One Million Copies Sold and FIVE copies to GIVEAWAY!

May 07

One Million Copies Sold and FIVE copies to GIVEAWAY!

By Michael Kindness Uncategorized Add comments

BKTHIEF AD

Back in podcast #26, I went on and on about how much I loved The Book Thief. Since then, many of you have picked up the book and loved it too.

Today, the publisher ran a full-page ad in the New York Times announcing one million copies sold. There aren’t that many books that make it to 1 million!

The ad asks, “Have you read it?” If you haven’t, you may be in luck! Random House has supplied us with five copies of The Book Thief to giveaway to Books on the Nightstand readers. There are two ways you can enter to win:

Leave a comment on this blog post
If you’re on Twitter, tweet the following, or something similar (just make sure the URL is in there): “Books on the Nightstand is giving away 5 copies of THE BOOK THIEF. Tweet this to enter! http://is.gd/xADo“

You can enter either way (or both!). We’ll announce the winners on Friday, May 22.

please note: at this time, we can only ship to the US and Canada. Apologies to all of our overseas fans!
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We encourage you to write down or print out the title information and shop at your local bookstore. Titles link to LibraryThing, a social networking site that allows you to catalog your home library. LibraryThing also links to various online purchasing options. Here are the books from this post:

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak, Knopf Books for Young Readers

(all information is for the U.S. editions).

Lindsay

I’ve been listening to this podcast for the whole first year, I just realized! Congrats on your anniversary (and I’m pumped to be entered in the contest )!
Lindsay

I’ve been listening to this podcast for the whole first year, I just realized! Congrats on your anniversary (and I’m pumped to be entered in the contest )!
meaghan koci

i just re-tweeted you about the contest and am leaving a post also. i have read this book but it was pretty amazing and i would love to own a copy. thanks for al the hard work you guys do in putting out the podcast and blog!
meaghan koci

i just re-tweeted you about the contest and am leaving a post also. i have read this book but it was pretty amazing and i would love to own a copy. thanks for al the hard work you guys do in putting out the podcast and blog!
http://www.thespottedduck.com Shelley Greenberg

Hey guys! Been a fan for a long time. Would love to win!! I tweeted as well.
Leslie

I retweeted (except on Facebook) and I’m leaving a post. I’ve tried to read this book several times, but always need to return it to the library before I finish it. . .the waiting list @ the library is still super long. So, a copy of my own would allow me to finish it.
http://www.thespottedduck.com Shelley Greenberg

Hey guys! Been a fan for a long time. Would love to win!! I tweeted as well.
Leslie

I retweeted (except on Facebook) and I’m leaving a post. I’ve tried to read this book several times, but always need to return it to the library before I finish it. . .the waiting list @ the library is still super long. So, a copy of my own would allow me to finish it.
Jennifer

I’ve been hearing great things about this book and would love to be entered to win. Thanks!
Jennifer

I’ve been hearing great things about this book and would love to be entered to win. Thanks!
http://twitter.com/gjcarpio gj

Hope I win especially since may 22 is my bday! lol… I tweeted this as well Thanks!
http://twitter.com/gjcarpio gj

Hope I win especially since may 22 is my bday! lol… I tweeted this as well Thanks!
Lisa Burlingame

I’ve heard really good things about this book…would love to have my own copy to read since the library copies are all spoken for ALL THE TIME!
Lisa Burlingame

I’ve heard really good things about this book…would love to have my own copy to read since the library copies are all spoken for ALL THE TIME!
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.com Cindy

I just retweeted the message.
Julie

I loved The Book Thief, but I don’t have my own copy. I bought it for my niece and read hers. Also tweeting
http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.com Cindy

I just retweeted the message.
Julie

I loved The Book Thief, but I don’t have my own copy. I bought it for my niece and read hers. Also tweeting
http://www.litchick.typepad.com Melanie

I loved The Book Thief, have loaned my copy out and wouldn’t mind a new one. Our book club is discussing in September and I can pass it around.
http://www.litchick.typepad.com Melanie

I loved The Book Thief, have loaned my copy out and wouldn’t mind a new one. Our book club is discussing in September and I can pass it around.
Krista Dawkins

Yay! I’ve been hoping to get this book soon. That’s awesome that so many have sold. Thanks for the great posts.
Krista Dawkins

