tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90492767296960296472024-02-06T21:21:40.602-08:00A Book Every DayOutside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-34417602907972597462017-09-27T15:59:00.000-07:002017-09-27T16:01:15.845-07:00Final Girls<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;">Final Girls<br />
By<br />
Riley Sager</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;">4.5/5 Stars</span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><b><i><u><span style="color: #000099; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;">From
the Publisher</span></u></i></b><i><span style="color: #000099; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;">: Ten years ago, college student Quincy Carpenter went on
vacation with five friends and came back alone, the only survivor of a horror
movie–scale massacre. In an instant, she became a member of a club no one wants
to belong to—a group of similar survivors known in the press as the Final
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;">The novel opens in present day, with Quincy trying to cope
with life as a final girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The amnesia
caused by the trauma of her experience and the sudden suicide of Lisa - a final
girl herself, leave Quincy wondering who she can trust and who may be stalking
her. As time progresses, Quincy’s horrific past is revealed slowly through a
series of flashbacks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quincy must face
the fact that, in order to survive, she must remember what happened that night
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interviewed on the Fan Theory podcast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 9.5pt;">I had high expectations for <u>Final Girls</u>, and I was not
disappointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thoroughly enjoyed the
twists and turns - and was pleased when the Sager’s ending was so much better
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-67948548832613509442017-09-26T13:19:00.001-07:002017-09-26T13:19:39.191-07:00Kids Say the Darndest Things<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnWEu9m8GG_wqCx3CVxfxaVhlI1JG2DpYmBw7L7Gy5vdLFoERl3rFvykaKOVrIgXhkiOLA2rn2Y7CcfSK2Rl7tRhTXd118PDExvV_hH1HhFQrlvk0J9BDb4Jxyq_PWXzmrCx7Dj8LoMK3/s1600-h/thinkingcap.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240415532306735522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnWEu9m8GG_wqCx3CVxfxaVhlI1JG2DpYmBw7L7Gy5vdLFoERl3rFvykaKOVrIgXhkiOLA2rn2Y7CcfSK2Rl7tRhTXd118PDExvV_hH1HhFQrlvk0J9BDb4Jxyq_PWXzmrCx7Dj8LoMK3/s200/thinkingcap.gif" style="cursor: hand; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a> As a teacher, I have heard some wild comments from students. And, I am always amazed how perceptive kids can be.<br />
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After enjoying my summer off, I had lunch with a colleague last week. She spent the summer working with <a href="http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.diJKKYPLJvH/b.1539751/k.BDB6/Home.htm">Big Brothers Big Sisters of America</a>.<br />
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One morning in the library, she was stopped by Diana, who was soon to be in second grade. “My grandmother used to be a teacher,” Diana proudly informed her. “That’s why she died.”<br />
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Wow! I’<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ve</span> been back in school for a few weeks – I get it!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-20886459163664899762017-09-26T13:17:00.000-07:002017-09-26T13:17:15.336-07:00My Son, The Non-Reader<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKWNiN3zUihef7QMmndg7dkeaI_BGpgYj8OLA1LJqCcJBTx-L7w52Yb6avaMh6xMA_i78Qgflr8SCZfjUlgQHSGXVwgVIKGZ0ATLJv03dyylr5aDg87kX63rG2_oglEURGbgRFnQjh6Zh/s1600-h/Books.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243034150973462322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKWNiN3zUihef7QMmndg7dkeaI_BGpgYj8OLA1LJqCcJBTx-L7w52Yb6avaMh6xMA_i78Qgflr8SCZfjUlgQHSGXVwgVIKGZ0ATLJv03dyylr5aDg87kX63rG2_oglEURGbgRFnQjh6Zh/s400/Books.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />
I woke up this morning at about 8:00. I turned over, looked at the clock - nothing. Like every other morning, I tried CNN - nothing. Eventually, my sleepy mind realized that the power was off. Of course, this was the perfect opportunity to read - the house was quiet, my son was still asleep. Heaven!<br />
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When my 15 year-old son finally woke up, he instantly noticed the lack of electricity. Stunned, he walked into my room...<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><em>Son: What am I supposed to do, nothing works.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Mom: Go outside.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Son: It's too hot.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Mom: Listen to your iPod.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Son: It's not charged.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Mom: Clean your room. (Well, it was worth a try!)</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Son: I can't, there's no T.V.</em></span><em><br /><span style="color: red;">Mom: What?</span></em><span style="color: red;"><br /></span><em><br /><span style="color: red;">Son: I have to watch T.V. when I clean my room.</span></em><br /><span style="color: red;"><em>Mom: Well, read a book.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Son (laughing hysterically): You've got be kidding!</em></span></center>
