Read a Book, Give a Book

Regular readers of this blog know how much I love books. I’ve co-chaired the Book Fair at our kids’ school for several years, taught Junior Great Books (another program I strongly support) and, for a brief time, considered starting another blog devoted to books. I love books. I encourage my kids (and others’) to read. [...]

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Some Kids Want You to See The Lightning Thief

At their urging, the following is a guest post written by my children: You may have heard of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, the movie that came out Friday, February 12, 2010. Many people have been calling it a Harry Potter knock off. To begin with, the book series is not another [...]

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The Lightning Thief – Not Another Potter

Have you heard about this action/adventure movie starring a couple teenage guys and a girl who defeat villains in the midst of great special effects? You know, dark haired protagonist, no glasses. Wait…does he wear glasses? NO, he does not. He most definitely does not wear glasses. Were you thinking of Harry Potter, Ron and [...]

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Stylish Teens and Gossip Girl

Parents often warn other parents to be prepared for those dreaded teen years: “Just write off about five years of their lives.” “During those years, they think you know nothing.  Then, in college, miraculously, you’re once again brilliant and they ask you how to do everything from folding laundry to paying rent.” “Oh, they’ll tell [...]

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A Boy's Way to Present a Book Talk

My son’s grade school teacher told the students to use technology to present their book talks this quarter. Here’s what he came up with: http://blip.tv/play/AYGE3w6MkGQ It’s for a book called “Simon Bloom – The Gravity Keeper” by Michael Reisman. He was so excited about the video that he said, “Mom, the trouble is…I think it [...]

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If You Have a Kindle 2…

When I first heard about Amazon’s electronic reader, the Kindle, I was skeptical.  Actually, I was close to being outraged.  I feared Jeff Bezos planned to eventually eradicate traditional printing methods for all books and newspapers.  I hated the idea of reading books on a screen, especially given the inordinate amounts of time I spend [...]

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Kindle 2 and the Kindle iPhone App

My obsession with books has been tested with the introduction of the second generation of Amazon’s Kindle. If you’re interested in learning more about this (potentially game changing) device, watch the video below to hear some of my thoughts about it. [video removed] My intention was to publish a review of Amazon’s new Kindle 2, [...]

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Kindle is Great for Families On the Go

If you love books and find yourself frequently nagging your kids to read more, you may want to consider buying a Kindle. What’s a Kindle?  It’s an electronic book reader produced by Amazon. Kindle 2 by Amazon Anyone who travels several times per month (and likes to read) should seriously consider investing in this device.  [...]

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Adding a New Dimension

I’ve written many posts about books, my love of books and my experiences with book fairs. My daughter and I have hosted many podcasts about books – from picture books to Twilight. It seemed only natural, then, that I would create a blog about books. Currently under construction, the new blog seeks to assist its [...]

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Twilight is a Delight

I heard all the hype but was not expecting much from the Twilight movie (based on the books by Stephenie Meyer). After a friend of mine bought the book for me and handed it to me saying, “You have to read this book.  It’s fantastic!” Soapbox Girl and I read the first book in the [...]

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