Thursday Memes

CMash December 30, 2010 13 Comments

THURSDAY

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What’s the best book you read this year?

If you followed my blog over this past year, you learned that James Patterson was my all time #1 author, however, in May of 2010 I was introduced to a new author that I felt was equal to Patterson. Since May I have read 2 more books by this writer and presently reading his 4th and can honestly say that he has taken the #1 spot. That author is Vincent Zandri. And the book that hooked me was:

Worst?

Other than the ones that ended up in the DNF pile, there were a few that I could put in this category but I know that these 2 had different thoughts around the blogosphere but were not enjoyable to me:

Favorite?
Some of my 5/5

Jackson, Lisa Most Likely To Die

Sheehan, Jacqueline Now & Then

Walker, Bill A Note from an old Acquaintance

Rose, Karen Silent Scream

Keener, Rachel The Memory Thief

Dixon, Dianne The Language of Secrets

Baron, Michael The Journey Home

Thayer, Nancy Beachcombers

Sheldon, Sydney After The Darkness

Stevens, Chevy Still Missing

Samuels-Young, Pamela Buying Time

Gardner, Lisa Live To Tell

Patterson, James Private

and

Like I mentioned above, I am currently reading the newest book by Vincent Zandri, The Innocent, which I will be posting my review for on January 1st. What better way to start off the New Year but to review a book from my new #1 favorite author? Oh I know,…………………to have him stop by and visit with us all. So mark your calendars…Vincent Zandri will be here January 1st to let us know what we can look forward to in 2011.

Hosted by Lori from Dollycas’s Thoughts

From Lori’s site:
It struck me recently how much time I spend on this computer every day, blogging, chatting or playing games on Facebook, emailing friends and relatives, making cards and calendars, etc. etc. etc.
We depend on each other for book reviews, giveaways, encouragement, friendship, but how well do we really know each other?
So that is what this meme is all about, getting to know each other.

WEEK 18 QUESTIONS

1. Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?

And more…..matter of fact….hubby shocked me with an 8 day trip to Aruba!!

2. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?

No

3. How will you spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day this year?

We haven’t decided yet. Either with friends or a

quiet dinner, just the 2 of us, having shrimp cocktail and lobsters.

Hachette Giveaway

Hachette Giveaway "The Science of Kissing" 12/29 to 01/12

CMash December 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

THE SCIENCE OF KISSING

by SHERIL KIRSHENBAUM

December 29th to January 12th

SYNOPSIS:

What Our Lips Are Telling Us

From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss.
When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? Sheril Kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in THE SCIENCE OF KISSING. It’s everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven’t asked, couldn’t find out, or didn’t realize you should understand. The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but Kirshenbaum’s engaging voice gives the information a light touch. Topics range from the kind of kissing men like to do (as distinct from women) to what animals can teach us about the kiss to whether or not the true art of kissing was lost sometime in the Dark Ages. Drawing upon classical history, evolutionary biology, psychology, popular culture, and more, Kirshenbaum’s winning book will appeal to romantics and armchair scientists alike.

THANKS TO BRIANNE AND THE KIND
PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS
WITTY BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO
THE ENTRY GIVEAWAY PAGE

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the

above. No items that I receive are ever sold…they are kept by me,

or given to family and/or friends.

Giveaway

Giveaway "The Science of Kissing" 12/29 to 01/12 ENDED

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THE SCIENCE OF KISSING

by SHERIL KIRSHENBAUM

December 29th to January 12th

SYNOPSIS:

What Our Lips Are Telling Us
From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss.
When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? Sheril Kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in THE SCIENCE OF KISSING. It’s everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven’t asked, couldn’t find out, or didn’t realize you should understand. The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but Kirshenbaum’s engaging voice gives the information a light touch. Topics range from the kind of kissing men like to do (as distinct from women) to what animals can teach us about the kiss to whether or not the true art of kissing was lost sometime in the Dark Ages. Drawing upon classical history, evolutionary biology, psychology, popular culture, and more, Kirshenbaum’s winning book will appeal to romantics and armchair scientists alike.

THANKS TO BRIANNE AND THE KIND

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS

WITTY BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO WIN

*ALL COMMENTS TO BE SEPARATE*

AND INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN

*LEAVE A COMMENT: WHO WAS

THE LAST PERSON YOU KISSED*

*EXTRA ENTRIES*

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU PUBLICLY FOLLOW THIS

BLOG (IF NOT, GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT ON RIGHT SIDE)

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK.

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER.

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU GRAB MY BUTTON AND

PLACE IT ON YOUR BLOG’S SIDEBAR.

* U.S. and CANADA RESIDENTS ONLY*

*NO P.O. BOXES*

*ONLY ONE (1) WINNING BOOK

PER NAME/ADDRESS. PLEASE

NOTIFY ME IF YOU HAVE ALSO WON

THIS BOOK ON ANOTHER BLOG SO THAT

AN ALTERNATE NAME CAN BE CHOSEN*

*GIVEAWAY ENDS JANUARY 12th AT 6pm EST*

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG

AND NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AND WILL

HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND OR

ANOTHER WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN.

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the
above. No items that I receive are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.
I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are
shipped from agents.
I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries if
rules of giveaway are not followed

W.W.W. Wednesdays

W.W.W. Wednesdays (2 of 2)

CMash December 29, 2010 7 Comments

WEDNESDAY

Please allow me to give a special thank you to a very special guy!!!!!!!

