Well, I think we are officially back to normal after last week’s craziness. I got THE SLEEP OF MY LIFE Wednesday night – the best sleep I can remember since the Saturday night after I took the ACT in high school – and Thursday I got to do really fun things like picking up my car and shopping for groceries. You’d better believe that I did not take either of those things even a little bit for granted. It felt like sweet, beautiful luxury to be mobile and run errands and come home and cook supper. Perspective teaches some memorable lessons, you know.
Friday I had a speaking thing (I don’t know what else to call it. Please forgive my awkward terminology.) down in Opelika, Alabama, and spending some time with those sweet women was a great way to wrap up the week. I was home by noon on Saturday, back in pajamas by 2, and happily napping by 3. So it was a pretty good day as far as Saturdays go.
(By the way, I have another speaking thing this Saturday, February 8th at Trinity UMC here in Birmingham, and the ladies who are organizing the event asked if I’d pass along the info to the folks who read my blog. So here’s the info if you’re interested; it would be so fun to see some of y’all there.)
So that’s about it, really, for our weekend. Today was pretty much a typical Sunday. I did manage to wrench my back when I was getting dressed this morning, so I have spent most of the afternoon slathering on Icy Hot and wondering when I turned 107. I’ve even thought about when I was little and those commercials for Doan’s Back Pills would come on during The Price is Right. I couldn’t fathom why the grown-ups had so many issues with their backs, but apparently the folks at Doan’s knew something that I wouldn’t know until I made friends with my 40s.
But listen. None of that even matters right now.
BECAUSE.
The real point of today’s post is this little treasure right here.
Oh, y’all. I love it so much. IT IS FANTASTIC.
And yes, I know that I am shamelessly, unabashedly biased when it comes to Melanie. She is one of my favorite people in the whole wide world and one of my very best friends. But that’s part of the reason why I am so crazy about The Antelope in the Living Room – because this book is so her. It’s hilarious and tender and real. You will laugh out loud on page one (and countless times after that), and you will shed a tear or nine, too. Basically it’s like sitting in Melanie’s den and listening to her tell stories – and by the time you get to the end of the book, you will be encouraged, inspired, and relieved that there’s someone out there who has shared the same struggles, the same joys – and who sees the same very good God behind every single bit of it.
This book is such a good ‘un, y’all. You don’t want to miss it.
So. I haven’t even told Melanie this (and considering that we talked, you know, last night, that is sort of a feat), but I’m giving away five (5) copies of The Antelope in the Living Room. This giveaway isn’t sponsored by anyone; neither Mel nor Tyndale asked me to do it. I just want to give away some copies because I love this book and I know that you will, too.
SO – if you’d like to enter to win a copy of The Antelope in the Living Room (which comes out THIS TUESDAY, February 4th), just leave a comment on this post. I’ll leave this giveaway open for 24 hours, which means that I’ll shut down the comments at 8:00pm central on Monday, February 3rd. I’ll notify winners ASAP, and you’ll be able to choose whether you’d like to have a paperback or an eBook. I’ll order your book just as soon as I have all the necessary information.
Ready, set, Antelope, everybody – you’re going to love it!
This giveaway is now closed.
Pick me, pick me:)
Yes, please!
I would love to win this book! I loved Sparkly Green Earrings!
It would be awesome to win Melanie’s book. Thanks!)
Love her blog as well, would love to win!
I love Melanie and would be ecstatic if I win her book. I’ve let several of my friends borrow Sparkly Green Earrings and we all agree, she’s a wonderful writer. I must admit that a little bit of me loves her just because she’s from San Antonio and an Aggie. Gig ‘Em!!
Would love to win this!
Choose me, please!!
whether I win one or buy one I can’t wait to read her second book! And then look forward to reading yours!!!
Love both of you! Am always looking forward to reading what you have both been up to!
Would love to win this book. Thinking it would help with my “winter blues.”
Both of you are hilarious and talented!
Thanks so much for doing this! I have been anxiously awaiting the release of her new book. I love a good book!
What a great friend you are! I loved Sparkly Green Earrings, so I’m sure I’ll love this too. Can’t wait for the follow up to A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet…y’all are precious!
So fun! Would love a new book to read.
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings! I would love to win a copy of her new book.
I’m so excited to read this!
I would love to win a book! Pick me (please).
I want this book! Sparkly Green Earrings was awesome!
Yes, I would love a copy. :)
I think Melenie would should be my virtual BFF. Cuz I love her!
What a great way to start the week and what a sweet friend you are to support Melanie. I loved her first book and can’t wait to read this one.
I would love it….
Thanks for the giveaway! I adore your blog (and Mel’s too)!
I would love to be able to read this book!
I can’t wait to read it.
I would love to read this book!!
So, so, so excited for this one!! Yay!
I can hardly wait to read Melanie’s new book!
I would love a copy!
