Favorite Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories - April 2008 Giveaway

Posted by Jen on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 @ 10:02 pm

JenWriter’s Monthly Book Giveaway for April 2008
Each month, I run a book giveaway for the readers of this blog. Why? I love books, and I want to share the ones I love with as many people as I can. This month’s book giveaway is Favorite Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.How to Enter
In order to enter the contest, please leave a comment below. The contest will be closed to entries on April 15th at 7pm EST.

Contest Details
On April 15th, the contest will be closed to entries at 7pm EST. At that time, I will randomly choose the winner of this month’s book giveaway. The winner will be contacted via email, and I will post the about the winner the next day. This contest will take place every month so if you don’t win or aren’t interested in Sherlock Holmes, check back on the 1st of every month to see what book will be up for grabs next.

Rules
1. Only one entry per person per month.
2. Unfortunately, due to shipping requirements, entrants outside of the United States are not eligible at this time. Please feel free to check back as this might change in the future.
3. If you win one month, please feel free to enter again the next month.

Happy Reading!

* Comments will be posted only after moderation approval

Comments

By Victoria Ross on April 1st, 2008 at 10:16 pm

I’ve always loved Sherlock Holmes stories.

By Bruce Freier on April 1st, 2008 at 10:20 pm

Sherlock Holmes is The Ultimate Detective, often imitated but certainly the best. Musgo the Games afoot.

By ARTHUR MALONE on April 1st, 2008 at 10:26 pm

DEDUCTION OBSERVE THINK—

By Janet on April 1st, 2008 at 10:27 pm

I love Sherlock. He is one of my absolute favorites. I have read everything at the library I can

By Louise Brouillette on April 1st, 2008 at 10:29 pm

I love Holmes

By Peggy Doty on April 1st, 2008 at 10:33 pm

Love Sherlock Holmes have even visited his house in London.

By Sheri F on April 1st, 2008 at 10:36 pm

I love these stories!

By Jennifer Barnett on April 1st, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Thanks for the chance to win some great reads.

By C Gibbs on April 1st, 2008 at 11:02 pm

I love Sherlock Holmes! Would love to add another book to my collection.

By James Harris on April 1st, 2008 at 11:11 pm

Holmes is a classic!

By Karen B on April 1st, 2008 at 11:14 pm

Great prize - would love to win!

By Karin on April 1st, 2008 at 11:16 pm

Watched an old black and white Sherlock Holmes movie last summer– bought it for 50 cents at a garage sale….it was really good!

By Shannon Baas on April 1st, 2008 at 11:17 pm

I love Sherlock Holmes.

By Theresa Elliott on April 1st, 2008 at 11:33 pm

Love Sherlock! Please enter me

By Shawne Seignious on April 1st, 2008 at 11:34 pm

What a classic! A true original.

By Patricia Hill on April 1st, 2008 at 11:38 pm

Love Sherlock. Classic mysteries are my favorites

By Judy on April 1st, 2008 at 11:56 pm

Would love to win! I have always like Sherlock Holmes.

By Krystal D. on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:23 am

i want this book.

By Norma Nance on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:26 am

Holmes is a genius.

By christopher h on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:33 am

been a while since i’ve read any sherlock holmes

By Daniela on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:38 am

Ohh, I would love to read this! Please count me in!

By Suzanne Reichel on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:07 am

Elementary, my dear Watson!

By Desmond on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:14 am

Count me in!

By Marilyn Wons on April 2nd, 2008 at 2:52 am

I have seen all the movies and I love the books - thank you for the contest

By Carol Lawrence on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:03 am

I would love to win this prize.

By Nora Scott-Platt on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:57 am

This would be a great read

By Andrew Gordon on April 2nd, 2008 at 6:41 am

My mother-in-law would love this

By susan varney on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:02 am

sherlock is the greatest crime solver of all time would love to read

By margaret herrin on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 am

Love Sherlock.

By Robert Fantom on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 am

Sherlock Holmes is one of my favorites! Please enter me.

By Steph on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:44 am

Love Sherlock Holmes stories. Count me in!

By david basile on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:57 am

go sherlock

By Cynthia C on April 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 am

Simply the best. Thanks for the chance to win.

By Tonya Keener on April 2nd, 2008 at 8:56 am

I love love love mysteries.

By Tammy on April 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 am

Thanks for the chance.

