• ABOUT ME

    bookroomlinkbuttoncredit Hi! I'm Tracy, and welcome to my Book Room. I am a stay at home wife and mom of two lovely boys. We are a Christian family and our favorite thing to do is to spend time together. We also love to review new products and books and we would love to hear from you! Just click on Product Reviews at the top of the blog or click here Contact Me pr-welcome1

  • SUPPORT

    compassion

  • VERSE

    deweybutton

  • CREDITS

    Designed by:
    Photobucket

    Digital Scrap Kit “Life Lessons” by:
    Karen Lewis

    Some elements from “Eclectic Collage” at:
    The Shabby Shoppe

    Little Girl Images Credited To:

    © Suzanne Woolcott www.gorjussart.com (SW1449)

  • COOL LINKS

    peek2 www.getpeek.com


    Twitter Moms: The Influential Moms Network

    Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

  • Categories

  • Archives

WIN A COPY OF DRIVING SIDEWAYS BY JESS RILEY!

Posted on August 6, 2008 by bookroomreviews

Book Cover

  • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
  • Pub. Date: May 2008
  • 320pp

    • WHAT THIS BOOK IS ABOUT

    Leigh Fielding wants a life. Seriously. Having spent the past five years on dialysis, she has one simple wish: to make it to her thirtieth birthday. Now, thanks to the generosity of the late Larry Resnick and his transplanted kidney, it looks like her wish may come true.

    With her newfound vitality (and Larry’s kidney) in tow, Leigh hits the road for an excursion that will carry her from Wisconsin to California, with a few stops in between: Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, the Rockies, Las Vegas–and a memorable visit to thank Larry’s family for the second chance.

    Yet Leigh’s itinerary takes a sudden detour when she picks up a seventeen-year-old hitchhiker, Denise, a runaway with a bunch of stories and a couple of secrets. Add a long-lost mother, a loaded gun, an RV full of swingers, and Hall and Oates’s Greatest Hits to the mix, and Driving Sideways becomes a hilarious and original journey of friendship, hope, and discovery.

    THEMES IN THIS BOOK

    CLICK ON THE BOOK COVER OF DRIVING SIDEWAYS TO READ MY REVIEW AND SEE WHAT GRADE I GAVE IT!  TO WIN AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY FROM JESS RILEY JUST LEAVE US A COMMENT ABOUT WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ DRIVING SIDEWAYS.  FOR A SECOND ENTRY YOU CAN BLOG ABOUT THIS CONTEST ANYWHERE YOU WANT JUST LINK IT BACK HERE IN A SEPARATE COMMENT.  I WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON AUGUST 22nd.  THANK YOU SO MUCH JESS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

    Filed under: Book Reviews | Tagged: , , , ,

    « Calling All Mommy Bloggers! Breaking Dawn Backlash? »

    126 Responses

    1. Sara, on August 6th, 2008 at 8:47 pm Said:

      This looks like a great book! I’ve always liked books about personal discovery.

    2. Christina, on August 6th, 2008 at 8:58 pm Said:

      Sounds wonderful. My family takes a big road trip every year and I’d love to read a book about someone else having as much fun {or more} as we do each year.

    3. Kelsey, on August 6th, 2008 at 9:06 pm Said:

      I’ve always loved reading stories about roadtrips because I’ve always wanted to take one myself. This seems like a perfect roadtrip book that I would love to read.

    4. Kelsey, on August 6th, 2008 at 9:16 pm Said:

      I posted about the contest in my sidebar.

    5. Gwendolyn, on August 6th, 2008 at 10:19 pm Said:

      I love road trips. I’ve only had a few, but they have been good ones! Maybe this book will inspire me to write about my own adventures! Thanks for the chance.

