Thank you to St. Martin's Press for sponsoring this post and giving me the opportunity to share this amazing book.
I loved everything about Kristin Hannah’s latest novel, The Great Alone, except for one thing: I didn’t get any work done this weekend because I could NOT put the book down.
I was so invested in the characters, I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen. But I was also trying to read slowly because the writing is so good and the story takes place in a remote area of Alaska, a setting in which I always imagine myself. (Don’t get excited. I’m too much a creature of comfort to actually do it, which is probably why reading books that are set there are so meaningful to me.)
The Great Alone is an epic coming of age story but it’s so much more. It’s a love story — well, a couple of love stories — as well as an ode to The Last Frontier and the people who live there.
The book starts out with 13-year-old Leni being told her family is going to move again. Her dad, a former POW still experiencing PTSD, has been left a house in nowheresville Alaska by his Army buddy, and he is excited about taking his wife and daughter to live off the grid there.
That is all I’m going to tell you because it is so much better to let the story, with all its joys and terrors and hopes and disappointments, unfold as you quickly/slowly turn the pages.
The Great Alone is a story about fighting to survive despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles — both natural and manmade. It’s a tribute to the human spirit and to the awe-inspiring power of nature.
It made me want to visit Alaska again.
And it made me want to join a book club again so I could discuss this rich novel in detail!
Lucky for all you book club members, St. Martin’s Press is giving away a fantastic book club kit for The Great Alone! One lucky Midlife at the Oasis subscriber will win 5 copies of The Great Alone, adorable matching enamel pins and a $50 gift card to Wine.com.
For a chance to win, you must be a subscriber to my newsletter. If you’re not a subscriber, first sign up in the right sidebar of this page. Then, simply leave a comment below.
For a second chance to win, tweet this:
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Contest ends on July 9 at midnight Pacific time. Winner will be notified by return email. Prize can only be sent to a U.S. mailing address.
I don’t know how I never read any of Kristin Hannah’s bestselling books before but I’m thrilled to discover her and learn that she has more than 20 novels for me to catch up on this summer!
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Nancy Loring says
I have been a subscriber for a while now. Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite authors’. Winter Garden is my favorite book of hers. I have read it a few times. I have read an excerpt of this book and now I want to read about what happens when they go to Alaska.
Nancy Loring says
I have tweeted https://twitter.com/nancy_loring/status/1013864530756165633
Kay Kirwan-Martin says
This is the third time in a week this book has shown up in my inbox as “recommended summer reading”. Adding it to my list!
Penni says
I have never read any of Kristin Hannah’s books but am putting this one on my summer reading list immediately! Thanks for the recommendation.
Susan R Mayson says
I was saving this one for a special book club read!! LOVE Kristin Hannah!
Amy Clark says
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/giveawaygirl08/status/1013883694468288514
Amy Clark says
My kids and I signed up for our library’s summer reading program, so I am trying to read more books. This one sounds wonderful! I look forward to reading it.
Lora Moore says
Lois – your vivid description has me captivated I cannot wait to read Kristin Hannah‘s new book! Thanks for the opportunity – Have a good and safe fourth of July!
Robyn L Talbott says
Pick me. It would be great to win something this year!! xo
Barbara Lima says
I would love this for my bookclub, The Ravenous Readers, here in Dansville, NY.
Barbara Lima says
Tweeted!
Jody says
Would love to win…..alas, not on Twitter and won’ be as long as dumbass in chief is ❤️❤️❤️Willoway rules!
Andra says
I’m a subscriber. Love Kristin Hannah. Would love to win this for my bookclub.
I don’t tweet
Beth Toale says
I would love to read this book! Thank you!
RD says
I would love to read this book. It has been in my TBR pile. Thanks for the chance to win!
Laurie Emerson says
I would love this for my book club. It sounds like a book which will stay with you even after the last page has been read. I am a subscriber.
Laurie Emerson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/laurallee56/status/1013954007935651840
Sandy Helmes says
Would love to read this book!
Melanie williams says
I love a good read. Looks like this one is going straight on my “to read” list! x
Kate Loves Travel says
This sounds like a great read – I don’t know the author, but will check it out!
GiGi Eats says
I know for a fact my best friend would LOVE this book. She is all about being alone and exploring places by herself. I myself, do love to explore too, but at least with one other person!
Stephanie says
This sounds like a great book! A little different from my usual books, but still interesting. I am the same way, when I find a good book I don’t get anything done because I get so absorbed in it!
Rebecca Bryant says
This book sounds really good. I will definitely be adding it to my list and checking it out son. I love a good book to read during the summer.
Adela says
Tweeted and signed up for your email. I’m a long time reader of the Oasis.
Mona Andrei says
I read this book a few months ago and loved everything about it, including the way she handled love -vs- domestic abuse and the effects of PTSD.
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I read the excerpt for this book and can not wait to read it. Of course her books are always good. Thanks so much.
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I subscribed and tweeted.
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Christy Peeples DuBois says
I also subscribed and tweeted.
Email : reidsrd@hotmail.com
Twitter : ce43174248
chelf says
I have never read any of Kristin Hannah’s books but this one looks like something I would absolutely enjoy! Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
Kristi says
This book sounds amazing!
Kelli says
Sounds so good. Would love to win!
Joline says
This is a great giveaway. The book is a little out of my usual genre but the plot looks like something I can totally get into.
Beth Ann Chiles says
Love your blog and your generosity with books as well! And I am a huge Kristin Hannah fan so this is a perfect giveaway! Thanks!
Brix Conn says
Already a subscriber. Excited to read this if I win it! Sounds like something I would read.
Brix says
Tweeted @brixstaff
Alina says
This would indeed be wonderful to share with my monthly book club! I think we’d all really like the story. I’m already a subscriber of your blog.
Alina says
Tweeted for a second chance using my twitter @AlinaConn .
Brix says
Already an email subscriber. I think I would like this story and it would be a great summer read.
Della Janis says
I really enjoyed the video interview. Sounds like an interesting story about Alaska. Plan on reading the book.
Ashley Houser says
Subscribed! Thanks for the opportunity!
Ashley Houser says
Tweeted!
Eloise says
Sounds like a great book filled with a lot of adventure. I’d love to win the giveaway, but if I don’t I’ll have to check out the book for myself… Great review!!!
Kay Lynn says
Would love to read this book and share it with my book club. Thank you for the opportunity.