When it comes to reading, I’m mostly a non-fiction girl. I’m kind of the nerdy type in that I love learning. Every once in awhile, though, I love to pick up a fiction book – to get lost in a great story and to be sucked in by the characters that the author creates. When I do, I usually consume it all in one sitting (at least, that’s what I did pre-baby). Now, if I read through an entire book in under two days, it means I REALLY like it – that I stayed up way too late reading after baby’s bedtime. Such was the case with Robin Jones Gunn‘s newest book.
Peculiar Treasures is the first book in the Katie Weldon series, a book about a college freshman who is struggling to understand herself, her relationship with her not-yet-boyfriend, and her future. The text is easy-to-read and captivating. The scenarios are believable and capture that “window of life” perfectly. Although it is designed for the teen/college audience, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
If you haven’t heard of Robin Jones Gunn, then I feel it is my duty to inform you that you are seriously missing out. Gunn has written 63 books (most notably – the Christy Miller series, the Sierra Jensen series, the Sisterchicks books, and the Glenbrooke series) and has a knack for drawing the reader into funny and heartfelt situations.
I first read the Christy Miller series and the Sierra Jensen series in high school – and my friends and I often described people in our lives by using the characters in the books (a.k.a. “I can’t wait to find my Todd,” “That’s something Christy would do!”, etc. – I warned you that I was the nerdy type!). My 4 sisters and my mom all eagerly read the books cover-to-cover (and multiple times) as well – and I should note here that they’re not nerds – they’re very cool.
When I heard Peculiar Treasures was coming out, I knew I had to read it. Katie Weldon, the book’s star character, made “appearances” in the Christy and Sierra series so this book had some tie-ins from previous series (a very fun quality about Gunn’s books). That said, you could read it as a “stand-alone” book.
If you’re looking for a fiction book that is light, easy-to-read, and that will make you laugh-out-loud, you should check out all of Gunn’s books. Buy them for your little sister, your cousin, or your mom.
As a side note, I actually just bought Peculiar Treasures for my sister’s 18th birthday. When I called my mom yesterday, she said my other sisters (who are married) are already fighting over who gets to read the book next. The name “Robin Jones Gunn” has that kind of impact in our family.
WIN IT! There will be three winners. Each winner will receive a copy of Peculiar Treasures (just released this month!) by Robin Jones Gunn. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post prior to Sunday, Mar. 3o, at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). The winner will be announced and contacted on Monday, Mar. 31. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The three winners are #76 Julie D., #78 K. Cleaver, and #79 Karin. Congratulations!
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CPA Mom says
March 28, 2008 at 1:03 amHow is it that I, an avid reader, have never heard of Robin Jones Gunn? I hope to win so I can find out more! Thanks!
cpamomva at hotmail dot com
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Kayce says
March 28, 2008 at 1:01 amSounds like a great book!
yadgirl (at) chartertn (dot) net
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sherri419 says
March 28, 2008 at 12:36 amWould love to give this to my college freshman daughter…after I read it first, of course!!!
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DOODLEGIRL says
March 27, 2008 at 9:00 pmsounds like a good book
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Danielle says
March 27, 2008 at 6:50 pmThis author is new to me, but I’d love to give her a try!
dansan826 at yahoo.com
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gunzie says
March 27, 2008 at 6:03 pmI love to read books and of course would love to win this one. Thanks for the great give away!
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windycindy says
March 27, 2008 at 3:17 pmWhat a delightful book giveaway! I would love to read it and then pass it on to my nieces! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks very much!
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
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Tammy says
March 27, 2008 at 2:42 pmI’d love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.
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silverbele says
March 27, 2008 at 11:16 amThis sounds like a book I want to own
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kristilb19 says
March 27, 2008 at 4:25 amEnter me please!!!!!
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angelaandconnor at gmail.com says
March 27, 2008 at 3:50 amId love to have a copy!!
I added you to prizeatron too
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kal50 says
March 27, 2008 at 2:34 amPeculiar Treasures seems like an interesting book. I’d love to win it. Thanks, Kathy
jnl930@yahoo.com
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Erica G says
March 27, 2008 at 2:15 amSounds like a good book!
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SeahorseLady says
March 27, 2008 at 12:13 amI can never get enough books to read. Thank you for the nice giveaway.
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Mike says
March 26, 2008 at 9:01 pmi want to win this
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bison61 says
March 26, 2008 at 6:39 pmI have never read a book by this author-I sure like to win!
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
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GALENA says
March 26, 2008 at 6:21 pmsounds intresting
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vmkids says
March 26, 2008 at 5:28 pmthanks for the contest
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Sharon says
March 26, 2008 at 4:30 pmWould love to win…thanks so much!
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her5boys says
March 26, 2008 at 4:26 pmSouds like a great read! Thanks for the chance!!