    6. Kristi, on August 6th, 2008 at 10:25 pm Said:

      I’ve had such a great reading summer so far, and I would love to add this to my list. I love stories of second chances and would love to read about Leigh’s second chance road trip.
      Kristi
      guntergirl71@hotmail.com

    7. Kimberly, on August 6th, 2008 at 11:46 pm Said:

      I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this book and am anxiously waiting to get my hands on a copy!! Please count me in for this contest!
      Thanks!!
      Kim

    8. Jess Riley, on August 6th, 2008 at 11:56 pm Said:

      Thanks Tracy!! :) (I love your little monster avatars…)

    9. Anna, on August 7th, 2008 at 12:25 am Said:

      Please enter me! I’d love to read this book because the characters sound so intriguing and the snippet you posted from the book sounds like the kind of writing I enjoy.

    10. Josette, on August 7th, 2008 at 9:23 am Said:

      Can international readers join? If yes, please count me in. Thanks!

      josettebooks at yahoo dot com

    11. Carrie K, on August 7th, 2008 at 10:04 am Said:

      OMG! I cant wait to read this!!!

    12. janelle, on August 7th, 2008 at 11:07 am Said:

      oh i hope i win! thanks for the giveaway!

    13. Free Books - 7 August 2008 < Rat’s Reading, on August 7th, 2008 at 2:12 pm Said:

      [...] autographed copy of Jess Riley’s Driving Sideways from Bookroomreviews, deadline 22 [...]

    14. Laura Knight, on August 7th, 2008 at 6:18 pm Said:

      I have been seeing this book everywhere, and I really would like to win a copy. Please enter me. Thanks for the contest.

    15. Amy Finley, on August 7th, 2008 at 7:04 pm Said:

      Sounds fabulous! I simply adore the cover.

    16. Driving Sideways by Jess Riley | Mom Giveaways, on August 7th, 2008 at 7:07 pm Said:

      [...] Driving Sideways by Jess Riley Posted by Courtney August 7, 2008 If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Where: Bookworm Reviews [...]

    17. Sharon, on August 7th, 2008 at 8:10 pm Said:

      Hi! Thanks for another fun giveaway! I’d like to read it because I’ve read good things about it. It sounds like it would be an uplifitng read. I’ve posted about it.

    18. Johnna, on August 7th, 2008 at 8:39 pm Said:

      This looks like a great book to end the summer with. I wasn’t fortunate enough to take a roadtrip this summer, so I would love to live vicariously through her :)

    19. Linda L., on August 7th, 2008 at 9:47 pm Said:

      Thanks for another amazing giveaway! I would love to win this book, it sounds great.

    20. a real librarian, on August 7th, 2008 at 10:09 pm Said:

      I’ve heard great things about this book, and am really looking forward to reading it!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    21. Penelope, on August 7th, 2008 at 10:15 pm Said:

      I would love to read this book because I am trying to broaden my tastes when it comes to reading. Thanks for the opportunity!

    22. Anita Yancey, on August 7th, 2008 at 11:58 pm Said:

      I would like to read this book because I love the story line. It is a great book that touchs on so many different things.
      ayancey@dishmail.net

    23. Teresa W., on August 8th, 2008 at 5:15 am Said:

      Thanks for the opportunity, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com

    24. Darlene, on August 8th, 2008 at 6:15 am Said:

      I’d love to read this novel because I’d like to read the story of a second chance after a health issue. I’ve read a lot of good things about this book. I’d love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity.

    25. Amy, on August 8th, 2008 at 9:05 am Said:

      I’ve read nothing but great reviews for this book. Also, the author and I share a last name. ;)

    26. Diana Dang, on August 8th, 2008 at 9:31 pm Said:

      I would love reading sideways because it is relaxing and just makes you feel free!

    27. Diana Dang, on August 8th, 2008 at 9:37 pm Said:

      Oh, and soon enough you will see the giveaway posted in my journal of my deviantart account. I’m still in the process of writing it. http://www.remotelyxpainful.deviantart.com

    28. Shooting Stars, on August 8th, 2008 at 10:45 pm Said:

      Awesome contest! I would love to read this novel because my mom has Polysisitc Kidney disease, just like the main character…and she didn’t go on dyalisis, but she was getting ready too. Instead, she has had a kidney transplant. I just think it would be cool to read a fictional book about someone who has experienced a bit of what my mom has, and of course, I want my mom to be able to read it as well!

