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Review: Miracle in Sumatra: The Story of Gutsy Gus by Jeanne McNaney

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2009, 7:31 am
Because he’s so good at what he does, business in Africa for the aptly named animal trapper, Hunter, has slowed down considerably. That’s when he decides to move his business to Asia. There, in Su...
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Review: Pirate Latitudes: A Novel by Michael Crichton

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2009, 11:51 am
Product Description: From one of the best-loved authors of all time comes an irresistible adventure of swashbuckling pirates in the New World, a classic story of treasure and betrayal. The Caribbean...
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Review: Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2009, 5:17 am
When Bernie’s friend Lieutenant Stine recommends him for bodyguard duty, Bernie’s first instinct is to turn down the job. But this job pays amazingly well, two thousand a day with up to a weeks wo...
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Review & Q&A: Secrets of a Christmas Box by Steven Hornby

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2009, 9:29 pm
Steven, welcome to Reading With Monie and thank you for taking the time to share your answers with us. Where did the idea of Secrets of a Christmas Box come from? A: I first thought of the idea about...
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Giveaway: True Blue by David Baldacci on unabridged audio cds

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 9:14 pm
Listen to an excerpt - Visit DavidBaldacci.com Ex-cop Mason “Mace” Perry and lawyer Roy Kingman investigate the death of a partner at Roy’s law firm, uncovering surprising secrets from both the...
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Blog Tour and Q&A: Death at Solstice: A Gloria Damasco Mystery by Lucha Corpi

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 12:45 am
Winner Pending Author's page at redroom.com and Amazon.com 1. Please tell us a little about your background and your book, Death at Solstice. I have always considered myself fortunate to have be...
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Review: Simon's Cat by Simon Tofield

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 9:32 pm
Product Description Simon Tofield's animations have taken YouTube by storm. Now, the feline Internet phenomenon makes his way onto the page in this first-ever book based on the popular animated se...
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Review: Female Force Stephenie Meyer by Ryan Burton

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 7:32 pm
Have you ever wondered how a successful series gets started? In Female Force learn the real story behind Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga and all about the author herself. From how she got the unique...
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Review: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 8:35 pm
Fourteen year old Susie Salmon was murdered on one cold afternoon in 1973. Now watching over her family from her heaven Susie watches her family first struggle with her disappearance then eventually d...
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Review: Ark of Fire by C.M. Palov

Monica G. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 9:21 pm
When cataloging rare artifacts for the Hopkins Museum of Near Eastern Art, photographer Edie Miller witnesses a murder of the chief curator. Just as she bends down to check on some loose cable wires t...
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Giveaway: Fiber One Gift Pack

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 6:35 pm
Best-selling author and food expert Lisa Lillien, AKA Hungry Girl, has given her "seal of approval" to the new Fiber One yogurt, the only leading nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber (2...
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2010 Read Your Own Books Challenge

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 12:26 am
This challenge comes from MizB's Reading Challenges and these are the rules: Pick a number of books you’d like to read in one yearChoose those books from your OWN collectionRead them between Ja...
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New 2010 Reading Challenge - Read 100+ books

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 11:58 pm
J. Kaye has so many fun challenges and this was my second easiest to complete this year (the audiobook challenge was the easiest). I hit 100 books in May and as of today I've read 196 so I'm s...
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The 2010 YA Challenge - I'm in!

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 11:34 pm
J. Kaye is hosting another YA challenge in 2010 and I'm joining by accepting the Mini YA Reading Challenge to read 12 Young Adult novels. Since I'm joining more challenges this year I'm s...
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Review: Ace of Cakes by Duff & Willie Goldman

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 8:20 pm
This book is jam packed with pictures, tips, team bios, episode guide, info on Baltimore, behind-the-scenes of the show and Food Network and of course fun stories about Duff and the gang from Charm Ci...
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Win Jenny's Dream by Linda Weaver Clarke

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 2:57 pm
A little birdie told me you can win a copy of Jenny's Dream by Linda Weaver Clarke over at Suko's Notebook. The giveaway ends December 7th.
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Review: Female Force: J.K. Rowling by Adam Gragg

