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Here are some of my all-time favorite books. Some recommended from friends, some I found on my own, but all great books!

I love giving Books as a gift -- right up there with a Box of Chocolates! In fact, I love to give my female friends, in particular, a Great Novel and a big Box of Chocolates! Now that makes for a fun day! And now I love to give a Set of Magazine Subscriptions to both my Male and Female Friends, because you can 'cover a lot of territory' with Magazines. It's fun to get stuff in the Mail, and when one of your Favorite Magazines arrives, you can go get yourself a nice drink and sit down for a relaxing wee read. Tea is my choice of 'Tasty Drink', but who am I to stop you from imbibing in something a wee bit stronger?? haha!

Right now I'm reading Shoot the Moon, by Billie Letts... it's a great read!! I can't wait to get a little time every day to read out on my balcony... you know when you find a book that you just can't put down? Well, Shoot the Moon is just that kind of great book! I love reading out in the sun, looking at the treetops, with a nice, hot, cup of tea! Now that's my kind of relaxation! And then when I'm really hot from reading, we pop down to the pool for a relaxing swim. How's that for a nice day?? :)

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I can't tell you how much I loved reading, I Know This Much Is True, by Wally Lamb. It was an amazing Read! Oh, man, it's one of the best books I've read in I don't know how long! If you're looking for an incredible story, this is it, Baby! I got a copy of Wally Lamb's other Best Seller, She's Come Undone, then I couldn't put that down, and now I am reading Wally Lamb's, The Hour I First Believed. Man, oh, man, I love Wally Lamb!! WooHoo, I love reading! See More Great Reading Ideas...

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My daughter, Cara, loved the Twilight Series. I think she's reading the Fourth or Fifth Book, right now... is there a Fifth Book? Must ask her! These are great Gifts, though, and Cara says they're a great read!

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I love The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz. Beautiful read. I picked up the Companion Book to The Four Agreements, and it's every bit as good (wonderful, if you will...) as the First Book of Agreements. Can't wait to get back up to my Sunroom (where I love to read!) to finish this next Book.Update: Now I've read every don Miguel Ruiz book I could get my hands on, and I loved them all. Especially The Mastery of Love -- wonnerful, wonnerful books!

Deepak Chopra's Peace is the Way -- truly brilliant book. One of those books you wish everyone on the Planet would read, then we'd see what a change we could make, all together, 'n all..<Peace Is the Way: Bringing War and Violence to an End >

This little collection of my favorite Books are all squished together because I have sooo many Books that I love, so it's tricky to get them all in here. It would be a very, very long Page, so here's a nice selection of many of my Best Reads over the Years. Illusions, by Richard Bach, is one of my all-time favorite books. It's a great read at any age -- from 16 up.

I've been a John Updike Fan for years and years -- he's an incredible Writer. I love the whole Rabbit Run Series. If you haven't read it yet, and you happen to looove swearing, or at least reading a whole lot of it, you'll love this Rabbit Run! You'll get totally hooked on all the characters, and you won't be able to wait to get your grubby little hands on the next book in the Series, they're just that good!

If you're a big fan of Ellen Degeneres, but have never read her books, you're in for a treat. I am particularly fond of her Dog Sledding Adventures. Just thinking about it, now, makes me laugh! haha! Ellen Degeneres' Great Books -- they're absolutely hilarious! Laugh out loud funny! You'll love 'em. And they make great gifts.

Dave Barry is another Writer that I just adore. His stuff is hysterical. I love it all. I am particularly fond of his stories that include his Two Dogs -- his main dog and the auxiliary dog... laugh out loud funny!

Breastfeeding (or Nursing) is a huge issue for me -- I believe in it very strongly. Just think how much healthier we would all be as a society if the vast majority of our Babies were Breastfed... Our Health Care Systm would benefit greatly, because it sets the child up for a much healthier life. (Just to prevent any annoying Lawsuit, these are my own thoughts, and the whole thing is a matter of personal choice...) Anyway, it's great for the Mother (and Father!) and, of course, the sweet little Baby, and the Le Leche League Book was the Best Guide I found. Very Practical Advice about all sorts of Parenting Issues, too. I was accidentally given a copy of an old La Leche League book when my daughter, Cara, was born, almost 20 years ago, and then I went in search of it when my little man, Aidan was born, a mere 8 years ago... anyway, I found these books to be more helpful than anything else in the whole Baby Department. (Not that I didn't read them all, because I did, as you might imagine! haha!) As with pretty much any other book, you take out the information you find useful that works for you, and leave whatever seems a teensy bit crazy for the next person... and you might be very surprised to find that, in time, you might find yourself doing something that you might formerly believed to be 'a little nutty', and all of a sudden, you're doing it, too, so keep your mind and heart open and just do what's right for your and your sweet little baby (no matter how old!).

