I don't do a ton of book reviews, but when I got this pitch for Avenging the Owl, it caught my eye: AVENGING THE OWL by Melissa Hart deals with the difficult issues of suicide and depression, but more than anything it captures the powerlessness of being a kid when a young boy is labeled an at risk youth after accidentally injuring a neighbor boy. My family has dealt with its share of depression and anxiety, and I thought this might be a great …
reading
Everything I Need to Know About Christmas…
I Learned From a Little Golden Book. Actually, I learned everything I need to know about LIFE from a Little Golden Book! These were my absolute favorite books as a child. Mostly because they cost about 33¢ at King Soopers back in the 70s, and I could always get my mom to buy me one whenever we went to the store. To this day, reading The Tawny Scrawny Lion will make me feel better about life and about people in general. The …
Barnes & Noble Discovery Weekend
The other night, I spent some time at Barnes & Noble with several other Denver bloggers, checking out the massive variety of Christmas gifts available and learning all about DISCOVERY WEEKEND, a special 3-day event to kick off the holiday shopping season, happening this Friday through Sunday at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide. Discovery Weekend is designed to help customers find the perfect gift for everyone on their list, and their gift …