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January 2012 Newsletter
There’s Still Time to Comment for a Chance to Win
Currently at Mother Daughter Book Club. com I’m giving away two books. The Darlings in Love is a follow up to Melissa Kantor’s The Darlings Are Forever, about three friends going to three different high schools who navigate the waters of new friendships, first love, first kisses and more. Hurry, this giveaway ends at midnight (PST), Wednesday, January 25.
Promise the Night by Michaela MacColl draws upon facts from the life of Beryl Markham, the first pilot to fly from England to North America to create a great story for young readers. Markham’s childhood in Africa was full of adventure, and so is this novel. Comment by midnight (PST) Wednesday, February 1.
To comment, just click on either title and you’ll be taken to the giveaway post.
Books on Love and Friendship for Valentine’s Day
We’ve always given our daughters little gifts for Valentine’s Day. With none of the stress of Christmas, this has become a holiday where we focus on books, chocolate and flowers. What could be better to lift anyone’s spirits in February?
Here are a few of my favorite books that look at love between family members, friends and boyfriends/girlfriends in two different age groups. Where a review is available, you’ll find a live link on the book title.
For 9 to 13 years and up
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
Dewey the Library Cat by Vicki
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Granny Torelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech
Masterpiece by Elise Broach
The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo
With a Name Like Love by Tess Hilmo
Savvy by Ingrid Law
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce
For 14 and up
A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker
Artichoke’s Heart by Suzanne Supplee
The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman
Doggirl by Robin Brande
Getting the Girl by Marcus Zusak
How I Stole Johnny Depp’s Alien Girlfriend by Gary Ghislain
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Instructions for a Broken Heart by Kim Culbertson
Lips Touch, Three Times by Laini Taylor and Jim DiBartolo
Dear Big V by Ellen Leroe
Heart With Joy by Steve Cushman
Easy Winter Soup Recipe for Your Book Club
Every time I make this yummy peanut butter soup for neighbors, friends, or book club members, people want the recipe. Soups are easy to make in advance and serve with French bread and a salad for an easy book club meal.
Peanut Butter Soup
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 13-3/4-ounce can chicken broth
4 cups water
2 large yams, peeled and cubed
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked chicken pieces
1/2 cup crushed peanuts
In a large soup pot, sauté the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, water and yams. Cook over medium-low heat for 25 minutes or until the yams are soft. Stir in the peanut butter, cayenne pepper and salt.
Let cool for 30 minutes. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor, then pour it back into the saucepan and warm. Sprinkle the soup with the cooked chicken and crushed peanuts. Serves 6 to 8.
Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs
Is Book by Book in Your Library?
If not, please recommend it. Book by Book is a great book for libraries to carry, as it lets even more moms have access to a tool that will help them start their own book clubs. Thanks for helping to spread the word by talking about Book by Book with your branch librarian the next time you visit.
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Please consider reviewing this newly published book: “You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get: Proven Techniques to get More out of Life” By Janet F. Williams. It is a true mother-daughter selection as Daughter Janet’s book was edited by her editor mother, (me) and is full of practical advice for both children and grownups on how to ask nicely for what you want (both objects and behaviors) in such a way that you consider the other person’s needs, and are more apt to get a positive response. Great way to socialize children and smooth family relationships. Not to mention practical aspects of everyday living encounters. You can call or email Janet at http://www.JanetFwilliams.com and also go to http://www.GoodDay Media.com for more about the book. (See info@Good Day Media.com)