FUNDAY MONDAY: Getting Bookish {GIVEAWAY}

Last Thursday night, my mother asked me to take her to an event a friend of hers had planned featuring a night out with author Adriana Trigiani.  I hadn't read any of her books but my mother LOVES them so I figured it couldn't be that bad, right?  To my surprise it wasn't bad at all - it was freaking hysterical!

Adriana didn't do a typical reading from her new novel, like most authors do on a book tour.  Instead, she spent the time - which flew by - telling hilarious anecdotes from her life, mostly focused on growing up in her big, Italian family.   A few times, I laughed so hard, tears came to my eyes.  It was THAT good of a time.

So now I'm reading Adriana's latest book, The Shoemaker's Wife, and I cannot put it down.

It was inspired by her grandparents, Lucia and Carlo, and highlights the immigrant experience in America at the turn of the century.  If you're a sucker for historical fiction like I am, you'll love this book!

And if you get a chance, be sure to check out Adriana Trigiani when she makes a stop in a town near you (find all of her upcoming tour dates here).  Trust me, it's an experience you won't soon forget!

And I've got good news because not only do I have a copy of The Shoemaker's Wife to give away to a lucky AFOMFT reader but it's also autographed by the author!

To enter to win, just post a comment here telling me the best book you've read lately (this is mandatory). For additional entries:

• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT) and tweet the following: Enter to win an autographed copy of The Shoemaker's Wife by @AdrianaTrigiani @AFOMFT! http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends April 23rd at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on April 24th. If the winner does not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

And if you haven't already, don't forget to enter to win the perfect spring necklace right here - the giveaway closes tonight!