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Someday, I can only hope that my son experiences the joy that I have - immersed in books.<br />
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I have been able to capture his attention with a few graphic novels. But, as for other books, he would rather cut the grass with nail clippers. I will not admit defeat yet - I still have a few years to work on him!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-11056411860511179142008-10-24T16:43:00.000-07:002008-10-24T16:50:25.337-07:00The Wedding Planner's Daughter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOtZ08xFBMg14iQq0IWls23VmXnE72xn9wlnnpD16jQMSkm7UTRcHZ2g4THwcG8taMUmNMN5PoAR7ACM9PjKc0V-xAcc0rfF8kxOuzNHy5W1vO8CLEc_dMoxFhAvAGKcgiREW765lmVo/s1600-h/C_141691854X.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260871986276325778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOtZ08xFBMg14iQq0IWls23VmXnE72xn9wlnnpD16jQMSkm7UTRcHZ2g4THwcG8taMUmNMN5PoAR7ACM9PjKc0V-xAcc0rfF8kxOuzNHy5W1vO8CLEc_dMoxFhAvAGKcgiREW765lmVo/s400/C_141691854X.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><center><em><strong>The Wedding Planner’s Daughter<br />By<br />Coleen Murtagh Paratore<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">4/5 Stars</span></strong></em></center><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><em><strong><u>From the Publisher</u></strong>: Twelve-year-old Willa Havisham is a classics reader, a cherry-cordial eater, and quite possible the world’s worst wisher. But when she and her glamorous single mother, Stella, move to Bramble, Cape Cod, Willa’s wishes are beginning to come true: She makes her first-ever best friend, Tina. She bonds wither her hip, candy-making Nana. And best of all, steely Stella is falling for Willa’s English teacher Sam – he’s perfect dad material! But before Willa can marry off her mother, or dance with her adorable crush, Joseph, disaster strikes…<br /><br />Can Willa undo the damage before Stella misses her chance to say “I do?”<br /></em></span><br />Every once in a while, I like to read a book for sheer enjoyment. When I’m in this mood, I seek out a novel that is fast paced, entertaining, and a lot of fun. <strong><em>The Wedding Planner’s Daughter</em></strong> has all of these qualities, and more! From the drama of Willa’s relationship with her mother, to the mystery of what makes a perfect wedding – this book is perfect mix of and humor, romance, and action.<br /><br />If you are looking for a book for your pre-teen, give this one a try.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-45386940742388697382008-10-13T17:43:00.000-07:002008-10-13T17:46:14.662-07:00Winner!<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The winner of <em>"The Guardian</em>" is <span style="color:#ff0000;">hylianvampire</span>.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><br /><p><div align="center">Thanks to everyone who entered!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-54701670958404396182008-10-05T15:18:00.001-07:002008-10-05T15:42:20.789-07:00Schooled<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyxU3DNXj6Ks0IAzwq_kmTznanAeEs6KIJVxwA6Q2FqAkGGog_OLur9ziv3wes0fxk4-4WyIYxhgSuYj58K2WzJMlokJBgBkhkw1tj6R1d380W11UOVFiBA4InalJQ8HpA20qdBVjmkQ/s1600-h/1401322875_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253797959137284658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyxU3DNXj6Ks0IAzwq_kmTznanAeEs6KIJVxwA6Q2FqAkGGog_OLur9ziv3wes0fxk4-4WyIYxhgSuYj58K2WzJMlokJBgBkhkw1tj6R1d380W11UOVFiBA4InalJQ8HpA20qdBVjmkQ/s400/1401322875_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><center><strong><em>Schooled</em></strong><br /><strong><em>by</em></strong><br /><strong><em>Anisha Lakhani</em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">5/5 Stars</span></em></strong></center><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><em><strong><u>From the Publisher:</u></strong> All she wants to do is teach. For Anna Taggert, an earnest Ivy League graduate, pursuing her passion as a teacher means engaging young hearts and minds. She longs to be in a place where she can be her best self, and give that best to her students. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><em>Turns out it isn't that easy. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><em>Landing a job at an elite private school in Manhattan, Anna finds her dreams of chalk boards and lesson plans replaced with board families, learning specialists, and benefit-planning mothers. Not to mention the grim realities of her small paycheck. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><em>And then comes the realization that the papers she grades are not the work of her students, but of their high-priced, college-educated tutors. After uncovering this underground economy where a teacher can make the same hourly rate as a Manhattan attorney, Anna herself is seduced by lucrative offers--one after another. Teacher by day, tutor by night, she starts to sample the good life her students enjoy: binges at Barneys, dinners at the Waverly Inn, and a new address on Madison Avenue.