By Aimee on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:21 am

What a great book! I love Sherlock Holmes, but have never read this one. I am a book lover too! Thank you for the great contest/giveaway!

By Skip on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:26 am

Sherlock’s the classic.

By Jen on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:33 am

Gotta love a good mystery, especially when it is a classic! Thanks for offering this contest.

By Richard Tucker on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:42 am

Classic “Tec” with forensics.

By Graham on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:50 am

Thanks.

By Susan Chester on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:55 am

I can’t believe I have reached the ripe old age of 46 and never read any Sherlock Holmes stories.

By Deborah Wellenstein on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:00 am

Thank you for this giveaway. Please enter me to win!

By Karen Gonyea on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:23 am

Great Contest !!

By Annette on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:33 am

Wonderful contest.

By lori williams on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 am

Thanks

By Alecia Gibson on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:55 am

I love a good mystery!!

By Mya Brooks on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:10 am

oooooh! What a great giveaway!

By DeeAnn on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:15 am

I always enjoy a good murder mystery. And no one can solve them like Shelock Holmes!

By Linda Ellis on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:21 am

Always good stories about ol’ Sherlock.

By Pam on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:25 am

This looks like a great book!

By Dolores Q. on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:28 am

I love mysteries. Thanks for the giveaway.

By Tom on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:32 am

I would love these!

By Kari Follett on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:47 am

I’d love this! Please add me.

By valerie mabrey on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:04 pm

would love this thanks for the contest

By Cheryl Free on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:49 pm

I’d love to read this *Thanks* for the giveaway!

By Kathleen Luongo on April 2nd, 2008 at 12:54 pm

Thank You

By Pauline M on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:07 pm

Mysteries were my favoriate growing up and would love to pass that on to my kids now!

By Dan Smith on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:15 pm

Please enter me

By Susan Smith on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Nice book

By rebecca on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Would love this

By tim brown on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 pm

THANK YOU GOD BLESS

By Frank B. on April 2nd, 2008 at 1:53 pm

It’s nice to see the classics making a comeback!

By Pablo on April 2nd, 2008 at 2:14 pm

Sir Arthur is simply the best!

By Angela J on April 2nd, 2008 at 2:25 pm

Great addition to any mystery lover’s library

By Lesha on April 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm

A classic!

By Amber S. on April 2nd, 2008 at 3:10 pm

Love Sherlock Holmes stories.

By Daniel M on April 2nd, 2008 at 3:24 pm

add me please

By Toby on April 2nd, 2008 at 3:27 pm

Thanks for this contest. Sherlock Holmes is the best.

By Albert on April 2nd, 2008 at 3:28 pm

Sherlock Holmes stories are classic.

By Ken on April 2nd, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective of all time.

By Loretta on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:09 pm

For Sherlock, the most complex is elementary. I love to follow the clues and see if I can solve the case along with Sherlock and Watson. The best time ever!!

By Allen McLeod on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:11 pm

I have always loved the Holmes Stories. Sir Arthur always explains the conclusion.

By Tammy Firth on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm

I would love to delve into the world of Holmes

By Michael Capp on April 2nd, 2008 at 4:44 pm

I want to win!

By Kirsten on April 2nd, 2008 at 5:27 pm

I would like to give this to my teenage daughter. She should become a Sherlock fan like me!

By Carolyn Nedrow on April 2nd, 2008 at 6:05 pm

I love mysteries!

By Mike Weisberg on April 2nd, 2008 at 6:10 pm

i want to win

By Sue Farrell on April 2nd, 2008 at 6:13 pm

I enjoy reading mysteries - and Sherlock Holmes is one of my favoorites.

By Helen Bridges on April 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm

All the senior citizens I know love his stories.

By Bettye Short on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm

I love Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories and i would like to win this great giveaway.

By DL Stephens on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm

Always enjoyed the Sherlock stories either by book or movies. Figuring the clues and how he knew who the culprit was. Also watched Sherlock Holmes in the 21st Century cartoon - that had the same format as Mr. Holmes famous investigating skills.

Count me in!

By Deborah on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm

Love mysteries!

By Linda Lansford on April 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 pm

I want to read this

By John Stetson on April 2nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm

I love the Sherlock Holmes stories

By Gary Osborn on April 2nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm

Wooo Hooo Make me a winner!

