British Sweepstakes
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Enter the GoodReads giveaway for How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley. It’s the summer of 1986, and the Creel sisters, along with Georgie Ayyar and Agatha Krishna, are adjusting to life with their aunt, uncle, and young cousin, newly arrived from India, at their home in rural Wyoming. It’s the kind of arrangement families take on without question, at least until the sisters decide their uncle has to go.
Georgie insists the British are ultimately at fault, and to understand why, you have to hear her version of events. She recounts the hidden violence threaded through their home and history, her once‑inseparable bond with Agatha Krishna, and her evolving sense of identity as an Indian‑American girl growing up in the American West. Her voice is sharp, funny, and unfiltered, shaped by the rituals of teenage life, including the magazine quizzes she uses to decode her world.
What she delivers is simultaneously a portrait of a sprawling family, a tender story of sisterhood, a nostalgic nod to the 80s, a sort of murder mystery, and a powerful reflection on history, language, trauma, healing, and what independence really means. Or, more accurately, all of the above.
Enter the GoodReads giveaway for The Final Problem by Arturo Pérez-Reverte. In June 1960, a violent storm at sea leaves a group of travelers stranded on the serene Greek island of Utakos, all staying at the island’s only hotel. Their peaceful retreat is shattered when Edith Mander, a quiet British tourist, is discovered dead in a beach cabana. What initially looks like a straightforward suicide begins to suggest something more sinister to Ormond Basil, a once-famous actor known for playing the world’s greatest detective. The other guests, familiar with his on-screen brilliance as Sherlock Holmes, quickly assume he’s the ideal person to unravel this classic locked-room mystery.
This sharp, inventive novel from internationally bestselling author Arturo Pérez-Reverte pays homage to the golden age of detective fiction. The Final Problem explores the dynamic between investigator and suspects, and between storyteller and reader—with a final twist that will satisfy even the most seasoned mystery fan.
Enter the GoodReads giveaway for Murder Most Delicious by Danielle Postel‑Vinay. Olivia was once a rising star in the wine world, one of the rare women to earn the title of Master Sommelier, until COVID robbed her of her sense of taste and derailed her career. Lost and uncertain about her future, she’s stunned when famed chef Jacques de Bizet invites her to Paris for a job interview. But moments after they sit down, Jacques collapses, poisoned, and Olivia suddenly finds herself the prime suspect.
Though her palate is gone, Olivia’s extraordinary sense of smell remains intact, sharp enough to detect even the faintest trace of the toxin that killed Jacques. She knows she didn’t do it, but proving her innocence is another matter entirely.
That’s when the Paris Neighborhood Watch steps in: a quirky band of locals fiercely devoted to protecting their corner of the city. Leading them is Augusta Dupin, a brilliant but reclusive detective who rarely leaves her home, assisted by her perceptive British shorthair cat, Chateaubriand. Together with Olivia, a sweet‑natured cop, a pâtissier, a café owner, a part‑time librarian, and a florist, they embark on a hunt for the truth, one that uncovers not only the killer but a renewed sense of purpose for everyone involved.
The winner will receive a Viking Cruise British Isles Explorer ocean voyage for two, plus a four-night Great Homes, Gardens & Gin land extension (Approximate Retail Value: $53,592.00). The 15-day cruise visits six countries and travels either from Bergen, Norway to London, England or in reverse. It includes one Explorer Suite stateroom, premium economy airfare for the winner and their travel companion from select gateway cities, ground transfers to and from the ship, all onboard meals, select beverages, entertainment, and amenities. Reservations must be made no more than 120 days before departure. The cruise must be taken during the 2026 or 2027 season, as listed on Viking.com, and is valid only for British Isles Explorer itineraries or another itinerary of equal value in the same stateroom category during the same period, subject to availability.
The Great Homes, Gardens & Gin extension features four nights of hotel accommodations in Oxford, England, seven meals (four breakfasts and three lunches), and four guided tours to destinations such as Oxford; Highclere Castle & Bombay Sapphire Distillery; Broughton Castle; Chavenage House & Highgrove Gardens. If any of these tours become unavailable, Buscot Park may be substituted. All tours are led by a Viking Tour Director and include transfers between Oxford and London. Once cruise dates and extension availability are confirmed, full details will be provided. This offer is valid only for the specified extension or one of equal value during the same travel season.
The Grand Prize includes round-trip airfare to Vancouver, British Columbia, shuttle transfers to Whistler, and six nights in a Mountain View suite at the Sundial Hotel. Winners will enjoy winter activities such as skiing with Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets, premium gear rentals, snowshoeing with a sauna experience, the Vallea Lumina forest adventure, and a bungee jump. Dining experiences feature cocktails and dinner at The Raven Room, happy hour at Earls Kitchen + Bar, local fare at Hunter Gather Eatery & Taphouse, and fine dining at Alta Bistro. Approximate prize value is $14,000.
