Day: June 20, 2008

Organization is Key..

Posted June 20, 2008 by Holly in Discussions | 36 Comments

When I moved in with my (now) husband, I kind of took over the den and used it as my book room (we also have a computer and t.v. in there, plus a futon for when guests stay over), but didn’t bother organizing anything at the time. I finally got sick of it not being able to find anything and decided to alphabetize them. With the help of my son, we managed to do it in about 3 hours.

I didn’t include pictures of the other 2 shelves I have (mostly because I’m lazy and don’t feel like snapping more pictures) but you get the idea.

I alphabetize by author, then put in order of series. Actually, now that I think about it, I’m pretty sure I still need to put these in order of series. Eh, this is good enough for now.

I’m curious..how do you shelve your books? Do you alphabetize? Have some other crazy system only you can decipher? Something else?


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A Long Weekend With Loretta Chase: Go Visit The Book Smugglers!

Posted June 20, 2008 by Holly in Reviews | 5 Comments

To celebrate the release of Loretta Chase‘s current novel, Your Scandalous Ways (which I just finished and absolutely adored – review to come), The Book Smugglers are hosting a Long Weekend with Loretta Chase.

Yesterday Ana posted her review of Your Scandalous Ways. She did a wonderful job of explaining everything I loved about it (hmm, maybe instead of reviewing it myself I should just say, “Yeah, what she said!”). Go check it out.

Today she’s put up a collaboration of quotes from various members of Blogland about their favorite Loretta Chase book (including a quote from yours truly). I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear 95% of the quotes are about Lord of Scoundrels. Fabulous book, that.

Tomorrow, they have an interview with the amazing Loretta Chase herself! How exciting.

They’re also giving away THREE COPIES of Your Scandalous Ways!

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Birthday Wish for Two Great Women!

Posted June 20, 2008 by Holly in Miscellaneous | 10 Comments

Today two wonderful women from the romance community are celebrating birthdays.

First, Daphne, formerly of Sanctuary’s Finest, now a guest blogger here and a full time blogger at Daphne’s Adventures. I met Daph on an author message board 2 years ago and I can honestly say she’s one of the best people I have ever met. I’m so blessed to have her in my life.

Katie(babs), Kristie(j)’s blogging partner, is also celebrating a birthday today. I’ve only known KB for a few months, but I can already tell she’s an amazing person and I hope to get to know her better in the future. She’s kind, generous and really dirty..three things I adore in a friend. 😛

To both of you, from us here at Book Binge:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

We wish you a wonderful day full of hot eye candy, relaxing schedules and lots of love.

XOXOXO

Holly, Rowena and Casee


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Book Watch: The Wild Road by Marjorie M. Liu

Posted June 20, 2008 by Casee in News, Promotions | 4 Comments

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Doesn’t MML have the best covers ever?

This is the 8th installment of Liu’s Dirk & Steele series.

Here’s a brief (very brief) blurb from her website. No excerpt yet.

Lannes is one of a dying race born to protect mankind. And while most see a beautiful man, this illusion is nothing but a prison. But when he finds a woman covered in blood, with no memory or past, he will be drawn into a mystery that makes him question all he knows.

I’m never disappointed by this author. I can’t wait to get my hands on this one.

This book will be available from Dorchester. You can pre-order it here.


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