As some of you know, this past year I have been dealing with quite a few personal and physical problems, and I don’t know how I would have dealt with and/or gotten through any of them without my hubby’s (we will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in April) help. And THEN, he just keeps giving, like the energizer bunny. Yesterday, he is on vacation this week, he took hours out of his day to fix my computer, which as you all know, I am sooooo very computer challenged, and it is now working perfectly!!! And for Christmas, it was a good thing I was sitting down, he shocked me. It reminded me of the walnut lunch bag Christmas I had as a child. He recently hooked up a printer to my computer. So, he wrapped a box of printable labels stating that I would need them now that I had a printer, except I could tell that it was an old box of labels. I opened the box, and inside, besides the labels, were travel reservations for an 8 day trip to Aruba!!!!!! I would say I am one lucky gal!!! Love you!!!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

I am not sure!! Since I have decided that I will be making changes

in my reading schedule/habits for 2011, I have no idea how I

will get into the new routine or how I will be choosing the next book.

Hachette Giveaway

Hachette Giveaway "The Science of Kissing" 12/29 to 01/12

CMash December 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

THE SCIENCE OF KISSING

by SHERIL KIRSHENBAUM

December 29th to January 12th

SYNOPSIS:

What Our Lips Are Telling Us

From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss.
When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? Sheril Kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in THE SCIENCE OF KISSING. It’s everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven’t asked, couldn’t find out, or didn’t realize you should understand. The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but Kirshenbaum’s engaging voice gives the information a light touch. Topics range from the kind of kissing men like to do (as distinct from women) to what animals can teach us about the kiss to whether or not the true art of kissing was lost sometime in the Dark Ages. Drawing upon classical history, evolutionary biology, psychology, popular culture, and more, Kirshenbaum’s winning book will appeal to romantics and armchair scientists alike.

THANKS TO BRIANNE AND THE KIND
PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS
WITTY BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO
THE ENTRY GIVEAWAY PAGE

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the

above. No items that I receive are ever sold…they are kept by me,

or given to family and/or friends.

Giveaway

Giveaway "The Science of Kissing" 12/29 to 01/12 ENDED

CMash December 29, 2010 37 Comments

THE SCIENCE OF KISSING

by SHERIL KIRSHENBAUM

December 29th to January 12th

SYNOPSIS:

What Our Lips Are Telling Us
From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss.
When did humans begin to kiss? Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others? Do good kissers make the best lovers? And is that expensive lip-plumping gloss worth it? Sheril Kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in THE SCIENCE OF KISSING. It’s everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either haven’t asked, couldn’t find out, or didn’t realize you should understand. The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but Kirshenbaum’s engaging voice gives the information a light touch. Topics range from the kind of kissing men like to do (as distinct from women) to what animals can teach us about the kiss to whether or not the true art of kissing was lost sometime in the Dark Ages. Drawing upon classical history, evolutionary biology, psychology, popular culture, and more, Kirshenbaum’s winning book will appeal to romantics and armchair scientists alike.

THANKS TO BRIANNE AND THE KIND

PEOPLE AT THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP

I HAVE THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS

WITTY BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO WIN

*ALL COMMENTS TO BE SEPARATE*

AND INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN

*LEAVE A COMMENT: WHO WAS

THE LAST PERSON YOU KISSED*

*EXTRA ENTRIES*

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU PUBLICLY FOLLOW THIS

BLOG (IF NOT, GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT ON RIGHT SIDE)

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK.

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER.

*LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENT IF YOU GRAB MY BUTTON AND

PLACE IT ON YOUR BLOG’S SIDEBAR.

* U.S. and CANADA RESIDENTS ONLY*

*NO P.O. BOXES*

*ONLY ONE (1) WINNING BOOK

PER NAME/ADDRESS. PLEASE

NOTIFY ME IF YOU HAVE ALSO WON

THIS BOOK ON ANOTHER BLOG SO THAT

AN ALTERNATE NAME CAN BE CHOSEN*

*GIVEAWAY ENDS JANUARY 12th AT 6pm EST*

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG

AND NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AND WILL

HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND OR

ANOTHER WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN.

DISCLAIMER / RULES

Giveaway copies are supplied and shipped to winners via publisher,

agent and/or author. This blog hosts the giveaway on behalf of the
above. No items that I receive are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.
I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are
shipped from agents.
I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries if
rules of giveaway are not followed

W.W.W. Wednesdays

W.W.W. Wednesdays (2 of 2)

CMash December 29, 2010 7 Comments

WEDNESDAY

Please allow me to give a special thank you to a very special guy!!!!!!!

As some of you know, this past year I have been dealing with quite a few personal and physical problems, and I don’t know how I would have dealt with and/or gotten through any of them without my hubby’s (we will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in April) help. And THEN, he just keeps giving, like the energizer bunny. Yesterday, he is on vacation this week, he took hours out of his day to fix my computer, which as you all know, I am sooooo very computer challenged, and it is now working perfectly!!! And for Christmas, it was a good thing I was sitting down, he shocked me. It reminded me of the walnut lunch bag Christmas I had as a child. He recently hooked up a printer to my computer. So, he wrapped a box of printable labels stating that I would need them now that I had a printer, except I could tell that it was an old box of labels. I opened the box, and inside, besides the labels, were travel reservations for an 8 day trip to Aruba!!!!!! I would say I am one lucky gal!!! Love you!!!

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

I am not sure!! Since I have decided that I will be making changes

in my reading schedule/habits for 2011, I have no idea how I

will get into the new routine or how I will be choosing the next book.