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3
Aug
2009
Give Away: Drama Queers!
Guess what? I have a SIGNED copy of Frank Anthony Polito’s Drama Queers! to give away! You know what’s even better? It’s an INTERNATIONAL give away! YAY!
18
Jul
2009
Into the Wild: The Movie
Points of interest: Emile Hirsch lost 40 lbs for this movie. The soundtrack is not entirely Eddie Veddar, for example there is a scene with (German?) tourists (one only in her underwear the entire scene) in which MC Hammer is playing. And that’s about it. Nothing else.
28
Jun
2009
Three Cups of Tea Give Away Extended
I’ve decided to extend my Give Away of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin! Instead of closing the contest on June 30th, I will extend it to July 12th, and announce the winner on July 13th. Remember, this is an INTERNATIONAL Give Away, so don’t be shy just because you’re across the pond!
26
May
2009
Twenty Books Everyone Should Read (and a few honorable mentions)
As requested, here’s my list of 20 books everyone should read. Read the rest of this entry »
15
May
2009
Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
You know how it’s popular right now to name books, the so-and-so’s family member? Like The Memory Keeper’s Daughter, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, The Zoo Keeper’s Wife, The Time Traveler’s Wife? I don’t know if those books really need such titles, but this one should have been called something like “The Midwife’s Daughter”. Or at least “Midwife”. Singular.
29
Apr
2009
12 Books That Make Great Gifts for Mothers’ Day!
Reading to the kids is an important part of being a mom. And what better way to say thank you for that, and everything else she does, than with a book? These books make great presents for Mother’s Day or any other time of year! I’ve given several of them as gifts myself!
