Win a copy of
How to Be an American Housewife
by Margaret Dilloway
for your reading group!

We are previewing the summer release of How to Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway --- a charming story of the family ties that bind an American-Japanese family --- with a special contest. 100 readers will have the opportunity to each win one advance copy of How to Be an American Housewife, which will be in stores on August 5th, for their group. To enter, fill out the form below by Tuesday, May 4th at 11:59PM ET.

More about How to Be an American Housewife:
How to Be an American Housewife is a novel about mothers and daughters, and the pull of tradition. It tells the story of Shoko, a Japanese woman who married an American GI, and her grown daughter, Sue, a divorced mother whose life as an American housewife hasn't been what she'd expected. When illness prevents Shoko from traveling to Japan, she asks Sue to go in her place. The trip reveals family secrets that change their lives in dramatic and unforeseen ways. Offering an entertaining glimpse into American and Japanese family lives and their potent aspirations, this is a warm and engaging novel full of unexpected insight.




CONTEST RULES

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ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all legal residents of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) who are 18 years of age or older. The following persons and their dependents are not eligible to enter or win: employees of ReadingGroupGuides.com or The Book Report, Inc. and their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and the immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings and children) of each of the above.

HOW TO ENTER: The contest is open from 9AM ET on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 thru 11:59PM ET on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. While the contest is posted on ReadingGroupGuides.com, you can enter by filling out this form.

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ReadingGroupGuides.com/How to Be an American Housewife Contest
The Book Report, Inc.
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All entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 30, 2010 and received by Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Please use a physical address as many services do not deliver to post office boxes.

HOW TO WIN: The total number of eligible entries received determines odds of winning. From all eligible entries received, ReadingGroupGuides.com will randomly select one-hundred (100) winners on or about Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Each winner will receive one (1) advance copy of How to Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway for their book club. If you are a teen under 16, you must have your parent's permission before providing ReadingGroupGuides.com with your home address information for prize delivery. (No retail value.)

POSTING OF PRIZE WINNER: ReadingGroupGuides.com reserves the right to announce all entries and the winners on ReadingGroupGuides.com. The prize winners will be listed on ReadingGroupGuides.com by first name and city/state by Friday, May 7, 2010.

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