Winners

And the winners are………

CMash November 16, 2010 3 Comments

……….for the beautiful 2011 Book Lovers Calendar

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

23 19 40

Timestamp: 2010-11-16 23:23:01 UTC

Elizabeth said… 23 Hi…stopping by for the contest.

Julie P said… 19 I follow you via GFC

nfmgirl said… 40 I love this time of year. I always take the week of Thanksgiving off from work, as my birthday falls in the same week (and I haven’t worked or gone to school on my birthday since about 2nd grade). And I love the Christmas holiday season (and my office also shuts down for 10-14 days during Christmas). Add on good food and family and friends, and we’re talking good times!

An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond with their information or another winner will be chosen.

2011 Challenges

Outdo Yourself 2011 Challenge

CMash November 16, 2010 7 Comments

I am so excited, and wanted to share, what I just found…The Perfect 2011 Challenge, at least for me. I have said in the past, that when I first became involved, I joined everything and anything and really didn’t realize what it all entailed. I will be starting my 2nd year, and have learned a few things along the way, one of them being which type of challenges to enter. I knew when I signed up for the 100+ for 2010 that I would not complete it but wanted to see how close I might have come. I just signed up for the ideal challenge and wanted to let you in on all the details……

Hosted by The Book Vixen

Details:

Runs January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (books read prior to 1/1/11 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime. You can sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.

The goal is to outdo yourself by reading more books in 2011 than you did in 2010. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.

Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).

Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine.

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. It is not required that you review the books you read for this challenge but feel free to do so.

Post this reading challenge on your blog so you can keep a list of the books you’ve read for this challenge. Please include a link back to this post so readers can join the challenge too.

You do not have to be a book blogger to participate. You can keep tabs on books you’ve read for this challenge on Goodreads or LibraryThing if you’d like (maybe make a shelf for “Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge”). If you are not on either of those sites then you can list the books you read for this challenge in the comments on my wrap-up post, which will be up at the end of 2011.

Levels:

Getting my heart rate up – Read 1–5 more books
Out of breath – Read 6–10 more books
Breaking a sweat – Read 11–15 more books
I’m on fire! – Read 16+ more books

Want to join me? Then head on over to The Book Vixen and sign up. I am going to try to “get out of breath” in 2011. Wish me luck!!!

Tuesday Memes

CMash November 16, 2010 11 Comments

TUESDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

*Grab your current read

*Open to a random page

*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

At two a.m., he slipped on a pair of leather gloves and pulled a balaclava over his face. He retrieved a P40 semiautomatic pistol from his glove compartment and screwed on a silencer. He set the gun on the seat beside him while he stuffed several pairs of flexicuffs and a roll of duct tape into his pocket.

page 154

Hosted by Katrina at CALLAPIDDER DAYS

Where do you get the books you read? Are you a faithful library patron? Or maybe a bookstore junkie? Do you exchange books with friends or family members?

Pre December 2009, I was all of the above. If a book could be found, I would be in whatever type establishment it was. However since 2010, I would say that approximately 90% of my books are sent to me for requested reviews. The other 10% would be ebooks that I purchase that are on my personal tbr bucket list, books that I win from giveaways entered or book swaps.
As for the 2nd part of today’s question, I apologize in advance if there are any authors reading this response, since I have been told that authors cringe when they hear about passing books on. Yes, unless if it is signed, I do. I just CAN’T throw a book away and after a while the house if overtaken by books so I have to pass them on, swap, and/or donate. A few months ago, it was so bad that I got up the courage and purged 4 boxes of PBs that have been on my shelves for many, many years and donated them. There are still a lot and wonder if I will read them all in my lifetime, but I will die trying to lol.

2011 Challenges

Outdo Yourself 2011 Challenge

CMash November 16, 2010 7 Comments

I am so excited, and wanted to share, what I just found…The Perfect 2011 Challenge, at least for me. I have said in the past, that when I first became involved, I joined everything and anything and really didn’t realize what it all entailed. I will be starting my 2nd year, and have learned a few things along the way, one of them being which type of challenges to enter. I knew when I signed up for the 100+ for 2010 that I would not complete it but wanted to see how close I might have come. I just signed up for the ideal challenge and wanted to let you in on all the details……

Hosted by The Book Vixen

Details:

Runs January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (books read prior to 1/1/11 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime. You can sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.

The goal is to outdo yourself by reading more books in 2011 than you did in 2010. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.

Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).

Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine.

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. It is not required that you review the books you read for this challenge but feel free to do so.

Post this reading challenge on your blog so you can keep a list of the books you’ve read for this challenge. Please include a link back to this post so readers can join the challenge too.

You do not have to be a book blogger to participate. You can keep tabs on books you’ve read for this challenge on Goodreads or LibraryThing if you’d like (maybe make a shelf for “Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge”). If you are not on either of those sites then you can list the books you read for this challenge in the comments on my wrap-up post, which will be up at the end of 2011.

Levels:

Getting my heart rate up – Read 1–5 more books
Out of breath – Read 6–10 more books
Breaking a sweat – Read 11–15 more books
I’m on fire! – Read 16+ more books

Want to join me? Then head on over to The Book Vixen and sign up. I am going to try to “get out of breath” in 2011. Wish me luck!!!

Tuesday Memes

CMash November 16, 2010 11 Comments

TUESDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

*Grab your current read

*Open to a random page

*Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

*BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

At two a.m., he slipped on a pair of leather gloves and pulled a balaclava over his face. He retrieved a P40 semiautomatic pistol from his glove compartment and screwed on a silencer. He set the gun on the seat beside him while he stuffed several pairs of flexicuffs and a roll of duct tape into his pocket.

page 154

Hosted by Katrina at CALLAPIDDER DAYS

Where do you get the books you read? Are you a faithful library patron? Or maybe a bookstore junkie? Do you exchange books with friends or family members?

