Some people look forward to a summer vacation as one time that you can actually finish a book, cover to cover, in less than two months. Others (like me!), might read more in the summer because of the inherent laziness of the break and time freed up from homework patrol and carpool shuttling. Regardless of which camp you fall into, summer and reading sort of go hand in hand in people's minds. There is the book you tuck into your beach bag, hoping to read while you relax on the beach, or the book(s) that you pack for the 3 hours of quiet that an airplane trip buys you. We encourage our kids to keep their minds sharp with summertime reading programs. It's July 4th, and there's no doubt summer is here (When I lived in Portland, after July 4 -- but not before ...
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Classics Book Club: The Princess and the Goblin
Attention classic book lovers everywhere! I have a news flash for you! Get this: It is now hip to be square. Yes, indeed, it’s true. Thanks to the 100 Classic Books “game” for Nintendo DSiXL, we who love all things classic can not only be hip but I have to tell you: I’ve also been the envy of at least two young gamers in my circle of acquaintance (who also happen to live with me). I'll freely confess that I’m pretty much old school, like most fans of classic literature, but I really enjoyed the convenience of having so many great novels at the tip of the fingers (or my stylus, as the case may be). Since I was branching out and reading a book in an electronic format, I decided to also choose something a little different ...
Mailbox Monday — June 28
The Printed Page invites bloggers to share what books have come into their house each week. We have really enjoyed jumping into this meme. It's a fun way to chat about books (which of course we love), and gives our readers here a sneak peek of reviews to come. Check out other participants or join in yourself at The Printed Page. JENNIFER Sand in My Eyes -- This looks like the kind of women's fiction that I like that explores the relationships, thoughts, and actions of women. The reviews on Every House Needs a Balcony: A Novel have been mixed. When you call it the "Israeli Kite Runner," you are setting a pretty high bar. I'm hoping to like it. Scarlett Fever -- ...
What’s on Your Nightstand — June
It's summer, and that means our 5 Minutes for Books team is going hither and yon. But we are still posting regularly, and still here to find out What's on Your Nightstand. On the 4th Tuesday of each month, we invite you to tell us what's coming up in your TBR stack or post a few mini reviews of books that you've just recently moved off your Nightstand. I know that I'm hoping to get in some good summer down-time reading this month. How about you? Will you be reading more or less? Check out our current giveaways. Subscribe to our feed. Follow us @5M4B on Twitter. Link directly to your post telling us what's on your Nightstand here. And don't forget to visit around!
Mailbox Monday — June 21
The Printed Page invites bloggers to share what books have come into their house each week. You don't have to be a book blogger -- just a reader. You can share books that you received as gifts (as I did below), that you ordered for yourself, or that you received for review. Keep reading to see what we received, and check out the other Mailbox Monday participants at The Printed Page. But beware, just like our What's on Your Nightstand carnival that takes place tomorrow (and the 4th Tuesday of each month), Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles, and humongous wish lists. CARRIE A review copy of Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse and No Clue
Kids’ Picks — June
My kids are out of school in just a few days. I can already anticipate the "I'm bored's" that I'm going to have to field day in and day out. Having good books around is more than ever if I am going to encourage them to read instead of just veg in front of the television, computer, or other small screen. Can you help me out? What have your kids read that they loved? What would they recommend to other kids their age? Write up a post on your own blog (or join in the comments) and link up to us below. Visit around the others to see what suggestions they can offer. Visit our Join In page to find out all the details about all of our Tuesday community events. Check out our current giveaways. Subscribe to our ...
Mailbox Monday: June 14
It's another week of "what came in our mailboxes" with Mailbox Monday. See what we received, and check out the other Mailbox Monday participants at The Printed Page. But beware: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles, and humongous wish lists. LAUREN The whole 5 Minutes for Books team got a wonderful shipment from Nintendo this week. We are all going to be taking a look at the new 100 Classic Books, a new application for the DS. It works on any DS, but is specifically targeted to the brand new larger Nintendo DSi XL, which we each received as well. I haven't even let my kids touch the new DSiXl, and they are jealous. In fact, I let my ...
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