About to head out to my favorite bookstore - New England Book Mobile on Needham Street, Newton. It's a truly a booklover's adventure. Shelves and shelves of books; the type of store you go into looking for one book but end up exiting with an arm full; a place to get lost in for just a few minutes or a few hours. And honestly, a bit overwhelming - so many books, so little time to read them all. All books organized by publisher. Excellent room of book bargains. Great selection of children's books supplemented with games, Klutz crafts and other wickedly cool things. Net, net - A great place to grab a good read.
Book Fair EveryDay Values include
20% off Paperbacks and Hardcovers Every Day
30% off New York Times Best Sellers (Hardcovers)
40% off 50 best selling cookbooks
Spend $50. Get a choice of 1 yr subscription to Bon Apetit, Gourmet, or Conde Nast Traveler.
Added Bonus: Today's Boston Globe features a 30% coupon off retail price for a one item. Nice savings particularly if you have a specific book in mind.
Looking for some inspiration - here's my short list of good reads to buy:
That Old Cape Cod - Richard Russo
The Condition - Jennifer Haigh
Perfection - Julie Mentz
The Girl Who Played With Fire - Steig Larsson
Directions to New England Book Mobile
Rte 128, exit 19A - 1 1/2 miles on right
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Free Book Download On Monday
Free giveaways are a great thing in a recession, don't you think? Just caught wind of a great free book give-away courtesy of Miss Oprah Winfrey that starts on Monday, July 20. Save yourself some money; reap the benefits of a great bargain and a good read too!
On Monday, just sign in to Oprah.com and get your free download of Jill Ciment's novel "Heroic Measures" a taut, moving, accomplished novel set in a fraught, post-9/11 New York... about real estate, dog love, and a city on alert. and an elderly couple and their dachshund. Critics' comments include include "Poignant"; "Boldly Conceived" and "lively and edgy".
Need a head start and some motivation to download? A Chapter 1 excerpt is available online and featured in the July 2009 "O" magazine.
Great bargain for readers on a budget. Enjoy!
7/20 note: download available for 48 hrs, starting at 11:00 a.m. today
On Monday, just sign in to Oprah.com and get your free download of Jill Ciment's novel "Heroic Measures" a taut, moving, accomplished novel set in a fraught, post-9/11 New York... about real estate, dog love, and a city on alert. and an elderly couple and their dachshund. Critics' comments include include "Poignant"; "Boldly Conceived" and "lively and edgy".
Need a head start and some motivation to download? A Chapter 1 excerpt is available online and featured in the July 2009 "O" magazine.
Great bargain for readers on a budget. Enjoy!
7/20 note: download available for 48 hrs, starting at 11:00 a.m. today
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Your Next Summer Read
Long or short, serious or light, contemporary or classic, what makes a great summer read is a matter of personal taste. It's quite a challenge to figure what to read next. I'm not sure what Oprah's planning on reading on her Kindle III, but I've pulled together my list of 2009 Good Reads of Summer by some of my favorite authors to help you find your own good book to read this summer.
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafron. Highly touted page turner that explores the themes of obsession, art, money, love, and good and evil against the backdrop of 1920's Spain. If you're in the mood for an old-style good read, you might also want to read Zafron's previous novel Shadow of the Wind - a great read about murder, madness and doomed love.
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larson. The highly anticipated follw up to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Edgy and fabulous and I've been told wraps up with an ending that leaves you saying "Wow".
Very Valentine by Andrianna Trigiani. Colourful cast of characters showcase tricky family dynamic at play in Manhattan and Italy in a story about heart and humor. It's a chic flick book of the highest order. If you like this book, check out some of the author's other books such as Lucia, Lucia or Big Stone Gap
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafron. Highly touted page turner that explores the themes of obsession, art, money, love, and good and evil against the backdrop of 1920's Spain. If you're in the mood for an old-style good read, you might also want to read Zafron's previous novel Shadow of the Wind - a great read about murder, madness and doomed love.
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larson. The highly anticipated follw up to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Edgy and fabulous and I've been told wraps up with an ending that leaves you saying "Wow".
Very Valentine by Andrianna Trigiani. Colourful cast of characters showcase tricky family dynamic at play in Manhattan and Italy in a story about heart and humor. It's a chic flick book of the highest order. If you like this book, check out some of the author's other books such as Lucia, Lucia or Big Stone Gap
The Last Secret by Mary McGarry Morris - A thriller about the consequences of one family's crimes of the heart. Mary McGarry Morris is also the author of Songs in Ordinary Time - an Oprah Pick of the Month (but don't hold this against her. She is really a terrific writer!)
