Stowed Away ARCs are Here! (And a Giveaway)

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by Barb, sorry to see the summer go

Update: The winners have been chosen by random.org and have been notified. Thanks so much for participating in the giveaway. I’ll be doing more giveaways on my Facebook page here and via my e-mail newsletter (sign up here) and on Goodreads.

The ARCs for Stowed Away are here. For those who don’t know, ARCs are Advance Reader Copies (or Advance Review Copies) that publishers send to reviewers, bookstores, bloggers, and others in hopes of getting buzz for a book. They’re uncorrected proofs. At Kensington, they typically incorporate the copy edits, but don’t include the final corrections the production department and I find while reviewing the galleys.

Two lucky commenters to the blog will win an ARC for Stowed Away and won’t have to wait until December 26 to find out what happens.

I’m excited about this sixth addition to the story of the Maine Clambake Mysteries. Here’s the publisher’s description:

It’s June in Busman’s Harbor, Maine, and Julia Snowden and her family are working hard to get their authentic Maine clambake business ready for summer. Preparations must be put on hold, however, when a mysterious yacht drops anchor in the harbor—and delivers an unexpected dose of murder . . .
 
When Julia’s old prep school rival Wyatt Jayne invites her to dinner on board her billionaire fiancé’s decked-out yacht, Julia arrives to find a sumptuous table set for two—and the yachtsman dead in his chair. Suspicion quickly falls on Wyatt, and Julia’s quest to dredge up the truth leads her into the murky private world of a mega-rich recluse who may not have been all that he seemed . . .

There will also be Netgalley copies for those who prefer electronic ARCs, but they’re not up yet. I’ll let you know on my Facebook page when they’re available.

Readers: Do you like the little jump on the story you get with an ARC, or would you rather wait until all the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed in the final version?

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Published by Barbara Ross

Barbara Ross is the author of twelve Maine Clambake Mystery novels and six novellas. Her books have been nominated for multiple Agatha Awards for Best Contemporary Novel and have won the Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Portland, Maine. Readers can visit her website at www.maineclambakemysteries.com

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  1. Gosh, Barbara, so much would love the arc of Stowed Away, nothing like holding a book in your hands and turning each page, especially if it’s the Clambake series, my favorite as it has The shores of Maine as the setting, and of course the Snowden family. Have a great day, Maureen

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  3. Barb, your book would be enjoyable even if you had missing dots on the i’s and a few wandering t’s.

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  4. Looking forward to this next chapter in Julia’s life. I like ARCs because I get to read the book early. On the other hand, I have to wait longer for the next book in the series (unless I get an ARC of that one too).

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  5. I am excited for the next story in Julia’s life! I would love to not have to wait by reading early and I completely understand that occasionally there may be small typos or editing pieces left! Thank you so much!!

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  6. I like arcs because you don’t have to wait as long to read the book. I just love to read, so I’d read the book either way, but early is nice. Hope I win!

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  7. I like the option of having an ARC to read because I am too impatient to wait to read the book on the launch day. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series being released!

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  10. It IS tough to see summer come to a close (on the upside, the traffic in Wiscasset will gradually diminish), but having Stowed Away to look forward to is a little welcome breath of spring. Can’t wait to read it in any format! (Note to Pub: in promo “delivers an unexpected cargo of murder”?)….. just saying….

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  15. I love ARC’s! I’ve been introduced to many great series by reading them. It’s a privilege to receive one.
    Congratulations on the 6th book in your Maine Clambake Mystery series. The story sounds wonderful. I chuckled at the yachtsman dead in that chair, LOL. I love the cover too. The covers for this series are always so vivid and alluring. I’d love to read this one. Just my time of year for reading cozies. ( :

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  16. Love this series and cannot wait to read this next installment! Hope to see you at the upcoming New England Library Association Conference next month – that’s where I discovered your wonderful characters a few years ago.

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  18. I would love to win this ARC! It doesn’t bother me at all that it’s early, it’s kind of a special feeling to be able to read something before it comes out.

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  19. I love reading ARC’S. it makes me feel like I’m in on a secret. I love this series and look forward to each one. Can hardly wait!

