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Kids’ Picks: December

We’ve been announcing that we are letting go of most of our weekly carnivals. It’s sad to see them go, but we think it’s for the best. We will still be hosting What’s in Your Nightstand, the 4th Tuesday of each month, so feel free to tell us what your kids have been or will…

Gift Guide and Giveaway Winners

We had such a fun time sharing some of the products that we were able to preview with you. I hope that even if you didn’t win, you will consider some of these gifts for those on your lists. You should have received an email asking for your shipping info. Please respond ASAP so that…

Songbird Under a German Moon

When WWII ended in 1945, much of the world breathed a sigh of relief. Many families were thrilled to know that their husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers would be coming home. Many soldiers, however, had to stay in Europe to stabilize the war-torn region, and Germany was under the military control of the Allies. In…

African American Living Legends

I am happy to present a list of some great books spotlighted by Hachette Book Group for African American History Month, and offer three of you the opportunity to win the book of your choice! If you are looking for some books to peruse this month, you can find more information on each title at…

What’s on Your Nightstand — January

Please link your post telling us “What’s on Your Nightstand” below. You can tell us what you just finished or what you hope to read this month. Take a picture of your pile, or just give us a few quick titles. Tell us how you pick your books. Address any or all of these topics:…

Merry Christmas from 5 Minutes for Books

Merry Christmas (and Happy Holidays) from 5 Minutes for Books! We will not be posting Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but if you are on the computer checking in, looking for something to read, why not check out some of the posts linked up to this month’s Nightstand post? Or go back and read the…

Dawn’s Prelude

Forced into a harsh marriage at the age of 16, Lydia Sellers is overwhelmed and relieved when her husband dies in an accident. Her stepchildren, who are close to her in age, quickly act to keep Lydia out of their lives and away from the family inheritance. Providentially, a small detail leaves Lydia as the…

Another Mother’s Day Book Giveaway

This one is from Hachette, the group sponsoring our Latino Books Month giveaway here, and is in my 5 Minutes for Books column over at 5 Minutes for Mom this week. I’ve closed the comments here so that there’s no confusion, but pop over and enter to win 5 books just for mom.