My Dog Spot.

Deidre
Natasha @ Maw Books January 6, 2009 at 1:56 pm: At my house right now, our favorite fictional dog is Clifford. Spot is up there too.
Toni January 6, 2009 at 4:49 pm: wow.. this is a tough one…but I think I was fond of Old Yeller first… “best done gone dog in the west.” Thanks for the giveaway.
Fyrefly January 6, 2009 at 5:19 pm: My favorite is definitely Einstein, from Watchers by Dean Koontz. Thanks for the giveaway!
Michelle January 6, 2009 at 7:47 pm: I love Clifford!
Teddy January 6, 2009 at 11:55 pm: I loved this book! No need to enter me. I blogged about your giveaway here:

http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2009/01/this-weeks-giveaways-galore.html
Blodeuedd January 7, 2009 at 12:36 am: Fav dog, well I do love Lassie:D
lo January 7, 2009 at 2:28 am: my favorite dog was always Ribsy from the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary (sp?).
Lindymc January 7, 2009 at 8:21 am: My favorite dog : Jack from the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” books. Such a loyal friend to Laura and Mary. I’d love to read about Enzo. Thanks.
Valorie January 7, 2009 at 3:09 pm: Mine is definitely Harold from the Bunnicula series!
Jena January 7, 2009 at 4:56 pm: My favorite fictional dog is Ash from Deerskin by Robin McKinley.
Carolyn G January 7, 2009 at 6:29 pm: Lassie
Jeane January 8, 2009 at 10:43 am: My favorite is Snitter from the Plague Dogs by Richard Adams.
mindy January 8, 2009 at 1:25 pm: fictional hummm beethoven i think he gets in enough trouble for me thanks for the contest
Sharold January 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm: Mine are from Where The Red Grows. Old Dan and Little Ann
Dawn Horns January 8, 2009 at 2:29 pm: May sound dumb but the kids love Clifford the big red dog and I kind like those books myself.
DIANE LENOX January 8, 2009 at 2:34 pm: My heart will always belong to Snoopy.
Anya January 8, 2009 at 5:35 pm: Clifford is my favorite.
Eva Daniell January 8, 2009 at 6:03 pm: I love Lassie! I also love Snoopy great dogs
Sheila H January 8, 2009 at 7:25 pm: I have to say Lassie as well!
StacyH January 8, 2009 at 8:30 pm: Mine would have to be Charlie from All Dogs Go To Heaven. I love that movie and he becomes a really good dog in the end.
Cathy W. January 8, 2009 at 8:39 pm: I am fond of Scooby Doo.
Bookfool, aka Nancy January 8, 2009 at 8:48 pm: I think Scooby and Snoopy are great. So is Clifford. But, I’d go with Jiggers, the dog who starred in the first book I ever bought off eBay. He’s special.
Matt January 8, 2009 at 10:16 pm: I loved Enzo and The Art of Racing in the Rain. It’s one of my favorite reads of 2008. I think they should make a movie out of it.
wendy wallach January 9, 2009 at 9:48 am: Snoopy is my favorite.

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Renee Grandinetti January 9, 2009 at 10:22 am: It has to be lassie for me.
Gram January 9, 2009 at 12:13 pm: Scooby-Doo!!! and Marley has my vote for favorite non-fictional dog!
Cindi January 9, 2009 at 6:01 pm: What a fantastic giveaway prize package! Benji is my favorite movie dog! Please enter my name in your delightful drawing. Many thanks….. Cindi
Christina Brunetti January 9, 2009 at 6:14 pm: White Fang
Jack London
Tasses January 10, 2009 at 11:13 am: I am sitting next to a Snoopy calendar, mousepad and pencil holder. Hanging above me is a Snoopy oil canvas by Tom Everhart. Can you guess mine?
Alyce January 10, 2009 at 3:04 pm: I love Clifford! It’s always been one of my favorites to read to the kids.
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Jennygirl January 10, 2009 at 4:58 pm: Snoopy would be my favorite. Thanks for the contest.
Kara January 10, 2009 at 8:26 pm: Old Dan and Little Ann
Elaine R January 10, 2009 at 9:59 pm: My favorite was Old Yeller-such a touching story.
Anne January 10, 2009 at 10:26 pm: Fictional is Snoopy! Non Fictional is Tammy the Boxer that grew up with me!

(in Canada)
Sharon Walling January 11, 2009 at 7:05 am: I actually have 2 – Lassie & Snoopy.
I would love to win this book.
sharon54220@gmail.com
Cindy January 11, 2009 at 10:19 am: My new favorite is Marley. Thanks for a chance to win this book!
Robin January 11, 2009 at 5:35 pm: Hank the Cowdog. Thanks for the contest.