When my girls were born, one right after the other, I discovered a love for books I hadn't had before. I spent a great deal of money on picture books and read them over and over to my 3 girls. My girls have grown quite a bit (as I'm told they often do), but I am proud to say that they each have a love of great stories. As for parties, I've always loved a good party. I love planning and decorating around a theme, and of course, the actual party is always the best!
In 2008, I combined my love of books with my love of parties. The idea was simple... our family would choose and read a great book. I would invite others to read the same book. I would collect $5 from each participant, plan games, contests, decorations, food and prizes all focused on the theme of the book! The money given by each participant would allow an ample budget for loads of book club party fun! The parties have been wildly successful. As a homeschool mom, I'm proud to say that we learn a little something, too!
Read more here about me, my family and my Book Club Parties. Discuss with me upcoming books and parties, make book suggestions, discuss other books I've read or books you're reading. Also, hopefully (sometime soon) get complete BOOK CLUB PARTY INSTRUCTIONS for all the book club parties I've thrown since 2008!
Read more here about me, my family and my Book Club Parties. Discuss with me upcoming books and parties, make book suggestions, discuss other books I've read or books you're reading. Also, hopefully (sometime soon) get complete BOOK CLUB PARTY INSTRUCTIONS for all the book club parties I've thrown since 2008!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Pawn by Steven James
Not really my kinda book, but I got a new Kindle at Christmas and it was free! This book is about an environmental criminologist (who knew there was such a thing) who used geospatial technology (Huh?) to analyze the time and space in which crimes take place. Using tons of stuff that I frankly don't care about and don't understand, said environmental criminologist (BOWERS is the name) can pinpoint clues to solve tough cases. He's called to the mountains of North Carolina (I'm sure glad this was fictional---whew!) to help solve a gruesome murder and finds himself in the middle of a war between not one but TWO serial killers. Crazy, huh? Anyway, I didn't dislike this book but I didn't really enjoy it either. I would love to see it in movie form though! 3 stars for the first book in the Patrick Bowers Files Series. I won't be reading book two.
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