About the Book: A suburban mom, her troubled daughter, divorced brothers, former child stars, born-again Christians, and some young millionaires have all been selected to compete on LOST AND FOUND, a daring new reality show. In pairs of two, they will race across the world to compete for a million-dollar prize.The only question is not only who will capture the big jackpot, but at what price.
Carolyn Parkhurst is also the author of the bestseller The Dogs of Babel.
We are giving away 5 copies of this book! To enter, just leave a comment telling me your favorite reality show. You must have a United States and Canadian mailing address, no PO Boxes. This is part of Bookroom Reviews book giveaway carnival!
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November 3rd, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I really don’t care for reality shows. The closest I come to that would be Cops, or something similar. Sorry!
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Oh wow! I read a library copy of this but I would absolutely love to read it again, it was such a great read! I am not really into reality TV but I do enjoy watching Meerkat Manor and other DiscoveryTV style shows.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway
November 4th, 2008 at 12:01 am
This would be wonderful. As for reality shows I love American Idol the closest to a reality show I watch. Thank you!
November 4th, 2008 at 12:24 am
I don’t watch any reality shows but I have heard of one called survivor I think
November 4th, 2008 at 12:24 am
I’m not a big reality TV fan, either, though I did used to be addicted to American Idol.
nnjmom at yahoo dot com
November 4th, 2008 at 12:40 am
I’m not really into reality shows, but I love Supernanny. I guess that’s reality TV, right? This sounds like a good book.
November 4th, 2008 at 3:10 am
I am a reality show JUNKIE! They only thing that has saved me was becoming a book review blogger… kid you not. OK… the list:
The Bachelor/Bachelorette
Real World
Dancing With The Stars
So You Think You Can Dance
Tori Spelling’s Show: Tori & Dean
Kathy Griffin’s My Life on the D-List
The Biggest Loser
The Amazing Race
Home MakeOver
And, that’s just on the top of my head. I think that the premise for this book is AWESOME and had only wished that I had thought of it! I MUST MUST MUST be chosen (fingers crossed… begging). Well, I’m very hopeful.
Put me in!
Sheri
November 4th, 2008 at 3:10 am
Oh, and SuperNanny and WifeSwap
November 4th, 2008 at 3:11 am
And, American Idol
November 4th, 2008 at 3:23 am
i’m not a reality show fan either, to me they are scary if they are real but i always console myself that it’s really a show and rehearsed and noone would really do these things! (lie, steal, cry…) though if cooking shows or travel show are also in reality t.v., then those i LOVE. jamie oliver and lonely planet are a few of my favorites. oh, is the compelte makeover, home edition.
November 4th, 2008 at 4:09 am
sounds like light reading fun to me- please enteer me
November 4th, 2008 at 5:09 am
I’ve not read this book, but I did read Dogs of Babel and enjoyed that. I saw one episode of Amazing Race and that was enough to last a lifetime. I would love to read a satire of the reality show phenomenon. Thanks for the giveaway.
November 4th, 2008 at 5:58 am
American Idol is the only reality show I watch. Please enter me this sounds like a good book. Thanks
November 4th, 2008 at 7:26 am
My husband watches reality TV more than I do. I used to like Survivor but havent so much in the past few years.
November 4th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Um, Dancing with the Stars? I don’t watch much reality TV, though. I haven’t even seen a full episode of DWTS this season.
November 4th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Project Runway – it’s the only one I’ve watched!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:11 am
I enjoy watching Tori Spelling’s show, the Bachelor and Project Runway. Thanks and have a great day!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I have not watched a reality show.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:23 am
I do love a good reality show. Right now, I’m enjoying (bag over head) Rock of Love Charm School.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:24 am
My very favorite reality show is American Idol. I would love to win Lost and Found sounds like a really good book!
photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot)net
November 4th, 2008 at 8:44 am
This book sounds fun! Of course, I’m a fan of Rock of Love, so my taste might be suspect…
November 4th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Well, it started with the original Real World, and then Survivor and the first few Apprentices. Now I’m loving the Amazing Race and Project Runway. Never thought it would happen, but reality TV got me hooked! Thanks for the chance to win this book, especially since I am currently without a TV and going through withdrawal!
geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com
November 4th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Would Man vs. Wild count? If not, I guess I don’t watch reality TV. I’m too busy reading!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:55 am
The Apprentice for sure.
November 4th, 2008 at 8:57 am
One of my favorites was the Contender. I wish it was still on. I love AI. sometimes you will catch me watching the Girls Next Door. Shh don’t tell.
AJ1014[at]gmail.com
November 4th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I am ashamed to say that I watch American Idol..lol
But throw my name in the hat if you will anyhoo.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:14 am
I like big brother and americas next top model. Thanks for entering me!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I love Top Chef and Project Runway!
