Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Bookish Quote

"I suggest that the only books that influence us are those for which we are ready, and which have gone a little farther down our particular path than we have yet got ourselves."
~ E. M. Forster

Friday, February 19, 2010

Book Giveaway Roundup

Here's a sampling of current book giveaways offered on blogs:

Bibliofreak has a paperback copy of AMERICAN RUST. Ends Feb. 21st.



So Many Precious Books, So Little Time also has a copy of AMERICAN RUST. Ends Feb. 28.

At Home With Books has POSTCARDS FROM A DEAD GIRL. Ends March 2nd.

Tales of Whimsy has two copies of THE THINGS THAT KEEP US HERE. Ends March 7th.

A Reader's Respite is offering a gently-used copy of LIT, Mary Karr's latest memoir. Ends March 17th.

Tonight - This I Believe

What was your favorite essay? Least favorite? Were you inspired to write your own This I Believe statement?

See you tonight at Christi's house!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Indie film series begins Feb. 22

Monday & Tuesday
1 pm & 7 pm


Regal Cinemas Stadium 8
337 Placerville Drive


February 22 & 23 - Precious*

March 1 & 2 - The Fantastic Mr. Fox

March 8 & 9 - The Messenger

March 15 & 16 - An Education*

March 22 & 23 - The Road

March 29 & 30 - Me and Orson Wells

April 5 & 6 - Young Victoria

April 12 & 13 - Nine

* Oscar nominee for Best Picture