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 8:10 pm
I think it’s safe to say that J.K. Rowling is now a household name after the hugely successful Harry Potter series. What most people don’t know are the struggles Joanne Rowling faced before her su...
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Review: Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game by Tilly Bagshawe

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 11:51 pm
In Master of the Game, Jamie McGregor started Kruger-Brent and his daughter Kate Blackwell turned the company into an empire. Now Kate Blackwells' granddaughters, Eve and Alexandra have children o...
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Giveaway: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold on Unabridged Audio

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 12:45 am
Listen to an excerpt Watch the movie trailer Visit the official movie website at LovelyBones.com. When we first meet 14-year-old Susie Salmon, she is already in heaven. This was before milk carton p...
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Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Heart-Break Pill by Anjanette Delgado

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 12:30 am
WINNER: Jake in California About the author: Executive Producer/Writer: Anjanette Delgado. Anjanette Delgado is a highly experienced and accomplished, Emmy Award-winning TV producer with 20 years of...
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Review: One True Theory of Love by Laura Fitzgerald

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 8:24 pm
Single mother to nine-year-old Henry, Meg has been on her own since the day she told her husband she was pregnant. That same day he told her was seeing someone else and he walked out of her life and h...
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Q&A with Melissa Burmester author of Ginger High

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
Read my review of Ginger High - Melissa's Webpage About the author:I am presently living in East Moriches, NY with my twin brother and my parents. I have been writing about vampires and the super...
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Review : Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 5:53 am
During a hot spell in New York City, a real estate tycoon plunges down 6 stories to his death prompting reporter Jameson Rook to croon, “It’s Raining Men. Hallelujah.” Quickly silenced by a look...
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Complete: My last challenge of 2009

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 12:52 am
... 5. Oh My Goth - Gena Showalter 6. Speed Demon - Erin Lynn 7. Jennifer Scales and the Ancient Furnace - MaryJanice Davidson & Anthony Alongi 8. Jennifer Scales and the Messenger of Light - MaryJa...
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Blog Tour, Q&A and Giveaway: To Desire A Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 12:04 am
Author's Website Elizabeth Hoyt is a New York Times bestselling author of historical romance. She also writes deliciously fun contemporary romance under the name Julia Harper. Elizabeth lives in ...
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Blog Tour & Giveaway: Leaving Carolina by Tamara Leigh

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 12:03 am
Click here to purchase this book Piper Wick left her hometown of Pickwick, North Carolina, twelve years ago, shook the dust off her feet, ditched her drawl and her family name, and made a new life fo...
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Giveaway: The Gate House by Nelson DeMille

Monica G. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 6:22 pm
Author's website and Facebook page #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille delivers the long-awaited follow-up to his classic novel The Gold Coast. When John Sutter's aristocratic ...
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My next challenge of 2010

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 12:37 am
And now for my second challenge of 2010. This one is hosted by Kenda over at Lurve a la Mode. FROM KENDA: This will encompass both straight historical fiction and historical romance. I’m hoping thi...
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Winner: 250 Custom Stickers

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 9:24 pm
Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers: 10 Timestamp: 2009-10-30 02:25:55 UTC And that makes the winner: Cindy B.of Montana said... 1010-22 tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/stat...
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It begins... My first 2010 challenge

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:32 pm
With just one book left to complete my last pending 2009 challenge I've started checking out the new 2010 challenges. The first one that caught my eye is over at At Home With Books. FROM ALYCE: ...
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Review: Elfs in a Conquered Realm by Anna del C. Dye

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 9:52 pm
In this third and final installment of The Silent Warrior trilogy, Anna del C. Dye completes the story of Adren, her women warriors and her family told in three different parts covering many years. T...
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Blog Tour & Review: Pendragon's Banner by Helen Hollick

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 12:05 am
Product Description Who was the man … who became the legend … we know as KING ARTHUR? Pendragon's Banner is the second book in Helen Hollick's exciting King Arthur trilogy, covering 459-...
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Review: Petite Sweets by Beatrice Ojakangas

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 3:54 pm
In Petite Sweets Ojakangas shows us how to make miniature versions of some of the most decadent and sinful desserts and sweets around. From planning the dessert menu and equipment basics to tips on in...
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Review: Book Cover from Reading Comfort

