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.
Just finished her first book and I would love to have Melanie’s new book.
yall are such sweet friends to each other! would love to read this book- thanks for doing a giveaway!
Oh, I would love to read Antelope!
pick me please!!!!!
If you are recommending this book (and I just finished yours – and *loved* it) it’s gotta be good! Thanks for hosting ;-)
I’d love a copy!! Thx!!
Loved, loved Sparkling Green Earrings and can’t wait to get my hands on this next one of Melanie’s!! =)
Love you both!
I have both your and Melanie’s first books and loved them!! Would love to add this one to my collection.
Kim J
Me, me, me!
Love you both! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve heard so many good things about this book!
Based on the fact that I couldn’t put down Sparkly Green Earrings, I would love a chance to read this one as well!! :)
I read her last book and would love to read this one too! Thanks Boomama
Yes please!!!
I would love this!
Loves Sparkly Green Earrings! What a sweet friend you are!!!
Oh, how I wish I had known you were in Opelika, AL Friday. I would have loved to heard you speak as I am only 20 minutes away. So glad your Ice/Snow ordeal turned out well. I can’t wait for Bigmama’s new book. I have it on pre-order from Amazon, but would love to win an extra copy to give forward!!
As a recently married woman I would love to win a copy of this book! :)
Would love to win a copy!
I would love to read this as an e-book! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Melanie’s new book and would love to win one.
Of course, I want one!!
Sparkly Green Earrings was great and I can’t wait to read this one too!
I have been so excited for this book to come out. I loved her first one!
Oh I hope I win! I loved her first book and can’t wait to read this one :)
I am so looking forward to reading this!
Yay! I hope I win!
Oh I love Sparkly Green Earrings and the fact she is a believer and an Aggie! Would LOVE this book!
Great title!
I’d love to win a book! Thanks!
Loved reading Sparkly Green Earrings, I can’t wait to read this one!
I love her blog and her first book. I know I’ll love this one too! Can’t wait to read YOUR next book!!
Can’t wait to read this! Cheering her on!
Would love to win a book! I’m still trying to recover from how beautifully she wrapped up Sparkly Green Earrings! She has such a way with words that pulls you in from the beginning!
I just finished Sparkly Green Earrings and it is one of my FAVE ever. Melanie is hilarious. I’d love to win!
Also, so glad you are back to being mobile. I can handle a snow day (or two), but after that I start twitching.
Loved Sparkly Green Earrings so I know I will LOVE this one too.
Would love to win! I read her first book and laughed!!
yes, please…
So nice of you! Can’t wait to read it!
Loved her first book (and hope she writes another on friendship). I’d love to win this book!
I think I might HAVE an antelope in my living room and I’m hoping this book will enable me to get it out of there!!! Please!!! RUSH me a copy!!!
Loved the first one, would love the second!! Thanks so much.
I would love to win a copy, thank you for the chance. In God’s love, sheila
I would LOVE to win this book!
I love Sparkly Green Earrings, and I’m so pumped about the new book!
Oh, I loved Melanie’s first book! I look forward to reading this second one, whether I win the giveaway or buy my own! Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
I LOVED Sparkly Green Earrings so much and can’t wait to read her new book!!
I would love to win a copy!
I enjoy reading both Boo Mama and Big Mama. You are my inspiration for blogging. I know the level of commitment it takes and I admire you both. Thanks.
pick me!! pick me!! (p.s. love listening to yall on bigboo cast…can’t wait for the next episode to hear all about your snow storm troubles and mel’s book release…love you both!)
Sparkly Green Earrings is my go-to book when I need something to read and need a laugh. I would LOVE to win a copy of Melanie’s new book – thanks for hosting!
I would LOVE to win this book. But if I don’t, I’m heading straight to the book store to get one anyway! :)
Her first book was so entertaining I passed it to a friend to read while she was pregnant. She spent time in her OB waiting room laughing out loud and telling all the other pregnant women to read it. I’m not even married or a mom and enjoyed it. She just has a universal appeal.
I want to win books from both Mama’s!!!
Thank you so much for this opportunity!! I love your blog & read every post. ;)
I would love to win!
I love Melanie and would love to WIN her new book.
I read her blog every morning and my mother has had her speak at her church in San Antonio. I really enjoy Melanie’s perspective on life!
I’m gonna need this book, please ma’am! :) Would LOVE to win a cute lil copy! Thanks!
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings and can’t wait to read Melanie’s new book!
I can’t wait to read it. You are such a sweet friend to host your own giveaway.
Loved her first book! Cannot wait to read this one, would love to win a copy!!
I love Melanie’s writing, yes, I would LOVE to win a copy. Thank you.
I enjoy your blog and read each one!
GOOD GRAVY, I’M SO EXCITED!!!
I hate to admit this…..but, I’ve been uber jelly of all the blogger friends who got first peeks at Melanie’s new book. Yea, I’m sinful like that. So, now that it’s FINALLY regular people time….I AM SQUEALING WITH HAPPY!!!!!
Pretty please?? :)
I’d love the ebook.
I’ve read Sparkly Green Earrings and I absolutely loved it! Would love to read this one too :)
Sounds like a good read for a snowy PA afternoon or really anytime.
I would love to win a copy! Thank you!!
I loved her first book and I know I will love this one too!
Pick me!!! Pick me!!! I loved reading Angie Smith’s book Chasing God after you had recommended it!! Can’t wait to read this one too!!!
I’d love a copy!
Thank you for the chance! I have Melanie’s Sparkly Green Earrings paperback, and would love to read her newest book, too.
I would love to read this book!
This book would be so nice to read while we Midwest people are
nesting in our homes through these VERY cold temps along
with lots of snow——with more arriving tomorrow=:))
can’t wait to read her second book! thanks for doing the give-away!
Thanks for the drawing! I love the suspense! ;)
I’d love this book!
Thanks!
Thanks for the chance to win….
Can’t wait to read this!
Would really enjoy reading this book!
Can’t wait to read it!
All the way from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada – I dearly love your twitter posts and your blog. You make me laugh so much I can hardly stand it. I would love a chance to have a copy of Melanie’s book! (Or maybe….just maybe….Sparkly Green Earrings ;)
Thanks! Can’t wait to read her second one!
glad you are back to normal
Pick ME!!!!!!!!
I would love to have and read this book! Can’t wait!
Oh me too! I would love to win Melanie’s new book!!! Thank you so much for your generosity!!!
I loved her first book and I know I will love this one too! Hope I win :)
I loved her first book so I am sure this one will be even better!!
Would love to win this! I know it’s going to be awesome! Thanks for the opportunity,Sophie! :)
Ooooooh! Pick me!
I can’t wait to read it!
Can’t wait to read it!
I loved Sparkly Green Earrings and can’t wait to read all about the antelope – haha! Thanks, Sophie!
I would love to win a copy of this book! I’m excited to read it!
Sophie this is so generous of you.
I can’t wait to read this book! Sparkly Green Earrings made me laugh so hard I would have to put it down so I could breathe. I can’t wait to read this one. I need to laugh!
Would love to read this book! Hope it’s as good as yours!