Title: Coyote Ugly And Other Tales Author: Pati Nagle Publisher: Evennight Books Source: LibraryThing Early Reviewers This collection of short stories is a delightful mishmash of genres. They aren’t set in the same place or time and really show off Nagle’s versatility. It was the unexpected that kept me returning for more. Characters and plots… Continue reading Coyote Ugly by Pati Nagle
Author: Amber
Niteblade 2012 Fundraiser
You may have heard of the horror and fantasy ezine, Niteblade, especially if you’ve taken a look at my bibliography page. 🙂 They’re having a fundraiser to help with the costs of running the ezine. The main page for the 2012 Niteblade fundraiser is at http://niteblade.com/home/2012-fundraiser-3/.
National Library Week – National Bookmobile Day
The first bookmobile began in 1905 in Maryland. It serviced 66 locations including post offices and general stores. The top five states with the most bookmobiles are: Kentucky, California, Ohio, North Carolina and Indiana. The average cost of a bookmobile is $200,000. The average cost of a new library building is $1.6 million. Â Have you… Continue reading National Library Week – National Bookmobile Day
National Library Week – National Library Workers Day
Today is the one day of the year everyone can sing the praises of their library workers and have it heard. Nominate someone for a star if you haven’t already at http://ala-apa.org/nlwd/#galaxy. Stop by the library and say hello to your favorite person. Since I knew today was coming, I wrote a thank you note… Continue reading National Library Week – National Library Workers Day
National Library Week – Challenged Books
Today is when the American Library Association (ALA) releases information on the books most challenged in 2011. Looking at the 2010 List, I’ve read two books (The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer) and own one (Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich) that’s been on my TBR pile for years. Have you… Continue reading National Library Week – Challenged Books
National Library Week, April 8 – 14, 2012
Sponsored by the ALA, this week celebrates libraries. Libraries were always places I loved. In middle school I spent a class period one semester in the library. When I was little, I would walk across five lanes of traffic, both ways, to get to the Morse Road branch of the library. Now I think it’s… Continue reading National Library Week, April 8 – 14, 2012
A Month of Letters Challenge – The Wrap-Up
I had my weekly updates in draft form and decided to just sum everything up and get it posted since the challenge ended on February 29th. 🙂 The challenge was to send an item each day the post office was open. For February that was 21 days. I never counted bills so I ended up sending… Continue reading A Month of Letters Challenge – The Wrap-Up
The Devil in The White City by Erik Larson
Title: The Devil in The White City Author: Erik Larson Publisher: Vintage Source: My personal library From the Random House site: Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson’s spellbinding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men–the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World’s Fair, striving to secure America’s place in the world;… Continue reading The Devil in The White City by Erik Larson
Regal Literary Giveaway for National Bookmobile Day
I received this notice about the giveaway and thought it very appropriate for National Bookmobile Day. April 11th is the American Library Association’s National Bookmobile Day. To celebrate all the bookmobiles zooming across our nation and the wonderfully dedicated librarians who keep them running, Regal Literary is giving away 14 signed hardcovers of Audrey Niffenegger’s graphic novel… Continue reading Regal Literary Giveaway for National Bookmobile Day
A Month of Letters Challenge Update #2
2/6/12 – Today I mailed a thank you card to Portland, Oregon to a fellow challenge participant. And I received my first piece of mail! An Ohio post card from a California participant in the challenge. 2/7/12 – Today I mailed a note card to a former neighbor. She moved out of town to be… Continue reading A Month of Letters Challenge Update #2