A Book Buds challenge: Win a copy of pop-up Narnia

One reason I haven't been reviewing books is that I'm frantically cracking the whip over at Cybils, the online literary awards I helped mastermind and edit. Three of the first four lists of finalists are ready to go; they'll be posted Jan. 1.

Now, I know just about everybody who has anything to do with Cybils has already blogged about it, so I'll do something a little different.

Here's a challenge for you. You can win a copy of The Chronicles of Narnia Pop-up, illustrated by the incomparable Robert Sabuda.

See if you can spot:

• at least one author who's repeating from last year's short lists;
• an author who made two different short lists this year;
• a book from overseas that's not yet available in the U.S.

The winner will be plucked out of a hat from commenters emailers who get all three correct. If no one gets them all correct, I'll pick from the highest scorers.

UPDATE: I've had a night to think about this. To keep the answers secret, it's probably better to email me at anne (at) bookbuds (dot) net.

The contest'll run from Jan. 1 when the short lists are posted until midnight, Jan. 5.*

Happy hunting, all!

And don't forget--four more lists will post on Jan. 7. I'll have a new challenge then, and a new prize.

*Sorry, Cybils organizers aren't eligible.

Comments

[Betty~Simply Southern]

hi and happy new year!
i added your contest to my blog tonight....i would really like to win,everyone loves narnia!
Now i just have to remember to get over here day after tomorrow!lol

thanks

[Sheila Ruth]

Oooh, how fun and exciting! What a great contest. I'm obviously not eligible, but I'll post this and spread the word! I can't wait until the lists are announced on Tuesday!

[Anne]

Thanks, both of you--but note the change. I thought, "Gee, the first person to post all three correct answers will give it away to the others!"

So now you have to email me at anne (at) bookbuds (dot) net.

I guess I'm not used to doing contests. But if people enjoy this, I'll do more ...

[Kelly Fineman]

Drat and double drat. I could do the first two in a snap, and the third with only a bit of effort.

I hope you get lots of entries - that's a really sweet prize!

[Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings]

blogged ya here:

http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/12/monday-edition-of-contests-galore_31.html

[Henny Penny]

http://bigmouthindeedstrikesagain.blogspot.com/2008/01/if-theres-something-youd-like-to-try.html

Thought Anne might be interested in what my twin's friend Amy is doing to start a new Chicago book festival.

[Anne]

Thanks, Laura! The extra publicity has definitely helped.

And Henny Penny--Wow, your twin's friend has really started something. Chicago deserved a much better book fest than the one it has.

Thanks, both of you.