Enter to win a copy of Sunbathing by Isobel Beech! Entries close 28th April 2022

[Allen and Unwin]

Hi Aussie Readers, and welcome to another brilliant book giveaway! Enter to win one of 10 copies of Sunbathing by Isobel Beech, a powerful debut that explores life, death and the restorative power of friendship under the warm summer sun of Abruzzo.

Summertime in Italy, fresh vegetables from the garden, taking turns washing dishes, reading to each other, learning about cherry worms. Strange how badly I could punish myself for abandoning you once, then go and do it again.

After weeks of grieving, a woman books a plane ticket, bound for an old villa in the mountains of Abruzzo. Invited to stay with her friends Giulia and Fab - in the weeks before they marry in a village orchard - she lives for a summer in the house's Birthing Room, where generations of women once had their babies.

More often, though, she lives in her head: in the past, trying to make sense of her grief and wondering how to go on, or if she can.

As her inner and outer worlds spar and converge, she passes the time helping with the household chores, walking in the sunshine and plucking fruit from the nearby orchards, all while dwelling on the moments with her father that might have warned her something was wrong.

This spare, stunning novel explores the workings of the self in the wake of devastation and deep regret, and reveals the infinite ways that the everyday offers solace and hope.

To enter, head to http://allenandunwin.com/sunbathing and fill in the competition form.

Entries close 28th April 2022 so don't miss out!

[Sharon]

Thank you Allen & Unwin.

[Colin]

I tried to enter but it says my email address has already been submitted. I suppose that means because I've won another recent giveaway that you can't enter for a second? CB

[Allen and Unwin]

Colin wrote: "I tried to enter but it says my email address has already been submitted. I suppose that means because I've won another recent giveaway that you can't enter for a second? CB"

Hi Colin,
Our apologies for that issue, you should now be able to enter this competition.
A&U

[Colin]

Allen and Unwin wrote: "Colin wrote: "I tried to enter but it says my email address has already been submitted. I suppose that means because I've won another recent giveaway that you can't enter for a second? CB"

Hi Coli..."

Thanks heaps! CB

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks so much A&U :)

[Colin]

All worked this time. Many thanks again, A&U. CB

[Marianne]

Sounds like just what I need...

[Dale]

Another great offer from A&U . Thanks.

[Marles]

sounds like something I can relate to, wow!

[Amy]

Have entered, Thank you for letting me know about this amazing competition and by the sounds of it an amazing book

[Suz]

This sounds intriguing and would tick all the boxes.. thank you!

[Bec]

Sounds like a good read - sunbathing in Italy sounds perfect right about now.

[Suz]

I got my email, sounds so good. Thanks A&U!