Yay! I’ve been hoping to get this book soon. That’s awesome that so many have sold. Thanks for the great posts.
http://www.mzserena.com Margaret Kerr

I first heard about this book from Books on the Nightstand. I have been dying to read it, I just haven’t gotten the time.
http://www.mzserena.com Margaret Kerr

I first heard about this book from Books on the Nightstand. I have been dying to read it, I just haven’t gotten the time.
Julie Witt

This book is on my wish list so I would love to win it!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Julie Witt

This book is on my wish list so I would love to win it!
Thanks for the opportunity!
http://www.deborahtalmadge.blogspot.com Deborah Talmadge

I just retweeted the message. Thanks for the competition.
http://www.deborahtalmadge.blogspot.com Deborah Talmadge

I just retweeted the message. Thanks for the competition.
Tanya

I read this book (and liked it); but if I win, I’m going to donate it to my daughter’s school library, which is in jeopardy. Heck, if I win, I’ll match it and donate two copies of the book!
Tanya

I read this book (and liked it); but if I win, I’m going to donate it to my daughter’s school library, which is in jeopardy. Heck, if I win, I’ll match it and donate two copies of the book!
http://janelsjumble.blogspot.com/ Janel

I’ve seen many reviews for this, but I really liked listening to your thoughts on it in the podcast. Please enter me!
http://janelsjumble.blogspot.com/ Janel

I’ve seen many reviews for this, but I really liked listening to your thoughts on it in the podcast. Please enter me!
MNPam

I’d love to win this book. I read a copy from the library and would love to have my own to share with family and friends, and also read again. Thanks!
MNPam

I’d love to win this book. I read a copy from the library and would love to have my own to share with family and friends, and also read again. Thanks!
Zoran

Following your recommendation I listened to The Book Thief audiobook while training for marathon; I must have been quite a sight to behold: a tall, wrinkly guy running like crazy and crying… (I could only hope passers-by mistook the tears for sweat)
Zoran

Following your recommendation I listened to The Book Thief audiobook while training for marathon; I must have been quite a sight to behold: a tall, wrinkly guy running like crazy and crying… (I could only hope passers-by mistook the tears for sweat)
Carey Stolber

I’ve been wanting to read this for a while.
Carey Stolber

I’ve been wanting to read this for a while.
http://www.twitter.com/jyonah Jonah Price

Clever. By entering the contest, entrants give the contest free publicity.
http://www.twitter.com/jyonah Jonah Price

Clever. By entering the contest, entrants give the contest free publicity.
http://alicross.blogspot.com ali

I Tweeted!

And I’m commenting.

I want to win that book man!

Thanks for the contest!
http://alicross.blogspot.com ali

I Tweeted!

And I’m commenting.

I want to win that book man!

Thanks for the contest!
http://bookfoolery.blogspot.com/ Nancy, aka Bookfool

Don’t enter me! I just wanted to say that I have read the book, loved it, and I am so glad you’re giving copies away. THE BOOK THIEF is a book worth sharing. I keep mine on the “good shelves” and recommend it to absolutely everyone.
http://bookfoolery.blogspot.com/ Nancy, aka Bookfool

Don’t enter me! I just wanted to say that I have read the book, loved it, and I am so glad you’re giving copies away. THE BOOK THIEF is a book worth sharing. I keep mine on the “good shelves” and recommend it to absolutely everyone.
Jody Srof

I love the podcast. Enjoy diving into your recommendations. Would love to dive into The Book Thief. Enter me into the contest
Jody Srof

I love the podcast. Enjoy diving into your recommendations. Would love to dive into The Book Thief. Enter me into the contest
Michelle Lemay

I’ve always respected your taste in books, so please enter me in the giveaway too. Must be fate…just today Kathleen & I were talking about The Book Thief; she’s read it & loved it, and now this contest. I have to read it soon!
Michelle Lemay

I’ve always respected your taste in books, so please enter me in the giveaway too. Must be fate…just today Kathleen & I were talking about The Book Thief; she’s read it & loved it, and now this contest. I have to read it soon!
http://mjmbecky.blogspot.com/ Becky at One Literature Nut

Admittedly, I feel pretty bad that I still haven’t read this one! I’ve seen it a million times though and would love to be considered in the contest.

