Monthly Archives: April 2010

Giveaway–Bite Me by Christopher Moore

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The good folks at Harper Collins have provided me with 2 copies of Bite Me by Christopher Moore for 2 winners (US residents only). To enter, leave a comment below by 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, April 14th. You can get a second entry by blogging or tweeting the event and leaving a trackback below. If you’re unfamiliar with Christopher Moore’s vampire series, think edgy hipster with truly inventive prose that makes Diablo Cody look generic and tame. From the publisher: BITE ME: A Love Story…

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Giveaway-Addict at Ten: How I Overcame Addiction, Poverty, and Homelessness to Become a Millionaire by 35

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The good folks at Synergy Books are offering me 3 copies of Addict at Ten: How I Overcame Addiction, Poverty, and Homelessness to Become a Millionaire by 35 by Derek Steele. To enter, leave a comment below by 11:59pm EST on Thursday, April 15. You can get an additional entry by blogging or tweeting this contest and leaving a trackback below. Open to US residents only. Here’s the trailer for the book:

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Just Like Me, Only Better by Carol Snow

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Synopsis: Strapped for cash, a divorced mom and substitute teacher takes on a job as a celebrity double for a troubled young TV star. Review: Just Like Me, Only Better has a fresh premise and above-average execution. I enjoyed all the minutiae of the lookalike life, and it was enough to keep me engaged despite my lack of interest in Veronica’s love life difficulties, which felt a bit contrived. It’s not one that will stick with me, but I enjoyed the read. Many thanks to…

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