The rest are all great 'Reads' in their own right -- and in case you're wondering what makes for a 'great read' for me, if I can't put it down, forget all time and can't wait to find the time to get back to the book, that's a 'Great Read'! Also, if I took some incredible new Life-Changing Ideas from the Book, that makes it qualify, too. Happy Reading!

Just click right on the books you like, and you'll go straight to the page where you can buy them online. It's a very easy process, and before you know it, you'll have a lovely new book to love!

Amazon has great prices, and often you can buy a used copy of whatever book you're after... especially if you're looking for a good 'Beach Read' or Summer Read, this is a great way to go. Of course, New is always nice...!

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Hey, Craig Ferguson's New Book is now on the Best Seller List -- WooHoo! You know I loves me some Craig! He's sooo funny on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson (makes sense!) -- it's Must-See TV for me! Craig Ferguson is always open and honest about his own life, addictions 'n all, so maybe there's a wee bit about that in the book .. and some spicy stuff, too!!(Ooooh!)<
Between the Bridge and the River

> I bought this book at the largest Barnes & Noble Book Store on the West Coast, in The Farmer's Market in L.A. -- fantastic! The book and the Farmer's Market... both come highly recommended (from me!).

So I've been reading away at these letters in 'Letters from a Nut', and the more you read, the harder you laugh. Man, I was killin' myself laughing, and when I got to the bit about the Bet Wetting (Level 4) and the concern over Personal Odor issues before going to a fancy schmancy restaurant in Beverly Hills, I couldn't stop laughing. This is hilarious!! Now I can't wait to get my hands on all the other 'Letters from a Nut', since there's a Series -- yippee! Hope it's endless! Oh, Ted L. Nancy, you are my favorite wee nut! <
Letters From a Nut

> Jerry Seinfeld 'discovered' these Letters from a Nut, and he does the Intro to the books (there are three 'nutty' books out there, now.. and these are hilarious, especially the inquiry about Naked Gambling in Las Vegas (everyone wants to know more about that, don't they?? ha,ha!). These books make for a great gift because they are good for any age (the over 12 crowd...), and you can even take them along to parties to make your friends think you're extra-funny when you read them out loud -- you should have a few drinks, first, if possible...

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Yeah, I Said It

> I read Wanda Sykes' book, "Yeah, I Said It" -- man, it's laugh-out-loud funny. She's hilarious! It's Wanda's take on everything, and she's right on target with it all -- hysterical!

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He's Just Not That into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

He's Just Not That into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys I got this book for Cara (my 19 year old daughter), but I think I enjoyed it more than she did ... maybe that's the difference between 19 and 44 -- I'm the 44 year old! ha,ha,ha! This is a great, easy read, and you'll recognize yourself in quite a few of the stories, so it's a good 'peak at your past' if you're already done with your 'Dating Days', and a whole lot of great Advice for those still in the Dating Trenches...! And just for the Record, there's many a 'Girl' who desperately wanted to get out of the Trenches and get married who is now thinking those Dating Days weren't so bad, after all...oh, that grass is always so much greener on the opposite side, ain't it??

They have a CD Version, too, that you could listen to with a Group of Friends, and, say, a few Bottles of Wine... or in your Car during your Daily Commute...it's all very entertaining, so you'll pick up some good tips and have a few laughs, too, since the Writers of He's Just Not That Into You were also Writers for Sex and the City, so you know they're great!

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Need a Sex and the City fix?? These are a great read for any Sex and the City Fan! I loved 'Trading Up', and hope somebody makes that into a Movie, which would be fantastic, and just finished 'Sex in the City' before that! Fun summer reading, or any other time of year when you need a quick escape!

Okay, so now I'm finished all the Candace Bushnell Books, and they were great! I love her style of writing. They are all a fun read, but it's definitely 'Adult Content', much like the Sex and the City Series, so keep the kids away when you're reading! ha,ha!

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How to Snare a Millionaire, Vol. 1 > I hear it's a fun read, though, so check it out!

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And here's another hilarious book that makes a great gift! If you love The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and his 'gang'/'posse', you'll love this! <The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America the Book: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction >

And this is hilarious, too! I loved Jon Stewart's take on The Last Supper -- very funny. One great laugh after another, so if you love The Daily Show, you're definitely gonna love this! <Naked Pictures of Famous People >

When I read The Da Vinci Code, it was all I could do to put it down to do some work on my Site, it's that good! If there's a chance you haven't read it, yet, this is a really good read.<
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And I like the Donald Trump Books -- I got this new one for Christmas (technically it's from Dwight! ha,ha!), and I got the last one for Dwight for Father's Day! Great for fans of The Apprentice!