By Anne Pichette on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:24 pm

I love Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

By Alan Huestis on April 2nd, 2008 at 10:26 pm

I’ve been a fan of Holmes for years …nice treat …Tks for the sweep

By Brenda F on April 2nd, 2008 at 11:50 pm

Wanna Win!

By Stephen Saunders on April 3rd, 2008 at 2:09 am

sweet prize, I’d like to win it!

By michelle rosborough on April 3rd, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Would love to read this book.

By CHARLES KASSING on April 3rd, 2008 at 5:02 pm

thanks

By Jessica on April 4th, 2008 at 2:17 am

I love mysteries, this is an amazing prize!

By Holly G. on April 4th, 2008 at 2:48 am

This would be fun to read!

By Diane Meyer on April 4th, 2008 at 5:38 am

Gooood, another book give away contest, we can always use those. I think Sherlock Holmes was the Perry Mason of his day. Grandma591 (Diane Meyer)

By james baker on April 4th, 2008 at 9:15 am

theres nothing like a good Holmes story!

By sarah on April 4th, 2008 at 11:07 am

enter me!

By Joe Buz on April 4th, 2008 at 11:22 am

Sir Arthur Rules!!!

By Dave L on April 4th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

This looks like a great book. Please sign me up.

By jan koontz on April 5th, 2008 at 12:06 am

just to cool

By Scott B on April 5th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

I’d like to win this !

By Alicia T on April 5th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

Thanks for the contest.

By Amanda K on April 6th, 2008 at 1:46 am

I would love to win. Thanks!

By Teri Meairs on April 6th, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Who does’nt love Sherlock…beautiful book to add to my collection! I have instilled in my children the same love of books my mom has instilled in me…Now my newlywed daughter is collecting her own, We would be fighting over this one!

By dorothy on April 6th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

would love to win

By bob keck on April 6th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

We’d like to deduce a win.

By Vicky Boackle on April 7th, 2008 at 12:52 am

i love to read and this would be great.

By CRYSTLE TELLERDAY on April 7th, 2008 at 8:59 am

MY STEPFATHER LIKES THIS AND I WANT TO WIN IT FOR HIM

By Sandra Marra on April 7th, 2008 at 2:51 pm

Elementary, My Dear Watson, I’d love to win!

By Barbara Fox on April 7th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

That’s some good readin’!

By Debbie Criss on April 7th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

Have always loved horror, thrillers, and supense. Would love to win.
thank you

By NZD on April 8th, 2008 at 12:08 am

I am a HUGE ACD fan :-). Please count me in for this one!

By Leigh Nichols on April 8th, 2008 at 3:22 am

Interesting….

By lisa on April 8th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

sherlock holmes is great

By Carol Drury on April 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

love to win this book!!!

By Marilyn Tesla on April 8th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

Welcome to Baker Street

By Jill Miller on April 8th, 2008 at 8:40 pm

My husband would really enjoy this and I would love to win it as a surprise for him.

By Catharine R. on April 8th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

I grew up reading these, would love to read them again.

By Miranda Allen on April 8th, 2008 at 10:41 pm

Please enter me thanks

By Bill H. on April 9th, 2008 at 1:25 am

Wonderful classics.

By Donna Coughlin on April 9th, 2008 at 7:00 am

Sherlock’s the classic

By Ann Clifford on April 9th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

PIck me!!! Please!!!

By Kim on April 9th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

great contest thanks

By Erica G on April 9th, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Love it!

By Ken Robinson on April 9th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

I remember being caught in Chemistry class reading Sherlock Holmes. I was annoyed by the interruption.

By John on April 9th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

Nice blog Jen! What method do you use to choose the winner?

By Marilyn Hill on April 9th, 2008 at 8:23 pm

I love Sherlock Holmes. I always read mystery books and would really love to win this prize.

By mindy on April 9th, 2008 at 8:32 pm

fabulous thanks

By Leslie on April 9th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

Terrific

By James Jenkins on April 10th, 2008 at 11:54 am

Wow!!

By Tom Freeman on April 10th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

Sherlock Holmes stories always fascinated me.

By jim anderson on April 10th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Am in the middle of reading The Sign of the Four right now!

By Scott Jensen on April 10th, 2008 at 8:05 pm

Good ol Sherlock, I grew up reading those stories.
Would love to have a new copy for my kids.

By MonCherie on April 10th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

never read Sherlock, but would love to!

By Kathy Scott on April 11th, 2008 at 7:48 am

I love a good mystery. Thanks for the chance.