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"><em>Until, that is, the truth sets in.<br /></em></span><br />I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Being a teacher myself, I understood where Anna was coming from - wanting to make a difference, unsure where to begin, and longing for support from those around her.<br /><br />Lakhani's characters grab you from the first page. Anna Taggert is a truly likable heroine - I found myself cheering for her until the very end. Although she falls prey to the lure of easy money, she works heard to regain her integrity. Similarly, the students of Langdon are not what they seem. at first glance, the appear merely spoiled and lazy. But, as Anna works with them, we seem them begin to bloom - and we witness how they are manipulated by the world in which they live.<br /><br />I have to admit, I have been a reading slump lately. But, this was the perfect book to get me back on track. If you are looking for a book you can loose yourself in - pick this one up!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-91009294854751560092008-09-30T16:45:00.001-07:002008-09-30T16:50:05.698-07:00Teaser Tuesdays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5EF0g8366CvcakxAM17XiUL9wRtIXEc3F9_FXckuEEazUCYXVrnJxps1_po-dT6LS7chKX3jYH7COEVnVDTfSRu-VewA2gEGHK_sI6nPVck_AUL0Pz-Vj-XIpqTKpUgDwhUxs6E_P5s/s1600-h/teasertuesdays3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251964854470657410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5EF0g8366CvcakxAM17XiUL9wRtIXEc3F9_FXckuEEazUCYXVrnJxps1_po-dT6LS7chKX3jYH7COEVnVDTfSRu-VewA2gEGHK_sI6nPVck_AUL0Pz-Vj-XIpqTKpUgDwhUxs6E_P5s/s320/teasertuesdays3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><em><u>The rules are:</u></em></strong><br /><strong><em><br /></em></strong>1. Get the book you are currently reading.<br />2. Open to a random page.<br />3. Share two “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.<br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />____________________________________</div><br /><br /><br />Today's teaser is from <strong><em>Schooled</em></strong> by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Anisha</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lakhani</span> page 36:<br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">"Impulsively, I took a piece of chalk and wrote MS. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">TAGGERT</span> in cursive writing with big, sweeping strokes. Even the smell of chalk was thrilling."</span></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-63254777502507749042008-09-21T15:50:00.000-07:002008-09-21T15:58:52.341-07:00Giveaway!<p><br />This week's giveaway is an ARC of the young adult novel - <strong><em>Guardian</em></strong> by Julius Lester.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><u>From the Publisher</u></strong>: When one teenage boy chooses not to tell the truth, an innocent man is lynched, and the boy must bear the burden of shame and suffer the pain of losing a friendship.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;">Not since <strong>To Kill A Mockingbird</strong> has there been a more haunting and poignant novel about what happens when a group of people deny human rights to others.</span></em><br /><br />Leave a comment to enter. I will choose the winner on Saturday, September 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>.<br /><br />Good Luck!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-91523415233347708042008-09-21T15:45:00.001-07:002008-09-21T15:47:21.936-07:00Winner!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHvZMb9M9Z2F6y5t4W5_UbpVZQLXRoPmbwsLcwUqxSWrN-Xv2c4K9zQMECVjpEncjNJ_ICLvX4sFxE_EaD0lcbmhg7jipxO3DF6Xv95VmEZQXL6FESEbEGoAKVV-dbAxCHgAJTi37wiM/s1600-h/159643385X_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248609572896708098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHvZMb9M9Z2F6y5t4W5_UbpVZQLXRoPmbwsLcwUqxSWrN-Xv2c4K9zQMECVjpEncjNJ_ICLvX4sFxE_EaD0lcbmhg7jipxO3DF6Xv95VmEZQXL6FESEbEGoAKVV-dbAxCHgAJTi37wiM/s320/159643385X_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Congratulations Gwendolyn - you are the winner!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-4115815643374726842008-09-21T09:39:00.000-07:002008-09-21T10:06:48.861-07:00Creepers<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248515230754055586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3__y1TL_d4PD95_rqGQRsmlCkgViWKKPzYIX6m2Ci38kwrvU4TaP5udn8hKR41eVfNS89b9XSGMDYY8v1orCwO8K74xR2ASBNNkbb9-88KvILBob_joNppYMQF813Tlx4ECnorsi9w0w/s320/51FEZDN8lAL__SL500_AA240_.