THE BOOK POSH

Touched by Angels by Peggy Webb

2011-10-01T22:34:00.000-07:00

If you peruse through my blog you will see that I do not typically read romance novels, but Barnes & Noble was offering this book as a free download for my nook color, so HELLO, I had to read it! The story centers around Sarah Love, a beautiful, guarded, single-mother who is doing her best to raise Jenny, her four-year-old "special" daughter, and Jake Townsend, a handsome millionaire who falls

Magel's Ghost by Nancy Baker

2011-09-18T00:41:00.000-07:00

Magel's Ghost, the sequel to Magel's Daughter is an exciting story laced with sex, cannibalism, deception and the paranormal. I received this book after joining a communications network that specializes in connecting authors with various forms of marketing and publicity opportunities. The beginning of the book was hard for me to follow because I have not read the first book in this series. Do

Auschwitz: A Doctor's Eyewitness Account by Dr. Miklos Nyiszli

2011-07-31T17:11:00.000-07:00

I have always had an interest in the Holocaust and Nazi Germany, but this book took everything that I have read, watched or heard and threw it out the window. This account had me cringing from the first page until the last. Dr. Nyiszli's eyewitness account of the horrific murders that took place in Auschwitz is not for the faint of heart. In one gripping portion of the book, Dr. Nyiszli recalls

The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani

2011-07-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

As a lover of books based on events in the middle east and the many cultures that live there, that enthralls me. I love the colors, the languages, and the description of the food. Everything is so breathtaking and elegant even when the scene is in the dirtiest areas of the slums, there is still beauty in it. I must admit that when I first read the back cover of this book, I put it back on the

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

2011-06-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

...is one of those books that I continuously passed by in the bookstore. I thought the title was fancy and I liked the cover, but I was not sure if I wanted to read something that had to do with water and elephants. I marked it as "to-read" on my goodreads page and went about reading "safe" books or in other words, books I knew I would like. Well, when I heard the movie was being released, I

Poshy Book Things: Book Clutch by KATE SPADE

2011-05-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

do I love thee? More than words! These intellectually trendsetting clutches by Kate Spade cannot get any more POSH!! I am in love with the whimsical and adorable Romeo & Juliet clutch. Please don't get confused, these are not book holders they are clutches that have 8 card slots and a zip pouch where you can store your cute little possessions. This is the ultimate must have for the stylish book

Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs

2010-03-04T18:38:00.001-08:00

...is the fourth installation in the Mercedes Thompson series. This book picks up right where the previous book, Iron Kissed, left off. "Mercy" the shape-shifting coyote is still coping with the tragic events that were the climax of the previous book. Mercy is not only dealing with emotional issues, she is also learning how to balance her life as the mate of the Alpha of the local werewolf pack,

Nook by Barnes & Noble

2010-02-16T14:29:00.000-08:00

...is calling out to me. It received rave reviews and received the "Best New Gadget of 2009" from TechCrunch Crunchies. It wants me to carry it home in one of those green Barnes & Noble bags, but I won't, I will not do it. How will my books feel? I can't just abandon them for the draw of technology. Really, we all love touchscreen this and color screen that. It's so exciting to have something

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

2010-02-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

...is a fascinating interpretation of the turbulent relationship between King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn narrated by her sister Mary. This novel is loosely based on actual events that transpired during Henry's turbulent reign. The Boleyn's are an ambitious family and will do anything to earn the king's favor even if it means pawning their youngest, already wed daughter, Mary right into the bed of

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

2010-02-05T18:16:00.000-08:00

...tells the story of Rachel, a young attorney living and building her career in Manhattan, New York. When her best friend Darcy throws her a surprise 30th birthday party she ends up having a few drinks and having a romp with Darcy's fiance. Let the drama begin! The "cheaters" try to put the incident behind them, but find that a one-night stand opened Pandora's Box and true love may have tumbled

144 BOOKS! 144 BOOKS!

2010-01-06T20:41:00.000-08:00

♥♥ Well, in case you didn't know I'm a member of Goodreads!! Goodreads is a social networking site for book lovers and I love it! I've joined the "144 Books In 2010" group on this site. If you think you can read 144 books in one year, 12 books per month, then you should really sign up for a Goodreads account and join this group. I'm a slacker! I've only read one book and the challenge began on

A QUOTE TO PONDER...