Pre December 2009, I was all of the above. If a book could be found, I would be in whatever type establishment it was. However since 2010, I would say that approximately 90% of my books are sent to me for requested reviews. The other 10% would be ebooks that I purchase that are on my personal tbr bucket list, books that I win from giveaways entered or book swaps.
As for the 2nd part of today’s question, I apologize in advance if there are any authors reading this response, since I have been told that authors cringe when they hear about passing books on. Yes, unless if it is signed, I do. I just CAN’T throw a book away and after a while the house if overtaken by books so I have to pass them on, swap, and/or donate. A few months ago, it was so bad that I got up the courage and purged 4 boxes of PBs that have been on my shelves for many, many years and donated them. There are still a lot and wonder if I will read them all in my lifetime, but I will die trying to lol.

Product Review

CMash November 15, 2010 1 Comment

You may remember a while back that I told you that we had become empty nesters and decided to makeover one of the rooms to be my office/library. At the same time CSN Stores had contacted me about their site, and since I needed a sturdy desk chair because of my back, I purchased an ergonomic desk chair from csnstores.com.

Since the time I received my chair, hubby was a bit jealous that he didn’t have one for his computer work area. If you knew my DH, you would know that he never, ever goes and despises to shop. But since he could shop, right from home, without going out, he went to the CSN Stores site and went shopping. He decided that this model of desk chair was the one he wanted and purchased.

He patiently waited for his ergonomic leather desk chair and it was delivered approximately within a week. He got right to work at the installation process, which he said was easy and with the help of the detailed instructions, took very little time. Once it was all put together, he settled in and tried it out. He loved it!!!! He tells me it is very sturdy and comfortable. You may have noticed that I said “he tells me” lol because he has made it very clear that this one is HIS chair. He did, however, allow me to sit in it and try it out and it is everything he says. However, the CSN Stores site has turned my husband into a shopping monster since there are so many products and he has his eyes on quite a few items. Now, not only me, but hubby too, recommend this is the site to do your one stop shopping.

His rating for his new chair: 5/5

DISCLAIMER

This chair was purchased by my husband along with a CSN GC

Monday Memes

CMash November 15, 2010 14 Comments

MONDAY

Hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading

Today’s Question:
What do you think about this quote? Do you believe this to be true? If so, why and how? And, if not, why not?
“What counts, in the long run, is not what you read; it is what you sift through in your own mind; it is the ideas and impressions that are aroused in you by your reading.”
(pg. 7-8, “You Learn By Living” by Eleanor Roosevelt)
My Answer:
I love this quote and believe it to be true, at least for me. No matter what genre I am reading, even the mysteries that I usually read 80% of the time, can trigger personal memories. I read for pleasure but I also read to fuel my imagination. When I am reading a really good book and can be, what I call, “transported” into the plot, it is like I am seeing a movie in my mind. The dialogue, traits, emotions and actions of the characters also can be thought provoking for me as to what I would do in the situation. And if it is powerful, the impression stays with me for a very long time. For example, I read The Diary of Anne Frank when I was in elementary school, which was eons ago, but to this day, I can recall the images that I took away from the book. So my answer to today’s question is, I definitely agree with the above quote.

November is being hosted by Julie at Knitting and Sundries

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of The Printed Page and is now on tour.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”

Tuesday 11/09 Wednesday 11/10

Won Dollycas’s Thoughts The Hachette Book Group

“Meet Me On Monday!” Hosted by Java from Never Growing Old

Blogging is a funny thing…we tell our most intimate thoughts for all to read and yet most of the time I find myself sitting and wondering, “who is this person!?” I know them…but yet I don’t know them! I want to know who the person is behind all those words so I thought of a great way for all of us to “meet” each other!
“Its a great way to to meet new friends and for others to get to know me better….one Monday at a time!!!”….as quoted by the Chacogirl!!

Questions:

1. Do you eat Sushi?

Yes but only veggie sushi..not with the raw fish

2. What kind of bath soap do you use?

Most of the time Dove, Tone or Irish Spring or will buy another brand if on sale.

3. How often do you talk to your Mom?

Daily or at least every other day.

4. What TV shows do you watch on a regular basis?

I am a cable news junkie and have the TV on all day long tuned in to Fox News.

5. Did you start Christmas shopping yet?

No…but have started to think about it (lol). Most of my shopping is done online.

Product Review

CMash November 15, 2010 1 Comment

You may remember a while back that I told you that we had become empty nesters and decided to makeover one of the rooms to be my office/library. At the same time CSN Stores had contacted me about their site, and since I needed a sturdy desk chair because of my back, I purchased an ergonomic desk chair from csnstores.com.

Since the time I received my chair, hubby was a bit jealous that he didn’t have one for his computer work area. If you knew my DH, you would know that he never, ever goes and despises to shop. But since he could shop, right from home, without going out, he went to the CSN Stores site and went shopping. He decided that this model of desk chair was the one he wanted and purchased.

He patiently waited for his ergonomic leather desk chair and it was delivered approximately within a week. He got right to work at the installation process, which he said was easy and with the help of the detailed instructions, took very little time. Once it was all put together, he settled in and tried it out. He loved it!!!! He tells me it is very sturdy and comfortable. You may have noticed that I said “he tells me” lol because he has made it very clear that this one is HIS chair. He did, however, allow me to sit in it and try it out and it is everything he says. However, the CSN Stores site has turned my husband into a shopping monster since there are so many products and he has his eyes on quite a few items. Now, not only me, but hubby too, recommend this is the site to do your one stop shopping.

His rating for his new chair: 5/5

DISCLAIMER

This chair was purchased by my husband along with a CSN GC