      -Lauren
      lauren51990@aol.com

    29. Caite, on August 9th, 2008 at 5:20 am Said:

      This book looks excellent!
      i read one write up about it that said if you love sarcastic humor, you will love this book. Well, that is SO me…lol
      Second, i know two brother who dealt with PKD..a bad, bad disease. one of them, after many complications, died a couple of years ago. it would be nice to see this serious condition dealt with in a lighter way.
      i can’t say that i have heard of it before so while i would love to win a signed copy, even if i don’t, thanks for bringing it to my attention.

    30. Melanie, on August 9th, 2008 at 8:56 am Said:

      Thanks for the great giveaway!!! :)

      I have heard some really great things about this book and I think it would be a truly inspiring read, which is why I would really like to read it!!! :)

      Thanks for the opportunity by hosting a contest for a copy!! :D

    31. Melanie, on August 9th, 2008 at 8:56 am Said:

      I added you to my giveaway post on my blog, which can be found here:

      http://melsysplace.blogspot.com/2008/08/book-give-aways.html

      Thanks again!!

    32. Kathy, on August 9th, 2008 at 6:30 pm Said:

      This looks like a great book. All the reviews on Library Thing were very positive, so I’d love to read it!

    33. Carla, on August 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pm Said:

      I’d like to read it because of the interesting storyline

    34. Joyce, on August 9th, 2008 at 9:07 pm Said:

      Our family loves to do road trips each summer and we all look so forward to going. Sounds like a great book to read and pass to other family members too.

    35. Alea, on August 9th, 2008 at 10:40 pm Said:

      I’d love to read this because I haven’t read a road trip story in a while! Sounds good!

      aleareads@gmail.com

    36. Caroline Land, on August 10th, 2008 at 12:37 am Said:

      I would love to read it because it sounds very life-affirming, and I’m looking for such a book to read.

    37. Leslie Sil, on August 10th, 2008 at 2:22 am Said:

      I have heard about this book would really like to win this one

    38. Lori Barnes, on August 10th, 2008 at 7:44 am Said:

      I like the story line is way i’d like to read this book. Please enter me in this contest Thanks!! photoquest(at)bellsouth.net

    39. sandra, on August 10th, 2008 at 9:37 am Said:

      wanna read this cuz my dad is on dialysis and currently waiting for a new kidney…never read a book about this scenario and the premise seems really neat

    40. Holly Tripp, on August 10th, 2008 at 9:37 am Said:

      I would like to win/read this book because it sounds fun and funny.

    41. SS, on August 10th, 2008 at 9:58 am Said:

      I love road trip books – you almost feel like you’re there yourself.

    42. The Debutante Ball » Blog Archive » News Flash, Sunday August 10 2008, on August 10th, 2008 at 12:28 pm Said:

      [...] Also, there’s still time to enter to win a signed copy of Driving Sideways here. [...]

    43. Susan Helene Gottfried, on August 10th, 2008 at 6:39 pm Said:

      Nope, no need to enter me. Just letting you know I posted about it.

    44. Holly, on August 10th, 2008 at 7:18 pm Said:

      Enter me, please! It looks really good!

    45. barry, on August 10th, 2008 at 8:12 pm Said:

      I like to give a nice gift to special friend of mine if i win it.

    46. Martina Garbinato, on August 10th, 2008 at 8:33 pm Said:

      I’d like to read it because it sounds so interesting…full of life.
      So, could you please enter me in the contest? (By the way, I’m from Italy)
      Thank you very much!

    47. Wendy, on August 10th, 2008 at 9:01 pm Said:

      I’ve always loved reading stories about roadtrips because I’ve always wanted to take one myself. Please enter me ! :)

    48. Karen Wakeford, on August 10th, 2008 at 9:55 pm Said:

      ‘Driving Sideways’ sounds like a great book! Who doesn’t need a road trip to charge up their life? I would love to read and pass on to my grandson, who also loves a road trip.

