***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
And the random winner who’s about to get their read and their DIY on is… Julie Smith (who said we’d see her at her desk in the office daydreaming about going home to finish painting her half-completed bathroom). Congrats, Julie!
Jen Lancaster’s latest bestselling novel, If You Were Here, follows a young couple as they navigate the highs and lows of renovating their first home. If you enjoy witty, candid takes on relationships, home projects, and the chaos that comes with both, this book is a natural pick for your reading list. Lancaster’s sharp humor and honest voice have earned her a devoted readership, and her experiences with home improvement make this story especially entertaining for anyone who’s tackled DIY projects or lived through renovation drama.
When this paperback edition arrived in stores, we decided it was the perfect moment to host a giveaway. The prize included a copy of If You Were Here and a practical bonus: a $100 Home Depot gift card. Whether you use the card for paint, hardware, or a little decorative treat for your space, it pairs nicely with a book about remodeling and domestic adventures.
- PRIZE: A copy of “If You Were Here” by Jen Lancaster and a $100 Home Depot gift card
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IF YOU WERE HERE” and join the conversation
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us what we might see if we were with you right now. Would we spot your current house project in progress, the crowded subway on your commute, or whatever you’re eating at your desk for lunch?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, March 7th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries, whichever came first
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 48 contiguous United States (we try to run international giveaways when possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address. Winners were selected at random and announced as an update to this post the following day.
We hosted the giveaway simply to thank readers for stopping by and sharing their stories and projects with us. We don’t receive payment or special perks for running these promotions; they’re just a way to celebrate the community and the things we love—books, home projects, and the occasional laugh at renovation mishaps.
If You Were Here offers a blend of humor and heart, illustrating how projects that seem straightforward can reveal deeper truths about relationships and personal growth. For anyone currently living through a renovation or anyone who enjoys a candid, funny memoir-style novel, this title provides both entertainment and relatable moments. The $100 Home Depot gift card was a practical complement to the book, offering the winner a chance to buy materials, tools, or supplies for a small project inspired by Lancaster’s adventures.
We appreciate everyone who entered and shared their current view—whether it was a paint-streaked living room, a subway platform, or a hastily assembled desk lunch. The diverse snapshots readers described made the giveaway fun and reminded us why communities around home improvement and reading are so engaging: people love sharing the real, imperfect parts of their lives.
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways; we run them to thank our readers. Photos and cover images for the book were provided courtesy of the publisher.