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.
Loved her first book! I would love to win a copy of this book!!
I would love to win Melanie’s 2nd book! I’m such a fan! :)
I’ve been looking for a new book to read and I think this is it! Please pick me. Pretty please!!
I’d love to win!
Would love to win a copy.
So looking forward to Melanie’s new book!
I would love to win a copy!
P.S. I just finished your book a few hours ago and LOVED it! Thank you so much for the laughs, tears, and your insight. Beautifully done.
P.P.S. If the recipes hadn’t been at the end, I would have sent you an email asking for the green bean one. Sounds so good!
I would really love to win a copy of this book. Loved Sparkly Green Earrings and I have read your book twice! Thanks for the opportunity.
I can’t wait to read it!
I can’t wait to read Melanie’s new book, & you are such a good friend to think of such a lovely give-away!
Me please!!!!
Can NOT wait to read this!!!
Love reading the blogs and books that y’all write!
Pick me please! :)
Thanks for the generous give-away. I would love to win one of Melanie’s books.
I can’t wait to read it! And a won copy would be all the better!
I can’t wait to read it!
Can’t wait to read this one and it would be amazing to win a copy!!
I would love to have a copy!!
As soon as I finished “sparkly green earrings,” I began waiting with anticipation for her next book. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Can’t wait to read it!
Me!!! Loved meeting you this weekend!
I’ve been wanting to get this! I loved Sparkly Green Earrings. And I love give-aways! You’re so generous!
Pick me!!!
You and Melanie write my two favorite blogs in the world! One way or another , I will read every book either of you write. It would be a bonus to get “The Antelope in the Living Room” for free! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Would love to win a copy….I’ve read Sparkly Green Earrings and your A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet and loved both of them….so can’t wait to read Antelope and your next book also.
Me, me… Pick me!!! *Raising Hand* Pretty PLEEEEEASE!!!
I just love her and I totally loved Sparkly Green Earrings!!
:-)
Yes, please.
Sparkly Green Earrings was one of my favorite reads of all last year! I can’t wait for the new one. Neither can my mother-in-law. She has been asking when it comes out since before Christmas. :)
Looking forward to this book!
May I just say how happy I am that things are getting back to normal for you?! And also, I would love to win a copy of Melanie’s new book!
I cannot wait to read this book. If I don’t get it as a freebie I will be happy to buy it.
I’d love to win!! :)
Would love to read this:)
Would love a copy!
Yes, Please! Looking forward to Book #2.
Loved Sparkly Green Earrings! Can’t wait until this book comes out! Would love an advance copy, though!
I would love to read this book. Thanks
Loved Sparkly Green Earrings! Would love to win her new book.
I would love to read this book, sounds like a good one! Pick me please.
Would love to win a copy of Melanie’s book!
Oh I’ve got MY hand up!!! Thanks “Sopie”!
I have been praying and seeking Him for help. I need to be encouraged, inspired and revived. He knows. Thank You Jesus!
I would love to win!
I loved her last book! Can’t wait to read this new one! Hope I am one of the lucky winners!
Fun!
Pretty please?
LOVE your blog!!! Read both your book & Melanie’s in one weekend and I gotta say – you both are my type of gals!!
Can’t wait to read the new book!
Please pick me, I just read both of y’all’s books and I loved them!!!
I received an autographed copy of your sweet, hilarious book, A Little Salty To Cut The Sweet. It was wonderful. Then she had Melanie’s Sparkly Green Earrings sent to me. I was reading it in bed and got so tickled at ROTBL. My husband woke up and asked if I was laughing or crying. I was laughing so hard. I had already had to control myself but when I got to the night Caroline was sick, that is all I am going to say…..but you have to know what I am referring to.
I would love to win a copy of The Antelope in the Living Room. (BTW I am catching up on the pod casts and as I listen I feel a kindred spirit to you two girls even though I could be your mother age wise.
Oops, the she that sent me the books is my beautiful daughter. *rolling eyes* at myself for leaving that part out.
pick me!!!I bought sparkly green earrings and I would love the newest book.
I can’t wait to read her new book – I loved Sparkly Green Earrings!
A book would be great!
Loved Sparkly Green Earrings – this would be a fun win!
So looking forward to reading BigMamas new book. Pick me. Can’t wait for your next book!
can’t wait to read this book! thanks for the chance to be a part of the giveaway – God’s blessings on you!!!
Speaking of treasures, I finished A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet last night. Fantastic. Thank you!
I would love to read Melanie’s book because funny and inspirational are just what’s needed right now!
God bless.
What they all just said. Now, with 25% more lemony-freshness. b.
I would LOVE to win this book!!
Glad you are home safe and things are getting back to normal! My brother had to walk 9 miles to get home and a friend who is a diabetic had to sleep at a pizza place! There are so many amazing stories from that storm!
Can’t wait to read this one!
What a sweet thing to do! I wanna win one! ;0)
I’d love to win!!! Thanks!!! :)
I loved the first one, and I love Melanie. Yes, please!
Hugs from Buffalo, Sophie! Love your podcasts!
Melanie’s post on “and lo, and antelope of the Lord appeared” is my all time favorite. I emailed it to the millions of people I know — and some I don’t know. I’m certain this book will be just and funny and wonderful. ***Sorry, if I’ve misquoted the title of the blog post. ***
Pick me! Pick me!
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings and can’t wait to read Melanie’s new book. I would love a copy.
Love her!!
Me! Me! Me!
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings and would love to read this new one as well!
Awesome!
Please enter me! Love Big Mama!
This would just make my day, week, month! I’d love to win a copy!!
I love your conversations! You both make me smile!
I would love to win!
Would love to win this book!
I loved her last book! I have followed y’all’s blogs for a number of years now and enjoy the podcasts. :)
Oh, Sophie, thanks for the sweet generosity. Every one of us needs a friend who supports us shamelessly as you do Melanie. Which is easy since girl can write! I’d love to win the new book!
Can’t wait to read it!
Love both Melanie’s and your blogs and books :) Would love to win Melanie’s book.
I seldom win anything, Change this for me! I would love to have this book.
Yay!!!
Melanie’s first book was the first one I ever read via an e-reader on my phone. I’m looking forward to reading her second book. (Yours too!)
I am so tickled for a new Melanie book! Just adore her to pieces and always find myself saying “amen” in agreeance to the words she writes.
Loved Sparkly Green Earrings, can’t wait to read Antelope in the Living Room!
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings and know I will love this one!
Love Big Mama!!
I, too, read Sparkly Green Earring. Twice. I laughed out loud both times. And I don’t even have kids. Nor am I married. But I know a funny story when I see it. I am sure this book is just as good as SGE.
I would love to read this book. Loved her first one. Thanks
I’m so excited to read it!!!!
Ohhhh….I hope I win!!!!
Is it even possible to have two favorite people but have never met them in real life? If so, that would be y’all!!!
Can’t wait to read it.
Thanks for the great giveaway! You are such a sweet friend to Melanie.
So glad that everyone is safe after your snowy scary night. Hugs!
Love both of your blogs! Love to read anything that either of you have written!
I want one!!!!
Very excited!
Loved the first one…so I would love to win this one!
I can’t wait to read her book! :)
Would love to win a book :)