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Whatever happened to Book of the Month

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Callistemon21 Wed 02-Aug-23 19:53:13

Glorianny

Callistemon21

I've just looked at Competitions and yes - win a mattress! We need a new mattress for when the DGC come to stay so thought I'd enter.
Unfortunately:

How to enter
^Simply fill in the form and answer the question below by 11.59pm on 21st April 2023 for the chance to win a Flip by Slumberland mattress in a size of your choice.^

I think I entered that Callistemon21. I'd completely forgotten. I wonder who won it?
They used to post the names of winners as well.

We need to know!

It was probably someone we've never heard of

Pittcity Wed 02-Aug-23 16:46:25

I got many books and several other prizes too. My favourites were the ones predicting the outcomes of things like the World Cup.
I won a tea towel just before COVID hit and I never did receive it. That was the last time I saw a competition on GN.
All the old staff at GNHQ have gone now and it's just a part of MN now.

Glorianny Wed 02-Aug-23 16:15:20

Callistemon21

I've just looked at Competitions and yes - win a mattress! We need a new mattress for when the DGC come to stay so thought I'd enter.
Unfortunately:

How to enter
^Simply fill in the form and answer the question below by 11.59pm on 21st April 2023 for the chance to win a Flip by Slumberland mattress in a size of your choice.^

I think I entered that Callistemon21. I'd completely forgotten. I wonder who won it?
They used to post the names of winners as well.

Kate1949 Wed 02-Aug-23 16:12:27

I remember a Blogs forum. That was good.

Callistemon21 Wed 02-Aug-23 16:05:57

I've just looked at Competitions and yes - win a mattress! We need a new mattress for when the DGC come to stay so thought I'd enter.
Unfortunately:

How to enter
Simply fill in the form and answer the question below by 11.59pm on 21st April 2023 for the chance to win a Flip by Slumberland mattress in a size of your choice.

hollysteers Wed 02-Aug-23 16:00:26

I don’t miss it as I never take any notice of suggestions for books. I have my own list of favourite authors which will outlive me and I’m sure many others feel the same.

Callistemon21 Wed 02-Aug-23 16:00:12

Yes, I received a couple

No giveaways any more ☹

shysal Wed 02-Aug-23 15:57:37

Yes, I remember. I was successful most months and enjoyed reading and commenting on the books.
I don't even look at the competition page any more, but have just checked and found that it still active. I won a few items and books suitable for my GCs at the time, but they are grown up now.

Joseann Wed 02-Aug-23 15:32:53

That sounds good. Shame I wasn't around then to enjoy this.

TerriBull Wed 02-Aug-23 15:29:53

Maybe it wasn't, having read the link supplied, I seem to remember it being promoted on herehmm

TerriBull Wed 02-Aug-23 15:26:21

It seems a while ago now, shame it stopped, even if I didn't apply for the book in question, I was interested in the suggestions, I do believe American Dirt was one of them, that was a great read.

Ziplok Wed 02-Aug-23 15:23:13

Yes, I remember book of the month, too. I won a few times too, and posted reviews. They don’t seem to do any competitions at all now, though, not just the book one.

creativeness Wed 02-Aug-23 15:10:09

Yes I did too. Shame it stopped really

downtoearth Wed 02-Aug-23 15:08:28

Yes I remember,I was lucky enough to get several of them.

MiniMoon Wed 02-Aug-23 14:16:52

Yes I remember the Book of the Month. I was lucky enough to receive a book. I read it, didn't enjoy it and duly posted my review.
I too wondered what had happened to it.

Glorianny Wed 02-Aug-23 11:38:41

Once upon a time on Gransnet there used to be "Book of the Month". You could apply and might get a free copy sent to you. There was then a thread to discuss the book. It's all gone now!
Last one was 2019 www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/books/gransnet-recommended-reads
Is it a sign that GN is no longer in the line for freebies from publishers, because it isn't busy enough? Anyone else remember it and/or got sent a free book?
I miss it.