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bfox74 says
March 26, 2008 at 2:50 pmI’d like this for my high school aged cousin. Thanks!
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sweetsue says
March 26, 2008 at 2:22 pmHow could I have missed Robin Jones Gunn. 63 books is a lot! I would like to enter this for my niece who will be going to college soon.
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idahomom says
March 26, 2008 at 2:04 pmMy reading addiction needs feeding. Thanks for the chance.
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quiltingreader says
March 26, 2008 at 1:33 pmEnter me, please.
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Anonymous says
March 26, 2008 at 12:21 pmWow!!
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vboackle says
March 26, 2008 at 11:42 ami love to read fiction.
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Belinda says
March 26, 2008 at 11:22 amThis sounds like a great book
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clc408 says
March 26, 2008 at 11:10 amThanks for the chance to win
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LaughNLove says
March 26, 2008 at 9:25 amLove the title… hope I win!
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pootieposh says
March 26, 2008 at 9:19 amI have not yet read this author. These sound like books I’d be interested in reading. Thanks for the heads up!
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Anonymous says
March 26, 2008 at 6:02 amThis looks to be an interesting read.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
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dwarzel says
March 26, 2008 at 5:15 amCount me in!
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stampedwithgrace says
March 26, 2008 at 4:54 amI love all the Sisterchicks books! Gondolas was my favorite, but I’m really looking forward to the next one coming out soon :)
I’ve also enjoyed Gardenias for Breakfast and Gentle Passages. I would love to win this book to get my girls started on Robin Jones Gunn!
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Sarah 'Bekah says
March 26, 2008 at 4:09 amI remember enjoying the Christy Miller series many years ago, and would love to check out this newest novel!
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DePro says
March 26, 2008 at 2:59 amThanks for the contest. Count me in!
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cluster77 says
March 26, 2008 at 2:32 amI would love to read something light. The boys are finally getting old enough that I can a book for any length of time.
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dwhogan says
March 26, 2008 at 2:17 amsounds good
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chromiumman says
March 26, 2008 at 2:17 amsounds like a great author
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nanllyn says
March 26, 2008 at 1:58 amShe writes wonderful books. Can’t wait to start this series!!
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louiseb130 says
March 26, 2008 at 1:12 amIt looks interesting
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agordon10 says
March 26, 2008 at 12:39 amalways love to read
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M Crosson says
March 26, 2008 at 12:38 amLooks like a book I’d enjoy — I’m *cough* years old and I still read YA books sometimes.
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Amanda says
March 26, 2008 at 12:33 amvery cool please enter me! thanks!
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ky2here says
March 26, 2008 at 12:10 amWe’d love to have this for our library.
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Lesha says
March 25, 2008 at 11:58 pmSounds great!
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nor_lou says
March 25, 2008 at 11:09 pmI can’t believe I have read any Robin Jones Gunn books. I will be fixing that soon (well as soon as I can get out of the house since my girls will only wear dress-up clothes lately lol)
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LINDALSHOT says
March 25, 2008 at 10:56 pmGreat contest!
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Anonymous says
March 25, 2008 at 9:40 pmThanks for the opportunity
neneelynn@yahoo.com
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naynays1 says
March 25, 2008 at 8:49 pmThis sounds great
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mverno says
March 25, 2008 at 8:47 pmnice product
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Shannon says
March 25, 2008 at 8:36 pmSounds like a good book.
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Cjnedrow says
March 25, 2008 at 7:37 pmI would love to win!
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mar says
March 25, 2008 at 7:06 pmPlease enter me – I would love to read this – thank you
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MsFauxPas says
March 25, 2008 at 7:01 pmGreat contest! Count me in!
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susan1215 says
March 25, 2008 at 6:50 pmplease enter me
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pcbdolphins says
March 25, 2008 at 6:17 pmI would love love love to read this
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krystal says
March 25, 2008 at 5:30 pmi would like to read this book.
krystald88@hotmail.com
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reb says
March 25, 2008 at 5:16 pmrebbi511@peoplepc.com
I want to win
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cre8tveminde@optonline.net says
March 25, 2008 at 4:56 pmPlease enter me
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Michael says
March 25, 2008 at 4:47 pmI want to win!
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Melissa says
March 25, 2008 at 4:44 pmI’ve never read anything by Robin Jones Gunn, but her books sound great!
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Miss Erica says
March 25, 2008 at 4:26 pmI can’t get my hands on enough books, and I think it’s rubbing off on my daughter. I’d love to try this one! I think I might have read one of the Christy Miller ones when I was in junior high, but it’s been so long that I don’t really remember what it was about. Anyway, I think it sounds like a great read. Thanks!
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Anonymous says
March 25, 2008 at 3:49 pmYes! We’ve always enjoyed Robin Jones Gunn! We encourage you to read all of her books!