    49. Jan Evans, on August 10th, 2008 at 10:08 pm Said:

      sounds good !

    50. gautami tripathy, on August 10th, 2008 at 10:14 pm Said:

      I might as well enter this!

    51. Laura, on August 10th, 2008 at 11:15 pm Said:

      This sounds like the kind of book that makes you laugh and cry. Those are the best sort. Count me in!

    52. Janel, on August 11th, 2008 at 2:15 am Said:

      Sounds like a fun book! Enter me, please.

    53. Alyce, on August 11th, 2008 at 2:18 am Said:

      This books sounds great! Thanks for the entry.

    54. Sonya, on August 11th, 2008 at 4:06 am Said:

      Looks like a good book!

    55. Shawna, on August 11th, 2008 at 4:19 am Said:

      I am interested in this wild book!

    56. Shawnee, on August 11th, 2008 at 9:06 am Said:

      I loved your review of the book and it used to be a dream of mine to take off across the country, finding adventure in whatever form it took. I had to give up that dream but I still love to read books that are full of life like this one seems to be. I blogged about this giveaway and the upcoming ones you mentioned here. Thank you.

    57. Tracee, on August 11th, 2008 at 6:41 pm Said:

      Sounds like a great book – I have a daughter with heart defects so a second chance at life book sounds great. Throw in the fact that I am from Wisconsin and it sounds too good to be true. Have blogged about it at http://amateurdelivre.wordpress.com Thanks for the great giveaways!

    58. Miao Ru, on August 11th, 2008 at 9:37 pm Said:

      Looks nice, I want to read it!

    59. amandasue, on August 12th, 2008 at 4:05 am Said:

      Sounds like a good book, I’d love to win this because I love books about adventures and what people learn on there adventures and its about a roadtrip, and since I couldn’t afford to go on one this summer it would atleast be nice to read about one, and I’m from WI which is where the roadtrip starts lol.

    60. winecat, on August 12th, 2008 at 6:08 am Said:

      THis looks like a delightful book. I’d love to read it then share it with my 16 yo niece

    61. Rose, on August 12th, 2008 at 7:15 am Said:

      Count me in!!

    62. Vasilly, on August 12th, 2008 at 9:45 am Said:

      Please count me in for the contest. I think we need more strong women characters who aren’t afraid to go out and find the life that’s right for them.

    63. Amy F., on August 12th, 2008 at 6:40 pm Said:

      Definitely the summary sold me out. It sounds like hilarious read. I would love to enter!

    64. Laurie W., on August 12th, 2008 at 8:28 pm Said:

      It looks like a good one. Count me in.

    65. Amy, on August 13th, 2008 at 12:51 am Said:

      This book sounds funny. I’d love to be entered. Thanks for your site. :)

    66. moonmaiden, on August 13th, 2008 at 2:05 am Said:

      I’d love to read this. It has all the essential elements fr a good book :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    68. Jan Evans, on August 13th, 2008 at 6:00 am Said:

      please enter me

    69. Lethea Benson, on August 13th, 2008 at 7:12 am Said:

      I’d Love to be entered to win!
      Thanks=)

    70. Kathy, on August 13th, 2008 at 7:13 am Said:

      Sounds like a great read. Count me in!

    71. Go Amie, on August 13th, 2008 at 9:46 am Said:

      This sounds like it could really be amazing!

    72. Bookroomreviews « Lucky Ladybug, on August 13th, 2008 at 6:21 pm Said:

      [...] Bookroomreviews Posted on August 12, 2008 by moonmaiden WIN A COPY OF DRIVING SIDEWAYS BY JESS RILEY! « Bookroomreviews’s Weblog [...]

    74. Diane, on August 14th, 2008 at 1:31 am Said:

      This one just arrived on time for my daughter’s 22nd birtday ! Thanks…

    75. Rebekah, on August 14th, 2008 at 4:02 am Said:

      Oooh, this sounds really good.

