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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-24

Malena Lott — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0000

@MariFarthing yes! in reply to MariFarthing #
Fascinating side Dish with author Vicki Leon about women of ancient times» Book End Babes http://ht.ly/2duI8 #
RT @LizandLisa: Lit IT Girl #KimWright. We also have 5 copies of her book to give away! http://bit.ly/cMfJ0Y #
RT @WebbWeavers: WebbWeaver has a new review up for A LEAP OF FAITH by Sabine S. Goldman…a great story for the kids!! http://bit.ly/HWQKW #
@susankellynovel you'll do great. trust your instincts. in reply to susankellynovel #
RT @jchristie: Sold on yet another book by the arbiters of rad at @bookgasm – Mark Ellis' Cryptozoica looks like a blast. http://is.gd/dAHpI #
RT @JenC_P: My latest YA book reviews over at @okgazette: http://bit.ly/cDc2aN #
How long has it been since you read To Kill A Mockingbird » Book End Babes http://ht.ly/2f8J8 #
A realtor kidnapped from an open house. A debut thriller by Chevy Stevens reviewed today: Still Missing http://ht.ly/2f9Pi #
RT @WriterCrys: Books Giveawy: books by @aswinn @sarahpekkanen @cupcakeauthor @christinelemmon @jennygnelson http://tinyurl.com/2d4yyys #
Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge: recipe and a book giveaway » tell us your fave asian dish in comments http://ht.ly/2fHyP #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-17

Malena Lott — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0000

My husband Rod Lott, editor @bookgasm, is a character in a Burn Notice book. So freakin' cool. Tod Goldberg http://ht.ly/29H5A #
@jennsbookshelf yum. I might make that tomorrow. in reply to jennsbookshelf #
Read on the Run. Literally. » by @yeah_write http://ht.ly/2aaXJ #
RT @WhitneyFleming: http://tweetphoto.com/32196746 Reading this. It was recomended by @malenalott of @BookEndBabes. #
RT @angelajames: Does your book pass the "Kindle sample test"? If a reader sent your 1st ch. to their Kindle, wld they buy it to read more? #
It’s Party Time! » Book to movie parties by @AnneGBrown. Great ideas. http://ht.ly/2aLHa #
@BookMadam That makes me feel better because mine came up Stephen King and also Chuck Palahnuik. Wonder who stephen king writes like? in reply to BookMadam #
@GRgenius awesome! in reply to GRgenius #
@BookMadam There you go then. I know SK is a fan of Jodi Picoult's writing. Maybe he saw his own style in hers. lol in reply to BookMadam #
@OPB my FIL is living proof of that. #
@TheAmpleGoddess hittin' the pool yo diggity in reply to TheAmpleGoddess #
@gailcarriger Go for it. You could make that work. in reply to gailcarriger #
AGREED RT @colleenlindsay: it would be nice if publishers gave reviewers choice of e-ARC or paper ARC. #dearpublisher #savethetrees #
@danimichelle I feel ya, sister. mama-ing sooooo hard #
@wordrunner Crap! I missed getting to hear you on the radio/Internet? Will there be a podcast to download of it? in reply to wordrunner #
YEA! Love to read the books before the movies? @whentoyzattack: new book-to-film news! http://bit.ly/cqRYhL #
The Bookettes are the regular bloggers at http://www.bookendbabes.com. If you love to read, follow @bookendbabes for the latest. #
RT @Wendy_Tokunaga: The Painful Side of Book Reviewing http://ow.ly/2bUw3 #
@jennawrites I could use one right now. in reply to jennawrites #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-10

