High Summer Read-a-Thon

High Summer Read-a-Thon

It's time to join Michelle and other book lovers for the High Summer Read-a-Thon which begins today.  My daughter Georgia will be participating as well.  My son is at Boy Scout camp so he is out.  The nice thing about this read-a-thon is that you set your own goals, read at your own pace and still have time to get other necessary things done during the day.  So you can read a little or a lot, it is entirely up to you.

I will be offering a easy mini-challenge this week to participants of the read-a-thon on Wednesday.  If you want to sign up for the Read-a-Thon visit Michelle at Seasons of Reading blog and sign up.

So here are my reading goals for the week.  I would like to finish two books that I have already started and complete a 3rd book and maybe start a 4th.

These are the books I want to finish:

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

This is the book I want to start and complete by Sunday:  The Homecoming of Samuel Lake by Jenny Wingfield.

Georgia plans to read:  No Such Things as Dragons by Philip Reeve.

Movers Dreamers and Risk-Takers Contest Winner

Movers Dreamers and Risk-Takers Contest Winner!

The publisher along with TLC tours has generously given away one copy of Movers Dreamers and Risk-Takers by Kevin Roberts to a BookSnob follower.  I would like to Congratulate the winner:

Michelle from The True Book Addict blog.

Congrats!!  Enjoy your new book.

If you didn't win the book is now available at Amazon and other booksellers.   Kevin Roberts has written a book that is a funny personal look at his life as well as tips and ideas on how to respond, react and get results from your under achieving child.  This is a positive, powerful approach to (quoting the title) Unlocking the Power of ADHD.

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon Final Update

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon Final Update

The read-a-thon was a success for all of us.
The goal was to read one book each.  My daughter and I reached and exceeded that goal.  My son did not meet the goal.
Here are our results.

Laura (me):  Read 2 books:
Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard
Chime by Franny Billingsley
Read: 2 short stories from Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.

Georgia (11 yr. daughter):  Read 2 books:
Witch and Wizard, Battle for Shadowland by James Patterson. 
Dork Diaries: The Not so Graceful Ice Princess by Rachel Renee Russell.

Max (14 yr. son):  Read for about 3 hours.
On page 194 in Middle School, Get Me Outta Here! by James Patterson.  He is almost done with the book.

Looking forward to next year!
Happy reading.

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon mini challenge

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon mini challenge

When you do a Read-a-Thon there are lots of mini-challenges out there and I always like to participate in at least one.  So I chose to do the mini-challenge at The Reader Bee.

All I have to do is answer the question:
What is your most anticipated book for 2012?

  I have been patiently waiting all year and will continue to wait until October 2nd for Promised by Caragh O'Brien.
Promised is the 3rd book in the Birthmarked Trilogy.  I love these books and I love simple mini-challenges like this. 

What Books are you anticipating this year?

 

The Healing Contest Winners!

The Healing by Jonathan Odell.
Contest Winners!

I would like to congratulate the winners of The Healing by Jonathan Odell, June's Author in the Spotlight.  I would like to thank Jon for giving away three hardcover copies and two Ebook copies of his book to Booksnob followers.

And the winners are:

Hardcover:
Carol from Texas
Nanette from Alabama
Julie from Minnesota

Ebook:
Patty from St. Paul, Minnesota
Sally from Minneapolis, Minnesota

Congratulations Ladies, Enjoy your new books!

If you didn't win a copy you can still order a copy from Amazon.  The book is currently in the top 1000 books on Amazon's charts and climbing fast.  Odell has created a novel that encompasses the power of healing, women and story.  Please visit Jon at his website to check out his interview with a 92 year old midwife whom he based The Healing on at: http://www.jon-odell.com/

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon Update

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon Update- Day 2

Yesterday was a very busy day for me and my kids.  We spent the day doing some community service with our church and then we went to the beach.  I was able to get a little reading done while soaking up the sun.  In the evening both of my kids had a game, (baseball or softball depending on the child).  I stayed up late to finish one book, Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard. 

Each of us has a goal to finish one book and so far, My daughter and I have accomplished this.  My son is about 100 pages into his book by James Patterson called Middle School, Get Me Outta Here!
Georgia finished the graphic novel, Witch and Wizard, Battle for Shadowland by James Patterson.  She is now reading the new Dork Diary book called The Not so Graceful Ice Princess.  I have never read a book by James Patterson and here both my kids love him.  Funny.

Now I am reading Chime by Frannie Billingsley and hope to finish it today sometime.  Crossing my fingers.  I hope you all are accomplishing your reading goals.