    76. Sandy Greathouse, on August 14th, 2008 at 5:46 am Said:

      This looks like a good read. Keeping my fingers crossed!

      Thanks!

    77. Yessenia, on August 14th, 2008 at 7:00 am Said:

      awww this books seems like something i’d love and it seems kinda funny too, i LOVE funny books :)

    78. Holly, on August 14th, 2008 at 7:33 am Said:

      This looks interesting. Definitely adding it to my goodreads list!

    79. joanne, on August 14th, 2008 at 9:47 pm Said:

      count me in! thanks a lot. Ü

    80. mary, on August 15th, 2008 at 4:52 am Said:

      This story sounds so interesting. Someone in our family needs a liver transplant and that makes this twice as appealing. I had a best friend who was so sick and passed away and I like stories where the person gets better and goes on to be able to experience life at its fullest.

    81. Alessandra, on August 15th, 2008 at 2:42 pm Said:

      Sounds like a very interesting book! Plus, the cover art is gorgeous. I’d love to read it. Please enter me!

    82. Erin Johnson, on August 16th, 2008 at 9:07 am Said:

      Sounds like a great book!

    83. Becky, on August 17th, 2008 at 8:16 am Said:

      I think I’d enjoy this one.

    84. GirlwiththeBraids, on August 17th, 2008 at 5:23 pm Said:

      Leigh sounds like a nice person and I would like to read about her in this book. Thanks!

    85. nancy, on August 17th, 2008 at 7:24 pm Said:

      Looking forward to reading Jess Riley’s debut novel!

    86. C Hamer, on August 17th, 2008 at 8:21 pm Said:

      Finally, a book written that I can read.

    87. Linda Pinto, on August 17th, 2008 at 11:12 pm Said:

      I would like to read Driving Sideways because it sounds like fun with a dose of personal growth.

    88. keith james, on August 17th, 2008 at 11:27 pm Said:

      thank you

    89. Shooting Stars, on August 18th, 2008 at 4:29 am Said:

      I just blogged about this contest as well. You can find that here:

      http://shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com/2008/08/things-to-know-august-17-2008.html

      in the Contest section of course!
      -Lauren

    90. Margay, on August 18th, 2008 at 5:09 am Said:

      Sounds interesting.

    91. Penny, on August 18th, 2008 at 5:40 am Said:

      I’ve heard this book is excellent. It’s on my “to purchase” list!

    92. Lori, on August 18th, 2008 at 7:05 am Said:

      This looks like a great book. I will have to add it to my list of books to read!

    93. judy brittle, on August 18th, 2008 at 7:07 am Said:

      This would be fun to read. Thank you for the great contests!

    94. booklogged, on August 19th, 2008 at 5:54 am Said:

      Holy smokes! There are lots of entries for this one. I’m lucky, though, so I would love to have my name thrown in the hat. Thanks so much.

    95. israel y, on August 19th, 2008 at 7:33 am Said:

      would love to read this b/c it looks very interesting.

    96. Cynthia, on August 19th, 2008 at 7:58 pm Said:

      This has been on my wishlist – it would be great to win it – thanks for having these giveaways!!

    97. Lori Barnes, on August 20th, 2008 at 12:31 am Said:

      I would like to read this book because it sounds like it has lots of entertainment in it!listening Hall and Oates Yeah!! Picking up a hitch hicker with stories? sounds awesome please enter me! photoquest@bellsouth.net

    98. Ruby, on August 20th, 2008 at 2:12 am Said:

      I think this book just looks so fun and a great read for those nights you want to just get away.

    99. Rico, on August 20th, 2008 at 11:04 am Said:

      It would be interesting to read a story about a kidney transplant from the patients point of view.

    100. Violet, on August 20th, 2008 at 2:48 pm Said:

      Looks good. Please count me in for this one.

    101. Violet, on August 20th, 2008 at 3:08 pm Said:

      oops…I didn’t mention why I would like to read this book. I read your review and I really loved the story. It’s speaks of fun and adventure which i feel is missing from my daily office life. I would love to enter the ride for a few hours with this book.

