February - the month of love, romance, and to-die-for chocolates!
Of course, this month will be a romance, right? What do you mean you don't read romance. Puh-lease. So don't pick up a historical if it's not your cup o' tea, or an erotic pub if it will make you blush, but there's romance in nearly every story you pick up. Even the occasional thriller. :)
So let's talk about the romance in your book club book this month. If you are determined there wasn't one --- then let's turn the discussion to who we COULD have hooked up! A little matchmaking never hurt anyone.
Have fun!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Happy New Year
It's 2009 and I can say I'm glad for the invention of the Debit Card ... because right about now I'd be trying to remember to write 09 on all checks and now I have one less worry :)
How about another one less worry --- what to read?
A fun and fair way to keep the list of books appealing to all is to have each member of your book club write a recommendation on an index card (okay, so they can have more than one card if their indecisive) then pull the book of the month from the hat. No bargaining, no discussion!
I'm currently reading THE SHACK. You've probably heard about this wildly successfully self-published book that has sold millions and millions. It's been a really good and thought provoking read. If it's not on your list, maybe you'll want to add this one.
Happy Reading.
Nancy
How about another one less worry --- what to read?
A fun and fair way to keep the list of books appealing to all is to have each member of your book club write a recommendation on an index card (okay, so they can have more than one card if their indecisive) then pull the book of the month from the hat. No bargaining, no discussion!
I'm currently reading THE SHACK. You've probably heard about this wildly successfully self-published book that has sold millions and millions. It's been a really good and thought provoking read. If it's not on your list, maybe you'll want to add this one.
Happy Reading.
Nancy
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Traditions?
The air has turned crisp here in Virginia and although I'm not a huge fan of cooler weather, I do love snuggling up with a good book under my favorite afghan.
Also top of mind is that the string of holidays are upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or Kwanzaa, Chanauka, Festival of Lights or others special to you!) and New Years!
It's not so much the holidays themselves as it is the traditions around them that bring friends and families close that excites me.
This year there is the weight of the bleak economy hanging over us, shrouding the brightness a little. So, I'm starting a tradition. You might find it a good one, too, and it certainly fits right in with your book club planning.
I'm selecting one of my favorite authors who writes a yummy holiday story each year, and giving books as gifts to all my friends. As a writer myself, I take pride in knowing I'm helping my fellow writers and the publishing industries through those sales, too.
If you haven't checked them out ... I highly recommend the adorable series of holiday books by Debbie Macomber. The blocky size of the harcover ones feel special in your hands and all the covers are sparkly and festive. Do a quick search on Macomber Christmas and you'll get a long list to choose from. You can give everyone the same book and make it the book club read OR give everyone a different one.
Try it on for size. An affordable and wonderful gift that can become a tradition between you and your friends.
What do you think?
Also top of mind is that the string of holidays are upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or Kwanzaa, Chanauka, Festival of Lights or others special to you!) and New Years!
It's not so much the holidays themselves as it is the traditions around them that bring friends and families close that excites me.
This year there is the weight of the bleak economy hanging over us, shrouding the brightness a little. So, I'm starting a tradition. You might find it a good one, too, and it certainly fits right in with your book club planning.
I'm selecting one of my favorite authors who writes a yummy holiday story each year, and giving books as gifts to all my friends. As a writer myself, I take pride in knowing I'm helping my fellow writers and the publishing industries through those sales, too.
If you haven't checked them out ... I highly recommend the adorable series of holiday books by Debbie Macomber. The blocky size of the harcover ones feel special in your hands and all the covers are sparkly and festive. Do a quick search on Macomber Christmas and you'll get a long list to choose from. You can give everyone the same book and make it the book club read OR give everyone a different one.
Try it on for size. An affordable and wonderful gift that can become a tradition between you and your friends.
What do you think?
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