Monthly Archives: January 2009

Giveaway-The Italian Lover, by Robert Hellenga

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Jenn

An exhilarating novel of romance, art, and food in Florence, featuring the beloved Margot Harrington, who graced Robert Hellenga’s The Sixteen Pleasures. Margot Harrington’s memoir about her discovery in Florence of a priceless masterwork of Renaissance erotica – and the … Continue reading →

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Giveaway-Things I Want My Daughters to Know, by Elizabeth Noble

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Jenn

In honor of Things I Want My Daughters to Know being released in paperback, HarperCollins has provided me with 5 paperback copies of Things I Want My Daughters to Know to give away. Think Mother’s Day! Also, on February 18th, … Continue reading →

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Tag, I'm it!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Jenn

I’ve been tagged by Becky over at No More Grumpy Bookseller. The rules are:1. Link to the person who has tagged you.2. Write down six things that make you happy.3. Post the rules, tag six others and let them know … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Winners!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Jenn

Following are the winners of the giveways for the “Love and Other Natural Disaster” and Hachette Audiobooks! Love and Other Natural Disasters Gwendolyn B. The Terror (audiobook) WindycindySaraKaye The Survivors Club (audiobook)AlyceStacieSheri S. Congratulations to all of the winners! Please … Continue reading →

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A Change Has Come…

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Jenn

Following is the text of President Barack Obama‘s inaugural address on Tuesday, as delivered. OBAMA: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne … Continue reading →

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Review: Gods Behaving Badly, by Marie Phillips

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jenn

The twelve Greek gods are still alive…and are residing in a run-down townhouse in London. Their lives are quite pathetic. Artemis, the goddess of hunting is a dog walker. Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, is a phone sex operator. And … Continue reading →

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Review, Blog Tour & Giveaway: Love and Other Natural Disasters by Holly Shumas

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Jenn

It’s Thanksgiving. Eve is eight months pregnant with her second child. Her friends and family are over to celebrate the holiday, and she hears her husband, Jon, talking on the phone in hushed tones. She discovers that he has been … Continue reading →

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Thanks for all the Awards!

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Jenn

I just wanted to thank everyone who has nominated me for a blog award. I’m sorry I haven’t recognized these earlier, or passed the meme’s on, but I’m overwhelmed with traveling for work. I wanted to be sure, though, to … Continue reading →

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Hachette Audio Book Giveaway!

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Jenn

Thanks to Anna over at Hachette, I have two great audio books to give away! I have three copies of each audio book available. THE SURVIVORS CLUB (Unabridged) By Ben Sherwood, read by the author In the tradition of Freakonomics … Continue reading →

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Review: Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia by Jessica James

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Jenn

Set in Civil War Virginia, SHADES OF GRAY is a powerful tale of loyalty and the love of one’s country. Andrea Evans, a Union spy, disguises herself as a young boy to defend her country. She crosses paths with Captain … Continue reading →

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