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><em>Creepers</em></strong> <div align="center"><strong><em>by</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Joanne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dahme</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">3/5 Stars</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><br /><p><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong><u>From the Publisher</u></strong>: From moving to a new house to making new friends and preparing for high school, life for the new girl in town can be unsettling. But thirteen year-old Courtney is unprepared for how creepy life in Murmur, Massachusetts turns out to be. Her ivy-covered house overlooking the antiquated cemetery next door is one thing, but Courtney finds herself thrust into a full-fledged haunted adventure after meeting Christian and Margaret <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Geyer</span>, a strange father and daughter with unfinished family business. The body of their ancestor, Prudence, has gone missing from beneath her ivy-carved tombstone and must be returned to its final resting place in order to break the spell that looms over Courtney’s house. To add to the suspense and help solve the mystery, authentic documents and photographs are set at the beginning of each chapter pertaining to Murmur, Courtney’s house, and the infamous cemetery. Will Courtney uncover the secret lurking within the dark, dank underbelly of her ivy-covered basement?</span></em></div><div align="left"><em><span style="color:#6600cc;"></span></em></div><p><br /><div align="left">I found this book book to be a quick and, only somewhat, enjoyable read. Throughout the first half of the book, the plot was interesting and well-developed. I was disappointed in the end of the novel, as many of the plot elements were not sufficiently 'tied-up' - too many loose ends.</div><div align="left"></div><p><br /><div align="left">Courtney, the main character was authentic and believable. The characters that surround her, however, seemed a bit flat and undeveloped. I understood where <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dahme</span> was going with the characters of Christian and Margaret - they just weren't interesting. </div><div align="left"></div><p><br /><div align="left">I love a good ghost story, but I expect to be captivated and intrigued. After reading <strong><em>Creepers</em></strong>, I was left wanting more - more insight, more suspense, and more satisfaction.</div></div><br /><p><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-28725319523847453282008-09-21T09:09:00.000-07:002008-09-21T10:08:12.876-07:00The Boy From the Basement<center><strong><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibctKryXESW4JR94NNidCeqf-3wG2tBB9hlIHxbUPWwakjBc_Rg0EzsAS1iU99Q_TeYhTBJLoPpJ6YxMlQZqlOHzvIHZRqnVZM4o8Gn9Nyc1u9KQ8UkmEiHLrXn7ej67dIk0a8MmQXKls/s1600-h/0142405469_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248512238089931378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibctKryXESW4JR94NNidCeqf-3wG2tBB9hlIHxbUPWwakjBc_Rg0EzsAS1iU99Q_TeYhTBJLoPpJ6YxMlQZqlOHzvIHZRqnVZM4o8Gn9Nyc1u9KQ8UkmEiHLrXn7ej67dIk0a8MmQXKls/s320/0142405469_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Boy From the Basement</em></strong><br /><strong><em>by </em></strong><br /><strong><em>Susan Shaw</em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">4/5 Stars</span></center></em></strong><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><u>From the Publisher:</u></strong> For Charlie, the basement is home. He's being punished. He doesn't mean to leave - Father wouldn't allow it - but when Charlie is accidentally thrust outside, he awakens to the alien surroundings of a world to which he's never been exposed. Though haunted by hallucinations and fear of the basement and his father's rage, Charlie embarks on a journey toward recovery that blossoms when he finally finds unconditional love.</span></em><br /><p><br /><p>This book as marketed as young adult - although the subject matter may be a little too sensitive for some.<br /><br />In the novel, we see the world through Charlie's eyes - those of a severely neglected and abused young boy. We travel with him as he realizes he has missed out on the simple joys of life - rain, sunshine, and love. Charlie must confront his fears along the way, but he is guided by new friends, a loving foster mother, and a strong zest for life.<br /><br />If you are looking for an attention-grabber for your older teen, this may just be it!<br /></p><br /><p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-74114786159793432362008-09-16T19:29:00.000-07:002008-09-16T19:42:47.306-07:00Wordless Wednesday<center></center><center><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FxRoEKnkcCg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FxRoEKnkcCg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="349"></embed></object></center><center></center><br /><p><br /><center>Thanks to Lezlie for sending this to me!</center>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-54486392533340416692008-09-13T17:45:00.001-07:002008-09-13T17:50:50.695-07:00We Have a Winner!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Cy_hvX8ZI_tjPjFpXd8LIfxcE96LcDAMyknL9Xtb0tcKf8UhCk8yiT3fj789L5WESe9QrYOp0CrP_bairFzAM7cU7y1AnB17h1EloJvaPuOtRa5ZG6y7qZ8oWjd4Gl86hehT5WrQuXo/s1600-h/51yGIYrQD4L__SL500_AA240_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245671965584930754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Cy_hvX8ZI_tjPjFpXd8LIfxcE96LcDAMyknL9Xtb0tcKf8UhCk8yiT3fj789L5WESe9QrYOp0CrP_bairFzAM7cU7y1AnB17h1EloJvaPuOtRa5ZG6y7qZ8oWjd4Gl86hehT5WrQuXo/s320/51yGIYrQD4L__SL500_AA240_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmRLOmj9wphawOz_loB4CDAtA0O2iUnhVx6Isc934TZEDezBAgBxfyls0Jdavz08s6zsh8UtLatpWlnDLck1luwyQ4IOhDuEg2-MJ56UkFiWBHDlzkizgNG9ylDoI2u5nYp-4L470yBk/s1600-h/51yGIYrQD4L__SL500_AA240_.jpg"></a><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The winner of <strong><em>Suicide Notes</em></strong> is - <span style="color:#ff0000;">robin_titan</span>!