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Indicators That You Suspect A Book Will Be Hugely Awesome:

x You eagerly anticipate its arrival in bookstores.
x Upon THE big release day, you immediately bolt out to purchase it, even though the title is Textbook Romance: A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting The Guy, and you're uh, kind of in a long-term relationship.  

Cold, Hard Evidence That You KNOW A Book Is Hugely Awesome: 

x You're unable to put it down. AT ALL. Even though you know you're supposed to be leaving the house in five minutes' time, or vacuuming, or anything else that suggests promptly escaping Book Land, which of course, you completely don't want to do.
x Forgetting that you're on public transport becomes normal.. that is, until your hysterical cackling at the authors' stupendous humour is met with a swift glare from almost every single passenger on the bus.
x On the very first day of purchase, you lose it, and instead of calmly shrugging it off or wildly cursing, you decide that the only logical course of action is to buy another copy. Now.

Yes! I'm in love with Zoe Foster and Hamish Blake's Textbook Romance, and while I COULD endlessly discuss its excellence point by point, you know what? I'd kind of prefer to give away three copies of it, so that you can marvel at it all by yourself. And also? I'm sure that you have better things to do. Like paint your fingernails. Or watch Gossip Girl.

Penguin Says: Wouldn't it be great if there was a textbook with clear lessons on clever dating and how to build that Perfect Relationship?  One that tells it straight but lets you laugh at yourself too?  One that leaves you with your dignity and your personality intact?  There is!

Zoe Foster, relationships guru, provides whip-smart step-by-step lessons in successful romancing, with male commentary from self-confessed male, Hamish Blake.

From 'Never Drink and Text' to the secrets of avoiding the 'Thai and Tracksuit Pants Curse' and the meaning of 'Engaging the Apricot', Textbook Romance is essential reading for every girl looking for love that lasts.

I Say: It's AWESOME. It's an example of the rare kind of literary brilliance that once you've consumed, will feel the unquenchable urge to recommend to almost everyone you know. And the best part? It's NOT just ideal for those searching for a partner, because it also contains an abundance of wisdom on self-love and the importance of how you perceive and present yourself, applicable to anyone and everyone, regardless of their relationship status! 

Bonus: If you're still unsure, there's a delightful little checklist here (as well as an extract, score!) that will assist you in determining how relevant Textbook Romance may be for you.. although, if you're like I was and don't really care either way, and just want to read the book, that's also perfectly f-i-n-e.

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How do you win a copy? Originally, I was going to request that you share your best or worst dating experience.. but then decided that if you hadn't actually had one, you may kind of heavily dislike me for reading this far without the potential of gaining something.. ahem. So! All that you have to do is answer the question:

How did you discover Frock & Roll? 

See! That's easy! Because you're already here! All you have to do now is remember HOW you got here.. did you google the words ''banquet roll''? (Yes, I have no idea what this has to with this website, but I can assure you that someone stumbled across here yesterday because of it!) Or was it the result of clicking over from another website, a referral from a friend, or because I know you in real life and um, you were kind of sick of hearing about this blogging business and just decided to check it out to shut me up? 

I have three copies to giveaway, and will post them anywhere in the world, even if you live in a cave in Uzbekistan! (Although, I'd kind of prefer it if you didn't live in a cave, as it might make things a bit difficult in the post office.)

All entries will be placed in a hat, the winners will be randomly drawn and the competition will close on Sunday, 15 November 2009 (that's a week from now - thank-you, calendar!). GOOD LUCK!

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