And I have to tell you, Sophie, that your blog kept me occupied for long hours in November when I discovered it… I had quit my job in anticipation of my due date with my son and ended up sitting at home with nothing to do for three weeks because he was late! I read back and back and back and just love your style and sense of humor. I am still listening to old podcast episodes while my little guy naps and I get stuff done around the house. I also just ordered your book from Amazon and look forward to reading it.
Sorry this turned into a novel. I just wanted you to know how much your blog brightens my days. :)
I love love loved Sparkly Green Earrings. So looking forward to reading this one too :)
Gotta be in it to win it!
I loved Sparkley Green Earrings and would LOVE to win this book! Either way, I’ll be reading it this weekend! Glad you’re somewhat back to normal.
Ahh! I want to win one so badly! I loved Sparkly Green Earrings and can’t wait to read this one!
I LOVED her first book and I’m sure i’ll feel the same about her second one. I would LOVE to win a copy!
I would love a copy!
I READ SPARKLY GREEN EARRINGS AND A LITTLE SALTY, LOVED THEM BOTH CAN’T WAIT TO READ THIS ONE
Sorry about your back ache. I hope that you are feeling better. Lots of Love.
I enjoyed her first book and I’m sure this one will be just as good.
I would love Antelope. Loved Sparkling Green Earrings.
I’d love to read this book too–and I’m thankful you all survived your snowstorm. :)
I would love to win!
Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
I can’t wait to read this. Of course I read Sparkly Green Earrings and now it’s time for some more hilarious encouragement in my life. Thanks for the chance!
(You have nice comment font, by the way.)
Oh, I love Melanie! Her blog, her first book, y’all’s podcasts. Can’t wait to read her second book! I just know it will be wonderful.
I would love to get a copy! Thanks for having a giveaway! :-)
Loved the first book! Would love to win this one!
I would love a copy of the book. How awesome! :)
I’d love to read it!
I’d love to win a copy and after I read it, I’ll pass it along to my sister! Glad things are back to normal down in B’ham!
Ohhhhh ooohhhh ohhhh, pick me!!! Me!! Me!!! I would just be so delighted :)
Melanie’s first book was so good, I would love to read her new book. Thanks for the giveaway Boo Mama!
I love all things @BigMama. I also have been married to an antelope for 25 years, so I wonder if I have earned this book of great antelope insight.
Oooo, I’d love to win! I want to read this book for sure!! I love Sparkly Green Earrings! {So pick me, pick me!} {Just like everyone else wants to be the one to have their name chosen!} ;)
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings, and I can’t wait to read this new book! I would love to win a copy!
I love me some Big Mama!
Can’t wait to read it.
Ohh, I really want to win this book! So fun!
Would love this book!
I loved Sparly Green Earrings! I know this one is going to be great too!
I love her blog. I read it everyday. I never thought I would meet someone that as big of an A&M fan as my Aunt is, but I think she has met her match!
I would love to read her book! I’ve never read her stuff.
Would love to win this book!
I practically read your book in one sitting – if her book is as good as yours, count me in
Thank you…crossing my fingers
Oh, you know this is a real treat to do this…for Melanie and for all of us who’d love to read installment #2! Thanks, Sophie!
Me please!
You are so sweet to promote and share her books. I’d love a copy to be encouraged! Thank you! Love your blog also!
wow, sounds like a great book. thank you for the giveaway.
I loved Sparkly green earrings! I can’t wait to read the antelope in the living room. Please forgive my horrible spelling & punctuation I’m signing up from my phone & y’all this screen is way tinyer than it used to be. ;) Thanks!
Pick me pretty please!!
I would love to win a book – sparkly green earrings was such a treat to read, I can’t wait to read the next one!!!
Oooooh! I want an Antelope in MY living room please. :)
count me in
Looking forward to her new book!
I would be happy happy happy to take one off of your hands!
So excited to read this book!
I would love a copy!
can’t even say how much I’d love this.
I’d love to win a copy!
Would love to read Melanie’s book! Thanks for the drawing!
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings. I know I will love this book just as much.
Would love a book!
I would absolutely love to win a copy of this book!!!
Yes, PLEASE! I want to win! 😍
I would love a copy of this book! I loved Sparkly Green Earrings!
This is on my “must-read” list for 2014, so I’d really love to win it!!
Pick me! Oh, someone else already said that. Oh, well, pick me anyway! :)
Loved her first book! Would LOVE to win!!
I can not wait to read this!
Can’t wait to read this.
I love Melanie’s writing, and would totally dig getting this book! Thanks!
Love to read Melanie’s new book! :)
What a sweet friend you are to give away some antelopes. I would love to win!
Oh….pick me please!!!!! :)
I would love to read this book!
Can’t wait to read this!
Pick me!
How fun! I’d love it and would even share. :)
I love Melanie too! Can’t wait to read her latest.