The Given Day by Dennis Lehane. This historical novel brings to life Boston's troubled past in 1918-1920 from one of America's finest crime writer. Lehane is the author of some other great Boston based mystery novels including Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Book Reviews
Beach and Books always seem to go together just like popcorn at the movies or beer and wings at the local pub. Whether you've got a trip beach planned or just hoping for a lazy summer day to curl up with a good book, I've pulled together a list of my favorite book review sites so that you'll have an easier time figuring out what to put in your book bag this summer. Enjoy!
Goodreads. Great site to get recommendations on books to read by people just like you.
Indibound.org. The book portal for independent booksellers across the country. Enter your zipcode and get recommendations from local booksellers in your area.
Bookbrowse - Truly a booklover's community. Great review site and hand-picked recommendations for read-alikes (e.g., if you like this book, try this one.)
TimesOnline - London Times Online Arts & Entertainment section has a great book review section. You'll get a great understanding of what books are flying off the shelves in the US and across the ocean.
BookListOnline : Book reviews from the American Library Association. Who better than a librarian to recommend your next great read?
Dedicating this blog post to Colleen P - the reader of readers always in search of her next great book.
Goodreads. Great site to get recommendations on books to read by people just like you.
Indibound.org. The book portal for independent booksellers across the country. Enter your zipcode and get recommendations from local booksellers in your area.
Bookbrowse - Truly a booklover's community. Great review site and hand-picked recommendations for read-alikes (e.g., if you like this book, try this one.)
TimesOnline - London Times Online Arts & Entertainment section has a great book review section. You'll get a great understanding of what books are flying off the shelves in the US and across the ocean.
BookListOnline : Book reviews from the American Library Association. Who better than a librarian to recommend your next great read?
Dedicating this blog post to Colleen P - the reader of readers always in search of her next great book.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Why the library is good for you
Just before Christmas, Parade magazine ran an article that caught my eye that highlighted the cost savings of using the library. The article also detailed that how budget shortfalls are resulting in library closures at a time when library usage is on the upswing. Sad. Think of the value your library provides you; then think of a way to provide value back to the library (e.g., donate to the Friends of the Library; host/sponsor an event; donate passes and coupons).
Here's a few reasons why the library is good for you:
- Saves you money. According to a recent Parade magazine article, a family of 4, borrowing 10 items a month rather than buying them, saves $2500. From my own 2008 usage, I saved an estimated $1700. Books, DVDs, CDs, & museum passes.
- Open Source. Think of it this way - a subsidized institution (the library) buys the books and DVDs, magazine subscriptions and proprietary databases, pays the librarians to help you find stuff, and shares it with you, at essentially no cost to you. A win-win no matter how you look at it.
- Free wi-fi. You can camp out for hours, and no one will bump you off the server. (Starbucks makes you pay for access; Panera restricts your time).
- 24 x 7 access. Online cataloguing systems make it easy to reserve/order materials online and swing by the library for a quick pick in the days that follow. Why scour the shelves for a specific read, when you can have it waiting for you at the front desk?
- De-clutters your home. I typically read 75+ books a year. Books crowd every shelf and floor corner. Checking books in/out of the library has considerably reduced the clutter around my house. (Free floor space - what a concept.)
- It's organized. Locating what you want on the Web can be a trial-and-error process, while a well-organized library can make it easy to find information quickly. Nice.
- Gives you a social life. Local libraries play host to book clubs, foreign language conversation circles, seminars, and movie nights. If you're on a budget, join a community at your local library for free. Or if you've got some time and knowledge, create a community and share it with others at the library.
Here's a few reasons why the library is good for you:
- Saves you money. According to a recent Parade magazine article, a family of 4, borrowing 10 items a month rather than buying them, saves $2500. From my own 2008 usage, I saved an estimated $1700. Books, DVDs, CDs, & museum passes.
- Open Source. Think of it this way - a subsidized institution (the library) buys the books and DVDs, magazine subscriptions and proprietary databases, pays the librarians to help you find stuff, and shares it with you, at essentially no cost to you. A win-win no matter how you look at it.
- Free wi-fi. You can camp out for hours, and no one will bump you off the server. (Starbucks makes you pay for access; Panera restricts your time).
- 24 x 7 access. Online cataloguing systems make it easy to reserve/order materials online and swing by the library for a quick pick in the days that follow. Why scour the shelves for a specific read, when you can have it waiting for you at the front desk?
- De-clutters your home. I typically read 75+ books a year. Books crowd every shelf and floor corner. Checking books in/out of the library has considerably reduced the clutter around my house. (Free floor space - what a concept.)
- It's organized. Locating what you want on the Web can be a trial-and-error process, while a well-organized library can make it easy to find information quickly. Nice.
- Gives you a social life. Local libraries play host to book clubs, foreign language conversation circles, seminars, and movie nights. If you're on a budget, join a community at your local library for free. Or if you've got some time and knowledge, create a community and share it with others at the library.
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