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  24. I don’t mind. I feel like I’m a bit of help to the author. Plus, I love this series! Meg85242 at gmail dot com
    Thank you for the opportunity.

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  26. Congrats on the upcoming book! I usually don’t mind ARCs, assuming the errors are limited to a few typos. I once saw one where it looked as if chunks of certain paragraphs were missing, which made it a challenge to read. mbradeen@yahoo.com

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      1. I always figured they mostly only had proofreading errors until I saw that ARC. No idea what was going on with that book. Cat on the keyboard, maybe? Hopefully they got it all sorted out before the final version was released.

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  27. ARCs don’t turn me off on a book. I find I can read the book and still get the idea and plot of a book. Thanks for hosting this new book Stowed Away by Barbara Ross. I love her series with Julia Snowden and her family’s clambake business. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. I can’t wait to revisit characters, but by reading an ARC, I wind up having to wait even longer until the next time I get to see them. It’s a vicious circle. Of course, it helps that I tend to read ARCs in time to review a book on release day, so I’m not waiting as long as I might otherwise.

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  30. This has to be one of my favorite cozy mysteries!!!! I cannot wait to read it. I am not entering because I review thru Netgalley and want to give someone a chance for the book.

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  31. I can go either way, ARC or finished book. Since I’m no longer on the Kensington list I don’t always know when or how I’ll finagle a copy of the book into my hot little hands. So just toss my name into your contestant box and we’ll see how it turns out. I do love the series.

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  33. I would love an early copy of your new book. Have always loved Maine for its rugged beauty both inland and along the coast. One day I am going to cabbage Island Clam Bake. Your characters are very likable and I’m dying to know what they have been up to since we last got together.

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  34. What a wonderful feeling it must be to get that box! I would love to read an arc and feel it is a true privilege to do so! Love this series. Thanks for the chance.

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  35. You Wickeds are teaching me so much. Now I know what that stash of book boxes were at a writer’s house when I visited. I always enjoy reading this blog. Congratulations on your new book. I haven’t started this series yet but my book list keeps getting longer! I have the feeling I should visit the Maine Coast and read the entire series!

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  36. Hello😊
    First I didn’t know there was a ARC.😊
    I think it would be neat to win! I’d love to see what it is like to read. Both reads would be wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win! Have a great day!

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  38. Love the ARC copies, before all the t’s are crossed etc. It is fun to look for items what are hidden by our minds as we read. This book looks very interesting and looking forward to reading it.

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  39. I am impatiently waiting for the release , I adore this series ! If I’m lucky enough to win an arc I will be beyond thrilled . I also love the audiobook versions, the narrator is excellent ! kathambre@yahoo.com

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  41. Congratulations on the new book, Barbara. Can’t wait to read it so would love an ARC. Will be fun to revisit Busman’s Harbor and the Snowdens. Always enjoy your books.

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  42. To answer your question, if the ARC is being offered and the book is in a favorite series such as yours, I don’t mind that it isn’t a final printing as I like to spread the word in advance on FB etc to get the author more pre order hopefully. With a new series or an author that I have not read yet, then I don’t mind waiting until it is released.
    I had hoped to get our trip to Maine in before September but it just didn’t work out yet. Hoping soon though.
    Thank you for entering me into the mix to possibly win an ARC of Stowed Away.
    By the way, I had my Snowden tote today when we went out to breakfast and I spent at least ten minutes talking about this great series with two dinners near our table, then our server got into the conversation. I love when that happens!!!! 💙
    Take care and congratulations on the release.
    Cynthia B.

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  43. I love reading ARC’s because I get a jump on being able to tell others how great this book is & they should buy it when it comes out!

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  44. I can’t wait to read this book. Your books take me home if only for alittle whiles. I grew up I Pownal Maine. Home of Bradbury Mountain.

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  45. The cover looks SO delicious!
    I love reading the ARCs. I’m a retired Language Arts teacher and it’s wonderful to have the time to read for pleasure now. 📚📚

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  48. I am always up to an advance copy and overlooking typos and changes that may be made in the final.

    Love the books and was thinking of them as we visited Maine last month- far away from Oregon.

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  50. This would be my first ARC evah. I pre-order my clambake books to get them as soon as possible. Sooner is better unless it’s a tax bill!

    Nicole W.

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