Category: Book Fairs

Fathers Day Reads

Bill Cosby FatherhoodIn celebration of Fathers Day next weekend, let’s salute good old Dad in a literary fashion.

In the comments below, please tell us about your favorite book with a “dad” main character, or just books you think would be a perfect gift for Dad.  Please do it as follows:

Title: Fatherhood
Author: Bill Cosby
Link: www.amazon.com/Fatherhood-Bill-Cosby/dp/0425097722/
Why: Um, seriously? Because who doesn’t like pudding?!

If you wrote a book about a dad, please don’t list yourself. Do the honorable thing and pay a friend to do it. (Remember, IU is a PG13 and Safe-for-Work site.)

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Mothers Day Reads

Mommie DearestIn celebration of Mothers Day next weekend, let’s salute good old Mom in a literary fashion.

In the comments below, please tell us about your favorite book with a “mom” main character. It can be fiction, nonfiction, or children’s, as long as at least one mom plays a major part. Please do it as follows:

Title: Mommie Dearest
Author: Christina Crawford
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Mommie-Dearest-Christina-Crawford/dp/0966336909/
Why: Um, seriously? Because no one should *ever* use wire hangers!

If you wrote a book about a mom, please don’t list yourself. Do the honorable thing and pay a friend to do it. (Remember, IU is a PG13 and Safe-for-Work site.)

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One-liners April Edition

enticing eyesIf your book were a conversation, what is the one sentence someone might overhear that would make them want to listen to more? Let’s see if you can intrigue, entice, and invite readers with one line from your book. (Just keep it safe-for-work, please.)

Go ahead and show off your writing chops. This feature is NOT restricted to bargain books. One line per book. One entry per comment, please. We will convert your link to a clickable book cover. Do not attempt to insert an image in comments on your own.

Just put the following information in the comment section:

1. ONE SENTENCE of narrative or dialogue from your book (not a paragraph – not an exchange between characters, and no F-Bombs or sex scenes);

2. The title of the book from whence that that gem of writing came;

3. The Amazon link so people can go and buy that book! (We’re only doing Amazon this time around); and

4.  Where you are going to SHARE THE LINK to this amazing opportunity (FB, Twitter, StumbleUpon, etc…) Why? Because we’re nosy that way.

Use the share buttons below, or copy the link in the address bar above and share the news on your favorite social media platforms. The more, the merrier, right?

Not sure you get how to do it? Here’s an example for you:

1. He puffed his chest out like an anemic rooster, then swept Lila off her feet and threw her over his shoulder.
2. Triple Dog Dare
3. http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Dog-Dare-K-Brooks-ebook/dp/B00EWCNYVE/
4. Will share this post to LinkedIn author groups, FB reader groups, Twitter, and StumbleUpon!

So let’s give it a try, shall we? Please make sure to follow the RULES above, or our militant admin will edit your comment & you probably won’t be happy with how that goes. Now, go ahead and entice the world with your best shot. IU is a safe-for-work site. PLEASE do not post links to erotica, religious, or political titles.

What’s Your Favorite Dog Themed Book?

Ednah with Mr Pish books
Some people cannot get enough Mr. Pish books!

In celebration of the birthday of our illustrious mascot, the traveling terrier known as Mr. Pish, we’re going to continue with the dog theme tonight. Mr. Pish promotes outdoor learning and literacy, so this would be something he’d be a fan of. Well, as long as biscuits were involved!

In the comments below, please tell us about your favorite book with a canine main character. It can be fiction, nonfiction, or children’s, as long as at least one dog plays a major part. Please do it as follows:

Title: Mr. Pish Goes to the Farm
Author: K. S. Brooks
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Pish-Goes-Farm-Educational-ebook/dp/B00DEIEZXS/
Why: Um, seriously? CUTEST. DOG. EVER. and fun book. (You can’t use that reason. There can be only one cutest dog ever. 😉 )

If it’s a Mr. Pish related book, you get brownie points. If you wrote a book about a dog, please don’t list yourself. Do the honorable thing and pay a friend to do it.

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