Alrighty, kids!
As I occasionally suffer from Immediate Gratification Syndrome, I went out and bought* the Ibbotson reprints this weekend. Then, of course, I received the ARCs in the mail this morning.
So. The ARCs are up for grabs. (Well, the Countess ARC, anyway -- I'll run another contest for Summer once I've read it.)
To enter, tell me in six words -- no more, no less -- why the copy of Countess should go to you.
Winner will be announced Friday, around noon.
*Technically, I bought Countess and Josh bought Summer (for me -- he wants me to stress that he bought it for me, not for him), but it amounts to the same thing -- I have an extra copy of each.

I re-read "A Little Princess" often.
Posted by: Kate | 08 May 2007 at 12:11 PM
I need romance -- in my pants.
Posted by: Kelly Fineman | 08 May 2007 at 01:39 PM
I have read ibbotson 4eva.
Posted by: Camille | 08 May 2007 at 01:52 PM
I have read ibbotson 4 eva.
Posted by: Camille | 08 May 2007 at 01:53 PM
Because unrequited love is magically delicious.
Posted by: Erin | 08 May 2007 at 02:04 PM
My job sucks....so pick me
Posted by: Amelia | 08 May 2007 at 02:21 PM
My job sucks....so pick me
Posted by: Amelia | 08 May 2007 at 02:22 PM
Juvenile closed: rescued Ibbotson: happy patron.
Posted by: jessmonster | 08 May 2007 at 03:10 PM
New to me Ibbotson? What bliss!
Posted by: Erin | 08 May 2007 at 03:14 PM
Because you love me sooo much!
:D
Posted by: Anna I. | 08 May 2007 at 03:35 PM
Mom plans, sister weds, sanity DIES.
Posted by: Sarah | 08 May 2007 at 03:51 PM
Russian countess? swoon. hope love triumphs!
Posted by: Heather | 08 May 2007 at 03:57 PM
Never even heard of it before!
Posted by: TadMack | 08 May 2007 at 04:12 PM
I defended Ibbotson's book during Cybils.
(Long explanation: I was the only one who wanted her Beast of Clawstone Castle on the SF/F shortlist. And I truly fought for it!)
Posted by: Erin | 08 May 2007 at 04:21 PM
Dragonhaven isn't doing anything for me.
Posted by: Anne | 08 May 2007 at 04:35 PM
I'm "cream of the Muscovite Team."
Posted by: Elizabeth | 08 May 2007 at 04:41 PM
Cause I'm a countess too! Maybe.
Posted by: Sarah | 08 May 2007 at 04:53 PM
I love covers with beheaded girls.
Posted by: Melissa | 08 May 2007 at 05:12 PM
Because I never got that pony.
Posted by: Sarah | 08 May 2007 at 05:13 PM
I will bake you delicious cookies!
Posted by: Kristi | 08 May 2007 at 05:37 PM
Three straight weeks working. No books.
Posted by: cc | 08 May 2007 at 06:00 PM
No English books here. Need, please.
Posted by: Margaret | 08 May 2007 at 06:22 PM
I'm in Australia. Need this book.
Posted by: Lazy Cow | 08 May 2007 at 06:37 PM
Heyer review made me want romance.
Posted by: Jen Robinson | 08 May 2007 at 10:38 PM
Tween Librarian, moving up to YA!
Posted by: Chrissie Morrison | 09 May 2007 at 09:44 AM