Category Archives: On Reading

Kindle–Why I Don’t Want One (But You Might)

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At first blush, Amazon’s Kindle is ideal for someone in my situation. As a nursing mother of a tiny infant, I’ve got plenty of time to read, but the logistics of holding a book while holding Bean are posing quite a challenge. I can’t always get the perfect reading angle, and if I drop my book, I’m sure to lose my place. Furthermore, I’m re-reading lots of books on parenting (latest add: The Vaccine Book from the Sears Parenting Library). I don’t always have the…

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Christmas Meme

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Christmas Meme, from Book-a-rama— 1. What is your favorite Christmas romance to re-read each year? I don’t have one, unless you count the account in Luke. 2. What is your favorite Christmas movie/show? A Christmas Story–absolutey. It reminds me of growing up with my little brother, now a not-so-little 31. 3. What is your favorite Christmas cookie? Gingerbread–the warm, cakey kind. 4. When do you start Christmas shopping? Early December. I like to get it out of the way. 5. Do you re-gift? Um… no?…

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Usborne Books for Kids

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My best friend Mandy set up an Usborne e-store for me that’s running through December 1st. Any books bought through this e-store earn points for me towards free books… and we all want Superfast Baby to be well-read, right? There are internet specials, sale items, and a raffle, plus information on how you can host your own Usborne e-show. Mandy has a master’s in children’s literature, teaching credentials, and is the mother of 2 of the best kids in the world. And I’m not prejudiced…

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Volume (Booking Through Thursday)

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This week’s meme: Would you say that you read about the same amount now as when you were younger? More? Less? Why? I have always been a voracious reader. I think the only time in my life I didn’t read much was in my early 20s when I was working 2 fulltime jobs right out of grad school. But I’m sure I still read every day. In other news, here’s a great interview with Battlestar Galactica creator Ron Moore on what the WGA strike means…

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Superfast Birthday = Best Husband Ever

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My birthday was on Sunday, but it extended through today with a box of books that Superfast Husband bought for me! Check out this tantalizing list of books–I don’t know what to read first (after I finish The Fionavar Tapestry)! The Axe, Volume 1 of The Master of Hestviken and Gunnar’s Daughter by Sigrid Undset Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder Dreamsongs by George RR Martin Come Along with Me and Just An Ordinary Day by Shirley Jackson And…

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Oh, Horror! (Booking Through Thursday) + Question from a Reader

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First of all–happy NaNoWriMo & good luck to all who are participating! I’d be with you if my baby’s due date weren’t smack dab in the middle of the month. This week’s meme: What with yesterday being Halloween, and all . . . do you read horror? Stories of things that go bump in the night and keep you from sleeping? I do like a good scare, though I much prefer the Gothic kind of horror to any other kind. My love for Stephen King…

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