Archive for: November, 2012
November 30, 2012
Lucky 7: Flower Confidential
“This book is as lush as the flowers it describes.” - Publishers Weekly Flowers can say everything from “get well” to “I love you” to “I’m sorry.” But they are also a multi-million …
November 30, 2012
Lucky 7: Bloodsworth
“Bloodsworth, who became an advocate for abolishing the death penalty, deserves to be better known, and the battery of mistakes that led to his lethal jeopardy should disturb any fair-minded reader on …
November 28, 2012
Lights, Camera, Book Trailers!
Viewer discretion advised: this post has been rated R for reading. We’ve uploaded several new book trailers on our YouTube channel, and you have a front row seat. You won’t have to …
November 27, 2012
Lucky 7: John Gardner
John Gardner’s legendary life could have been the stuff of fiction, but it was true, all true. He perfected the now-almost-forgotten art of being a bad boy author. And Barry Silesky’s biography …
November 21, 2012
Lucky 7: On American Soil
“Essential reading for anyone concerned about the delicate balance between national security and individual rights… as gripping as fiction.” — James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers On American Soil by Jack …
November 20, 2012
The Beach at Galle Road: B&N Discover
With the civil war in Sri Lanka still resounding in recent news, Joanna Luloff’s The Beach at Galle Road resonates even louder. The interconnecting stories illustrate how experience can link people together, even …
November 19, 2012
Cyber Monday Bonus: Kobo Glo e-reader
TODAY IS GIVEAWAY MONDAY – CYBER BONUS EDITION! If you have not already entered for a chance to win the Kobo Glo, you may do so until 5pm EST Tuesday, November 27, …
November 16, 2012
Lucky 7 at the movies: Lincoln on War
Four movies and seven scripts ago, our fathers brought forth… Oh wait, that’s not quite right. Maybe we’re a little too excited for Steven Spielberg’s movie Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis and out today, …
