Garth Stein Giveaway ~ Raven Stole the Moon

I reviewed Garth Stein’s Raven Stole the Moon on Tuesday and I am very excited to host a giveaway of this book today.  Sarah from Terra Communications graciously is making this giveaway copy available to one of my readers. Thank you so much, Sarah! One of the most interesting aspects of this novel was the background on [...]

#240 ~ Raven Stole the Moon

Raven Stole the Moon by Garth Stein Published by: HarperCollins Published on: March 9, 2010 ~ reprint Page Count: 440 Genre: General Fiction Format: Review copy sent by Sarah at Terra Communications Availability: paperback and eBook If you are interested in reading this novel, please check back later this week.  Thanks to Sarah at Terra [...]

Ready, Set, March!

I passed by my nightstand this morning and fully took in the stack of books there waiting for me.  The other day I kind of stacked up what’s to come and seeing it this morning made me want to write a post about them.  I did a little research (because I’m meme challenged) and discovered [...]

Check Out Jen’s Dog Days of Summer Review

Jen, of Jen’s Book Thoughts fame, has posted her Dog Days of Summer review of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.  This was the most popular Dog Days of Summer book to be reviewed, so why not check out what she has to say?  Here is a link to her review. You know [...]

Garth Stein on B&N Center Stage

Sheri, one of my readers, forwarded me an email about Garth Stein’s upcoming visit to Barnes & Noble’s Center Stage.  This is really exciting because it will give people the opportunity to ask questions.  I will be sure to ask about that pesky last chapter.  Here is a screenshot of the newsletter that Sheri forwarded [...]

#195 ~ The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Imagine being privy to people’s innermost fears without being able to do anything other than to be there with them.  Enzo has to live that reality with his owners, the Swift family.  Denny Swift, a man who wants nothing more out of life than race, [...]

Check Out Serena’s Dog Days of Summer Review!

Serena, of Savvy Verse & Wit fame, has posted her Dog Days of Summer review of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.  I will be reviewing this book toward the end of the week, so why not check out what she has to say first?  Here is a link to her [...]

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer!

The week I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived!  I hope that this proves to be as fun as I’m anticipating.  I bought the last little item I need for my Dog Days of Summer bookmarks, so they will be ready to be packaged up and mailed to the lucky winners!  I’ll post a picture [...]

Vacation Reading 2009

Today we’re getting ready for our vacation to Michigan.  We can’t wait to see our family and it’s been a while since I’ve been home.  When I’m there, I’m looking forward to spending time with friends, family – especially my nieces Carly (9 months) and Lawson (3 weeks).  I can’t wait to give them hugs [...]

The Sunday Salon ~ Dog Days of Summer Selections & Winner

Okay, today is July 12.  I promised to draw the winner for my initial Dog Days of Summer contest on July 4th.  I got sidetracked by the fireworks and news about my new niece Lawson (she’s a doll baby, BTW), and apparently it slipped my mind.  I’m back on the ball today! To refresh your [...]