Tis the season we begin holiday shopping. The economy is still trying to recover and unfortunately I read just last week that Walden Books is closing 100s of stores in January -- several in my 100 mile radius.
It's a shame, but don't let those closing stores deviate you from giving books as gifts. A book can be::
a dose of humor when you're sad,
a reminder you're not alone,
a friend when you're lonely,
a teacher of something new,
a treasure when it touches your emotion,
make you slow down and find balance in this hectic world
or a weapon in a pinch if it's a hard cover - I always keep one by my bed! haha.
I was delighted to see that my own step children had books on their wish list this year. I bet the folks on your list would love one too. Young Adult is hot this year - help connect the youth on your list to an author.
Large Print can make the seniors on your list feel a renewed love for the written word.
eBook Readers can satisfy the techno-gadget guy or gal on your list, and then there's always just a good old paperback. Paperbacks fit perfect in most stockings!
Add a pretty wire ribbon (even a regular shoe string bow looks pretty with glittery wire ribbon!) and you're all set.
Happy Gift-Giving.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Book Club Innovation
You have your book club in place. The group has a steady group of folks that are getting together and sharing. Meetings are getting predictable. What special thing can you offer?
How about inviting an author to speak with you about one of the favorite reads this year?
No budget?
No worries!
With modern technology it's easier than ever to get an author to your book club meeting. If you're technically savvy, invite an author via Skype. You can chat and see each other :) If not, speaker phone is the next best thing.
You'll be surprised that most authors are thrilled to give you the gift of their time for a 30 minute or 60 minute book club visit. Many will even forward some bookmarks or trinkets to share at the meeting.
So go for it. Invite an author to visit with you!
I can promise when my books hit a shelf I'll be happy to provide book club questions, share a call with you and your club, and forward fun giveaways. If you'd like to stay connected on my progress toward publication, just go to www.NancyNaigle.com and click on the Contact tab. You can sign up (or even unsubscribe) right there.
Until that day comes --- I'm thinking of you and wishing you great fun and new memories at your Book Club Meetings.
Nancy
How about inviting an author to speak with you about one of the favorite reads this year?
No budget?
No worries!
With modern technology it's easier than ever to get an author to your book club meeting. If you're technically savvy, invite an author via Skype. You can chat and see each other :) If not, speaker phone is the next best thing.
You'll be surprised that most authors are thrilled to give you the gift of their time for a 30 minute or 60 minute book club visit. Many will even forward some bookmarks or trinkets to share at the meeting.
So go for it. Invite an author to visit with you!
I can promise when my books hit a shelf I'll be happy to provide book club questions, share a call with you and your club, and forward fun giveaways. If you'd like to stay connected on my progress toward publication, just go to www.NancyNaigle.com and click on the Contact tab. You can sign up (or even unsubscribe) right there.
Until that day comes --- I'm thinking of you and wishing you great fun and new memories at your Book Club Meetings.
Nancy
Monday, August 17, 2009
Something a little lighter - for a change of pace
Hi Folks
It's August and that means the summer is coming to an end, parents are getting their kids ready for school, and the rest of us are praying for a little relief in the weather.
With busy schedules, and balancing everything we wanted to get done over the summer, why not switch things up in your next BOOK CLUB meeting?
Find an eBook that you can download for $5 or less (Amazon has some shorts for just 49cents!!) and bring a little inspiration and motivation to the table.
Here's what I found to share. At just over 100 pages it's a very slim volume to have handy, or you can download it for just $5. It's a collection of short stories, blurbs and poetry inspired by the Bible. The one that caught my attention right out of the gate was the one on WORKING TOO MUCH. Do you resemble that remark, too?
So, share a little wisdom, and inspiration with your friends and make it an affordable meeting that will be lite and no-stress. I recommend having a couple dozen assorted Doughnuts for this meeting. (My favorite are good old Krispy Kreme glaze if you pop 'em in the microwave for just a few seconds. YUM)
Here's the link to Twelve is for more than just Doughnuts
by Phyllis Johnson
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/twelve-is-for-more-than-doughnuts/7474085
Have fun!
It's August and that means the summer is coming to an end, parents are getting their kids ready for school, and the rest of us are praying for a little relief in the weather.
With busy schedules, and balancing everything we wanted to get done over the summer, why not switch things up in your next BOOK CLUB meeting?
Find an eBook that you can download for $5 or less (Amazon has some shorts for just 49cents!!) and bring a little inspiration and motivation to the table.
Here's what I found to share. At just over 100 pages it's a very slim volume to have handy, or you can download it for just $5. It's a collection of short stories, blurbs and poetry inspired by the Bible. The one that caught my attention right out of the gate was the one on WORKING TOO MUCH. Do you resemble that remark, too?
So, share a little wisdom, and inspiration with your friends and make it an affordable meeting that will be lite and no-stress. I recommend having a couple dozen assorted Doughnuts for this meeting. (My favorite are good old Krispy Kreme glaze if you pop 'em in the microwave for just a few seconds. YUM)
Here's the link to Twelve is for more than just Doughnuts
by Phyllis Johnson
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/twelve-is-for-more-than-doughnuts/7474085
Have fun!
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