Win a weekend trip to New York and a signed copy of The Summer of Impossible Things

To celebrate the paperback of Rowan Coleman's wonderful The Summer of Impossible Things, one reader and a friend will win the trip of a lifetime – a visit to the book's incredible setting... Brooklyn, New York!

We've teamed up with our friends at Ebury Press to give away return flights for two to New York, a three-night stay in NU Hotel Brooklyn, with breakfast included. What's more, you'll both be treated a five course meal and cocktails at the renowned Battersby Brooklyn!

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Go on a Brooklyn adventure for two

This competition ended on 02/08/2018

Terms and Conditions

1 x winner will receive two signed copies of Rowan Coleman's The Summer of Impossible Things plus a trip to New York City:

  • Return flights for 2 people to New York
  • Return private transfers from the airport to the hotel
  • 3 nights accommodation at NU Hotel Brooklyn
  • 5 course tasting menu and cocktails at Battersby Brooklyn
  • Brooklyn through time tour includes: a guided tour; discover Brooklyn's rich history; learn about underground graffiti and street art; visit a local artisanal shops and factories
  • ESTA fees
  • Travel insurance

10 x runners-up will receive a signed copy of Rowan Coleman's The Summer of Impossible Things

  • No purchase necessary.
  • Only one entry per person will be accepted.
  • The prizes are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives. The Promoter reserves the right to amend the specification of the prize or offer an alternative prize.
  • Closing date 11:59pm, Thursday 2nd August 2018.
  • The competition is open to UK and Republic of Ireland residents except employees of the Booksellers Association and Book Tokens Ltd., and employees of participating bookshops.
  • Entrants must be aged 21 or over.
  • By entering, entrants acknowledge that this competition is a game of chance, which does not involve exercising any skill or judgement.
  • Entrants agree to Book Tokens Ltd. using their details in post-competition publicity. Your details will not be used for any other purpose, or passed onto any third parties, unless specified. Winners’ details may be shared securely with a third-party in order to fulfil the dispatch of competition prizes.
  • We will contact winners by email. In the event of a winner not responding after 14 days, we reserve the right to allocate the prize to another winner.
  • The main prize (trip to New York for 2 people) will be arranged by the organiser (The NDL Group). Book Tokens Ltd. takes no responsbility for providing or arranging the main prize.
  • The promoters’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Unsuccessful entrants will not be contacted.
  • Book Tokens Ltd. will only use your email address and other personal information in compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • Promoter: Book Tokens Ltd, 6 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

Additional Terms and Conditions provided The NDL Group:

  • Travel is subject to availability at the discretion of the organiser (The NDL Group) and excludes Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, school holidays, and Bank Holidays (UK and USA).
  • Flights must include a Saturday night stay in Brooklyn.
  • Departure airport will be dependent on the direct availability from the winners' nearest available international airport, which may not necessarily be the closest. Non-UK passport holders may need a Visa for the USA, which they should arrange with the Embassy at their own expense. Includes all taxes and surcharges.
  • Transfers will be private and not shared with other passengers.
  • NU Hotel Brooklyn is classed as 4 star and stay is based on 2 adults sharing a double room with en-suite bathroom, on a bed and breakfast basis. At least 1 guest must be over the age of 21.
  • Battersby Brooklyn reservations are subject to availability at the time of booking. Dinner is based on 2 adults enjoying the 5 course tasting menu with 2 cocktails from the set cocktail menu each.
  • Brooklyn tour subject to availability at the time of booking. Includes a 2-hour guided walking tour, available daily from 3pm to 5pm, subject to change.
  • For all US trips, UK passport holders must hold a valid ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Autorization) from the US Embassy, which can be applied for a minimum of 72 hours prior to travel. Anyone not holding an ESTA will be deported from the US upon arrival without exception. It is the winners' responsibility to comply with the ESTA Visa requirements of the United States of America. Approval is at the discretion of the US Embassy and NDL Group cannot be held responsible for this being rejected.
  • Travel insurance is subject to normal terms of acceptance. Pre-existing medical conditions may not be covered. No restrictions apply.
  • All prizes must be claimed and booked by the winner within 12 months from the date of NDL Group's initial correspondence with them.

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