<Trump -- Think Like a Billionaire > Dwight actually bought this lastest Trump Book for me for Christmas, and I'm half-way through it. So far, so good. Lots of practical Real Estate information in this book. I'm just getting into the more personal stuff, though, and that looks great, so I'm looking forward to finding some time alone in the Sunroom to get a little more reading in!

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Trump -- How to Get Rich: Big Deals from the Star of The Apprentice

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I just love this old book -- it's a riot to read, and I think there's a fair bit of truth in there,too! Check it out! Pop in here to check out your own Horoscope...

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East of Eden (Oprah's Book Club)

>I loved East of Eden! Man, what a great book! If you haven't had the pleasure of reading this, yet, or you're looking for a great book to give to someone, this is it. I never have very much time to read, but I found myself stealing as much time as I could to 'get back to the book'! Now I really miss all the Characters, so I must go out and read all the rest of Steinbeck's Work! Some of it I've read already, but I think I got a lot more out of his work, now.

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I just read this book last summer, and now Cara is reading it -- lots of chortling from the Computer Room! A great Laugh!

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My Point...and I Do Have One

>I got two Copies of Ellen Degeneres' New Book for Christmas, and this is one of the funniest books I've ever read -- and I've read a lot of hilarious books! It's hysterical -- it would be fun to read it in public, since you won't be able to stop laughing, and that'll be amusing all by itself! ha,ha,ha!

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And here's the Dave Barry Book I read a while ago... very funny!

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Dave Barry Is Not Taking This Sitting Down

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Dave Barry's Homes & Other Black Holes: The Happy Homeowner's Guide

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Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up

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All the Dave Barry You Could Ever Want: Four Classic Books in One

>Here's the Deepak Chopra direct Link -- I loves me some Deepak Chopra! You'll love this book and all the rest of Deepak's works! They make fabulous gifts, too, for people you really care about.

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The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence

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And for All My Canadian Readers... Actually, I think I would pop in here even if you aren't in Canada, since our Canadian Dollar ain't so good, right now, so you might find yourself getting and even better deal... just be sure to check the Shipping so the Books will come right to your house.< >

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And here's Oprah's Book Club Selection from a while ago -- can't wait to read that!! It's sooo funny how exciting it is to see Oprah open up 'The Box' to Reveal her new Book Club Choice! I think Oprah is a miracle all on her own, since she's brought Reading back into the Regular Lives of Millions of People... not to mention all the other incredible feats of Help she has done over the years. Oprah is an English Teacher's Dream Come True! ha,ha! (Yes, that's me!!)

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

>Okay, so I've been slogging my way through this book -- I keep waiting for it to get better -- I figure that if Oprah loved it, there must be a gem in there, somewhere, so I'm determined to finish it! I'll let you know how I like it at the end!

Update: Ugh, I can't get through this book. I think a lot of it is the picture on the front -- it's a young girl, and I can't get past how neglectful her parents are, lettin' her run about the town all by herself -- one day I'll get back to it to see if she becomes some sort of extra-strong adult, or something...

Cara played Glinda, The Good Witch when she was in Grade Six (and a fantastic Glinda she was, too!)...so we are always on the Look-out for Wizard of Oz stuff!

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In Honor of Black History Month, here's a great Link where you can find all your favorite (and some 'new-to-you' Writers that will soon become your favorites!) African-American Writers. You can see from the group of Book above that I have many, many favorite African-American Authors -- Richard Wright, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin... the list goes on and on. <Black Expressions>

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I just went into eMerchandise and ordered the Red Wizard of Oz Silk Bag for Cara! That is the most beautiful and unique Hand Bag I've ever seen -- no kidding! I'm sure anyone would be thrilled to receive it as a gift -- or even if it happens to be a gift to your very own self, that's ain't bad, either! ha,ha,ha! And I got a Sopranos Sweatshirt for Dwight -- shhhh, don't tell him -- it's for Father's Day! ha,ha!

We got the Wizard of Oz Hand Bag, and it's gorgeous! It's larger than either of us thought it would be, so it's very practical as well as unique! I highly recommend it. Dwight's Sopranos Sweatshirt was a little tight, so I would suggest ordering one size up in Sweatshirts, since you want them to be a bit loose, right?

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