And the winner is……….

………..for GEORGIA BOTTOMS by Mark Childress
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Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
7
Timestamp: 2011-02-24 23:11:53 UTC

dollycas aka Lori said… 7 OH, I WANT THIS ONE!!! I would draw the line at stripping for money. Would cause mass vomiting and would loose all money earned paying someone to clean up the mess! 🙂

An email has been sent to the winner and she has 48 hours to respond with her mailing information or another winner will be chosen.

Thursday Memes

THURSDAY
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This week’s question:
All other things being equal–do you prefer used books? Or new books? (The physical speciman, that is, not the title.) Does your preference differentiate between a standard kind of used book, and a pristine, leather-bound copy?
My Answer:
Definitely new books.  I love the smell of opening a new book for the first time with the spine of the book not bent and turning a crisp page to the very end of the book.  And I will only purchase a used book if it is in good condition. 
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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.
1. Do you wear perfume, body spray, etc. If yes what are you favorite scents/brands?

     Tresor
2. How many pillows are on your bed?
     2
3. If you could be any character in a fairy tail, who would you be?
     A princess with ladies in waiting lol    

Review "Toys" by James Patterson & Neil McMahon

TOYS by James Patterson & Neil McMahon

Published by Little, Brown and Company

ISBN 978-0-316-09736-9
At the request of The Hachette Book Group, an ARC TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.
  Synopsis (borrowed from publisher): James Bond and Jason Bourne have just been topped! A battle for the world is set into unstoppable motion and Hays Baker is the only one who can save it. Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess super-human strength, extraordinary intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do–they’re Elites, endowed at birth with the very best that the world can offer. The only problem in their perfect world: humans and their toys!
  The one with the most toys–dies
  The top operative for the Agency of Change, Hays has just won the fiercest battle of his career. He has been praised by the President, and is a national hero. But before he can savor his triumph, he receives an unbelievable shock that overturns everything he thought was true. Suddenly Hays is on the other side of the gun, forced to leave his perfect family and fight for his life.
  Now a hunted fugitive, Hays is thrown into a life he never dreamed possible–fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. He enlists all of his training to uncover the truth that will save millions of lives–maybe even his own. James Patterson’s Toys is a thriller on a hyper plane–with a hero who rivals both James Bond and Jason Bourne.
  My Thoughts and Opinion: This book had all the typical Patterson traits, short chapters, fast read, etc. However this takes place in the year 2061 whereas there is a war between the “elite” and the “humans”. I felt it was more of a science fiction novel as compared to his usual mystery suspense that I enjoy reading. And to be quite honest during descriptions of certain scenes, even those that were action packed, my mind would visualize “The Jetsons”. I have been struggling with the rating for this novel, but truthfully have to say it was jusk an OK for me, but then, that’s only my opinion.

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DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,
in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive
are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.

And the winner is……….

………..for GEORGIA BOTTOMS by Mark Childress
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Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
7
Timestamp: 2011-02-24 23:11:53 UTC

dollycas aka Lori said… 7 OH, I WANT THIS ONE!!! I would draw the line at stripping for money. Would cause mass vomiting and would loose all money earned paying someone to clean up the mess! 🙂

An email has been sent to the winner and she has 48 hours to respond with her mailing information or another winner will be chosen.

Thursday Memes

THURSDAY
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This week’s question:
All other things being equal–do you prefer used books? Or new books? (The physical speciman, that is, not the title.) Does your preference differentiate between a standard kind of used book, and a pristine, leather-bound copy?
My Answer:
Definitely new books.  I love the smell of opening a new book for the first time with the spine of the book not bent and turning a crisp page to the very end of the book.  And I will only purchase a used book if it is in good condition. 
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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.
1. Do you wear perfume, body spray, etc. If yes what are you favorite scents/brands?

     Tresor
2. How many pillows are on your bed?
     2
3. If you could be any character in a fairy tail, who would you be?
     A princess with ladies in waiting lol    

