So I'm outside cleaning my van so I can take it and get new tires on it. The mail lady walks up and hands me the mail, and there is a box in with everything. I look at it, as I don't remember ordering anything (and most of my books aren't shipped in boxes).
So I get in the house, and it's a box from B&N... Maybe an author is out of books and ordered one for me, I've had it happen before. So I open the box and inside is.... A NOOK! Yeah!
My awesome mommy sent me a Nook! I was expecting it for Christmas, but she said she didn't have any idea of what to get me for my birthday (in a few weeks). So it's my birthday/Christmas present.
So of course I've been playing with it all day! And it's as awesome as I thought it was going to be. I can load my school books (which are pdf) on it, and now I don't have to hurt my eyes by reading my books on the computer.
So I'm happy, new tires and a Nook all in one day. Who could ask for anything more?
Just wanted to share as I am still excited about it!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Review: Audiobook Men and Dogs by Katie Crouch
Thanks to Anna at Hachette for letting me review this one.
About the Book
In April of 1985, Buzz Legare went fishing. The next day all that was found was his boat and his waiting, faithful dog.
Twenty years later, his daughter Hannah still finds hope in believing, alone among her family, that he's still alive somewhere. She has a smart husband, a thriving business, a beautiful home in San Francisco-and a huge hole in her troubled heart. True to her trademark talent for self-sabotage, she finds herself one starry night climbing up the fire escape in a desperate (and drunken) attempt to win back her own husband--and failing disastrously.
Slightly worse for the wear, Hannah returns to Charleston to salve her wounds. There, old loves, unrepented crimes, and family legends are stirred up from the dust. Hannah's brother Palmer, the stoic with a secret of his own, cannot dissuade her from a manic search to uncover clues to the past, and they will both face shocking discoveries that lead them to reconcile their very different notions of loyalty and blind faith.
As she did so memorably in her bestselling debut, Girls in Trucks, Katie Crouch has created another great voice--spiky, tender, and hilarious--in the screwball heroine Hannah Legare. Much like Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding, Hannah follows the misguided impulses of a heart that's in the right place.
For more information about Men and Dogs please visit Hachette's website.
My Review
I've read another Katie Crouch book, and I really liked it. This one did not disappoint.
It took a little for me to get used to the narrator's voice. But once I got used to her voice I really got into the book.
Hanna was so messed up, but she really was a great character. I went from feeling bad for her to being so angry at her, and back again. She had some great grounding forces in her life though. Her brother Palmer (who also has some issues) and her mother Daisy were great characters also. They had dealt with what Hanna was so unwilling to really deal with, and while they understood her issues I think they were ready for her just get on with things.
The ending was really touching. I think I like the audiobooks more because it's harder for me to guess what is going to happen, and so the endings are always a surprise for me. I really liked the ending of this one. While it was a "happy" ending it wasn't what I would have expected to happen.
Crouch writes with so much humor in her books. Given the depressing topics she writes about the humor is a much needed relief. I think without the humor this would have been a very sad book. Not having dealt with what Hanna is going through I still was able to understand her because Crouch's writing makes it so easy to relate to the characters.
Again Crouch has written a great novel!
Men and Dogs: A Novel
About the Book
In April of 1985, Buzz Legare went fishing. The next day all that was found was his boat and his waiting, faithful dog.
Twenty years later, his daughter Hannah still finds hope in believing, alone among her family, that he's still alive somewhere. She has a smart husband, a thriving business, a beautiful home in San Francisco-and a huge hole in her troubled heart. True to her trademark talent for self-sabotage, she finds herself one starry night climbing up the fire escape in a desperate (and drunken) attempt to win back her own husband--and failing disastrously.
Slightly worse for the wear, Hannah returns to Charleston to salve her wounds. There, old loves, unrepented crimes, and family legends are stirred up from the dust. Hannah's brother Palmer, the stoic with a secret of his own, cannot dissuade her from a manic search to uncover clues to the past, and they will both face shocking discoveries that lead them to reconcile their very different notions of loyalty and blind faith.
As she did so memorably in her bestselling debut, Girls in Trucks, Katie Crouch has created another great voice--spiky, tender, and hilarious--in the screwball heroine Hannah Legare. Much like Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding, Hannah follows the misguided impulses of a heart that's in the right place.
