July 2010

Book Review: Good-Bye to All That

July 26, 2010

Do you ever see celebrities on the red carpet at premieres and other events, and wonder about the people who work behind the scenes to create those photo opportunities? Do you ever consider the advertisements you see for movies and television shows: Who conceptualizes them? Who executes the creative ideas? Why do the marketing campaigns […]

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Winner: Good-Bye to All That

July 26, 2010

Linda Henderson Linda has been notified that she is the randomly selected winner of an autographed copy of Good-Bye to All That, graciously provided by Margo Candela! Thanks to all who participated in the Got Books? event! Technorati Tags: Book Giveaways, Good-Bye to All That, Margo Candela

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Got Books? Winner

July 25, 2010

Jacinda! An email has been dispatched to Jacinda advising her that she is the randomly selected winner! A copy of Claire Cook’s wonderful latest book, Seven Year Switch, will be sent to Jacinda! Thanks to all who participated in the Got Books? event! Be sure to drop by tomorrow to read my review of best-selling […]

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Author Interview: Margo Candela

July 24, 2010

Welcome to the second and final day of Got Books?, a celebration of books and the wonderful bloggers that tell the world about them. This event is designed to celebrate book bloggers around the world by shining a light on their efforts and spreading the word about their sites to increase readership! And what better […]

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Got Books? Enter to Win One of Five Novels

July 23, 2010

Welcome to the Got Books? extravaganza, a celebration of books and the wonderful bloggers that tell the world about them. This event is designed to celebrate book bloggers around the world by shining a light on their efforts and spreading the word about their sites to increase readership! And what better way is there to […]

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Book Review: Tattoos on the Heart

July 22, 2010

A homily is defined as “a sermon, especially one intended to edify a congregation on a practical matter and not intended to be a theological discourse” or “a sermon that is usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature.” Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion is a homily, delivered […]

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Teaser Tuesday: With Friends Like These

July 20, 2010

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading. Each week participants open to a random page in the book they are currently reading and share two (or three) “teaser” sentences from that page, being careful not to include spoilers, i.e. too much information that would ruin the experience of reading […]

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Book Review: Fly Away Home

July 12, 2010

We have all watched them on newscasts, after which their wardrobe choices, hair, makeup, and every movement — how many times did the camera catch a grimace or flinch of discomfort or revulsion? — have been dissected by the various commentators and their guest body language experts. We have wondered how they could bear to […]

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Book Review: Beachcombers

July 7, 2010

Four women. Each at a crossroads in her life. Each unsure what her future will be like, aside from the fact that it will bear no resemblance to her recent past. One beautiful summer on Nantucket island leads to personal discoveries, revelations, growth … transformations. Sound like the theme of a perfect summer novel? Indeed […]

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Book Review: Seven Year Switch

July 6, 2010

Summer arrived in Northern California uncharacteristically late this year. Normally, the temperature soars past 100 degrees by Memorial Day, and by the time we “ooh” and “aah” over the Fourth of July fireworks display, we have enjoyed a number of days lounging on the beach or by the pool, leisurely reading an engrossing novel … […]

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Guest Post: Buried Dreams

July 5, 2010

I write because I can. I’d love to be a musician or a painter, but writing is the place where my urge to create and my ability intersect. I think we all have that place. For some, the trick is finding it. For others, it’s all about having the courage to live the dream. I’ve known […]

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Book Review Blog Carnival

July 4, 2010

Welcome to the 47th edition of the Book Review Blog Carnival! I invite you to grab your favorite celebratory beverage and snack, get comfortable, and enjoy part of this wonderful Fourth of July holiday perusing the fine reviews included in this edition. You are sure to add some titles to your “to be read” list […]

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Guest Post: The Idea for Beachcombers

July 2, 2010

The idea for Beachcombers came to me when I was literally walking on the beach. I was thinking about mermaids, specifically the Hans Christian Anderson story in which the mermaid, in order to be with the man she loves, can walk on land, but only at the cost of great pain. Well, I thought, isn’t […]

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