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New Year - New Budget

Posted by Bookworm on December 30th, 2008

Well, we’re almost at the new year, and with this new year, I know I need to revamp my budget.
Have you taken a GOOD look at yours lately?
Personally, I’m dreading the thought of REALLY looking at my budget. I know I spent a lot more than I should have this year. Add the upgraded lifestyle […]

Book Trailers and How to Choose a Book

Posted by Bookworm on February 8th, 2007

Book trailers… what do you think? Can they capture the feeling, theme, and idea of the book without ruining your perception of it?
I found a book trailer (see: The Paragon Hotel) online for the first time on Micheal’s Scribblings. I’ve not seen one online before, though I’m sure they’ve been around for a while. I […]

Can You Answer the Big Questions about Life?

Posted by Bookworm on February 5th, 2007

Check out this web site Big FAQs.
It’s a smart-ass guy (or gal) who is looking to answer all the big questions about life:

Why we exist
What’s the meaning of life
How did we get here
…and more. Check it out!

He brings up some very good points - particularly when he/she starts discussing how what we know about him […]

11 Things to keep in mind when moving to a rental:

Posted by Bookworm on January 24th, 2007

Hello!
Well, I’m moving this week and will not be doing any reading. Here are some tips I had to remember when moving…

Call the electric, cable, water, etc. companies at least two weeks prior to your move. Make sure you check with the rental as well so you can verify everything is set. If you’re just […]

Wicker by Kevin Guilfoile

Posted by Bookworm on January 21st, 2007

The author follows Davis Moore’s life after his daughter was murdered. Moore is a fertility doctor who provides a childless couple with a clone – who is supposed to be cloned from his daughter’s killer.

Moore’s quest is to find his daughter’s murderer – and while everything in the book focuses on this, you are brought […]

Is it truly a question of nature vs. nurture?

Posted by Bookworm on January 18th, 2007

So, I’m reading this book, Wicker, by Kevin Guilfoile. It’s a really good book. I’m rather surprised, I don’t think most authors would be able to carry this particular theme throughout the book without overdoing it – so far he’s doing good.
“How far would you go to look into the eyes of your daughter’s killer?” […]

The never-ending search for a comfy place to read:

Posted by Bookworm on January 9th, 2007

I am an avid book reader. Anything with words I’ll pick up and start to read. I just love to do it. The main problem is finding the perfect place to read. No matter how good a book is your body can only stay in one place so long until part of it starts to […]