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November 20, 2008

Stories in Shopping:

An odd tale of poetry appreciation

Gregory Cowles at Paper Cuts stumbles upon the “the most dangerous book of poetry ever written.” It’s also become one of the priciest.
Best-selling Southern California novelist Dean Koontz released The Book of Counted Sorrows in 2003. Just 1,250 copies were published. This week, Cowles noted that Koontz’ book is selling online for [...]

Posted by Donna Wares, September 12th, 2008 | Permalink
File under: Bookbloggery, Poetry, Shopping

Book lovers’ dream?

From the SCIBA Classifieds: “Own your own bookstore/coffee shop in the heart of Big Bear Village, a four seasons resort community in the San Bernardino National Forest…”

Posted by Donna Wares, September 5th, 2008 | Permalink
File under: Booksellers, Shopping

Back-to-work week

National Geographic’s Green Guide staff compiles a handy paper-buying primer for restocking your home office with eco-friendly, recycled-content supplies.

Posted by Donna Wares, September 3rd, 2008 | Permalink
File under: Green, Shopping

Think Valentines Day

OK, we’re a little late on this one … but Kathi Kamen Goldmark and Sam Barry quizzed various authors for a recent Book Page column and came up with a terrific list of Perfect Gifts for the Writer in Your Life. (They even included Donna and two of her favorites.)

Posted by Donna Wares, January 25th, 2007 | Permalink
File under: Author's life, Shopping