Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Book Spotlight and Giveaway - The Great Christmas Knit-Off by Alexandra Brown
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS KNIT-OFF
Alexandra Brown
Releasing Oct 13th, 2015
Harper Collins
The perfect seasonal tale of how
laughter, friends and wacky Christmas sweaters can mend a broken heart.
Heartbroken after being jilted at
the altar, Sybil has been saved from despair by her knitting obsession and now
her home is filled to bursting with tea cozies, beanies, and sweaters. But,
after discovering that she may have perpetrated the screw-up of the century at
work, Sybil decides to make a hasty exit and, just weeks before Christmas, runs
away to the picturesque village of Tindledale.
There, Sybil discovers Hettie’s
House of Haberdashery, an emporium dedicated to the world of knitting and
needle craft. But Hettie, the outspoken octogenarian owner, is struggling and
now the shop is due for closure. And when Hettie decides that Sybil’s
wonderfully wacky Christmas sweaters are just the thing to add a bit of
excitement to her window display, something miraculous starts to happen…
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Author Bio
Alexandra Brown began her writing career as the City Girl columnist for The London Paper - a satirical diary account of her time working in the corporate world of London. Alex wrote the weekly column for two years before giving it up to concentrate on writing novels and is now the author of the Carrington’s books. Set in a department store in the pretty seaside town of Mulberry-On-Sea, the series follows the life, loves and laughs of sales assistant, Georgie Hart. The Great Christmas Knit Off is Alex’s fourth book and is the first in a new series set in the fictional village of Tindledale, following the lives of all the characters there.
Alex lives in a real village near the
south coast of England, with her husband, daughter and a very shiny black
Labrador.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Did You Know Tuesday - Smarties Retro Candy
Smarties were a popular penny candy when I was growing up. You could get a roll for a penny at dimestores like Woolworths or Ben Franklin. They are little sweet wafers wrapped in a clear cellophane package. I always preferred them to SweetTarts, which have a taste that is more tart.
Smarties were invented in 1949 by Edward "Eddie" Dee for his company, Ce De Candy, in New Jersey. The candies are called Rockets in Canada. These candies are currently produced in Union, New Jersey, and Newmarket, Ontario.
They come in six colors (and flavors): white (orange-cream), yellow (pineapple), pink (cherry), green (strawberry), purple (grape), and orange (orange).
This childhood favorite is completely vegan (see link from the Smarties website). Plus, they are fun for Halloween -- or other times of year as well!
Do you remember this retro candy from your childhood? Was it a favorite?
Monday, October 5, 2015
Music Monday - Do Ya by Electric Light Orchestra (1976)
"Do Ya" was written by Jeff Lynne for the British rock band The Move in 1971, and was originally titled "Look Out Baby, There's a Planet Comin'." ELO recorded this in 1976 on their album A New World Record. It went to 24 on the Billboard record chart.
Do you remember this song? Have a listen below. I'd love to hear from you in the comments, below.
Book Spotlight and Giveaway - In the Shade of the Almond Trees by Dominique Marny
In the Shade of the Almond Trees
(historical fiction) Release date: September 29, 2015 at Open Road Media 280 pages ISBN: 978-1480461178 Website | GoodreadsSYNOPSIS
In the aftermath of World War I, a family estate hangs in the balance. For generations, the Barthélemy family tended to the olive trees of Restanques, a sprawling property in Cotignac whose olive oil and almonds were as incredible as the countryside that produced them. But all that changed when war came to France. Robert Barthélemy never returned from the trenches, and without him, the farm is beginning to die. His widow has lost the will to live, and only the fierce efforts of their daughter, Jeanne, have kept the creditors at bay. Jeanne is spending an afternoon at home with the family’s grim financial statements when a handsome stranger appears on the front steps. His name is Jérôme Guillaumin and he is a brilliant botanist about to embark on a journey around the globe. From the moment they meet, Jeanne is struck by feelings she never thought possible: feelings that could save her life or destroy everything she has ever known.ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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