Malena Lott — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0000

Really enjoyed reading Diana Peterfreund's short story in the YA collection Zombies vsUnicorns. #
Anyone else reading by the pool today? If so, what, and I'll rt. #
@Tamara_Morgan I can only imagine in reply to Tamara_Morgan #
Curious what you've read lately that was the literary equivalent of fireworks for you? #
RT @kinnick72: @BookEndBabes I'm reading Pat Conroy's South of Broad right now. I can't put it down! #
RT @dizzheart: @BookEndBabes The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear; A Curious Courting by Laura Matthews #
http://twitpic.com/22hfvb love this cover & it's blurbed by Marisa de Los Santos so I'm sure it will be a great read #
@bookingmama cool! Only read first 3 pages so far but love her voice in reply to bookingmama #
@DevourerofBooks cool. Let's be sure & touch base when u read it in reply to DevourerofBooks #
RT @amy_z: excited to see my @BookEndBabes just update on my kindle! yay for good reading about good reads! // tyvm #
Share your favorite treats from around the world with our readers. Our Travel Bookette @carmenshirkey does. http://www.bookendbabes.com #
RT @CordesPsych: Really enjoying "Wander Woman" by @MarciaReynolds… Will post review tomorrow on @BookEndBabes #
Are you a Wander Woman? » High achieving women, read on: http://ht.ly/289A1 #
Would love to hear how you find contentment. Our WANDER WOMAN review could spur some great thought and discussion. http://www.bookendbabes.com #
@carmenshirkey you made me soooo hungry and I don't even have that much of a sweet tooth. in reply to carmenshirkey #
I met with a life coach who told me that unlike most people I love change and that it was "off the charts". Can be good or bad. #wanderwoman #
New challenges are like a shot of adrenaline, though I won't be sky jumping soon. (Only in my novels.) #wanderwoman #
Add your #wanderwoman tweets about your achievements and what you still hope to accomplish in life. #
Having trouble getting your kids to read? Check out what @marifarthing does. » Book End Babes http://ht.ly/28JWF #
Started my YA twitter account: @LenaBrownBooks. Connect with me there if you want to talk young adult reads or writing. #
United Cakes of America: Pecan-Peach Upside-Down Cake with Brown Sugar Glazed Pecans » Book End Babes http://ht.ly/29srx #
#FF love for fellow @BookEndBabes @DaniMichelle @jamielivingston @soniagensler @heatherdearly @kathylwheeler @mccato @VivianBoroff #
What #fridayreads do I need to know about? I'm finishing 29, A FAMILY AFFAIR and HOW TO MELLIFY A CORPSE this weekend. #
RT @bermudaonion: RT @readingthisbook: $70 gift certificate to be won! http://www.readthisbook.wordpress.com Rt plz! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-03

Malena Lott — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0000

Meet Savannah Martin and her Author » Berkley Prime Crime. @yeah_write's crit partner, to boot http://ht.ly/24mtK #
You can get to know our featured BEB guest by following @BenteGallagher and our bookette @yeah_write. Writers are cool folk, you know. in reply to BenteGallagher #
I only buy books that I've read the sample for. Several books i'm interested in don't have samples on Kindle. What gives? #
I have $10 amazon credit burning a hole in my brain. Downloaded 4 book samples so far to choose from for the win. #
@katiebabs editing is bliss in reply to katiebabs #
@Kristen_Howe I do so love to cut and smooth in reply to Kristen_Howe #
Side Dish & Contest with author Christine Lemmon » 7 books plus Amazon gift card http://ht.ly/24IaE #
Ooh! Ooh! Follow author @christinelemmon on Twitter and pop over to http://www.bookendbabes.com today & get to know her & see her contest. #
@Kristen_Howe #tips -read out loud and cut what doesn't "sound" good; look at whole pg to see what paras can be short. to make faster read in reply to Kristen_Howe #
#LoveYourVeggies! Check out the recipes at http://icomp.ly/HVR and RT for a chance to win a $20 gift card! #
Popping in to say hello! Always fun to learn about new book blogs. #bblogs #
@Lavender_Lines branding is identity and your authentic voice. So it's both outer look and inner purpose #bblog in reply to Lavender_Lines #
@thebookmaven I just started one day. Haven't read lemon yet in reply to thebookmaven #
Started Life After Yes after sampling four other books. It's a great start! #
Wine Wednesday is back with a FUN wine for your book club. Which "girl" are you? http://ht.ly/25jBU #
Funny Side dish with author Sarah Pekkanen all moms can relate to» Book End Babes http://ht.ly/25Ivy #
@Kristen_Howe how are the edits coming along? in reply to Kristen_Howe #
THRILLER THURSDAY »CK talks abysmal reading stats and recommends a thriller for you! Book End Babes http://ht.ly/25Jjr #
RT @Alexx73: Today is my Thriller Thursday post on @BookEndBabes #literacy #campfire reads http://www.bookendbabes.com #
I'm so there. RT @DorothyDreyer: Steampunk Ghostbusters? How awesome! http://bit.ly/bpUbOj #
@AlliesAnswers @duttonbooks Congrats on STAY being featured as a July Top Pick on Book End Babes all July long! http://www.bookendbabes.com #
2/3 of Amer. can't name a SC justice. Pass this info on! List of Justices of the Supreme Court of the US – http://ht.ly/25PYJ #
@WhitneyFleming achocolate bath perhaps in reply to WhitneyFleming #
"I loved #BeautifulCreatures by @kamigarcia & @mstohl." #
@Tamara_Morgan did you prematurely end? in reply to Tamara_Morgan #

THRILLER THURSDAY

C.K. Webb — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:44 +0000

THE HORROR OF READING IN AMERICA

It is a staggering and tragic reality but, illiteracy is alive and well and living right here in America. This is, to me, scarier than ANY horror book I could ever recommend to you. I have decided for my Thriller Thursday post to toss out some well researched statistics in the hopes of scaring the pants off of you as readers and parents. PLEASE, BE ALARMED…

85 percent of all juveniles who interface with the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate.

