giveaway: Anna Karenina

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Today I'm pleased to be hosting a giveaway in conjunction with the theatrical release of the new Anna Karenina film. 


Anna Karenina is acclaimed director Joe Wright’s bold, theatrical new vision of the epic story of love, stirringly adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s great novel by Academy Award winner Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love). The film marks the third collaboration of the director with Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley and Academy Award-nominated producers Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Paul Webster, following their award-winning box office successes Pride & Prejudice and Atonement.

Two lucky winners will receive this prize pack:

The film is already playing in select cities and will open in wide release this Friday, November 30. After my failed attempts to read Anna Karenina last year, I'm looking forward to seeing the film first, then reading the novel! This movie looks so good, and I adore Keira Knightley!

This contest is now closed.

Want even more Anna Karenina? Visit the film's official website, like Anna Karenina on Facebook, repin fashion from the film on Pinterest, and refresh your memory of Anna with this study guide. As an affiliate, I receive a small commission when you make a purchase through any of the above links. Thank you for helping to support my book habits that bring more content to this blog!

Comments

  1. VasillyNovember 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    You know, I tried reading Anna Karenina before but only managed to get about 100 pages in. I think watching the movie first, then reading it sounds like a good idea. Thanks for hosting this.

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  2. AudraNovember 27, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Uh-mah-zing giveaway! I loved AK when I read it -- maybe a decade ago! -- and I'm ready for a reread.

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  3. JennyNovember 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    That movie tie-in cover IS absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    I'm currently reading this beautiful novel (currently on Part Five). I am enjoying it so far. Reading it is so worth the time spent on it.

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