Book Give Away: The Violinist's Thumb by Sam Kean
Saturday, August 11, 2012 Posted by Dina
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes more incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA.
In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA.
There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists.
Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future.
The Giveaway
Two (2) lucky U.S. / Canadian readers will win a copy of The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code
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August 11, 2012 at 5:04 PM
I'm reading water for elephants
August 11, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Any book I can get my hands on. Tore923@aol.com
August 11, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Right now I am reading "Let's Pretend This Never Happened" and then I am going to read the last book in The Hunger Games
August 11, 2012 at 6:35 PM
Wendy Corsi Staub has a new book coming out later this month and I cannot wait to read it.
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August 11, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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August 11, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Trying to find time to finish the Shades of Grey series. dollmf@arvig.net
August 11, 2012 at 10:44 PM
Anything that I can get my hands on. Patricia
August 11, 2012 at 10:59 PM
I was going to finish reading the Hunger Games series but school starts in 7 days. Thank you
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August 11, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Next up: A Hand Full of Stars by Rafik Schami.
August 12, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter.
August 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM
I'm still reading The Count of Monte Cristo - the unabridged version - and enjoying it.
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August 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM
One book I hope to read soon is Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen
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August 12, 2012 at 4:00 PM
I am reading Shadow of the Night
August 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Just started Darkroom by Joshua Graham. Thanks for the giveaway.
August 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Just finished Mockingjay. I think some Orson Scott Card is next
August 13, 2012 at 10:06 AM
I am going to start reading The Promise Of Stardust by Priscille Sibley.
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August 13, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Harriet Beamer Takes the Bus.
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August 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Honestly, I haven't had time to read at all bu I'm looking for suggestions for the fall...thanks, hope to read some others' favourites/comments for ideas.
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August 14, 2012 at 12:20 AM
been wanting to check out the hunger games - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
August 15, 2012 at 9:38 PM
I am reading "Southern Charm".
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August 16, 2012 at 11:02 AM
dead man's grip by peter james
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August 16, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Im reading Tattooed by Pamela Callow
August 17, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
August 18, 2012 at 11:46 AM
I'm reading Graveminder by Melissa Marr and then I plan on reading Angel Falls by Kristin Hannah.
August 19, 2012 at 6:55 AM
I'm reading Cosmos by Carl Sagan
August 20, 2012 at 11:08 PM
I'm reading The Little Princes.
August 22, 2012 at 9:43 AM
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
August 24, 2012 at 11:13 AM
I am reading Unraveled by Courtney Milan.
August 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM
I am reading The Kitchen House.
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August 24, 2012 at 2:57 PM
the help
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August 24, 2012 at 3:10 PM
"An Arrow's Flight" by Mark Merlis!
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August 24, 2012 at 4:05 PM
I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire. Thanks for the giveaway.
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August 24, 2012 at 4:08 PM
The Hunger Games Trilogy!
August 24, 2012 at 8:17 PM
I've been reading Michael Scott's Alchemyst series. Very engrossing!
August 24, 2012 at 10:58 PM
I'm reading The Hunger Games
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August 25, 2012 at 12:15 AM
I'm reading Shadow on Night by Deborah Harkness
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August 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM
Please Enter Me In Your Book Giveaway
It Would Be Great To Win A Copy Of
The Violinist's Thumb:And Other Lost Tales of Love,War,and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code by Sam Kean.
In Response To Your Question Of
What's on your summer reading list?
My Answer Is I Am Not Currently Reading Any Books Right Now But If I Won This Book I Would
Gladly Read It.
Thanks For Having This Giveaway!!!!
August 25, 2012 at 2:02 AM
I'm currently reading a Julia Child biography that I hope to finish in the last couple days before classes start up again.
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August 25, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Junior.
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August 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I want to read the pretty little liars series
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August 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM
Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
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August 25, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Right now, I am reading an ARC of The Promise of Stardust by Priscilla Sibley. It is a wonderful book that would be perfect for book clubs!!
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August 25, 2012 at 6:43 PM
I am currently reading The Third Gate by Lincoln Child.
August 25, 2012 at 7:12 PM
i am going to read the lucky one
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August 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM
I am reading the third book in the Hunger games series.
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August 25, 2012 at 9:31 PM
I read anything that I can get!!
August 25, 2012 at 11:09 PM
I'm hoping to read The Hunger Games. garrettsambo@aol.com
August 25, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Thanks for the giveaway...finishing Robert Caro's "The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson"
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Bryan E.
August 25, 2012 at 11:51 PM
I'm not reading anything right now.