Bookreporter.com - Valentine's Day Contest

Contest Winners

1. Ruth from Oshkosh, WI who answered: "My favorite romantic character in a book has to be Scarlett O'Hara in GONE WITH THE WIND."

2. Elizabeth from Stevensville, MI who answered: "Libby Mason from Jane Green's MR. MAYBE. I like her because she's just the average girl and she's going through what so many of us go through or have gone through. We want the storybook romance but that's not always what we're destined for and it's a struggle until we come to terms with that."

3. Glecia from League City, TX who answered: "My favorite romantic character in a book is Mark Darcy from the Bridget Jones books."

4. Marilyn from Destin, FL who answered: "It has to be Romeo from ROMEO AND JULIET!"

5. Sandra from El Paso, TX who answered: "My favorite romantic character in a book is Becky Bloomwood of the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella. I can really relate to the character and how she finds love because of her shopping addiction. it doesn't hurt that she marries a millionaire!"

Contest Entries

It's really no surprise. The old Valentine's Day saying rings true --- Bookreporter.com readers like their romantic characters tall, dark, handsome and mysterious. Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara from GONE WITH THE WIND tied for first place as readers' favorite romantic characters, with Heathcliff from WUTHERING HEIGHTS coming in a close second. Not far behind him was Mr. Darcy, both Elizabeth Bennett's and Bridget Jones's. And with a strong fourth place showing was Ranger in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series.

Here's what some of our entrants had to say:

Danyelle from Beaverton, OR answerd: "Mr. Darcy from PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is my favorite romantic character in a novel. I have read that book at least 50 times, and that character always makes my heart skip a beat."

Heather from Orlando, FL answered: "Superman/Clark Kent --- turns back time to save his love. Aawwwww!"

Trish from Burke, VA answered: "Roarke in all the Eve Dallas stories by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)."

Karen from Bensenville, IL answered: "My favorite would have to be Zorro in the novel ZORRO."

Carrie from Wrightsville Beach, NC answered: "Jim Young in O. Henry's GIFT OF THE MAGI (of course, Della too)."

Stephanie from Vinton, VA answered: "My favorite romantic character in a book is Jay Gatsby from THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald"

Julie from Saint Peters, MO answered: "Jack McGill from the book COAST ROAD by Barbara Delinsky."

Marcia from Paradise, CA answered: "T.S. Garp from THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP by John Irving."

Matthew from Chelsea, OK answered: "I don't have one --- right now my favorite reading material is about trucks!"

David from Scottsdale, AZ answered: "Romeo in ROMEO AND JULIET."

Kathleen from Arvada, CO answered: "Elfrida Phipps in WINTER SOLSTICE by Rosamunde Pilcher."

Petra from Anaheim, CA answered: "The most romantic character in a book is --- and I know it sounds crazy --- Sherlock Holmes. All the surroundings of the Victorian Era make every book something really special to me."

Leslie from St. Charles, IL answered: "Noah Calhoun from THE NOTEBOOK and THE WEDDING."

Diane from Cedar Rapids, IA answered: "Howard Roark in THE FOUNTAINHEAD by Ayn Rand."

Dan from Coon Valley, WI answered: "My wife and she is a character!!!"

This contest has ended.

From January 20th through February 5th, readers will have the chance to win one of our five Bookreporter.com Valentine's Day baskets. They are filled with one copy of each of our featured books --- ALL ABOUT ME and ALL ABOUT US by Philipp Keel, THE HOT SEX HANDBOOK by Tracey Cox, TWENTY POEMS OF LOVE AND A SONG OF DESPAIR by Pablo Neruda and VALENTINE'S DAY IS KILLING ME by MaryJanice Davidson, Leslie Esdaile and Susanna Carr. Also included: some irresistible Valentine's Day goodies --- a red heart-shaped candle from Illuminations; pink, white and red roses that are mineral bath salts; a heart-decorated picture frame; Lucky Lovers Message Dice; a red comfy pillow and Godiva heart-shaped candies in a heart-shaped box.

What makes this contest even more romantic? You can have your basket shipped either to yourself or to your valentine! If you want to fete your valentine, send us the name and address of the person you want it sent to along with your entry. Also tell us what you would want the gift card to say. Either way,we'll notify you if you win.

To enter simply answer the following question:

Who is your favorite romantic character in a book?

Send your answer to the question above, along with your name and snail mail address, or the name and snail mail address of your desired Valentine's Day Basket recipient and desired gift card copy, to Valentine@bookreporter.com by Sunday, February 5th, 2006 at 11:59PM. Please note that P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted as mailing addresses.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all residents of the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) over the age of 18. The following persons and their employees of 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. Winners will be chosen in a random drawing from all correct responses received. One entry per e-mail address.

HOW TO ENTER: Tell us your favorite romantic character in a book and send with your name and address, or the name and snail mail address of your desired Valentine's Day Basket recipient to Valentine@bookreporter.com by 11:59 on Sunday, February 5th. Please note that P.O. Boxes will not be accepted as mailing addresses.

Winners will be chosen in a random drawing from all responses received.

If you wish to snail mail your answer and address, please send to:
Bookreporter.com Valentine's Day Contest
The Book Report
250 W 57th Street - Suite 1228
New York, NY 10107

To enter simply answer the following question:

Who is your favorite romantic character in a book?

Send your answer to the question above, along with your name and snail mail address, or the name and snail mail address of your desired Valentine's Day Basket recipient to Valentine@bookreporter.com by Monday, February 6th, 2006 at 11:59PM.

Winners will be chosen in a random drawing from all correct responses received.

If you wish to snail mail your answer and address, please send to:
Bookreporter.com Valentine's Day Contest
The Book Report
250 W 57th Street - Suite 1228
New York, NY 10107

All entries must be postmarked by Sunday, February 5th, 2006 and received the Monday, February 6th at 11:59AM to be eligible.

HOW TO WIN: Total number of eligible entries received determines odds of winning. One entry per e-mail address. From all eligible entries received, Bookreporter.com will randomly select Five (5) First Prize Winners who will receive a Valentine's Day Basket prize. Our Valentine's Day Basket is a sweet and charming basket decorated with a polka-dot ribbon and terracotta hearts. It is filled with one copy of each of our featured books --- ALL ABOUT ME and ALL ABOUT US by Philipp Keel, THE HOT SEX HANDBOOK by Tracey Cox, TWENTY POEMS OF LOVE AND A SONG OF DESPAIR by Pablo Neruda and VALENTINE'S DAY IS KILLING ME by MaryJanice Davidson, Leslie Esdaile and Susanna Carr. Also included: some irresistible Valentine's Day goodies --- a red heart-shaped candle from Illuminations; pink, white and red roses that are mineral bath salts; a heart-decorated picture frame; Lucky Lovers Message Dice; a red comfy pillow and Godiva heart-shaped candies in a heart-shaped box.(Approximate retail value: $100.00).

POSTING OF PRIZE WINNERS: All prize winners will be listed on Bookreporter.com by first name and city/state by Friday, February 10th, 2006.

ALL SNAIL MAIL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED Sunday, February 5th and received by Monday, February 6th, 2006 at 11:59AM.

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