Illiteracy and crime are closely related. The Department of Justice states, “The link between academic failure and delinquency, violence, and crime is welded to reading failure.” Over 70% of inmates in America’s prisons cannot read above a fourth grade level.

Penal institution records show that inmates have a 16% chance of returning to prison if they receive literacy help, as opposed to 70% who receive no help.

A long-awaited federal study finds that an estimated 32 million adults in the USA — about one in seven — are saddled with such low literacy skills that it would be tough for them to read anything more challenging than a children’s picture book or to understand a medication’s side effects listed on a pill bottle.

And this one was more disturbing than them all…According to UNICEF, “Nearly a billion people will enter the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names and two thirds of them are women.”

Did you know that some states even gauge the amount of bed space they will need for their prisons based on the literacy levels of their 4th graders? Are you horrified? Good. You should be. Now, I want to give you a few more statistics to lighten the mood just a bit.

There are 19 listed chapters of Book End Babes book clubs on this site.

There are 127+ members of those book clubs listed who read in upwards of 4+ books per month. If we do the math, on average, Book End Babes read approximately 508 books per year.

We all can make an impact not only in our lives but in the lives of people we are close to and people in our community. It started with Malena and Book End Babes but has potential to be so much more. It could be a reading revolution. All we have to do is continue to read with and to our children and introduce others to the joy of reading as well. We can volunteer for reading programs in our cities or do something as simple as reading to children at your local public library, schools or our children at home. We have the power to unleash a plaque of epic proportions on the U.S. and even the world, it all starts with a book. We CAN change the world…one book, one child, one adult at a time.

CAMPFIRE BEACH READS

My Campfire Beach read for this week is Craig Robertson’s RANDOM This is a delicious thriller set in Scotland and one I gave a 5-spider rating to on the WebbWeaver review site. Enjoy!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-26

Malena Lott — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:10:00 +0000

@yeah_write I like it but font is hard to read. in reply to yeah_write #
@SmartBitches my 12 yo son is in love with her. That song is a broken record around here. in reply to SmartBitches #
Summer Books Bonanza » and places I've read so far this summer. What about you? http://ht.ly/21kDc #
RT @kamigarcia: So excited to be nominated for the TEEN READ AWARDS! Great Categories. Vote now. http://bit.ly/9Xh5Ww Please RT. DONE #
Our travel bookette @carmenshirkey shares how Twitter helps with travel plans. http://Www.bookendbabes.com #
UPDATED! Get to know the BEB Bookettes » http://ht.ly/21JTB #
#ww more bookettes2love @danimichelle @VivianBoroff @cordespsycho. Today is @danimichelle's first post. http://www.bookendbabes.com #
Great essay on sisterhood from bookette @danimichelle today http://www.bookendbabes.com. @wordrunner #
What books do you think belong in the "Sisterhood" genre? Join the discussion! » http://ht.ly/22lU4 #
CORRECTION #ww more bookettes2love @danimichelle @VivianBoroff @cordespsych. Not psycho. Only psycho here is me. #
@wordrunner Always nice to hear nice things said about you. in reply to wordrunner #
RT @kimbontrager: read my friend @danimichelle's awesome post: What books do you think belong in the "Sisterhood" genre? http://ht.ly/22lU4 #
Hilarious video featuring author Gina Barecca talking swimsuit season from It’s Not That I’m Bitter » http://ht.ly/22K4x #
Great list! FAB summer reads by awesome women writers! (and a man tossed in there too!) http://tinyurl.com/manicbooks /via @stephanieelliot #
HootSuite 5 is so hot right now! Really loving it. http://hootsuite.com/hoot5 #
Anyone out there do your own audio book podcast whether as promo or pay? Would love a link to take a listen or pointers. #
@VivianBoroff You know I haven't even taken the time yet to see all that it can do, but the enhanced facebook alone is worth it to me. #
The season of risks by Susan Hubbard. #fridayreads #
@HollyBodger funny in reply to HollyBodger #
@rachelkvincent what cuties. Have fun in reply to rachelkvincent #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-19