For more information about Men and Dogs please visit Hachette's website.
My Review
I've read another Katie Crouch book, and I really liked it. This one did not disappoint.
It took a little for me to get used to the narrator's voice. But once I got used to her voice I really got into the book.
Hanna was so messed up, but she really was a great character. I went from feeling bad for her to being so angry at her, and back again. She had some great grounding forces in her life though. Her brother Palmer (who also has some issues) and her mother Daisy were great characters also. They had dealt with what Hanna was so unwilling to really deal with, and while they understood her issues I think they were ready for her just get on with things.
The ending was really touching. I think I like the audiobooks more because it's harder for me to guess what is going to happen, and so the endings are always a surprise for me. I really liked the ending of this one. While it was a "happy" ending it wasn't what I would have expected to happen.
Crouch writes with so much humor in her books. Given the depressing topics she writes about the humor is a much needed relief. I think without the humor this would have been a very sad book. Not having dealt with what Hanna is going through I still was able to understand her because Crouch's writing makes it so easy to relate to the characters.
Again Crouch has written a great novel!
Men and Dogs: A Novel
Closed: Giveaway: Tempted by A Warrior by Amanda Scott
Thank you to everyone that entered. There were 20 different entrants and a total of 52 entries!
Here are the five winners:
1) Bethie
2) Crystal B
3) Martha L
4) Cheryl F
5) Renee G
Emails are being sent to the winners. Thank you again for entering and congratulations to the winners. I hope you enjoy them.
All winners were chosen using Random.org
-Jennifer
Thanks to Anna at Hachette I can giveaway 5 copies of this one.
About the book
Lady Fiona, wed in haste, has never known marital peace. When last she'd seen her cruel husband Will, he'd struck her - and she has no memory of what she did next - only that she woke later alone in her bedchamber. Will has gone missing, and Fiona fears that in her rage and terror she might somehow have killed him. When her husband's cousin Sir Richard comes to search for Will, Fiona is touched by his warm nature. A knight and warrior, Richard is drawn to Fiona's brave manner, quickly seeing in her an equal measure of inner courage.
For more information on this title please visit Hachette Book Group.
Giveaway info
The giveaway will end 8/25/10 at 11:59pm (EST)
I'm trying something new with the next few giveaways. Hopefully it will not only save me time and confusion, but it will also help you guys to enter easier. Please let me know what you guys think! You can now use this form to enter.
Rules:
1) Only winners from the US and Canada
2) No PO boxes
To enter:
1) Fill out this form.
2) Get an extra entry for following my blog.
3) Get a third entry for mentioning this giveaway: On your blog, facebook, twitter... anywhere (Make sure to leave me a link or your SN so I can verify!)
5) "Like" Just Jennifer Reading on Facebook.
Please RT: @JustJennReading: New Giveaway: Tempted by A Warrior by Amanda Scott http://tiny.cc/9ndrb
Remember to use this form. Until everyone gets used to the form I will still take comment entries, but I really think this form is going to make things much easier.
You can see the current entries here.
The winners will be randomly drawn and notified by email.
Good Luck and thank you for reading my blog!
Here are the five winners:
1) Bethie
2) Crystal B
3) Martha L
4) Cheryl F
5) Renee G
Emails are being sent to the winners. Thank you again for entering and congratulations to the winners. I hope you enjoy them.
All winners were chosen using Random.org
-Jennifer
Thanks to Anna at Hachette I can giveaway 5 copies of this one.
About the book
Lady Fiona, wed in haste, has never known marital peace. When last she'd seen her cruel husband Will, he'd struck her - and she has no memory of what she did next - only that she woke later alone in her bedchamber. Will has gone missing, and Fiona fears that in her rage and terror she might somehow have killed him. When her husband's cousin Sir Richard comes to search for Will, Fiona is touched by his warm nature. A knight and warrior, Richard is drawn to Fiona's brave manner, quickly seeing in her an equal measure of inner courage.
For more information on this title please visit Hachette Book Group.
Giveaway info
The giveaway will end 8/25/10 at 11:59pm (EST)
I'm trying something new with the next few giveaways. Hopefully it will not only save me time and confusion, but it will also help you guys to enter easier. Please let me know what you guys think! You can now use this form to enter.
