Winner: SFR Holiday Blitz

Here are the winners for giveaways that
ended December 26, 2010
during The SFR Holiday Blitz
hosted by The Galaxy Express

Thanks to all contestants!

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An e-copy of EVIE’S GIFT
by PJ Schnyder
Winner: Bea of Bea's Book Nook

An e-copy of ISLAND OF ICARUS
by Christine Danse
Winner: Stephanie of Curling up by the Fire

A print copy of SINFUL HARVEST
by Anitra Lynn McLeod
- for US only
Winner: zvi of zvi likes tv

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A Year of Feminist Classics

A Year of Feminist Classics
January 1 to December 31, 2011
project started by
Amy, Ana, Emily Jane and Iris
Signup and Details
One more reading challenge to include for next year for me. A topic that has always been dear to my heart.

Goal:
The project works a little like an informal reading group: for the whole of 2011, we’ll be reading a book a month from a list of classic feminist fiction and non-fiction (see below).

fyi: you don’t have to commit for the whole twelve months – you’re more than free to pick only the books you’re interested in.

January: hosted by Amy
A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft
- intro, more intro
- discussion
- my review

AND

So Long a Letter by Mariama Ba
- intro
- discussion, wrap-up
- my review

February: hosted by Ana
The Subjection of Women by John Stuart Mill and Harriet Taylor Mill
- intro
- discussion, wrap-up
- my review

March: hosted by Emily
A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen
- intro
- discussion
- wrap up
- my review

April: hosted by Iris
Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- intro
- discussion
- my review

May: hosted by Ana
A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf
- intro
- discussion
- my review

June: hosted by Amy
God Dies by the Nile by Nawal Saadawi
- intro
- discussion
- my review

July: hosted by Iris
The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
- intro
- discussion
- my review

August: hosted by Emily
The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston
- intro
- discussion
- my review

September: hosted by Amy
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
- intro
- discussion
- my review

October: hosted by Iris
Ain’t I a Woman? by bell hooks
- intro
- discussion
- my review

AND

Third World Women and the Politics of Feminism Anthology
- intro
- discussion
- my review

November: hosted by Ana
Gender Trouble by Judith Butler
- intro
- discussion
- my review

December: hosted by Emily
Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
- intro
- discussion
- my review

In My Mailbox - 12.26.10

Bought:

The Fourth Year Of The Bo Press
created by Bo Press Miniature Books
a little souvenir of Bo Press publications
and miniatures during the past year
- gift to self
- first foray into ebay auctions
- what a nail biting experience



For Review:

Apple Head Dolly
by Scott Nicholson
-short story from
Appalachian Winter Hauntings:
Weird Tales from the Mountains
edited by Michael Knost and Mark Justice


Won from contest:

Zombiewood:
The Celebrity Dead Exposed
by Rob Sacchetto
Thanks to New York Gossip Gal!

Space Junque
In Flagrante Apocalypto 1
by LK Rigel
Thanks LK!

The Scent of Jade
(Kindle Edition)
by Dee DeTarsio
Thanks Audra of Unabridged Chick!

Holiday Gifts:

Christmas Package
from Hawaii

Thanks Chas of Lovin' & Livin' Life in the 808!


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* In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Pop Culture Junkie. A post where we share books acquired via mailbox, library, store, etc.

Merry Xmas Eve

Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas
I loved this meaning of Christmas story which is told in stop animation with songs interspersed. Had to share it with you all on this day!



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* first spotted this at Freda's Voice

The Lola Cruz Christmas Story by Misa Ramizez

The Lola Cruz Christmas Story
A Prequel (Lola Cruz Mysteries)
by Misa Ramizez

Published: November 2010
Genre: Holiday, Mystery, Novella, Romance
ebook
Rating: 5

Description from the author's site:
Almost private investigator Lola Cruz gets wrapped up in her own Christmas story when she’s summoned by a woman from her past. This short story is a fun holiday prequel to Living the Vida Lola, the first in the Lola Cruz Mystery series from St. Martin’s Minotaur Books.

Amusing quote:
"Help me, Lola. You're my only hope." The words echoing in my head were familiar, only they hadn't come from Princess Leia's hologram, imploring Obi-Wan to save her.
-first sentence, chapter 1

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): partridge
Loved this holiday novella! It is my intro to Lola and I am sufficiently teased. So am I gonna read book 1, Living the Vida Lola? You betcha!

The story is a prequel so there a just hints of mystery and romance about the character and her situation but told in a lively and fun way.

I liked the interaction with her close-knit family and look forward to watching Lola grow in her p.i. skills during her book series.

Lola Cruz Mystery Series:
Living the Vida Lola, Book 1
Hasta la Vista, Lola!, Book 2

fyi: kindle version is currently available for .99 cents

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