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><div align="center">Thanks to everyone who entered, and be sure to check out my new <a href="http://abookeveryday.blogspot.com/2008/09/giveaway_12.html">giveaway</a>!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-34035166931812809582008-09-12T18:52:00.001-07:002008-09-12T18:56:51.452-07:00Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_mVjdlE_hkwlhBt9d2fSuuCHxIKtRiBYdpRaNAzicwqLTeUQWLhJ2VeQzQBUH4RMfNOu7J0vkXGBbemp_RObxW-Yo6XY4rtUxNfbhIyWmcn4uPSVaeZPrYNVh0-ZxG8_FknLB0GmyKE/s1600-h/159643385X_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245317944786344322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_mVjdlE_hkwlhBt9d2fSuuCHxIKtRiBYdpRaNAzicwqLTeUQWLhJ2VeQzQBUH4RMfNOu7J0vkXGBbemp_RObxW-Yo6XY4rtUxNfbhIyWmcn4uPSVaeZPrYNVh0-ZxG8_FknLB0GmyKE/s320/159643385X_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This week's giveaway is - my ARC of <strong><em>Something Wickedly Weird - The Icy Hand.</em></strong><br /><br />Read my <a href="http://abookeveryday.blogspot.com/2008/08/something-wickedly-weird-icy-hand.html">review</a>, and sign up by leaving a comment. I will pick the winner on September 20th.<br /><br />Good Luck!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-37458791390801998182008-09-12T17:41:00.000-07:002008-09-12T17:42:55.685-07:00Firefighter Saves Cat with Mouth-to-Mouth<div align="center">I am not a fan of cats, but I am a fan of firefighters. I'm sure this cat and her owner are too!<br /><br /><br /><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qpLMgr1zdmc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qpLMgr1zdmc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="349"></embed></object></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-22282763263178065112008-09-07T16:55:00.001-07:002008-09-07T18:58:15.875-07:00Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZzfX-WDEFQgxHYn1mNc7OBaxbvjQ0jf9Th5QeYSWzeP0Sjh9GzMHKq7IjmC5DuH8gDCGECIOhQrD2f7_uoLvkaqkZldMCFm9kKEYFfq7P-lJmG5SwF_oCcu9bIPiFEGlRotoDzIvWfM/s1600-h/51yGIYrQD4L__SL500_AA240_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243432451130315058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZzfX-WDEFQgxHYn1mNc7OBaxbvjQ0jf9Th5QeYSWzeP0Sjh9GzMHKq7IjmC5DuH8gDCGECIOhQrD2f7_uoLvkaqkZldMCFm9kKEYFfq7P-lJmG5SwF_oCcu9bIPiFEGlRotoDzIvWfM/s320/51yGIYrQD4L__SL500_AA240_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wells, it's time to clean out my bookshelves. In the next few weeks, I will be giving away some of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ARCs</span>. The first to go is - <span style="color:#000099;"><strong><em>Suicide Notes</em></strong> by Michael Thomas Ford</span>.<br /><br />I enjoyed this YA novel - you can find my review <a href="http://abookeveryday.blogspot.com/2008/08/suicide-notes.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Please leave a comment here if you are interested. I will randomly choose a winner on Saturday, September 13.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-53841566752261281502008-09-07T11:48:00.000-07:002008-09-07T11:50:49.728-07:00Rookie the Golden Retriever<center><object height="349" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HqbVbPvlDoM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HqbVbPvlDoM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="349"></embed></object></center>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-6176411104039679622008-09-06T15:26:00.000-07:002008-09-07T09:41:03.470-07:00The Burn Journals<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243318811335698146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRDRCavxKd_wIGAo9UPSgTfnJM_fCh7i_doZVQ0NYvaac9ARfWB-NcQcwvJNTh0L1NPT_psUHQQxyVjb9cqpTaRUuXcmMreYxcwo_mnMMUyWcF3wnSeCD-f1UDGzgEB6BHRLWWBRk7Qc/s320/10628178.jpg" border="0" /> <center><em><strong>The Burn Journals</strong><br /><strong>by</strong><br /><strong>Brent Runyon</strong><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>4.5/5 Stars</strong></span></em></center><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><u>From the Publisher:</u></strong> In 1991, fourteen-year old Brent Runyon came home from school, doused his bathrobe in gasoline, put it on, and lit a match.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;">He suffered third-degree burns over 85 percent of his body and spent the next year recovering in hospitals and rehab facilities. During that year of physical recovery, Runyon began to question what he'd done, undertaking the complicated journey from near-death back to high school, and from suicide back to the emotional mainstream of life.</span></em><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br />There were times that this book was difficult to read, simply because I have a fifteen-year old son. The teenage years are tough - I've been there. But, I hate to think that anyone could feel as hopeless as Brent Runyon did on that February afternoon.