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Paperback Release: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

Paperback Release: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

Today marks the paperback release of The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay, a book I reviewed at the beginning of the year. I included the content of my review below and would love to hear your thoughts on the book as well. If you haven’t taken the time to read this book yet, I encourage you to pick up a copy today! You’ll be glad you did.

Run for Boston 5K

Run for Boston 5K

This has been a difficult week for our country. But one of the many things that makes America beautiful is the way we come together in the face of tragedy. Together we are strong and together we can overcome. And together, we can raise money to help those directly impacted by the bombings in Boston. […]

All You Need Is Aqua Love Notes

All You Need Is Aqua Love Notes

I don’t know about you, but I have my best ideas in the shower. I review books in my head and come up with what I think are the best descriptions of what I’ve been reading. By the time I get out of the shower and get dressed for the day, I completely forget my train of thought.

I told my husband several months ago that I saw these waterproof note pads online and that they would solve my memory problems! Then I forgot about them.

Resources: Learning to Speak Spanish

Resources: Learning to Speak Spanish

Have you tried the The Pimsleur Method to learning a new language? What did you think? Was it a good program?

I know this blog is about books and reading, but publishers also provide us with many learning tools in addition to the books we love, like Simon & Schuster’s Pimsleur Method. Just look around your favorite bookstore and you’ll see so many great resources!

Delicious Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

Delicious Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

I know this has nothing to do with books, but it was just too good not to share. And, truthfully, I love good desserts almost as much as I love my books.

For Mother’s Day yesterday, I made a Chocolate Tres Leches Cake to take to my mother-in-law’s for dessert. I found the recipe at Fine Cooking and, having never made a tres leches cake before, set about testing a new-to-me recipe.

Are You Emotionally Connected When You Read?

Are You Emotionally Connected When You Read?

A few months ago, New York Times best selling author Susan Mallery asked her followers on Twitter to name the last book they read that made them cry. Thinking about my answer to that question, I was a little surprised to realize it has been nearly seven years since I cried over a book.

So that got me wondering, why do you choose to read certain books? What motivates you to pick up one book over another? And do you feel an emotional response is critical for you to consider a book to be great?

Click here to see the last book I read that made me cry…

As Seen On TV: Book-Inspired Television Shows

As Seen On TV: Book-Inspired Television Shows

Are you experiencing withdrawal symptoms because your favorite television shows are in repeats this Summer? You can still get original stories about some of your favorite characters- just read the book!

Here is a short list of some of our favorite TV shows, past & present, that were adapted from books and one new series coming in 2012 that you can get a head start reading now…

Click the blog title for more!

Dads Are A Gift, Celebrate Them!

Dads Are A Gift, Celebrate Them!

My Dad is many things to many people, but to me, he’s just my Dad. When I laugh, he laughs with me. When I need advice, he has plenty to give. When I need anything at all, he drops whatever he’s doing to take care of me. My Dad has always worked hard to be the very best Dad he can possibly be, not only to me and my two brothers, but to any child who needed a father figure. There are lots of kids out there who say he’s “like a father” to them. And that makes me really proud of him. My Dad is my Hero.

As we celebrate our Dads this weekend, I’d love to hear some of your favorite “Dad Moments”, please share them with me in the comments!

And, if you’re looking for some great Father’s Day gifts, below are a few best-selling ebooks, in no particular order, about and for Dads. All of these can be sent to your Dad as an instant gift.