May promises to be another great month for the Historical Fiction Lovers Book Club! This month we’ll be reading The Firemaster’s Mistress by Christie Dickason. This novel takes place during the reign of James I of England, who is Elizabeth I‘s heir. It’s story revolves around the Gunpowder Plot masterminded by Guy Fawkes. While browsing [...]
How Do You Choose Your Books?
27 Apr By 34 Comments
Last week I posted about a free e-book offer from Minatour Books. I wanted to point out an opportunity to get a free book as well as highlight something I found different and innovative in the marketplace. What came to me as a result was something that I hadn’t expected – fodder for a blog [...]
The Sunday Salon ~ 04.26.09
26 Apr By 20 Comments
I hope that all of you had a wonderful week. The weather here has been beautiful, but too hot for April. It was in the low 90s yesterday, making Vinton, VA‘s annual Dogwood Festival and Parade an enjoyable, but sweaty occasion. Let’s just say that I got myself a snow cone along with the girls [...]
A Great Promotion from Minotaur Books
22 Apr By 8 Comments
I subscribe to Minotaur Book’s newsletter. This morning, I recevied an email offering a free electronic copy of John Hart‘s The King of Lies. It’s part of a promotion for Hart’s upcoming novel, The Last Child. This is the first type of promotion of this kind I’ve received. Not only do I want to [...]
Boneman’s Daughters Giveaway!
19 Apr By 67 Comments
Miriam at Hatchette Book Group has graciously provided me with copies of Boneman’s Daughters by Ted Dekker to give away to three of my lucky readers! I am so excited! I finished this novel during the Read-a-Thon yesterday and really loved it. If you like suspense, this is a great summer read for you. Why don’t [...]
Keeper of Light and Dust Winner
19 Apr By 3 Comments
With all of the excitement leading up to the 24-hour read-a-thon, I completely forgot to draw the winner for Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert. I will keep you waiting no further. Congratulations goes to: Chris Swan, who is both a Healer and the winner of Keeper of Light and Dust Chris, [...]
Read-a-Thon ~ Hour 24 Meme
19 Apr By 25 Comments
Just as I expected, my 4-year-old early bird did in fact get me up at 7:30. I put Postman Pat on and that should buy me the time I need to finish the Hour 24 Meme. To all of those still reading ~ I am so proud of you! You rock and are my reading [...]
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