<br /><br />After the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">debrieding</span> treatments, skin grafts, and surgeries, Runyon begins healing emotionally. When he is asked why he attempted suicide, he answers honestly, "I don't remember anything about myself back then." It's heartbreaking to think that those feelings that drove him to hurt himself were so transitory.<br /><br />Eventually Runyon makes it through rehab, the treatment center, and to high school. Once there, his friends welcome him with open arms. At this point, any thoughts of suicide seem far away. However, Runyon points out that the depression that haunted him as a fourteen-year old does return. As an adult, he realizes that he must ask for help. He is now in therapy, taking medication, and living a productive life.<br /><br />Runyon's voice come through very clearly in this memoir - one of the main reason I enjoyed this book so much. His style is clear, honest, and no-nonsense. He tackles the difficult topics of self-worth, sexual activity, pain, and uncertainty - all without playing the victim.<br /><br />I would highly recommend this book for older teens. The lessons Runyon has to teach are vital - and often not discussed.<br /><br /><center></center><center></center>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-40288762824120321782008-09-06T15:17:00.001-07:002008-09-06T15:19:23.841-07:00Saturday Silliness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXK8WweU-Q3rPbJxhTYMSjznzUm54SLYbSf6JQ-GW-98iDK12AaDh0zCRTbXx_ff8KPBbiWiyte8oFvrg63CY-ZT1Zv5dFRNBLxDwZjUeq6jZbr764EbKhVz0C3dqTr6D7YdoSSMQwpZE/s1600-h/Books.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243036015797111538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXK8WweU-Q3rPbJxhTYMSjznzUm54SLYbSf6JQ-GW-98iDK12AaDh0zCRTbXx_ff8KPBbiWiyte8oFvrg63CY-ZT1Zv5dFRNBLxDwZjUeq6jZbr764EbKhVz0C3dqTr6D7YdoSSMQwpZE/s400/Books.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Be sure to check out my latest post at Saturday Silliness - <a href="http://saturdaysilliness.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-son-non-reader.html">My Son, The Non-Reader</a>.</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-84910278088604135812008-09-02T16:02:00.000-07:002008-09-02T16:06:52.227-07:00Teaser Tuesdays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAv5chHlA4TcLgzzty6iP_6VvY8qDcnPfHympLcFp7VePZkdXZFwnfQ4bHMhfB7jXi9_uxORfd9awMmqXoJEjSW-SNN2UwivGm-OHqyop7bx9OG503OmZKOVueMaYwB5yHoMFiAbznmjY/s1600-h/teasertuesdays3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241563391095496306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAv5chHlA4TcLgzzty6iP_6VvY8qDcnPfHympLcFp7VePZkdXZFwnfQ4bHMhfB7jXi9_uxORfd9awMmqXoJEjSW-SNN2UwivGm-OHqyop7bx9OG503OmZKOVueMaYwB5yHoMFiAbznmjY/s400/teasertuesdays3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><em><u>The rules are:</u></em></strong></div><strong><em><div><br /></em></strong></div>1. Get the book you are currently reading.<br />2. Open to a random page.<br />3. Share two “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. <div><br /><center>____________________________________</center></div><div><br />Today's teaser is from <strong><em>The Burn Journals</em></strong> by Brent Runyon page 17: </div><div><br /> </div><center><em><span style="color:#666666;">"I fall down. I'm going to die."</span></em></center>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-9747342043276804782008-09-01T13:04:00.000-07:002008-09-01T13:07:38.438-07:0030 Books in 30 Days<a href="http://deenasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/08/it-begins-september-1st.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241146387010579266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyUSK2rLQGfiwlAwtu8BHhV5s-gqz2eIbE6QmVEJxuGsOcCUrxTp_-9pTU-PhKHSZWOx6keUymMaFUEs9SDjs10gks5wkEwIN5PRHNVsXgDLKlVeZZUV4sS1rPI-jbofBY7wTTRVl1F0/s400/30DAYGIVEAWAY.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://deenasbooks.blogspot.com/">A Peek at my Bookshelf</a> is hosting a great giveaway -- Head on over to check it out!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-82419863953415362112008-09-01T08:47:00.001-07:002008-09-01T09:46:52.794-07:00Ghost in the Mirror<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfP4HdDy40d86lGQgAymzoNQHgOuUV03pYZ1ubsxFvWf0Tvd34_RDWBKPO2CVd2ETod4yUHHO5GyxQAgPHmFs02gMzI_QGC5-Zt2clWSifSXZeB7vCQaPXcqtqpEZYtpgCm64-SxQzDws/s1600-h/0740773852_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241080439756707634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfP4HdDy40d86lGQgAymzoNQHgOuUV03pYZ1ubsxFvWf0Tvd34_RDWBKPO2CVd2ETod4yUHHO5GyxQAgPHmFs02gMzI_QGC5-Zt2clWSifSXZeB7vCQaPXcqtqpEZYtpgCm64-SxQzDws/s400/0740773852_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></em></a><em> <strong>Ghost in the Mirror: Real Cases of Spirit Encounters</strong></em><br /><em><strong>by</strong></em><br /><em><strong>Leslie Rule</strong></em><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">3.5/5</span></strong></em> </div><center></center><br /><div align="left"><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><u>From the Publisher:</u></strong> When you gaze into your mirror, you don't