Here are the giveaway winners; we matched a random number drawing with the comment number. I’ll be in touch about how to claim your prizes! Thanks, y’all!
Today has been one of those days when, for a whole host of reasons, I have been super nostalgic about my college friends. It’s probably because I found myself in the middle of a big ole group text at 6 o’clock in the AM, and by 9 my friend Katy had sent me the following picture of her at a Chi O Valentine’s dance, sporting an outfit that she wore with great intention and also pride.
It makes me so happy on so many different levels. There’s the bow, the polka dots, the lacy ankle socks, the red shoes with what looks to be just the slightest hint of a heel – it’s just too good. And then, if you look at her date / lifelong friend Charlie’s ankle area, it appears that he might have tight rolled those acid washed jeans in order to showcase his lace-up boots.
So the bottom line is that there is nothing about this picture that does not delight me.
Inevitably, though, this morning’s text convo with Katy turned sort of reflective and serious, and that is maybe the biggest blessing of deep friendships that span a whole lot of years: you can go from silly to serious in about four seconds flat, and then, if need be, you can go right back to silly without missing a beat.
All day long I thought about the girls that shaped so much of what I believe about friendship and kindness and sincerity and being FOR EACH OTHER (as opposed to being mired down in some silent, endless, pointless competition that no one will ever win). Maybe this is why I found myself a little more sentimental than usual on the Instagram tonight.
(You may have to click through to see the IG post if you’re reading this via email.)
(But you do whatever you feel is best. I am certainly not the boss of you.)
So, in the interest of celebrating friendship and the first week of , I’m doing a little giveaway. I’m giving away 10 books, but here’s the twist. I’ll draw for five winners who will get a signed copy of the book, and then each of those winners can pick one of their people – whether that person is a friend or a family member or both – and that special person will get a signed copy, too.
I’m only leaving this giveaway open until noon central time on Friday, January 23rd, and then I’ll draw for winners ASAP. I’ll mail the books just as soon as I have everyone’s addresses – hopefully by the first of next week.
By the way, if you’d like to earn a second entry in this giveaway, just follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, and then come back here and leave an additional comment that says “social media entry.” And if you’re already plugged in on one of the social media outlets, you can absolutely still use the additional social media entry. Fair is fair, after all.
Finally. If you’re not sure if you’d want to win the book because you’re not sure if you’d want to read it, you can for free American dollars. It’s like a little sampler platter, only unfortunately it will arrive on your computer without any queso or Buffalo wings.
Happy Giveaway, y’all!
This giveaway is now closed. I’ll notify winners via email later this afternoon!
Sophie, I am 25 and reading your blog makes me appreciate my friends so much more. Home really is where your people are!!! I know if I don’t win a copy of your book, I will most definitely be buying it!
I follow you on instagram and twitter !!!
Social Media Entry! Have loved me some instagram & facebooking Boo Mama!
Pick me! :)
Love the title of your boo and what fun!
I would love to win a copy….much love!
Social media entry ;) insta
Loved “A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet” and I am sharing that with one of my people!! Cant wait to read and share this one!
Social media entry! Love you BooMama!
can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love the pics! They take me back to some of the best times in my life. The rolled stonewashed jeans and rugby shirts were the uniforms of so many of my crushes – Mickey, Cody, and a whole host of others. Anyway, if I win I will give a copy of your book to my sister. We would love it!
Thank you and my people would be for my step-mom Barbara!!!
Sophie,
Thanks so much for making me laugh out loud when I read your blog, but also for the tenderness you show as well. Can’t wait to read your book!
Social Media Entry – thanks again.
I love the way you write! :)
I’d love to win!
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Just discovered your blog & site via pioneer woman, Boo Mama– Iove you already! ;^)
This is wonderful Sophie! and I love the pictures!!
social media entry! I follow you on twitter, I am @ginsamica
Have already read the book on Kindle, but would LOVE to have a signed hard copy. Just had to have it after seeing it on Pioneer Woman blog. Thank you for making me laugh not only at your book but at myself too….
I would love to win! Love your first book so much! Thanks.
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Can not wait to read it and my best friend too!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I really enjoy your blog so I am certain I would enjoy your book too!
Thanks for having the giveaway!
Can’t wait to read this!
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Thanks again for doing this!
Thanks!
Excited to read it!
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I would love to win one and have one for my mother. I gave her your first book for Christmas!!
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Thank you!!
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I would love to read the book, and share it with someone too!
You’re awesome. I’m a follower on IG
I would love to share with my college sistas! 😊
Feel the same about my gf’s. I’d be lost without them.
I’d love to have your book!
Social media entry! Thank you
This would be a wonderful thing to have!
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Loved your first book, can’t wait for this one.
Can’t wait to read this!
I can’t wait to read your new book! Loved the first one and gave as gifts to family!
Social media entry! Whee!
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I would love to win one of the books.
Social Media Entry…new Instagram follower :)
I’d love to win a copy! :)
Oh, I would love to share a copy with my sister! Thanks for being so generous in your give-away!
I follow you on IG.
I have to have the book to share with my folks who grew up in South Georgia. It just sounds like South Ga people could have been moved from Mississippi and plopped down
in the sandy soil of Ga. I have read the first 20 pages and my people could SO be the characters in your life. And I mean “CHARACTERS”. Like Aunt Gillie who dipped snuff and always offered some to the kids (and we were grossed out!!) Lots of great memories that you have brought back to my consciousness. How quickly we can forget without a tap on the shoulder !!
Would love to read your new book!
Thanks! I can’t wait to read it!
I can’t wait to read this! My second copy would go to my Mom!
Pick me!!
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Social media entry. Can’t wait to read your book! I pre-ordered a copy for my mom for Christmas, but I’ve yet to order one for myself. :)
Would love a book and a book! Even if I don’t win, you know I’ll find a way to get a signed copy. You’re AWESOME! Go Sophie. :0)
Loved your first book and I know I will love this one as well!
I love this book’s title so, so much. Super excited to read it!
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Following you on Twitter!
I absolutely cannot wait to read this. Love you!
Okay- so I totally want to read your book- hook a sista up with a win!
Looking forward to reading your book.