I also tweeted your giveaway! Thanks.
http://mjmbecky.blogspot.com/ Becky at One Literature Nut

Admittedly, I feel pretty bad that I still haven’t read this one! I’ve seen it a million times though and would love to be considered in the contest.

I also tweeted your giveaway! Thanks.
http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com Bianca Schulze

I have been wanting to read this book forever.
http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com Bianca Schulze

I have been wanting to read this book forever.
http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com Bianca Schulze

Just tweeted for you.
http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com Bianca Schulze

Just tweeted for you.
Amy Greeman

Hi, guys, love the podcast and the blog and I’d like to be entered to win The Book Thief. It sounds wonderful.
Amy
Amy Greeman

Hi, guys, love the podcast and the blog and I’d like to be entered to win The Book Thief. It sounds wonderful.
Amy
http://www.readerbuzz.blogspot.com debnance

I’ve already bought two copies and gave them both away! I also checked it out from the library and returned it. I give up on it and then I hear more rave reviews….I must give it one more try!
http://www.readerbuzz.blogspot.com debnance

I’ve already bought two copies and gave them both away! I also checked it out from the library and returned it. I give up on it and then I hear more rave reviews….I must give it one more try!
http://www.knitthink.typepad.com Amy

Me! Me! Me!
http://www.knitthink.typepad.com Amy

Me! Me! Me!
http://sfpodcastnetwork.com Mindy Jo

I would love to try this book. Have heard so much about it. Thanks for the podcast, too!
http://sfpodcastnetwork.com Mindy Jo

I would love to try this book. Have heard so much about it. Thanks for the podcast, too!
Jan Spohn

truly enjoy your podcasts, blog and often place your recommendations into my own ‘to be read’ stack. Would love to be entered into your give away since , as usual my ‘gotta get’ list outpaces my $$$$!
Jan Spohn

truly enjoy your podcasts, blog and often place your recommendations into my own ‘to be read’ stack. Would love to be entered into your give away since , as usual my ‘gotta get’ list outpaces my $$$$!
http://www.georambling.blogspot.com Karen Wattie

I’m new with twitter, so, though I tweeted, I’m commenting also, just to make sure I’m entered. I love to read.
http://www.georambling.blogspot.com Karen Wattie

I’m new with twitter, so, though I tweeted, I’m commenting also, just to make sure I’m entered. I love to read.
F. Lewis

It’s on my list to read. Have heard many good things about it. Really enjoy the podcast.
F. Lewis

It’s on my list to read. Have heard many good things about it. Really enjoy the podcast.
http://notyourtypicalweightlossblog.blogspot.com/ Jacqueline Parks

I would love to win this book. It is on my “to read” list, but I haven’t gotten to it yet!
http://notyourtypicalweightlossblog.blogspot.com/ Jacqueline Parks

I would love to win this book. It is on my “to read” list, but I haven’t gotten to it yet!
http://notyourtypicalweightlossblog.blogspot.com/ Jacqueline Parks

I tweeted (ivorygrace7) about the contest!
http://notyourtypicalweightlossblog.blogspot.com/ Jacqueline Parks

I tweeted (ivorygrace7) about the contest!
http://wordlily.wordpress.com Word Lily

I started reading this during the read-a-thon last June, but I didn’t get very far into it, and then I had to return it to the library, unread. I’d love to win it!
http://wordlily.wordpress.com Word Lily

I started reading this during the read-a-thon last June, but I didn’t get very far into it, and then I had to return it to the library, unread. I’d love to win it!
http://marlyn-stuff.blogspot.com Marlyn

I just tweeted this (twitter id is MarlynB). I’d love to have a copy of this book!
http://marlyn-stuff.blogspot.com Marlyn

I just tweeted this (twitter id is MarlynB). I’d love to have a copy of this book!
Laura

I would love to win a copy. I have been reading your praises of it.
Laura
Laura

I would love to win a copy. I have been reading your praises of it.
Laura
http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/ gwendolyn b.

I haven’t read it, and I really, really want to! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/ gwendolyn b.