By Samantha Pruitt on April 12th, 2008 at 2:48 am

this sounds like a great read!

By Sylvia Porter on April 12th, 2008 at 9:16 am

i love the Sherlock Holmes, he’s so crafty

By Gayle Morgan on April 12th, 2008 at 9:17 am

I love mysteries.

By Kayce C. on April 12th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

Please include me for April.

By Paul Phinney on April 12th, 2008 at 11:07 pm

Holmes - a REAL classic

By Karrie Millheim on April 13th, 2008 at 1:53 am

I would love to win this

By Anthony Hedden on April 13th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

enter me

By Betty King on April 13th, 2008 at 11:50 pm

My husband and son love Sherlock Holmes so I would love to win this.

By Ed Duran on April 14th, 2008 at 1:10 am

Grandson is a huge fan since he was 6….
as I have been since grammar school and
my hopes are to take him to the Sherlock
Holmes museum in London within a year or so.
Grandson often dresses up like Holmes with the
hat, pipe and coat.

By Evelyn Murray on April 14th, 2008 at 8:01 am

I would love to win a copy of the mysteries

By Elizabeth M. on April 14th, 2008 at 8:23 am

Would love to win, thanks!

By dawn on April 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am

I love Sherlock Holmes

By Elaine Conte on April 14th, 2008 at 10:25 am

Elementary !

By Nanette Olson on April 14th, 2008 at 10:28 am

Sherlock Holmes Rocks

By trudee carreiro on April 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pm

I love any mystery book especially sherlock holmes

By Tiffany Hulbert on April 14th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

I love Sherlock Holmes!! What a great detective read!! Thank you for this opportunity!!

By Sandra on April 14th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

Mysteries are my favorite genre — thanks for sponsoring this contest!

By kathy pease on April 14th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

please enter me

By Ilicia on April 14th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

I love Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is one of the best characters in the history of literature At least in my opinion.

By Russ Turley on April 14th, 2008 at 4:47 pm

I have never read a Sherlock Holmes story.

I’m wondering if my watching Data play Sherlock Holmes in Star Trek TNG will color my perception while reading the book.

Loving the blog.

By shawna on April 14th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

Please enter me! Thanks!

By Eva on April 14th, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Sherlock Holmes is my favorite mysteries

By philip halter on April 14th, 2008 at 6:39 pm

great prize

By Catherine copeland on April 14th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

obviously my dear watson, i love sherlock holmes

By Bobbye F on April 14th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

Sherlock Holmes was the man!

By Julie Ford on April 14th, 2008 at 10:19 pm

Classics - would love to win!!
Thanks for the opportunity.

By Hank L on April 14th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

Thanks!

By kiyana on April 14th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

Sherlock Holmes is one of my all time favorites!

By Jim Cincinello on April 14th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

Thank you for the chance to win this great contest!

By Nina on April 14th, 2008 at 11:12 pm

I’d love to win this…thanks!

By Kristen Hendricks on April 14th, 2008 at 11:41 pm

I would love to win this book containing Sherlock Holmes stories. I’ve always enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes character and the stories about him and thats why I really hope I win. This is a great giveaway. Thanks.

By JOHN MCKEEL on April 15th, 2008 at 12:55 am

The game is afoot

By Joy Venters on April 15th, 2008 at 1:17 am

no one better than Sherlock

By Buddy Garrett on April 15th, 2008 at 1:17 am

I love Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson-please enter me in the contest.

By Lara Aleff on April 15th, 2008 at 1:23 am

I would love to read a Sherlock Holmes mystery. This would be my first!

By Jason Vaughn on April 15th, 2008 at 1:41 am

Thanks for the contest.

By Melanie Miller on April 15th, 2008 at 2:12 am

Elementary indeed!

By Brittany Rebello on April 15th, 2008 at 2:19 am

Please enter me!

By Suanne Giddings on April 15th, 2008 at 2:58 am

Sherlock Holmes is one of my all time favorites! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

By Joyce Pawlik on April 15th, 2008 at 3:18 am

Elementary my dear Mr. Watson!

By sarah woods on April 15th, 2008 at 9:04 am

Sherlock Holmes brings back fond memories; even in English senior literature; was a required reading which spured the onward search for more adventure, fun, and excitement of Dr. Holmes. best of luck to all who enter. Many Thanks!!!SW