    102. Judith Greenberg, on August 20th, 2008 at 11:26 pm Said:

      This book really looks interesting to me. I like the combination of illness, roadtrip, new adventures, interesting people. I think I’d really enjoy it. Thanks.

    103. prmorgan, on August 20th, 2008 at 11:55 pm Said:

      SIDEWAYS sounds like a delightful read. The review grabbed my attention and made me want to read it.

    104. John, on August 21st, 2008 at 12:34 am Said:

      I am an avid reader and would love to win this book

    105. Elizabeth M., on August 21st, 2008 at 3:52 am Said:

      I’m excited to read about her second chance and the road trip adventures she has. It sounds great!

    106. Rose, on August 21st, 2008 at 5:34 am Said:

      Count me in again!

    107. Michelle Y, on August 21st, 2008 at 9:08 am Said:

      I’m always looking for interesting novels to read and this one looks like it definitely won’t disappoint! Thank you for the great contests!!

    108. Jennifer R, on August 21st, 2008 at 7:17 pm Said:

      Holy moly – this book sounds exciting! I could use a little adventure in my life and this looks like just to book to do that!

    109. Gayla Limiac, on August 21st, 2008 at 10:23 pm Said:

      This book sounds fantastic. I would love to read it. I’m a picky reader and a book has to grab my attention by the description for me to pick it up. I would love to pick up this book.

    110. Amy L, on August 21st, 2008 at 11:22 pm Said:

      Sounds like a great read! Count me in too! Thanks! =-)

    111. Melissa, on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:53 am Said:

      It sounds sooooo fun! I work in a hospital so I understand dialysis and the frustrations. This interested me in the first point but then as I kept reading things just kept adding in. Sounds wicked sweet. I’d love to read it! I hope I’m randomly chosen!

    112. Melissa, on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:54 am Said:

      I posted on my blog about your site and the book giveaways here http://thriftynursewife.blogspot.com/2008/08/blog-shoutouts-check-em-out.html

    113. Kathy Conley, on August 22nd, 2008 at 1:09 am Said:

      I would love to read a book that is full of humor and renews a sense of hope!

    114. mark, on August 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 am Said:

      looks good

    115. dani, on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:36 am Said:

      I took roadtips wirh my family every summer. I would love to read this book.

    116. Brenda S., on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 am Said:

      This looks like a great book! I’ve always liked books about personal discovery.

    117. Jason Fiske, on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:56 am Said:

      Life changing experiences that alter your life for the best are fantastic. I have had some poor experiences and don’t get down on them. I know that there are positive experiences and this is one of them. Would love to read it.

    118. Sarah Buki, on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 am Said:

      i love stories about new chances in life!

    119. Kristen Hendricks, on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:45 am Said:

      I would like to read this book because it sounds like something I can relate to especially since I am around the same age as the main character and in a similar position in life. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.

    120. Heather C, on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 am Said:

      Anything that incorporates Hall and Oates is something I must read. :-) Thank you!

    121. Theresa N., on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm Said:

      This book sounds like a lot of fun to read.

    122. audrey b, on August 22nd, 2008 at 7:20 pm Said:

      I’ve made many a road trip from the east coast to california with my hubby before we were married, and also with my girlfriends and I think I would be very entertained with this book

    123. Sharon Jones, on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:41 pm Said:

      sounds absolutely wonderful!
      thanks for entry :)

    124. bookroomreviews, on August 22nd, 2008 at 10:59 pm Said:

      This contest is closed. I will announce the winner at 5:00 p.m. Central. Make sure you check out my other contests and check back because I have a new one every week. Thanks so much for entering! I loved all your comments!

    125. kathy pease, on August 23rd, 2008 at 12:44 am Said:

      with winter on the way i would love to read this since i cant do any gardening :)

    126. randi, on August 25th, 2008 at 5:56 pm Said:

      I always wanted to take an exiting roadtrip but was always too afraid of everything! Now I’m not afraid justoo tired,LOL! The book sounds great , thanks.

    Leave a Reply