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Strange History by The Bathroom Readers’ Institute
Available now: Strange History ****4/5 stars Fabulously entertaining, Strange History has great anecdotes, myths and more in history. Recommended readers: If you need some quick reading facts and story If you’re a history buff and like odd facts If you need an entertaining bathroom read Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Have you been reading the same … Continue reading Strange History by The Bathroom Readers’ Institute
Available June 21st: Anne Tyler’s Vinegar Girl
Available June 21st: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler ****3.5/5 stars-really liked it Anne Tyler takes on The Taming of the Shrew. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of comedy, Shakespeare, and contemporary takes on classic stories, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 characters 3.5/5 plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: In the very popular vein of revisiting the classics with a modern twist, … Continue reading Available June 21st: Anne Tyler’s Vinegar Girl
Review: Cluny Brown
Available now with a brand-new cover: Cluny Brown **** 4/5 stars- loved it Originally published in 1944, Cluny Brown is an unconventionally-attractive parlormaid who refuses to know her place. Recommended readers: Fans of British humor fans of Bridget Jones fans of a comedic play Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: If you could use a little cheering up, do yourself a … Continue reading Review: Cluny Brown
Valentine’s Day: Best Gifts for Book Lovers
PSA for book lovers this Valentine’s Day. And some Valentine’s Day gift ideas for book lovers: Books (duh). Shop Amazon’s books selection. Unlimited eBooks Online. With Oyster now out of business, you’ve got a few options for unlimited book sites. Most popular is Kindle Unlimited ($9.99/month and 30-day free trial), which admittedly is confusing to set-up especially if you’re not an Amazon user already. Also Scribd … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Best Gifts for Book Lovers
An Outlander delayed reaction
It took a little time to get over last season’s Outlander season finale, and no little effort to unsee a thing or two. All in all, I have to admit I was appalled by the episode, and not for the reasons you might think (well, not entirely.) We were treated to all the psychological trauma Black Jack could summon, but we get NO CLAIRE THE EXCORIST?! … Continue reading An Outlander delayed reaction
Ever After by Jude Deveraux
Available June 23: Ever After: A Nantucket Brides Novel (Nantucket Brides Trilogy) ****4/5 stars– loved it! In true Jude Deveraux style, you’ll stay up all night enjoying the third book in the Nantucket Brides Triology. Recommended readers: If you love Jude Deveraux, Nora Roberts For those looking for the perfect summer/beach read And for those looking for a fun, fast all-nighter type of read Here’s my … Continue reading Ever After by Jude Deveraux
Enter to Win: Free Book Sweepstakes
Books for Her is giving away a copy of Julia London’s The Scoundrel and the Debutante. Enter to win here! Sweepstakes runs 5 a.m. PT May 17 – to midnight May 24, 2015. Continue reading Enter to Win: Free Book Sweepstakes
Oyster launches new online store
In a move to compete with Amazon.com’s ebook sales, Oyster, the monthly book subscription service for $9.95, is now going to sell ebooks. The new option is likely a move to provide readers with access to new releases and other books that aren’t available through their subscription site. Here’s a look at the online store: According to cnet.com, “Even with these changes, Oyster still faces … Continue reading Oyster launches new online store
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