Running After Prefontaine Giveaway!

Running After Prefontaine Giveaway!

Scott Parker is the Minnesota author in the spotlight here on Booksnob for the month of July and he has graciously offered to giveaway 3  copies of his memoir to followers who live in the U.S. or Canada.   Contest ends July 31st at midnight.

Here is the synopsis of Running After Prefontaine from Amazon:

Like so many young runners in Oregon, Scott Parker came of age under the spell of the Prefontaine legend, which inspired his early understanding of running's purpose as being centered around discipline and will power. In Running After Prefontaine, Parker traces his running back to its roots in Northeast Portland and follows it forward in time as his relationship with running evolves to include a more nuanced approach to the sport. Whether he's literally running in Pre's footsteps in Coos Bay or Eugene, running on the beaches of Asia, or running himself past exhaustion in Portland's Forest Park, Parker is an astute narrator of the running experience. This intimate book, which connects running to the author's process of self-becoming, demonstrates how what we do makes us who we are.

Contest Rules:
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Ends July 31st at midnight.




 

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon

Once Upon a Read-a-Thon Intro Post

For the 3rd year in a row, my kids and I are participating in the Once Upon a Read-a-Thon.  I love that it takes place during the week!  I bought each of my children a new book and we made a stop at the public library so we are set up with great books and busy reading.  Each of us has a goal to finish at least one book. We don't have a lot of time to read because we have other commitments like softball, baseball, ice skating, boot camp, summer stretch and Boy Scouts but we are excited!  Yahoo!

I am planning to read Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Jubbard as well as one short story a day from Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.  I also plan to continue reading Rebecca by Daphne De Maurier and Chime by Frannie Billingsley.




My 11 year old daughter, Georgia is planning to read the graphic novel Witch and Wizard, Battle for Shadowland and the new Dork Diaries book.




 My 14 year old son, Max is reading Middle School, Get Me Out of Here by James Patterson. Yep, you guessed it, he is in junior high and he really loves books by James Patterson.

So wish us luck and I will post updates.  Feel free to post your reading goals and challenge updates on your blog and/or Twitter. We are using the hash tag #OUreadathon on Twitter! Here’s the list of participates and you can still sign up until 12:00am EST tonight!  Remember one lucky read-a-thoner will win a $60 gift card!
Sign up at http://www.pureimaginationblog.com/

Rebecca Read-A-Long

Rebecca Read-A-Long

Everyone knows I love to participate in read-a-longs.  So when I saw that Sheila from Book Journey was doing this unique read-a-long on Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier, I knew I had to participate.  I have had this book on my shelf for a long time and so this is the perfect opportunity to join in.  If you want to participate visit this link and sign up.
http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/rebecca-read-a-long-june-12-july-17/

I have already started the book.   I am not sure how much I will be able to participate in the activities on July 17th (because I have to work) but it sounds really fun.

Have you read Rebecca yet?  

July Hometown Track Author in the Spotlight

July Hometown Track Author in the Spotlight

It's July!  It's July!  Shoot off some fireworks, cut up the watermelon, shuck some corn and find your swimsuit and lawn chair.  It is time to relax and go to the beach and then head off to ride your bike or go for a run along the river.  I hope whatever you do in July will be memorable and I hope it includes checking out Scott F. Parker, who is July's Author in the Spotlight.

Scott has written a memoir called:  Running After Prefontaine.

Here is the synopsis from Amazon:
Like so many young runners in Oregon, Scott Parker came of age under the spell of the Prefontaine legend, which inspired his early understanding of running's purpose as being centered around discipline and will power. In Running After Prefontaine, Parker traces his running back to its roots in Northeast Portland and follows it forward in time as his relationship with running evolves to include a more nuanced approach to the sport. Whether he's literally running in Pre's footsteps in Coos Bay or Eugene, running on the beaches of Asia, or running himself past exhaustion in Portland's Forest Park, Parker is an astute narrator of the running experience. This intimate book, which connects running to the author's process of self-becoming, demonstrates how what we do makes us who we are.

This month you can expect a book review, a contest, a author interview and a guest post by Scott Parker.   Scott F. Parker is the author of Revisited: Notes on Bob Dylan and Running After Prefontaine: A Memoir, and he is coeditor of Coffee—Philosophy for Everyone: Grounds for Debate. Find him online at http://scottfparker.blogspot.com/
Keep checking in at Booksnob as June is going to be great a month!