When I did this promotion in June, you pretty much cleaned me out, for which Michael thanks you. But, somehow, in the past six months, the book piles have taken over again and it's time for me to pack them up and get them out to you. All you have to do to get a big fat box … [Read more...] about boxes of books are back for the holidays!
Books
to quote anna quindlen
I got to hear Anna Quindlen speak yesterday at the annual Author's Luncheon for Words Alive, an organization close to my heart. She's one of my favorite writers -- and I know a lot of you feel the same way. I'm going to post my Q&A with her next week, along with a … [Read more...] about to quote anna quindlen
4 books and a giveaway
Now that we've turned the clock back and it will start getting dark earlier, I can't think of a better way to spend the evenings than reading! Here are four totally different books that will warm you up on these chilly nights. … [Read more...] about 4 books and a giveaway
garth stein on “the art of racing in the rain” — and the art of never giving up
The Art of Racing in the Rain is one of my all-time favorite books, and I was thrilled to meet author Garth Stein last week at a luncheon sponsored by the Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club of San Diego and Warwick’s Books for his new novel, A Sudden Light. My recap is in the … [Read more...] about garth stein on “the art of racing in the rain” — and the art of never giving up
“gone girl” – book vs movie
Gone Girl is one of my all-time favorite books and was a truly memorable reading experience for me. I was in bed with the flu, sicker than I’ve ever been, and I vividly remember just reading along, la la la, until the first twist happened and I suddenly went on high alert, all my … [Read more...] about “gone girl” – book vs movie
“an unseemly wife” by e.b. moore, plus a book giveaway
Since devouring the entire Little House on the Prairie series when I was growing up, I have been fascinated by pioneers. I always admired the fact that people could just leave behind everything they knew for the iffy promise of a better life. (Okay, we do that on a regular … [Read more...] about “an unseemly wife” by e.b. moore, plus a book giveaway
“early decision” by lacy crawford – plus a book giveaway
Reading Early Decision, Lacy Crawford’s gripping novel, took me right back to two of the most stressful periods of times in my family’s history: the college application process for each of my kids. … [Read more...] about “early decision” by lacy crawford – plus a book giveaway
five hours at powell’s books
I'm re-posting this from January 2013 since I'm back in Portland and won't be writing today. Why? Because I'm planning on spending another five hours at Powell's ... … [Read more...] about five hours at powell’s books