expect to see anything other than your reflection. However, you may be surprised to learn that this ubiquitous sheet of glass is really a doorway to another realm. Thousands of witnesses have stepped forward to admit that they have seen apparitions in mirrors. In fact, the mirror is one of the most common places where ghosts appear. </span></em></div><br /><p><br /><div align="left"></div>I have always been a fan of ghost stories. I don't like to admit it, but I actually watch <a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/series.html?paid=1.13056.25048.31742.3">A Haunting </a>- it's a guilty pleasure. Needless to say, I was very excited to receive this book. <div align="left"><br />Rule does an admirable job with several stories in this book. They are well researched, well written, and not a little creepy. The majority of the tales, however, read like newspaper copy. Most are less than a page, and relate minimal information. Rule does include addresses of locations where the stories take place -- just in case the reader may want to do their own investigating.</div><div align="left"><br />Overall, I enjoyed<em> Ghosts in the Mirror</em>. Many of the stories were new to me, and encouraged some internet searches. My reason for the lower rating -- I would have preferred fewer, but more in-depth, stories. </div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Read other reivews on <a href="http://www.librarything.com/work/5669741/reviews/35170067">Library Thing.</a></div><p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-30975790281312331472008-08-31T09:57:00.001-07:002008-08-31T10:25:14.589-07:00Something Wickedly Weird - The Icy Hand<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240727272847232690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgProld4SEyyyHh5VJ9gsAUzHLKP1toYv1PFkCqJn7ROnMPqpF9jV098CzzrdIdyhDXtLPpZjaw4_pkKE64jCvP1w_u3QZosoI9dOyHlAPMseiO6rLj08x3ubVWtULt6bHdhihJIi8cLT4/s400/159643385X_01__SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><em><center>Something Wickedly Weird - The Icy Hand</em></strong></center><strong><em><center>by</em></strong></center><strong><em><center>Chris Mould</em></strong></center><strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;"><center>5/5 Stars</span></em></strong></center><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><u><strong>From the Publisher:</strong></u> It's winter on the isolated island of Crampton Rock and there's a chill in the air that has nothing to do with the temperature. Even the talking fish is warning of imminent danger. </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></em>Stanley Buggles has inherited Candlestick Hall from his uncle, Admiral Bartholomew Swift. He is beginning his second trip to Crampton Rock - and it will be just as exciting as his first (you can read about his first adventure in <em>The Wooden Mile</em>). When he arrives at the Hall, he is warned of a grave danger approaching from the north. Stanley must work with his friend Daisy, the headless ghost of Admiral Swift, and a talking pike to foil a duo of ghostly pirates and protect the magical Ibis. If he succeeds, there are many more adventures ahead of him. If he fails.....<br /><br />This story has a little of everything - mystery, intrigue, ghosts, pirates, a talking fish, and a brave, young protagonist. This is the perfect series for those youngsters who are enthralled with Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Chronicles of Narnia. Mould's writing is fast-paced and is he is able to hold the attention of kids and adults alike. In addition, the illustrations are captivating, adding another level to this already wonderful book. I highly recommend <em>The Icy Hand</em> - It makes me wish my son was younger, so we could read it together.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-65770216755969285522008-08-30T13:49:00.000-07:002008-08-30T13:57:29.085-07:00Saturday Silliness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCOe5mT1yS8ePRQGV8_z-Snu7EjeqnnoRyY1xw6vtAaO93cB_fWd91FstUMtSl8eA0ooRRsbZEvMV3aTneGsoo__ve___VVDJFAYQMB4WFqxf5U8XizKM9S7d__5XtxiHpGFQjmAAkUI/s1600-h/thinkingcap.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240417605893278434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCOe5mT1yS8ePRQGV8_z-Snu7EjeqnnoRyY1xw6vtAaO93cB_fWd91FstUMtSl8eA0ooRRsbZEvMV3aTneGsoo__ve___VVDJFAYQMB4WFqxf5U8XizKM9S7d__5XtxiHpGFQjmAAkUI/s320/thinkingcap.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />I have been invited to post over at <a href="http://saturdaysilliness.blogspot.com/">Saturday Silliness</a>. If you haven't had a chance to visit yet, click on over for some funny, book related stories!<br /><br />You can find my first post here -- <a href="http://saturdaysilliness.blogspot.com/2008/08/kids-say-darndest-things.html">Kids Say the Darndest Things</a>.</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9049276729696029647.post-78094059988554602452008-08-25T16:58:00.001-07:002008-08-25T17:34:14.999-07:00Mailbox Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_1h2_ugJ8PDBG6i4KjdN-Vao9pDel6a7y0DVAAScMzzVQLBl5QIh38F2V1hs2xsNGakM6yk16bgYmtPAGeHz1c6mSVlVceBVWRjdubxRwQ2fMnHCdOVK5Uh3FRwfbj7I-GQrs7vwqeg/s1600-h/mailbox.