I haven’t read it, and I really, really want to! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
http://stephsureads.blogspot.com Steph Su

Yay, congrats on The Book Thief reaching 1 million copies sold! It is an amazing book.
http://stephsureads.blogspot.com Steph Su

Yay, congrats on The Book Thief reaching 1 million copies sold! It is an amazing book.
http://thewrittenword.wordpress.com Stephanie

Great giveaway! I tweeted about it too SWrittenWord! Please add my name to the drawing.
http://thewrittenword.wordpress.com Stephanie

Great giveaway! I tweeted about it too SWrittenWord! Please add my name to the drawing.
http://imlostinbooks.blogspot.com Rebecca

I would love to win a copy of this. It has been on my wishlist for some time now. I have tweeted the contest, also. Thanks for the giveaway!
http://imlostinbooks.blogspot.com Rebecca

I would love to win a copy of this. It has been on my wishlist for some time now. I have tweeted the contest, also. Thanks for the giveaway!
http://www.acircleofbooks.blogspot.com Toni

I’d love to win a chance to win this book. Thank you.
http://www.acircleofbooks.blogspot.com Toni

I’d love to win a chance to win this book. Thank you.
Bridget H.

I’d love to win this!
Bridget H.

I’d love to win this!
ET

Thanks for the chance to win!
ET

Thanks for the chance to win!
Eliza

I’d love to be entered for this! Thank you!
Eliza

I’d love to be entered for this! Thank you!
http://bookwormshideout.blogspot.com JaneFan

I’d love to win a copy. tried to get my book club to pick it but no luck. Would be a great addition to my War Through the Generations WWII Reading Challenge list!
http://bookwormshideout.blogspot.com JaneFan

I’d love to win a copy. tried to get my book club to pick it but no luck. Would be a great addition to my War Through the Generations WWII Reading Challenge list!
Lauren A.

I love a good read, and this one sounds wonderful!
Lauren A.

I love a good read, and this one sounds wonderful!
Cristina Vazquez

I really want to win Bok Thief ever since Michael talked about how mush he liked it. Also, I would like to thank Ann and Michael for the podcasts.The comments are interesting and genuine. I really pay attention to your advice! Thanks!
Cristina Vazquez

I really want to win Bok Thief ever since Michael talked about how mush he liked it. Also, I would like to thank Ann and Michael for the podcasts.The comments are interesting and genuine. I really pay attention to your advice! Thanks!
Cindi

Hello, Thanks for this wonderful opportunity! I have read so many
great things about this book. One
million copies sold is such a
milestone! Please enter my name
in your marvelous book giveaway
drawing!
Many thanks, Cindi
Cindi

Hello, Thanks for this wonderful opportunity! I have read so many
great things about this book. One
million copies sold is such a
milestone! Please enter my name
in your marvelous book giveaway
drawing!
Many thanks, Cindi
http://bookchickdi.blogspot.com Diane LaRue

I gave this book to my niece for Christmas and she loved it. I’d love own a copy for myself.

I tweeted this @bookchickdi.

Thanks for the chance-
http://bookchickdi.blogspot.com Diane LaRue

I gave this book to my niece for Christmas and she loved it. I’d love own a copy for myself.

I tweeted this @bookchickdi.

Thanks for the chance-
Dottie R.

Throw me in the pool — well, put my name in the hat. Enter me to try for a copy of The Book Thief, in other words. Been hearing a lot about it and not only from you guys on the podcast and blog so sooner or later I’d read it one way or another — might as well try this and when I’m done I can donate it to Friends of the Library to make a buck for the library and give the book legs.

Dottie
Dottie R.

Throw me in the pool — well, put my name in the hat. Enter me to try for a copy of The Book Thief, in other words. Been hearing a lot about it and not only from you guys on the podcast and blog so sooner or later I’d read it one way or another — might as well try this and when I’m done I can donate it to Friends of the Library to make a buck for the library and give the book legs.

Dottie
Leah L

I have heard great things about this book but have yet to read it. I would love to win a copy
Leah L

I have heard great things about this book but have yet to read it. I would love to win a copy
http://cinderellenspot.blogspot.com ellen

I’d love to have a copy.
http://cinderellenspot.blogspot.com ellen

I’d love to have a copy.
Anita Yancey

I haven’t read the book. But I would love to read it. This book sounds great. Please enter me.
Anita Yancey

I haven’t read the book. But I would love to read it. This book sounds great. Please enter me.
Chip Gibson

I don’t need a copy of this marvelous book but I do want to thank you both for this enthusiastic and informative blog. I have been reading backward, catching up (where have I been?), and have just subscribed. Wonderfully well done.
Chip Gibson

I don’t need a copy of this marvelous book but I do want to thank you both for this enthusiastic and informative blog. I have been reading backward, catching up (where have I been?), and have just subscribed. Wonderfully well done.
http://www.twitter.com/bookworm Laura

Please enter me!! And I’ll tweet this as well.
http://www.twitter.com/bookworm Laura

Please enter me!! And I’ll tweet this as well.
Amy Btw M

Enter me please. I would love to read this book.
Amy Btw M

Enter me please. I would love to read this book.
http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/ gwendolyn b.

