Archive for: July, 2012

July 10, 2012

<b>Lucky 7:</b><i> The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating</i>

Lucky 7: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating

“A sort of biographical thank you for the snail” Stuck in bed because of a debilitating illness, Elisabeth Tova Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. …

July 9, 2012

<b>Givewaway Monday:</b> <i>The Beach at Galle Road</i>

Givewaway Monday: The Beach at Galle Road

Every Monday in July, we’re giving away FREE advance copies of our amazing fall lineup. TODAY The Beach at Galle Road by Joanna Luloff The lives of Sri Lankan natives and American …

July 6, 2012

<b>Julia Alvarez:</b> An Interview with Mark Kurlansky

Julia Alvarez: An Interview with Mark Kurlansky

In A Wedding in Haiti, Julia Alvarez takes us on a journey–a journey to Haiti, a journey to the joys and burdens of love, a journey beyond borders and between families. “She …

July 5, 2012

Head Outside with Amy Stewart

Head Outside with Amy Stewart

Summer is the time to head outdoors and enjoy the world beyond our air conditioning. But if searing heat and bizarrely violent storms are messing with your outside time, spend a little …

July 3, 2012

<b>#Ask6Cats</b>: <i>Kitty Cornered</i> Stars Take Over Twitter

#Ask6Cats: Kitty Cornered Stars Take Over Twitter

Agnes, Maynard, Frannie, Tina and Moobie aren’t just five of the feline stars from Bob Tarte‘s new book Kitty Cornered – they are also advice cats on Twitter, each one taking a turn …

July 2, 2012

<b>Giveaway Monday:</b> <br /><i>The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving</i>

Giveaway Monday:
The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving

Every Monday in July, we’re giving away FREE advance copies of our amazing fall lineup. TODAY The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving by Jonathan Evison This is your chance to read it before …

July 1, 2012

<b>Lucky 7 e-books</b>: Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Lucky 7 e-books: Enjoy the Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors Head outside and get dirty with a good book. Build from the ground up with these inside looks at the outside world. Plus, you can save a tree by …