Thank you for the giveaway!
kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com
November 4th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I enjoy reality shows, but my FAVORITE is Project Runway–can’t wait for season 6.
Thanks for the entry…
Sararush at hotmail dot com
November 4th, 2008 at 9:43 am
I talked not too long ago about my secret obsession with Survivor, even though I vehemently tell people I am done with it…I continue to get sucked in.
I will watch the Amazing Race once in a while, but I really am looking forward to the new one on SciFi–Estate of Panic where each week, a new group of contestants enter the estate searching for money hidden inside of booby-trapped rooms.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:45 am
oops here’s my email:
savvyverseandwit AT gmail DOT com
November 4th, 2008 at 9:56 am
I don’t watch TV, so I don’t have a favorite show. Can I enter anyway?
November 4th, 2008 at 10:32 am
My favorite reality tv show is Biggest Losers. I cry everytime I watch it, it is so touching. Please sign me up for the giveaway. Thanks.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Thank you for having this. I would love to win an excellent read. My favorite reality show is Survivor. thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
November 4th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Thanks for the great giveaway. I watch a lot of reality shows but my favorite is Amazing Race.
November 4th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I guess my fav reality show is dancing with the stars. But I really don’t like reality shows.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I love Ghost Hunters. I hardly ever miss it. Thanks!
jgbeads AT gmail DOT com
November 4th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I love Survivor! This book sounds very good. monk5@charter.net
November 4th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
The only one I watch is American Idol. I did watch one season of Survivor when one of the contestants was from my town.
November 4th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
DEFINATELY an american idol fan!
November 4th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Please enter me and thanks for the giveaway!
November 4th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Survivor is my favorite followed by The Biggest Loser.
smchester at gmail dot com
November 4th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I love Super Nanny and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Thanks so much for the chance to enter, it sounds like a great read!
princess3sah(at)cs(dot)com
November 4th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Dancing With The Stars and American Idol. If those count as reality shows, they’re my favorites. Your book sounds wonderful, and I’d love to win it. If I do, you can reach me at dmj53 (at) hotmail (dot) com
November 4th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
i love so many of them, but do not like anything too far fetched
November 4th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
we watch dancing with the stars every week!
November 4th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I like watching Dancing With the Stars. I love to see the stars go from bad to awesome in just a few weeks.
November 4th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
My favorite reality series is The Amazing Race! If I could just get my husband to go I know we could win. But he doesn’t want to be on tv, not even for a million dollars. Oh well. This book looks fantastic, please enter me!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I don’t watch TV. I read! But I have watched the Amazing Race once. Thanks for the giveaway! stonefox@pobox.com
November 4th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
If you consider “Extreme Makeover Home Edition”, a reality show, then this is my favorite. Please enter me in your fabulous giveaway drawing. It is appreciated…..Thanks, Cindi
November 5th, 2008 at 12:00 am
I loved The Dogs of Babel so I’d love to read another book by Parkhurst. The Amazing race is the reality show I’ve watched the most of. Please enter me, thank you.
November 5th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Sorry, my old blog came up instead of my new one. Please use this one for my address. Thank you.
November 5th, 2008 at 12:02 am
I would love to win this book. My favorite reality shows are The Amazing Race and The Biggest Loser.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:59 am
I love Project Runway.
November 5th, 2008 at 2:30 am
I love The Amazing Race!
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
November 5th, 2008 at 5:29 am
My favorite show is Dancing With The Stars. Thanks:)
November 5th, 2008 at 6:28 am
I love Ghost Hunters and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. But other than those programs, I’m not much into reality television. Thanks for the great giveaway!
diaryofaneccentric[at]hotmail[dot]com
November 5th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I’m a reality TV junkie, and sadly, its not even the good kind (like Amazing Race). I watch Girls Next Door pretty obsessively (I know, its bad) and pretty much the whole Bravo competition line-up: Project Runway, Top Chef, Top Design. And I love American Idol. I used to watch America’s Next Top Model, but I don’t have time anymore. I also watch Mythbusters, though I don’t know if that counts.
November 5th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I love Project Runway! Otherwise, I sometimes watch the biggest loser and americas next top model… LOL
November 5th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
In order, my top 3 are, Extreme Home Makeover, American Idol, and Top Model.
Thanks for the chance!
November 5th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
My favorite is So you think you can dance. Sounds like a fun book.
November 5th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I am a reality show junkie!
My favorite would be a tie between Survivor and Amazing Race!
November 5th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I love Porject Runway!
vbarto(at)hotmail(dot)com
November 5th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
The Amazing Race is my very favorite but I’m a reality tv junkie so I watch tons and tons of different shows.
November 5th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I love The Amazing Race! The summary of the book totally sounds like that show. I think that if I won this book, I might be able to get my mom to read it! I also like Dancing With the Stars, The Hills (I know…), Jon & Kate Plus 8, and The Biggest Loser. Those are just the ones that I can think of off the top of my head.