Here’s my Tweet: http://twitter.com/ASeaOfBooks/status/1767109166
http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/ gwendolyn b.

Here’s my Tweet: http://twitter.com/ASeaOfBooks/status/1767109166
http://bookslovejessicamarie.blogspot.com Jessica Marie

I would love to be entered! I always pick this book up at the bookstore, but have never gotten around to buying it yet….

Tweeted : bookslove
http://bookslovejessicamarie.blogspot.com Jessica Marie

I would love to be entered! I always pick this book up at the bookstore, but have never gotten around to buying it yet….

Tweeted : bookslove
Sue Wargo

I chose this for my optional book for summer reading at my school. I love this book and recommend to my students often. I donated my copy to a library and would love one of my own.
Sue Wargo

I chose this for my optional book for summer reading at my school. I love this book and recommend to my students often. I donated my copy to a library and would love one of my own.
Lisa

Would love to win this–my daughter and I could read it together!

I also tweeted it!
Lisa

Would love to win this–my daughter and I could read it together!

I also tweeted it!
Susanne Malm

I gonna TWEET, TWANG, and TWADDLE!
Susanne Malm

I gonna TWEET, TWANG, and TWADDLE!
Whit R

Giveaways are cool. Book giveaways are orgasmic. Please enter me!
Whit R

Giveaways are cool. Book giveaways are orgasmic. Please enter me!
http://webereading.com Kristen M.

Count me in … I haven’t read this one yet!
http://webereading.com Kristen M.

Count me in … I haven’t read this one yet!
http://bit.ly/TeresaRolfeKravtinFaceBook Teresa Rolfe Kravtin

Count me in on the contest. I tweeted!!
http://bit.ly/TeresaRolfeKravtinFaceBook Teresa Rolfe Kravtin

Count me in on the contest. I tweeted!!
http://mypoodledoodle.blogspot.com/ Allison

I loved The Book Thief. I thought it was interesting that it was in the young adult section of the library.
http://mypoodledoodle.blogspot.com/ Allison

I loved The Book Thief. I thought it was interesting that it was in the young adult section of the library.
Laura

I can’t wait to read this book after listening to Michael rave about for so long! Thanks for entering me in the giveaway. I love your podcast!
Laura

I can’t wait to read this book after listening to Michael rave about for so long! Thanks for entering me in the giveaway. I love your podcast!
paula

My sister keeps telling me I need to read this … I’d love a chance to win. Thank you!
paula

My sister keeps telling me I need to read this … I’d love a chance to win. Thank you!
http://www.2ndglancebooks.com Debby Isaacson

This book has only come into our used Book Store a couple times and I’ve never had a chance to grab it. I’d love to have my own copy!

Thanks – Debby
http://www.2ndglancebooks.com Debby Isaacson

This book has only come into our used Book Store a couple times and I’ve never had a chance to grab it. I’d love to have my own copy!

Thanks – Debby
http://www.michaelsean.vox.com michaelsean

I am apparently not one of the million people to have read it yet!
http://www.michaelsean.vox.com michaelsean

I am apparently not one of the million people to have read it yet!
http://deafscreams.blogspot.com/ Indigo

Please enter me for this drawing. The book sounds like it would be a fascinating read. Thanks for the opportunity! Indigo
http://deafscreams.blogspot.com/ Indigo

Please enter me for this drawing. The book sounds like it would be a fascinating read. Thanks for the opportunity! Indigo
Lynwen

if you liked The Book Thief, I reckon you’ll also love Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum (if you haven’t already read it). I got it from the library and, like with the Book Thief, i was so keen to keep reading that I went without sleep.
Lynwen

if you liked The Book Thief, I reckon you’ll also love Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum (if you haven’t already read it). I got it from the library and, like with the Book Thief, i was so keen to keep reading that I went without sleep.