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 4:13 pm
Two weeks ago I received my Trade Size fabric book cover from Reading Comfort. I’ve had other fabric book covers in the past so I can share my honest comparison of the two. Right as soon as I took ...
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Review: Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 3:33 pm
Sexy witch, Blair Fitzpatrick and her roommate Staci were part of a group of 13 witches that were banned from the Witches’ Academy in 1313. Since then they’ve made a nice home for themselves in th...
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Giveaway: Five books from Hispanic authors and My Review of Zumba

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 9:46 pm
ACK!! I'm so excited to offer this giveaway!! FIVE winners will each receive the Five books listed below. THANK YOU HACHETTE BOOK GROUP. Here is my review of Zumba and be sure to watch for my revi...
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Review: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent

Monica G. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 1:23 pm
Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Cavanaugh has a strange ability. She can sense when someone is about to die. And when this happens she has uncontrollable bouts of screaming at the top of her lungs. Her guardi...
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Review and Giveaway: Tall, Dark & Fangsome by Michelle Rowen

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 9:04 pm
Still dealing with the nightwalker curse that a witch put on her, Sarah Dearly is desperate to reverse it since she just found out that the necklace keeping the monster inside her under control is los...
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Review: My CSN Office Chair

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 8:38 pm
I've had my chair for about two weeks now and cannot tell you how much it's made a difference in my posture while at the computer. If you remember from my previous post my new chair was replac...
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A quick note from author Linda Weaver Clark

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 10:01 pm
Hello everyone! My book, Elena, Woman of Courage, has just been released. As a celebration, I'm having a free book give-away for the first book in the series: Melinda and the Wild West. This book...
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Review: The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children by Keith McGowan

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 8:46 pm
In this modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel Sol and Connie Blink move to the town of Schoneberg with their Dad and step-mom. Sol is an 11-year-old whiz kid who looks after his trouble making eight-y...
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Complete: My 2009 eBook Reading Challenge

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 8:08 am
I've completed one more challenge by reading at least 12 e-books this year. I'll continue the list here and have the sidebar link to this post since I know I'll be reading a couple more e-...
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Review: Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 7:09 pm
When an earthquake in Antarctica reveals a mysterious monument, the US Military sends a team to investigate. Having a military presence in Antarctica is strictly forbidden by NATO so the operation is ...
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Review: The Rasner Effect by Mark Rosendorf

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 9:06 pm
Author's Website After a failed attempt to capture and disband a group of hired killers called The Duke Organization, Jake Scarberry is forced into the Witness Protection Program. Now all Jake ha...
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Review: Xpress Redi-Set-Go Cooker

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 8:40 pm
http://www.redisetgo.com This is the cooker I mentioned in yesterday's post about setting up my chair while I cooked dinner. I heard someone talking about it in an office I was in then I saw the...
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My new chair is here!

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 8:31 pm
This isn't my review but I really had to share how easy this chair was to set up. The chair was delivered at work yesterday but I forgot to load it in my car so I didn't get to it until today...
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Winners: 24x24 Wall Graphic Sticker

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 10:11 pm
Congratulations to Lisa in Alabama and Anne in New Mexico. They were selected as the winners of the great new Wall Graphics from UPrinting.com. I still haven't decided which quote to use for mine...
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Review: Ginger High by Melissa Burmester

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 3:14 pm
This gently used book available for only $5.50 in my Glyde.com inventory. Check out all the low prices on other great books, too! After her high school was burned down by a student named Fredrick, fr...
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Giveaway: Beat The Reaper by Josh Bazell

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 7:50 pm
READ MY REVIEW, I LOVED IT!! LISTEN TO AN AUDIO CLIP SUGGEST BEAT THE REAPER FOR YOUR BOOK CLUB DOWNLOAD THE READING GROUP GUIDE MAIN ENTRY: To enter to win one of FIVE copies of thi...
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Review: The Chocolate Bear Burglary by JoAnna Carl

Monica G. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 6:31 am
To attract more winter tourists, the town of Warner Pier is putting on a Teddy Bear Getaway promotion this year. Most of the retailers are participating and that includes TenHius Chocolade’s owner N...
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