Author Archives: Jenn

Kicking Off Audio Book Week: Why Audio Books?

  Jen from Devourer of Books is hosting an audio book week this week!  Each day, there is a discussion topic.  Today’s topic: Why audiobooks? I have a 35 minute commute to work each day. Living in the DC metro area, … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

  It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book … Continue reading

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Weekly Winners Announced!

It’s time to announce some winners!  First up, the winner of the Martin Chatterton book set (The Brain Finds a Leg and The Brain Has Holes) is: And the winner of In the Sanctuary of Outcasts is: Congratulations to both … Continue reading

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In Which I Celebrate My Local Indie: Hooray for Books! Children’s Bookstore

In a world full of big box chain book stores, I think it’s important for us as readers remember to value and appreciate independent book stores! Indie bookstores are often a gift we don’t take advantage of! Yes, in some … Continue reading

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Aviva Goldfarb, Author of SOS! The Six O’Clock Scramble to the Rescue: Earth Friendly, Kid-Pleasing Meals for Busy Families

I’m very excited today to host a guest post by Aviva Goldfarb, author of SOS!: The Six O’Clock Scramble to the Rescue.  My family has really benefited from her recipes, advice, and tips.  Today Aviva writes about how to avoid … Continue reading

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Fall by Guillermo Del Toro, Chuck Hogan

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Words cannot begin to describe how excited I am for the release of The Fall: Book Two of … Continue reading

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Review: SOS! The Six O’Clock Scramble to the Rescue: Earth-Friendly, Kid-Pleasing Dinners for Busy Families

Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin; 1 edition (April 13, 2010) ISBN-10: 0312578113 Source: Publisher Every parent has faced this dilemma:How do I feed my children a quick, healthy meal on a budget?  I know we face this problem … Continue reading

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My name is Jenn…and I am a Bloggiesta Dropout!

I’m not afraid to admit it!  I signed up for the bloggiesta fully intending on  participating.  Originally, my son’s cub scout troop was supposed to go on a camping trip.  When said camping trip was canceled, I did a little … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Start Planning for BBAW 2010!

The Third Annual Book Blogger Appreciation Week will take place September 13-17!  Are you as excited as I am!? Here’s a bit more information: What:  Book Blogger Appreciation Week is a week long festival celebrating the community of book bloggers … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading

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