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BOOKS: 1. Hope for Animals and Their World - Jane Goodall (audiobook) 2. Before I Fall - Lauren Oliver (young adult) (HIGHLY recommend) 3. The Most Brilliant Book of Exploration Ever by the Brainwaves (children) 4. The Knight Life " Chivalry ain't Dead" - Keith Knight (comic) 5. Thumbing Through Thoreau:  A Book of Quotations by Henry David Thoreau - Kenny Luck (quotations) 6. The Cassandra Prophecy Captain Bonny Morgan - Robert "Doc" Gowdy 7. The Singer's Gun - Emily St. John Mandel (recommend) 8. Sky Girl - Joe Sergi (young adult) 9. The French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook - Mireille Guilino (cookbook) 10. Shiva's Arms - Cheryl Snell (recommend) 11. Sex, Drugs & Gefilte Fish - Shana Liebman 12. Barely A Lady - Eileen Dreyer (recommend) 13. Men and Dogs - Katie Crouch (audiobook) (recommend) PRODUCTS: 1. Vim Cream Lemon Cleaner YEARLY TOTAL: 146 Books, 1 Product, 1 CD & 3 DVD FAVORITE BOOK OF JUNE:

Synopsis: In April of 1985, Buzz Legare went fishing. The next day all that was found was his boat and his waiting, faithful dog. Twenty years later, his daughter Hannah still finds hope in believing, alone among her family, that he's still alive somewhere. She has a smart husband, a thriving business, a beautiful home in San Francisco-and a huge hole in her troubled heart. True to her trademark talent for self-sabotage, she finds herself one starry night climbing up the fire escape in a desperate (and drunken) attempt to win back her own husband--and failing disastrously. Slightly worse for the wear, Hannah returns to Charleston to salve her wounds. There, old loves, unrepented crimes, and family legends are stirred up from the dust. Hannah's brother Palmer, the stoic with a secret of his own, cannot dissuade her from a manic search to uncover clues to the past, and they will both face shocking discoveries that lead them to reconcile their very diffe

Hosted by: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com * Grab your current read. * Let the book fall open to a random page. * Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. * You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from…that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given. * Please avoid spoilers! My Teaser: A string of pearls with a broken gold clasp. In the closet, her clothes were still arranged like soldiers for a battle. ~ Page 169, Little Giant of Aberdeen County - Tiffany Baker

Synopsis: Scoring weed for your uncle...Hanging out with porn stars on Christmas Eve...Eating nachos with the Mossad...Observing the Dyke Days of Awe...Getting held up at a Weight Watcher's meeting...Spying on your naked Hebrew School teacher. From Heeb magazine--the definitive voice of a proud, searching, and irreverent new generation of American Jews--this first-of-a-kind fast and fun showcase spotlights the hilarious and heartful raconteurial gifts of many of today's leading writers, comedians, actors, artists, and musicians. Laura Silverman, Michael Showalter, Andy Borowitz, Joel Stein, Ben Greenman, Darrin Strauss, and others navigate sex, drugs, work, youth, family, and, on the lighter side, body and soul. You'll never bleach your arm hair again. Author Bio: Shana Liebman, the Arts Editor of Heeb Magazine, conceived and now curates the Heeb Storytelling series. She has a BA in English from Brown University and an MFA in fiction writing fro

Synopsis: Is there a happy medium between Hindu tradition and American style, or does the battle of wills between a mother and daughter-in law for the love of the man caught in the middle trump all else? When Alice marries Ramesh, she is plunged into a battle of wills with her mother-in-law. Amma wreaks havoc over Alice's household until a family secret is revealed that costs the old woman everything. Now it is up to Alice to heal the rift. Shiva's Arms evolves into an exploration of cultural identity, the power of reconciliation, and the meaning of home. ***Bonus: Delicious recipes straight from the author's kitchen are included in the back of the book!*** ©2010 Author Interview: First of all welcome to my blog Cheryl, and thank you for taking some time to answer a few question for readers. I wish you the best success on your future endeavors! 1. Please tell readers about your current book. It's multicultural literary fiction. An American art student, Alic

Synopsis: The #1 New York Times bestselling author of French Women Don’t Get Fat offers a long-awaited collection of delicious, healthy recipes and advice on eating well without gaining weight. With French Women Don’t Get Fat, Mireille Guiliano wrote the ultimate non–diet book on how to enjoy food and stay slim, sparking a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Now, in her first-ever cookbook, she provides her millions of readers with the recipes that are the cornerstone of her philosophy—mouthwatering, simply prepared dishes that favor fresh, seasonal ingredients and yield high satisfaction. Organized around Mireille’s three favorite pastimes—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—these recipes emphasize pure flavors, balanced ingredients, and easy cooking methods. Eating pleasurably is just as important as eating healthfully, and Mireille does not neglect dessert and chocolate (essential components of any French woman’s diet) and incorporates advice on entertaining, menu planning, and wine selec

