August Book Giveaway
“No–no–I can’t part with it, I can’t let it go,” said Silas, abruptly. “It’s come to me–I’ve a right to keep it.”
George Eliot’s beautiful novel Silas Marner was first published in 1861. If you haven’t managed to read it yet (in the past 150 years) now’s your chance. The George Eliot Fellowship have very generously donated twenty copies to giveaway. So, if you would like a chance to receive a copy of the book sent to you (FREE POSTAGE worldwide) just leave your name by clicking on the comment button below.
Twenty names will be pulled out of the hat after midnight on Wednesday 31st August. If your name is chosen I will then email you directly for your preferred postal address.
Good luck!
desperatelyseekinggeorge 
Robin Johnson
Since it’s been waiting patiently on the bookshelf for 150 years I’ll take a copy out for a read. I’m ashamed to say I have only read one of her books.
Jillian Reneau.. Would love to read this.
Stephen Blake.
Mari Virtanen. Thank you for keeping this nice blog 🙂
Yes please! To be fair I’ve only had 46years, and only about 30 when I was actually capable of reading and appreciating it. Still, you’re probably right, it’s time I stopped thinking about it and just got on and read it. 😉
Having been inspired by this story, as a child, I would like to pass on a ‘new’ copy of Silas Marner to one of my ‘literary’ granddaughters, who devours books but as yet has not read this one!
JENI LORD
On behalf of Juliet Amery: Interested to read how local landmarks feature in the novel
My University copy fell apart after so many re-readings. Replacement would be gratefully received.
Rich Tomlins
If I get drawn, please send it to the next person on the list or someone of your choice. Superbly written book.
(Whoever chose that cover picture?)
Yours hopefully!
Would love to read Silas Marner – I have been immersed in ‘chick lit’ easy reading for the past few weeks – it’s your moral duty to save me! Suzanne Fieldx
Helen Yendall. I love this book – read it years ago – and would love the chance to read it again! thanks
Ryan O’Grady, I read this book for GCSE and really enjoyed it. I’d love to read it again.
Never read much George Eliot. Have found it difficult to read in the past. Willing to give it another try though, with a free book.
I remember studying this at school and loved it. It would be great to read again and get a different perspective.
would love to read it!…only ever seen tv adaptations, time to start reading again!
Gerry Stojko
Would love to read this. Big book fan
Would love o read this book
Lauren Pedley
Would love to read this book!
I will keep my fingers crossed for a copy
Andrea Buckley
very much like History would love a copy
Read this book at school many years ago and throughly enjoyed it. Would love a copy to pass onto my Great Niece.
My favourite book ever – once eulogised about it on live radio and Liz Kershaw couldn’t shut me up – my daughter would love a copy.
Would love to read this book,am ashamed to say I am Nuneaton born and bred and have only read one of her books.
i am ashamed to say although i come form nuneaton i have never read any george eliot books
One of George Eliot’s books that I haven’t read…
I’ve not read it – but I’d like to!
I’m ashamed to say I’ve never read any George Eliot – so this would be my opportunity to change all that!
So glad that so many people want a copy of Silas Marner. It is its 150th anniversary. Any local (Nuneaton, Bedworth, Hinckley, Coventry area) readers who would like to come together as a reading group for it, please let me know. The George Eliot Fellowship would be happy to arrange it.
Also of course, you might all be interested in our annual event on 1st October when Giles Foster (he directed the famous Ben Kingsley Silas Marner for the BBC) and William Greenslade will be discussing Silas Marner. Then on 15th October Gabriel Woolf and Rosalind Shanks will be doing their famous reading/performing of bits of Silas Marner at Chilvers Coton Parish Church, and in November for three nights students of King Edward College Nuneaton will be performing their adaptation of it in Bedworth Arts Centre and Nuneaton Arts Centre.
More details from me, oer send your email to me and I’ll keep you on the emailing list!
John Burton
jkburton@tiscali.co.uk
My hubby saw this on TV years ago but never realised it was by George Elliot! He told me how much he enjoyed it, so I would love to get the book for him and read it too!