Rules:
1) Only winners from the US and Canada
2) No PO boxes
To enter:
1) Fill out this form.
2) Get an extra entry for following my blog.
3) Get a third entry for mentioning this giveaway: On your blog, facebook, twitter... anywhere (Make sure to leave me a link or your SN so I can verify!)
5) "Like" Just Jennifer Reading on Facebook.
Please RT: @JustJennReading: New Giveaway: Tempted by A Warrior by Amanda Scott http://tiny.cc/9ndrb
Remember to use this form. Until everyone gets used to the form I will still take comment entries, but I really think this form is going to make things much easier.
You can see the current entries here.
The winners will be randomly drawn and notified by email.
Good Luck and thank you for reading my blog!
Closed: Giveaway: The Glamour of Grammar by Roy Peter Clark
Thank you to everyone that entered. There were 25 different entrants and a total of 62 entries!
Here are the three winners:
1) niteofblu
2) Sarah E
3) Ellie L
Emails are being sent to the winners. Thank you again for entering and congratulations to the winners. I hope you enjoy them.
All winners were chosen using Random.org
-Jennifer
Edit: There was an issue in my links, the form link was actually the spreadsheet link and vice versa... Sorry about that. I have fixed it (I hope) If anyone notices the problem please e-mail me justjenniferreading@gmail.com!
Thanks to Anna at Hachette I can giveaway 3 copies of this one.
About the book
Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. THE GLAMOUR OF GRAMMAR gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language"--to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
For more information on this title please visit Hachette Book Group.
Giveaway info
The giveaway will end 8/25/10 at 11:59pm (EST)
I'm trying something new with the next few giveaways. Hopefully it will not only save me time and confusion, but it will also help you guys to enter easier. Please let me know what you guys think! You can now use this form to enter.
Rules:
1) Only winners from the US and Canada
2) No PO boxes
To enter:
1) Fill out this form.
2) Get an extra entry for following my blog.
3) Get a third entry for mentioning this giveaway: On your blog, facebook, twitter... anywhere (Make sure to leave me a link or your SN so I can verify!)
5) "Like" Just Jennifer Reading on Facebook.
Please RT: @JustJennReading: New Giveaway: The Glamour of Grammar by Roy Peter Clark http://tiny.cc/gax9y
Remember to use this form. Until everyone gets used to the form I will still take comment entries, but I really think this form is going to make things much easier.
You can see the current entries here.
The winners will be randomly drawn and notified by email.
Good Luck and thank you for reading my blog!
Here are the three winners:
1) niteofblu
2) Sarah E
3) Ellie L
Emails are being sent to the winners. Thank you again for entering and congratulations to the winners. I hope you enjoy them.
All winners were chosen using Random.org
-Jennifer
Edit: There was an issue in my links, the form link was actually the spreadsheet link and vice versa... Sorry about that. I have fixed it (I hope) If anyone notices the problem please e-mail me justjenniferreading@gmail.com!
Thanks to Anna at Hachette I can giveaway 3 copies of this one.
About the book
Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. THE GLAMOUR OF GRAMMAR gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language"--to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
For more information on this title please visit Hachette Book Group.
Giveaway info
The giveaway will end 8/25/10 at 11:59pm (EST)
I'm trying something new with the next few giveaways. Hopefully it will not only save me time and confusion, but it will also help you guys to enter easier. Please let me know what you guys think! You can now use this form to enter.
Rules:
1) Only winners from the US and Canada
2) No PO boxes
To enter:
1) Fill out this form.
2) Get an extra entry for following my blog.
3) Get a third entry for mentioning this giveaway: On your blog, facebook, twitter... anywhere (Make sure to leave me a link or your SN so I can verify!)
5) "Like" Just Jennifer Reading on Facebook.
Please RT: @JustJennReading: New Giveaway: The Glamour of Grammar by Roy Peter Clark http://tiny.cc/gax9y
Remember to use this form. Until everyone gets used to the form I will still take comment entries, but I really think this form is going to make things much easier.
You can see the current entries here.
The winners will be randomly drawn and notified by email.
Good Luck and thank you for reading my blog!
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