We're Tied: Choosing February's Book

We're tied. But instead of voting and spending another week deciding, I'm flipping a coin...virtually with Random.org/coins.

Heads - The Book Thief
Tails - Alias Grace

Here I go...

Heads.

OK, peeps. Our book for February is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.

Happy holidays & merry reading!
~Kerrie

Vote for February's Book & Looking Ahead to April

Okay, it's time to vote on the next book selection.

I meant to get the poll up by Wednesday, but I've had a lot of weird things going on this week. So, I apologize.

I used a random number generator from Random.org to choose three books from our list to vote on. Please vote before Tuesday, 12/15, at 5 p.m.

APRIL: If nobody minds, I'd like to choose three more titles after this poll closes so we can vote April's book. That way, if anyone finishes early and wants to read ahead, they can. Send me any other book suggestions you want me to add to the list before I set up April's poll.

Thanks & happy reading!

~Kerrie

PS: If anyone is looking for a funny, crass, fluffy memoir, I am reading Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster right now and it's cracking me up. I can't believe it's a memoir!

Send Me Suggestions

Let's pick February's book! First, I need your suggestions. I updated the list on the left hand side of the page. Send me your suggestions by Wednesday afternoon and I will add them to the list.

Then, on Wednesday night, I will use a random number generator to pull out 3 books to vote on for February. Does that sound like a good idea to everyone? Yes? No? Other ideas?

~Kerrie

Can I Get a Head Count?

Please let me know if you can or cannot attend the meeting on Friday so I can figure out where we are going to meet. Vote in the poll at left.

Hope to see you there. I already have one burning point I want to discuss. So curious what you guys think!

Happy reading!
~Kerrie

Looks Like Good Things for December

Thanks so much for voting! It looks like we have our December book: Good Things by Mia King.

If you voted for a different one, don't worry! We'll keep them on the list...well, maybe not the holiday ones, but the nice thing about December's book is that it is light, so you can read ALL of them!

Here's what Mia's Web site says about Good Things:

Living simply isn’t simple. Deidre McIntosh is 40, single, and host of Seattle’s premier lifestyle TV show, Live Simple and Simply Live. But when her show is abruptly cancelled, her seemingly perfect life ends along with it. It’s a godsend when Kevin Johnson offers her a place to stay, even if her new living arrangement is literally a shack in the woods. As she slowly begins to practice what she once preached, Deidre takes the first step toward a new kind of success, and maybe even love.

Includes recipes: Orgasmic Corn Fritters with Chinese Peppercorn, Creme Fraiche, and Sherry; Linguine with Rose Petal Sauce; Uptown Bistro’s Spinach Salad with Light Roquefort Dressing; Lindsey’s Meatloaf Special; Maple Walnut Scones in Origami Parchment Pockets;Hardware Bobby’s oven- Baked, Old-Fashioned Fries; Chocolate Cherry Crackle Cookies; Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes; Deidre’s Aromatic Gingerbread; Johnson Family Eggnog; Fresh Salmon and Penne Salad with Creamy Light Dill Dressing; Potato and Leek Gratin; Deidre’s Peace of Mind Tea.

I don't know about you all, but this is totally the type of book I need right now. Actually, any of the ones on our list would've been great. :)

Just FYI: I was at Borders in Federal Way and they didn't have a copy of Good Things. I'm not sure if the other stores have a copy, but just saving you a trip...

Okay, everyone, happy reading!
~Kerrie

Light & Easy for December

Thanks to everyone who met at Vino on Friday to discuss The Street of a Thousand Blossoms. We had a good time!

The next meeting will be December 4th (first Friday), and we decided to bump the time up by a half hour. Hopefully, that will work better for everyone. I am looking at where we should have our next meeting. Any new ideas, please comment or shoot me an e-mail.

After two very heavy books in a row, we all agreed to keep things light for December's book. I even suggested reading a Christmas-themed one.

You may notice that I thinned out our suggested books list because several of them have been on there for months and months, and have not been chosen. Please send me ideas for future titles and I will add them

Here's what I added and what's up for voting for our December meeting. Read about the books and then vote by Monday, Oct. 12, please.

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham: I read this book several years ago. I really loved it...then I saw the movie. Ugh. The movie was horrible and wasn't at all like the book. Read more here.

The Perfect Christmas by Debbie Macomber: I have never read anything by this author, but I know she is popular. I'm willing to try something different. Read more here.

Good Things by Mia King: The description for this one starts out: "Seattle's answer to Martha Stewart..."! Sounds good to me...and pretty much all of the reviewers on Amazon. Plus, recipes in the back. Sweet. Read more here.

The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen: This is a Young-Adult book that was recommended at my last SCBWI meeting. Not sure how you all feel about reading YA, though. Read more here.

Pretty in Plaid by Jen Lancaster: I don't remember who suggested this one. A friend just finished reading it and she liked it. Read more here.

Happy reading!
~Kerrie

Calling It: Where We Will Meet on Friday

After much discussion and thought, we will meet in Renton at Vino at the Landing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. We will discuss The Street of a Thousand Blossoms by Gail Tsukiyama (I will bring discussion questions). Don't worry if you aren't finished, we'll make the best of it. Mostly, at this meeting, I hope to discuss the future of NPBC. So, see you there!
~Kerrie

PS: If you want/need my cell number, shoot me an e-mail.