Review "Toys" by James Patterson & Neil McMahon

TOYS by James Patterson & Neil McMahon

Published by Little, Brown and Company

ISBN 978-0-316-09736-9
At the request of The Hachette Book Group, an ARC TPB was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest opinion.
  Synopsis (borrowed from publisher): James Bond and Jason Bourne have just been topped! A battle for the world is set into unstoppable motion and Hays Baker is the only one who can save it. Hays Baker and his wife Lizbeth possess super-human strength, extraordinary intelligence, stunning looks, a sex life to die for, and two beautiful children. Of course they do–they’re Elites, endowed at birth with the very best that the world can offer. The only problem in their perfect world: humans and their toys!
  The one with the most toys–dies
  The top operative for the Agency of Change, Hays has just won the fiercest battle of his career. He has been praised by the President, and is a national hero. But before he can savor his triumph, he receives an unbelievable shock that overturns everything he thought was true. Suddenly Hays is on the other side of the gun, forced to leave his perfect family and fight for his life.
  Now a hunted fugitive, Hays is thrown into a life he never dreamed possible–fighting to save humans everywhere from extinction. He enlists all of his training to uncover the truth that will save millions of lives–maybe even his own. James Patterson’s Toys is a thriller on a hyper plane–with a hero who rivals both James Bond and Jason Bourne.
  My Thoughts and Opinion: This book had all the typical Patterson traits, short chapters, fast read, etc. However this takes place in the year 2061 whereas there is a war between the “elite” and the “humans”. I felt it was more of a science fiction novel as compared to his usual mystery suspense that I enjoy reading. And to be quite honest during descriptions of certain scenes, even those that were action packed, my mind would visualize “The Jetsons”. I have been struggling with the rating for this novel, but truthfully have to say it was jusk an OK for me, but then, that’s only my opinion.

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DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,
in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive
are ever sold…they are kept by me,
or given to family and/or friends.

Product Review Black Diamond Screen Cleaning Wipe

Brilliant screen cleaning wipes with SR-8 provides gentle, superior  cleaning to any electronic screen and removes dust, dirt, finger prints and makeup while imparting an invisible, durable barrier that protects screens 50x more form scratching. Helps protect against re-soiling to keep your screen brilliantly clean!
I tried it and it works!!!  I clean, (don’t you just despise that word) my computer and TV screens at least every other day, if not daily.  And I couldn’t believe what had been left behind after using the Brilliant Screen Cleaning Wipes!!

Product details: (5 pack)
*Brilliant screen cleaning wipe with SR-8 provides gentle, superior cleaning to electronic screens and removes dust, dirt, finger prints and makeup while imparting an invisible, durable barrier that protects screens 50 times more from scratching. Helps protect against re-soiling to keep your screen brilliantly clean!

*Cleans and protects monitors, electronics, eyeware and more!
*No Alcohol or Ammonia
*Added scratch resistance with SR-8

*Brilliant Screen Cleaning WipesTM with SR-8TM provides gentle superior cleaning while imparting an invisible durable barrier that resists scratches, soiling and water spots.
*Treat Your Lenses with the protection of SR-8

*SR-8 is a Polimer Additive that reduces surface tension making cleaning easier each time it is used.
*SR-8 Coats the lens leaving a protective barrier
*SR-8 Improves scratch resistance
*SR-8 Will not dry out protective coatings
Check out this and other products by this company, I highly recommend.  Matter of fact, I reviewed eye glass cleaner in the past, and just purchased more.  You can visit them at any of the following sites:
http://www.sr-8.com/BrilliantWipes/index.htm
http://twitter.com/#!/BDcleaners
http://www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondCleaners
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

DISCLAIMER
I received this product, at no charge to me,
in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive are ever sold…
they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.

Product Review Black Diamond Screen Cleaning Wipe

Brilliant screen cleaning wipes with SR-8 provides gentle, superior  cleaning to any electronic screen and removes dust, dirt, finger prints and makeup while imparting an invisible, durable barrier that protects screens 50x more form scratching. Helps protect against re-soiling to keep your screen brilliantly clean!
I tried it and it works!!!  I clean, (don’t you just despise that word) my computer and TV screens at least every other day, if not daily.  And I couldn’t believe what had been left behind after using the Brilliant Screen Cleaning Wipes!!

Product details: (5 pack)
*Brilliant screen cleaning wipe with SR-8 provides gentle, superior cleaning to electronic screens and removes dust, dirt, finger prints and makeup while imparting an invisible, durable barrier that protects screens 50 times more from scratching. Helps protect against re-soiling to keep your screen brilliantly clean!

*Cleans and protects monitors, electronics, eyeware and more!
*No Alcohol or Ammonia
*Added scratch resistance with SR-8

*Brilliant Screen Cleaning WipesTM with SR-8TM provides gentle superior cleaning while imparting an invisible durable barrier that resists scratches, soiling and water spots.
*Treat Your Lenses with the protection of SR-8

*SR-8 is a Polimer Additive that reduces surface tension making cleaning easier each time it is used.
*SR-8 Coats the lens leaving a protective barrier
*SR-8 Improves scratch resistance
*SR-8 Will not dry out protective coatings
Check out this and other products by this company, I highly recommend.  Matter of fact, I reviewed eye glass cleaner in the past, and just purchased more.  You can visit them at any of the following sites:
http://www.sr-8.com/BrilliantWipes/index.htm
http://twitter.com/#!/BDcleaners
http://www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondCleaners
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

DISCLAIMER
I received this product, at no charge to me,
in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive are ever sold…
they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.