Category Archives: Life – a little bit better

Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza: Choose Your Book!!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

photo credit: kevin dooley Those of you who have read Book Club Classics for the past few years may remember that I tend to post a holiday giveaway extravaganza every December as a big THANK YOU to all of you … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon: My Father’s Daughter

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

My Fathers’ Daughterby Hannah Pool Publication date/ Length: 2009 / 288 pages Synopsis (from Booklist): Following her mother’s death in childbirth—and the erroneous notation of her father’s death as well—Pool was adopted by a white couple and transplanted from Eritrea. She … Continue reading →

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Oprah’s 16 Books Mom Will Love

Posted on May 3, 2010 by

photo credit: Tambako the Jaguar Last weekend I received this wonderful list in my inbox…  I hope you enjoy it!  Perhaps a few last minute gift ideas?  For the Modern Mom  Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things … Continue reading →

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Literary News: Jan. 29th

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

photo credit: laszlo-photo Here’s what hip, hot and happening in the world of books this week… What the Lakers’ are reading? Where kids live can affect reading skills What everyone’s reading right now… What we’ll be reading soon? Sean Penn … Continue reading →

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Open Call for Book Club Recommendations!

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

photo credit: annia316    Open Call for Lists of Book Club Recommendations!   The creator of Flashlight Worthy Books wants to know what YOU love to read…  Here is a quick email he sent me last week:   Hello and happy new … Continue reading →

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