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238610229375778594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_1h2_ugJ8PDBG6i4KjdN-Vao9pDel6a7y0DVAAScMzzVQLBl5QIh38F2V1hs2xsNGakM6yk16bgYmtPAGeHz1c6mSVlVceBVWRjdubxRwQ2fMnHCdOVK5Uh3FRwfbj7I-GQrs7vwqeg/s400/mailbox.gif" border="0" /></a> <div><br /><p></p></div><div>I received an unbelievable number of books this week -- 25 to be exact! Now that I unpacked them, all I have to do is hide them from my husband. Love ya - Poo Man ;)<br /><p><br /><br /></p></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238610027766058130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSFQytP4p392gQ678xOVJ1tzWHjRJ8CBTefvF1hTGlSMvWWq6LRbGlyMiGBRLP8tOU6nul7H3ULTgVMgK3QfbZ5L9Nq9xDMCdMQktjYnvT1E86tyV3Xe2MbAUtvDDeuxmA725hMnolKQ/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />My ginormous stack includes:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Collection-Beauties-Height-Their-Popularity/dp/0812966813/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709296&sr=8-1">A Collection of Beauties at the Height of Their Popularity</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Pilgrim-Route-Mysticism-Miracles/dp/067003195X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709336&sr=1-1">The Desert Pilgrim</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Angel-Time-Martha-McPhee/dp/0156029340/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709375&sr=1-1">Bright Angel Time</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boy-Basement-Susan-Shaw/dp/0142405469/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709415&sr=1-1">The Boy From the Basement</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Black-Earth-City-When-Russia/dp/0312420617/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709455&sr=1-1">Black Earth City</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Back-Then-Lives-1950s-York/dp/0060198559/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709512&sr=1-1">Back Then</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Small-Boat-Story-Little/dp/158542465X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709550&sr=1-1">One Small Boat</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Circus-Winter-Cathy-Day/dp/0156032023/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709586&sr=1-1">The Circus in Winter</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Stranger-Memoir-Obsession-Perfection/dp/B0007XWN1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709626&sr=1-2">Beautiful Stranger</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Woman-Dramatized-Biography-Kelsey/dp/0312874170/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709664&sr=1-2">An Ordinary Woman</a><br /><br />Lilya's Journey<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hemingway-Book-Club-Kosovo/dp/1585422932/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709740&sr=1-1">The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Enemy-Murdoch-Mysteriesof-Victorian/dp/0765340658/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219709960&sr=1-1">An Uncommon Enemy</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Book-Kehls-Christine-Kehl-OHagan/dp/0312329563/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710011&sr=1-1">The Book of Kehls</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/After-Life-Rhian-Ellis/dp/B000H2M4IC/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710049&sr=1-11">After Life</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Way-Water-Charlotte-Gullick/dp/0399148981/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710089&sr=1-1">By Way of Water</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stone-Bridge-North-Kate-Maloy/dp/1582432767/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710149&sr=1-1">A Stone Bridge North</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flying-over-96th-Street-Memoir/dp/1416569650/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710183&sr=1-1">Flying Over 96th Street</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Birth-House-Novel-P-S/dp/0061135879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710225&sr=1-1">The Birth House</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wife-North-Judith-OReilly/dp/158648639X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710258&sr=1-1">Wife in the North</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Purls-Drunk-Divorced-Covered/dp/0757305911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710297&sr=1-1">Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk, Divorced & Covered in Cat hair</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Mirror-Cases-Spirit-Encounters/dp/0740773852/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710330&sr=1-1">Ghost in the Mirror</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Fat-Bride-Pretend-Adulthood/dp/037576092X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219710370&sr=1-1">Autobiography of a Fat Bride</a><br /><br /><br /><p>I ordered most of these books from Book Closeouts. Click <a href="http://bookcloseouts.com/default.asp?N=3290&promo=1+Dollar+Summer+Sale">here</a> to check out their $1 sale! Happy Shopping!<br /></p><br /><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100729824766798924noreply@blogger.com8