Tag Archives: books

5 Holiday Movies for Book Lovers

Posted on November 28, 2012 by beckyajohnson

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 →

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A Black Friday Deal for Book Lovers

Posted on November 21, 2012 by beckyajohnson

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 →

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McCarthy’s Bar + Singapore Noodles

Posted on June 20, 2012 by beckyajohnson

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 →

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What the World Eats

Posted on June 7, 2012 by beckyajohnson

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 →

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World Book Night Looking for Volunteers

Posted on January 28, 2012 by beckyajohnson

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 →

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