Monthly Archives: April 2009

Countdown to Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon!

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Jenn

I’m officially beginning the countdown to Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon! As you can see, I’ve even added a countdown clock to my sidebar! I’ve requested my reading material from the library and I will pick it up today. So far, here … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday-April 14

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Jenn

TEASER TUESDAYS asks you to: Grab your current read. Let the book fall open to a random page. Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. You also need to share the … Continue reading →

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A Must Have Item for Any Book Lover!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Jenn

Are you afraid of damaging your paperback book? Or are you the secretive type and want to keep the book you are reading hidden from those around you? Well, the Hardbacker is the item for you! A member of my … Continue reading →

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Review: Laura Rider's Masterpiece, by Jane Hamilton

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Jenn

Charlie and Laura Rider have been married for twelve years. Their love for one another is apparent, but their relationship is a platonic one. Laura no longer has a sexual interest in Charlie. The problem isn’t Charlie; she simply has … Continue reading →

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Help Me Support Books for Soldiers!

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Jenn

I’ve selected Books for Soldiers as my charity for the 24 hour Read-a-Thon. Books for Soldiers is a non-profit corporation that ships books, dvds, video games and relief supplies to deployed military members of the US armed forces. For every … Continue reading →

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Dewey's 24 hour Read-a-Thon

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Jenn

I will be participating in Dewey’s Read-a-thon, scheduled for April 18, 2009. This is a biannual event that was created by Dewey, and this year Hannah (WordLily), Ana (Nymeth), and Trish (Hey Lady!) have worked really hard to carry on … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: The Turnaround by George Pelecanos

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Jenn

BOOK INFORMATION:On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighborhood and six lives were altered forever.Thirty five years later, one survivor of that day reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays-April 7

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Jenn

TEASER TUESDAYS asks you to: Grab your current read. Let the book fall open to a random page. Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. You also need to share the … Continue reading →

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It's Monday! What are you reading this week?

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Jenn

It’s Monday! What are you reading this week? is a weekly event created by J.Kaye to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finished this week.  Books Completed from Last Week: … Continue reading →

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Thank you for the Awards!

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Jenn

Bev over at Merry Weather has awarded me with the Premio dardos Award! This award is for bloggers who distinguish themselves for showing cultural values, ethics, great and fun writing skills, as well as individual values through their creative writing. … Continue reading →

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