Synopsis: Imagine living up to a legacy that no one can remember. Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy tells the story of DeDe Christopher, an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary destiny. DeDe is an average high school sophomore with dreams of winning the National Gymnastic Tournament and dating the school quarterback. But her world changes when she begins to develop fantastic abilities that are strangely similar to those of a fictional comic book super hero named SkyBoy. With the help of her best friend, Jason, a self-proclaimed comic geek, DeDe begins a quest to discover her true destiny as she confronts the all-too-real enemies and allies of SkyBoy. She must deal with capes, apes and aliens to find a way to live up to a legacy that no one can remember and become Sky Girl. But it here: http://www.amazon.com/Sky-Girl-Superheroic-Legacy-1/dp/1451530137/ ©2010 My Opinion: This was a fantastic tale full of mystery, mischief and adventure! I was pulled right into the story,

Rules: * Grab the book nearest you. Right now. * Turn to page 56. * Find a teaser sentence. * Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of http://storytimewithtonya.blogspot.com/ Barely A Lady - Eileen Dreyer Page 56, Line 1: For the longest moment, she'd been unable to do anything but stand there, the flowers clutched to her chest, her eyes closed. *WILL BE TOURING JULY 2, CONTEST SOONER*

Synopsis: Everyone Anton Waker grew up with is corrupt. His parents are dealers in stolen goods, and his first career was a partnership venture with his cousin Aria; they sold forged passports and social security cards to illegal aliens together, until Anton began to long for a less corrupt way of living in the world and set out to change his life. By his late twenties he has reinvented himself as a successful middle manager at a water systems consulting firm. Anton leads a happy, steady life, engaged to be married and working in a job he loves, until a routine corporate background check reveals that contrary to what the framed diploma on his office wall might suggest, Anton never actually attended Harvard. In the meantime, his secretary has disappeared, and his cousin Aria is blackmailing him; if he doesn't do one last job for her, she'll tell his unsuspecting new wife that Anton's diploma is a fake. As Anton's carefully constructed life begins to disintegrate arou

Synopsis: Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US when she was young. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village--they've all gone north. While watching The Magnificent Seven, Nayeli decides to go north herself and recruit seven men--her own "Siete Magníficos"--to repopulate her hometown and protect it from the bandidos who plan on taking it over. Filled with unforgettable characters and prose as radiant as the Sinaloan sun, Into the Beautiful North is the story of an irresistible young woman's quest to find herself on both sides of the fence. THANKS TO Valerie & Hachette Book Group, I HAVE 3 COPIES, OF THIS FABULOUS BOOK TO GIVE AWAY. HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO WIN A COPY! Fill in the form to enter. NO EMAIL. NO ENTRY. Easy as 1-2-3! Contest ends July 9, 11:59

Synopsis: Called to action by a mysterious ancient Order-an ancient Order in cahoots with the Empress Flaccilla of the First Galactic Empire of Emperor Tulla-to help bring about the fulfillment of a long forgotten prophesy, the beautiful galactic pirate, Captain Bonny Morgan, sets out on her mission to successfully bring the prophesy to reality. By kidnapping the Empress's daughter, Princess Cosette, Captain Morgan sets into motion an adventure awash in political intrigues, hidden agendas, unexpected revelations, and bold, daring gambits by those involved at every level of the conspiracy. Setting out to find her kidnapped sister, Princess Lysette, joined by her beautiful, mischievous, and extraordinary slavegirl, Tink, crisscrosses the galaxy in a bawdy, erotic, and often hilarious attempt to find Cosette. Along the way, Lysette and Tink fall in with a variety of extraordinary allies in their attempt to find Cosette, meeting the Lady Brit, Jon Black, Pirate Queen Colleen O'Ma

Synopsis: Thumbing Through Thoreau:  A Book of Quotations by Henry David Thoreau compiled by Kenny Luck of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The book is the most comprehensive collection of Thoreau’s journals and correspondences available. Illustrators Jay Luke and Ren Adams lend their talents to artistically interpret Thoreau's vision. Each quote is accompanied by an original drawing. A collaboration of three individuals breathes new life into the immortal words of Henry David Thoreau. www.ThumbingThroughThoreau.com ©2010 My Opinion: For those of you who actually read my blog, know that I host a meme on Saturday named Quote It. So when I had a chance to review one of my favorite philosophers of all time, I jumped at it! This came in print sheet with no binding, and that didn't bother me once I started. I just couldn't stop and kept on reading. There were a few quotes I had heard before, but I learned quite a few more. Here is my favorite of them: Heaven is under our feet a

Hosted by: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com * Grab your current read. * Let the book fall open to a random page. * Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. * You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from…that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given. * Please avoid spoilers! My Teaser: Lysette smiled at her slave, leaned forward and kissed her through the cage, then said, "I'm going to tell mother... now . We're leaving ," she winked. ~ Page 73, The Cassandra Prophesy Captain Bonny Morgan - Robert "Doc" Gowdy