2009-08-03T10:30:00.000-07:00

"She does not show herself, and therefore is apparent. She does not affirm herself, and therefore is acknowledged. She does not boast and therefore has merit. She does not strive and therefore is successful. It is exactly because she does not contend, that nobody can contend with her."----Laozi

Put Your Dream To The Test by John C. Maxwell

2009-07-29T17:55:00.000-07:00

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. I have a dream. You have a dream. We all have dreams. Dr. John C. Maxwell has written a dream of a book that includes ten essential questions to help you grab hold of your dream and pin it down. These ten questions have been designed to make you into a successful dreamer:The Ownership QuestionThe Clarity QuestionThe Reality QuestionThe Passion QuestionThe

E. Lynn Harris 1955-2009

2009-07-26T20:25:00.000-07:00

E. Lynn Harris was born in Flint, Michigan in 1955. He was the eldest of four children. At the age of three he moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where the seed for writing would sit buried in his body waiting for the right time to blossom and grow. He went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in Journalism in 1977. He was soon hired by IBM as a computer salesman. In 1990, Harris'

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

2009-06-25T09:07:00.001-07:00

New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane has penned a psychological thriller centered around U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner, Chuck Aule. The year is 1954 and the two have been sent to Shutter Island, home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Rachel Solando, a woman accused of drowning her children to death. As Daniels

The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights

2009-06-17T15:37:00.000-07:00

The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights by Ingrid Newkirk - Continuing her quest to make this world a better place, Newkirk has penned a new book dedicated to raising the awareness necessary to save the lives of all animals. With millions of members and legions of supporters from Eva Mendes to Morrissey, PETA is the largest and most prominent animal-rights organization in the world. Newkirk,

The Namesake

2009-06-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri - In this novel Lahiri builds a story based on immigrant experiences, culture clashes and the resistance of assimilation in a land rich with undeniable culture. Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli, after their arranged marriage, settle in Cambridge, Massachusetts with hopes of conquering the American dream; career, family and social standing. Ashoke adapts to the American way

the end?

2009-05-31T20:56:00.001-07:00

how swiftly you wanted mei was intriguedwe played with the thoughtsparked some deeply buried emotionsour lips touchedMAGNIFICENTit fizzled...

The Noticer

2009-04-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

The Noticer, by Andy Andrews - "I am a noticer," he said. "It is my gift. While others may be able to sing well or run fast, I notice things that other people overlook." (6)In this brilliant and life altering journey, Andrews introduces Jones, an elderly man with white hair, a battered brown suitcase (of mysterious contents) wearing his trusty leather flip flops, travels around different parts of

NEW HARDCOVERS

2009-04-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

Bone Crossed (Mercy Thompson Series #4), by Patricia Briggs - Upon reading the last paragraph of Briggs' third book in this series (Iron Kissed), I couldn't wait for the next installment. What remains interesting is the fact that I refuse to pay $24.95 for the Hardcover copy of this book. Although, I have enjoyed the series thus far, I would rather wait for the less expensive paperback version.

Rex, an INSPIRATION!!

2009-02-01T02:07:00.000-08:00

Rex. A Mother, her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives, by Cathleen Lewis - Lewis takes readers on an inspiring journey through the joys and challenges of raising a child who is blind, autistic and most of all, a musical genius."There's nothing to be done," he began...The doctor's eyes held mine, and he just said it: "Your son is blind." (Lewis, p. 7)This novel revolves

Are YOU a Dummy?

2009-01-18T12:51:00.000-08:00

The Barnes and Noble online store is offering a 30% discount on their Dummies Books for a Limited Time! Here are a few titles that caught my eye!Spanish For Dummies, by Susana Ward - This guide features ways to start speaking Spanish quickly, as well as common expressions and phrases that’ll make you sound like less of a dummy to your Spanish speaking amigos! The guide comes with an audio CD that

Bookish Buys

2009-01-01T22:46:00.000-08:00

I love surfing the net and discovering new bookish inspired products. Here are a couple of hot items I encountered on one of my "surfing" trips.Reading Is Sexy - The entire "Reading Is Sexy" line available at http://www.buyolympia.com is HOT!! I especially love the cap sleeve tee in pink and the messenger bag! They also have a super cute shirt for kids, Future Librarian! Love it!Book Lover's

Top 5 in Hardcover Fiction

2008-12-27T18:28:00.000-08:00

According to the New York Times, the following 5 are the best in hardcover fiction. 1. The Christmas Sweater, by Glenn Beck with Kevin Balfe and Jason Wright2. Scarpetta, by Patricia Cornwell3. Cross Country, by James Patterson4. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski5. The Host, by Stephenie Meyerxoxo♥

1st To Die

2008-12-25T14:32:00.001-08:00

1st To Die (Women's Murder Club Series #1), James Patterson - Four women share a passion to stop a killer who is murdering newlyweds in the Bay Area. Each woman has her own expertise to contribute to this crime fighting club, the Women's Murder Club. Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector with the San Francisco Police Department, her best friend, Claire Washburn is a medical examiner, Cindy Thomas