November 5th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Project Runway for me! Very nice giveaway! Thank you.
November 5th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
I can’t name just one…I love reality TV!!
Amazing Race
Extreme Home Makeover
The Biggest Loser
Ghost Hunters
Survivor
Big Brother
Ok..i will leave it at those..
Please enter me..this book looks great!
November 5th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I love The Amazing Race which is exactly what this book sounds like. I wonder what it’s like to “read” it rather than watch it.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
oH….how embarrassing!
I love the trainwreck show…Real Housewives (any city)
I also love Deal or No Deal
and anything on HGTV
November 5th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
My favorite reality show was one that just got done a few months ago, the All American Dog one where they had the people and their dogs living in a house together, it was lots of fun to watch! (and one I could watch with my 6 yr old!)
micaela6955 at msn dot com
November 5th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
I love reality shows and am always amazed at what costs people will go to to win. I would love a chance to read this.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
November 5th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Show: Dancing with the Stars!!
kiss-of-paradise at hotmail dot com
November 6th, 2008 at 2:50 am
I haven’t watch TV for a loooong time, but the last reality show I enjoyed was a show that’s no longer aired
!! I can’t even remember the name!! Let me think here… Starting Over!!
November 6th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I don’t really watch reality shows except for HGTV.
November 6th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I love “The Amazing Race”–the locations, the drama, yelling at the more annoying cotestants–all good! This book sounds right up my alley. Thanks for the great giveaway.
November 6th, 2008 at 10:56 am
I don’t watch many reality shows because I’m never home but I do really like Project Runway and Top Chef!
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
November 6th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Survivor used to be my favorite,but anymore I don’t seem to have the time to watch it. enter me in contest. thanks
November 6th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I love Top Chef and Project Runway.
November 6th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I love the Bachelor and Biggest Loser.
November 6th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
SURVIVOR…. hands down!! Woot Woot!
November 6th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
My favorite reality show is Big Brother
November 6th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
The only one that I watch is So You Think You Can Dance. I don’t watch them because I would much rather be reading this book! Please make my wish come true. Thank you very much!
November 6th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I love Survivor and Amazing Race.
November 6th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
My favorite reality show right now is The Housewives of Atlanta. Keep up the great contests =)
mizzcasey02@gmail.com
November 6th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I don’t watch much TV, but I always liked Survivor, the Amazing Race, and the Apprentice. I don’t even know if it’s still around (I think it’s not), but I also liked The Mole.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
We don’t get any TV reception, but we love catching Survivor online. And the few times we’ve seen it, we really liked Amazing Race – especially when we’d been to the location before.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I used to watch the Amazing Race. But, it got old.
November 7th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
I’m not a huge reality junkie, but does Dancing with the Stars count? I’m always drawn to that out of curiosity. I also watched the first season of Survivor, but didn’t make it through the 2nd season.
Thank you!!
November 7th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
I am a reality tv junkie, my favorite though is Amazing Race.
November 7th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I like “The Amazing Race”. Thanks for the giveaway!
November 8th, 2008 at 8:25 am
please enter me thank you
November 8th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I loved the Real World for the first decade or so. Now I am on to even more cheesier stuff like The Hills. Someone needs to stop me now.
November 8th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I haven’t seen any.
November 8th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
I like shows about supernatural investigations.
November 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
The Amazing Race and Top Chef are my faves.
November 8th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Pick Me! Pick Me! I would love to win a book.
To be honest I don’t really like Reality shows… I personally think they are more adapted for people who don’t have lives of their own,so they become involved in other peoples lives! We are however avid readers.
My husbands favorite author is Stephen King. I have two favorites: James Patterson and Mary Higgins Clark.
I am currently reading WHAT YOUR 1ST GRADER NEEDS TO KNOW by E.D. HIRSCH
It’s very kind of you to offer such a great giveaway, its rare that I see giveaways for people like us (avid readers).
Count me in too please.
Thanks
Tammy OHagan
tammyohagan ~~~ AT ~~~ westco ~~~ DOT ~~~ net
November 9th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Glad to hear I’m not the only one who doesn’t watch reality shows. Still I’d like to win the book.
November 9th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I must admit I don’t watch mutch TV but I watch American Idol. I usually record it and watch a few shows at one sitting! I also tape Dog the Bounty Hunter. I cannot tell you my facination with it other than I like that they pray before going out and they give them counsel on how to get cleaned up after they catch them.
November 14th, 2008 at 1:35 am
My favorite reality show is Top Chef. I would love to win a book. Thanks, Doylene
November 14th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
So, who won?
May 20th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Gives Thanks for the post, I will add up this internet site to my bookmarks, my friend just told me about this just last week. gracias