Synopsis: DON'T SPEND A FORTUNE TO LOOK FLAWLESS Esthetician to the stars Raisa Ruder learned her time-tested beauty techniques from her Ukrainian grandmother (or babushka, as they say in the old country). Now everyone can discover the all-natural, better-than-botox secrets the Hollywood stars use to shine on the red carpet! Ruder reveals her sought-after beauty recipes that can fight wrinkles, plump lips, and eliminate crow's feet and acne, using inexpensive, everyday grocery items like eggs, honey, vegetable oil and strawberries (and a splash of vodka for freshness!). At last, by popular demand, Raisa Ruder opens up her babushka's secret pantry and shares her most amazing and effective beauty advice: * Skin-saving Soufflés - whipped up wonders that shrink pores, brighten skin, and diminish lines * Chocolate weight-loss wrap- a moment on the hips, tightens, tucks, and nips! * Hot hair- a cayenne pepper blend that leaves locks silky, soft, and full * PediPure- a soot

Synopsis: For Ivory Bones Arcineaux and Julian Bynote, life in 1950s New Orleans couldn't be sweeter. Friends since they met in an illegal gambling house in Newberry, Louisiana, they have their pick of all the fine women, good food, and hot nights they can handle. They seem to have it made-especially Julian who begins to make a new life for himself after meeting the beautiful, classy Magnolia Garbo at a social. But both men are about to find out that letting the good times roll can be deadly when a simple robbery goes wrong and Julian witnesses Bones murdering a man in cold blood. The victim was a white city councilman with all the right connections-and if the two are discovered, it will mean the end to everything they've built together. With the New Orleans police hot on their trail, Julian must decide whether rolling in the fast lane is worth losing his freedom and his life. THANKS TO Anna & Hatchette Book Group, I HAVE 3 COPIES, OF THIS FABULO

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Synopsis: The Knight Life is a hilariously twisted view of life through the eyes and pen of its creator, community-oriented urban hipster and award-winning cartoonist Keith Knight. The Knight Life deftly blends political insight and neurotic humor in a uniquely fluid and dynamic style, offering a comic strip that's fresh, sharp, topical and funny. Designed for daily newspapers, The Knight Life follows Knight's long-running, 2007 Harvey Award-winning weekly comic strip "The K Chronicles," which appears on salon.com. An unabashedly provocative political and social satire, The Knight Life tackles contemporary issues like consumer culture, bacon, the media, race, family and everything else, gently mocking the minutiae of daily life with self-deprecating humor, honesty and goofiness-a combination that's perfect for the comics. And The Knight Life's energetic style reminds readers that comics can look funny as well as read funny. The result

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Hosted by: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com * Grab your current read. * Let the book fall open to a random page. * Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. * You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from…that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given. * Please avoid spoilers! My Teaser: After the ceremony, she came down to the locker room for another shower, in the hopes that the water would hide another round of tears that streamed down her face. Page 15, Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy - Joe Sergi *TOURING BLOG JUNE 25*

Rules: * Grab the book nearest you. Right now. * Turn to page 56. * Find a teaser sentence. * Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of http://storytimewithtonya.blogspot.com/ Sky Girl and the Superheroic Legacy - Joe Sergi Page 56, Line 11: "I will never understand why the parachute is such a necessary part of the gym teacher's curriculum," he said into darkness. *WILL BE TOURING BLOG JUNE 25*

Hosted by: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com * Grab your current read. * Let the book fall open to a random page. * Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12. * You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from…that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given. * Please avoid spoilers! My Teaser: Nela watched the man she loved shrink into the distance. Something caught in her throat when she saw him look over his shoulder once, at the sound of the deadbolt. Page 131, Shiva's Arms - Cheryl Snell TOURING BLOG JUNE 28

Synopsis: The Brainwaves are back with more delightful fun! This time they take young readers back in time as they discover the world and its many explorers. From Christopher Columbus to Magellan, The Most Brilliant, Boldly Going Book of Exploration Ever... by the Brainwaves discusses the Age of Exploration in clear text meant to engage and entertain readers of all ages. ©2010 My Opinion: This is a great picture book, taking you through history. It is very well-written and beautifully illustrated, and very educational. Though at times I felt there was too much happening on one page. Still a good book for children! (3/5) ~I received a copy from DK Canada. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

Synopsis: What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life? Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing. ©2010 My Opinion: It may have taken me a while to finish this book, but that is due to my traveling not the story. This was an amazing story, that I found hard to put down, even though at times I had to. Following the life of this teen girl, and her friends, as she re-lives one day a few time

Rules: * Grab the book nearest you. Right now. * Turn to page 56. * Find a teaser sentence. * Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of http://storytimewithtonya.blogspot.com/ Before I Fall - Lauren Oliver Page 56, Line 4: Standing in Ally's bathroom, I smile and think, Tomorrow I'll finally be different . Note from Freda: *I know you're thinkin, "Why is she not done this book yet?" but I haven't had a chance to read, and will be today while on Via Rail. Should be a different book to tease you with on Teaser Tuesday.*

Synopsis: At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated. Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal