Category Archives: Giveaway

Love From a Different Angle

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

THERE ONCE LIVED A GIRL WHO SEDUCED HER SISTER’S HUSBAND, AND HE HANGED HIMSELF Love Stories By Ludmilla Petrushevskaya Translated with an Introduction by Anna Summers This was a departure from anything I had known or thought I could be … Continue reading →

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A Read That Touches the Senses + Special Giveaway Delights

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

PEACHES FOR FATHER FRANCIS Written by: Joanne Harris Published by: Viking I was drawn to the jacket of this book before I realized that is was a return to the French village of Lansquenet with the irrepressible Vianne Rocher.   If you do not … Continue reading →

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A Provencal Mystery You Do Not Want to Miss

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

MURDER IN THE RUE DUMAS by M.L. Longworth is the second installment of A Verlaque & Bonnet Provencal Mystery series.  This time L’Universite d’Aix theology department politics supplies the backdrop for murder.  As Longworth is a resident of Aix-en-Province in the South of … Continue reading →

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In Honor of “Are You There Judy? It’s me, Tayari”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

This post is inspired by the upcoming Algonquin Book Club’s next program on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:00PM EST.  The great news is you can join this book club no matter where you are located, just hop on the webcast:  … Continue reading →

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I COULDN’T LOVE YOU MORE by Jillian Medoff + Giveaway X 3

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Life is a delicate balance similar to a sand castle at the beach that graces the cover of I COULDN’T LOVE YOU MORE.  New factors introduced in our lives can create a small waves that erode our lives or a big wave … Continue reading →

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Julia’s Child is a must read for mom’s trying to do it all

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Charming is the word that comes to mind when I think about “Julia’s Child” by Sarah Pinneo post read.  Julia Barnes is a mom, wife and mompreneur that hatched an idea for a company based on food options she could not … Continue reading →

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THE DOCTOR AND THE DIVA

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

The Doctor and The Diva by Adrienne McDonnell is one woman’s struggle to fit into the confines of her position and society vs her compulsion to be recognized for her gift.  As I am drawn to novels that take place in … Continue reading →

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A Discovery of Witches Arrives in paperback – Giveaway

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

One of my favorite reads for 2011 was A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES by Deborah Harkness.  I was elated when the publisher, Penguin, offered me the opportunity to host a giveaway of this book but this time in paperback. The paperback was released on December … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Giveaway – travel in time with Stephen King’s 11/22/63

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

I am in the midst of listening to the 30 discs, yep I said 30 discs audiobook.  I was hoping to finish before posting but alas I could not make it, but still wanted to share this giveaway before the … Continue reading →

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Dashing Through the Snow

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Love having this holiday post and thanks to Simon Audio three (3) copies of the audiobook to giveaway.  DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW co-authored by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark. Once again the two have mashed their much beloved characters Alvirah Meehan and … Continue reading →

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