A few weeks ago, bestselling author Brad Meltzer told his fans that he was going to do something nice for a few select people. The catch was that your request couldn't be for yourself and if selected you had to do something kind for someone else. My request? A signed copy of his newest book, The Fifth Assassin, to give away to one of my readers. And lucky for you … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
CTC Book Tour: Living Again by L.L. Collins
Confession: I've read a lot of Nora Roberts books in my lifetime. Despite her predictable story lines, she usually manages to bring me into the fold of the story to the point that I am just as invested as if it were the first time. So when I first read the summary for Living Again by L.L. Collins I thought I was going to be getting another pleasantly and predictable … [Read more...]
What is a Book Wheel?
Over the past year, many people have asked me what a book wheel is. While I have a page that will tell you all of the information outlined below, I wanted to share it with those of you who might not know!What is a Book Wheel?History The Book Wheel was invented in 1588 by an Italian engineer by the name of Agostino Ramelli. The design of the wheel allowed for the … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Product Go Viral
Have you ever wondered why some things go viral? Jonah Berger did and his research culminated in his book, Contagious. If this sounds like a familiar concept then you probably read Malcolm Gladwell's Tipping Point. In Tipping Point, Gladwell attributes the viral spread of information/products/ideas to three types of people; mavens, connectors, and salespeople. In Contagious, … [Read more...]
Bearly Read Books Provides Warm Fuzzies for Book Lovers
I am so honored to have a guest post on the blog today! For years I have watched SaRah from LaRueBoweRs Photography perfect her craft and become the amazing photographer she is today. You may recognize her logo from my sidebar where her adorable daughter is posing with a book. The BoweRs Family recently relocated to Massachusetts and SaRah has been kind enough to … [Read more...]