Tag Archives: books
5 Holiday Movies for Book Lovers
I hardly go to movie theaters these days, but this time of year, I always become somewhat overwhelmed by all of the great movies that are released in time for the holidays. I’ve heard great things about both Argo and Lincoln, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Challenge, Movie Reviews/Book Reviews
Tagged books, film, holidays, movie preview, movies
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A Black Friday Deal for Book Lovers
Generally I am not a fan of blatant advertising on my blog. I am not even really a fan of Black Friday. My husband and I are planning to avoid all malls and major shopping centers, and we’re hoping to hit … Continue reading
Posted in Book Challenge, Movie Reviews/Book Reviews
Tagged Black Friday, books, bookstores, eReaders, online shopping, promotion, reading
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McCarthy’s Bar + Singapore Noodles
In September, the Destinations Book and Dinner Club of which I am a part is scheduled to discuss Pete McCarthy’s memoir McCarthy’s Bar: A Journey of Discovery in the West of Ireland while enjoying a meal at a local Irish … Continue reading
What the World Eats
I am in Seattle for the BlogHer Food ’12 Conference, and arrived a few days early to visit my sister and brother-in-law. This afternoon we headed over to the Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus to view their … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Adventures, Healthy Living
Tagged books, ethnic food, hungry planet, museum exhibits, museums, seattle
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World Book Night Looking for Volunteers
I’ve just learned about this cool opportunity to promote literacy in your community. World Book Night, observed on April 23, is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books.This event was launched in the UK last … Continue reading
Posted in Around the World Virtual Book Club
Tagged book clubs, books, literacy, volunteerism, World Book Night
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