Malena Lott — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:10:00 +0000

@krisriggle so fun to have our own little book club discussion over it. What are you reading now? in reply to krisriggle #
Bought 2 books at dollar tree today including a Janet evonavich. Love to save books from final resting place. #
@krisriggle I've been meaning to read her. in reply to krisriggle #
The ipad travels well for the family to share. I read a book and kids watched tv programs & played games. No fighting over it. #
On where you get to travel when you read. Comment this wk for chance to win RETURN TO SULLIVAN'S ISLAND. http://ht.ly/1YehL #
Congrats to @steveweddle for winning an arc of @mjrose THE HYPNOTIST. Please send me your mailing address. #
@yeah_write love your new pic! in reply to yeah_write #
Bookette Anne reviews @aswinn's The One That I Want today at http://www.bookendbabes.com. #
@Alexx73 morning! Sun is out again in Ok! Yeehaw. #
Agree with this. You? RT @ThisIsSethsBlog Seth's Blog: Goodbye to the office http://bit.ly/bsVC6x #
Want to Think Like a Thin Person? Check out my blog post @BookEndBabes http://tinyurl.com/2fz4jh9 #WellnessWednesday via @mccato #
One lucky commenter will win a copy of RETURN TO SULLIVANS ISLAND by Dorothea Benton Frank Friday. Book goodness at http://www.bookendbabes.com. #
Reading thriller: the musical life of Michael Jackson to review for @bookgasm. Wonder what will be fresh. #
Also reading the new yorker's summer fiction mag.20 under 40. Excited to read new to me voices. #
@cassiemon Thanks. Need to buy gifts for Dad's day, a 90th b-day and a 50th bday! in reply to cassiemon #
THRILLER THURSDAY » crossing genres, Meyers and a spooky campfire read http://ht.ly/1ZQK1 #
Julia Quinn fans out there? Love historical romance? Check out @kathylwheeler's review on http://www.bookendbabes.com. #
@aswinn iPad is more for absorbing content than creating it. Still worth the buy tho in reply to aswinn #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-12

Malena Lott — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:10:00 +0000

@heatherdearly loved getting to lunch with you. in reply to heatherdearly #
Congrats to @andreaanglin for winning Sweet Misfortune by Kevin A Milne. Pls send me your address. #
New prize: arc of @MJRose The Hypnotist. Comment and RT for chance to win all wk at http://www.bookendbabes.com #
@heatherdearly I'll never forget the fly in reply to heatherdearly #
RT @heatherdearly: I'm blogging over at the @BookEndBabes today. My post… it's golden. http://bit.ly/aV2qPb #fb #
Read @heatherdearly & comment for chance to win The Hypnotist on Friday! http://bit.ly/aV2qPb #fb #
@AndreaAnglin Your'e welcome. Will mail it tomorrow! in reply to AndreaAnglin #
Where will you go this summer via good books? Loved @heatherdearly 's post today. http://www.bookendbabes.com #
Our Travel Bookette, @carmenshirkey talks about travel and e-readers today. Travel Hallelujah! » http://ht.ly/1VGrs #
Speaking of travel & good books, you could win @mjrose THE HYPNOTIST on Friday. Comment & RT for chance to win. http://ht.ly/1VGtQ #
RT @whentoyzattack: My 1st Books to Screen column is up. Check out list of books to read before they hit the screen! http://bit.ly/bEVoVN #
RT @MariFarthing: How do you take your parenting? http://www.bookendbabes.com/2010/06/10/shaken-not-stirred/#comments #
RT @VivianBoroff: My first Post on Book End Babes! The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook & Firecracker Shrimp http://www.bookendbabes.com/ #
Last chance to win a copy of MJ Rose's The Hypnotist. Comment on any post this week to be entered. #
@yeah_write thanks, Jamie. Have a great wknd! in reply to yeah_write #
Finished Elizabeth Berg's The Art of Mending after @krisriggle recommended. Made me think! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-05

Malena Lott — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:10:00 +0000

@CatGayle exactly why I've put off rewriting my last chapter. Loose ends can be wily boogers. in reply to CatGayle #
@CatGayle Esp with subplots to deal with. I think I rewrite endings as much as beginnings. Good luck in reply to CatGayle #
@ErikaLehmann I'm all pooled out, too in reply to ErikaLehmann #
We're talking beach reads over at BEB, led by bookette @AnneGBrown Share yours for a chance to win SWEET MISFORTUNE. http://ht.ly/1SrPx #
@Alexx73 morning. what's on your 'genda today? in reply to Alexx73 #
Share your beach reads, spread the lit love. RT @VivianBoroff: RT @AnneGBrown: My first post is up on BookEndBabes. Feel the Burn! #
@Alexx73 undecided at this point, but some errands and painting a bathroom and then writing later. in reply to Alexx73 #
Ladies, are you playing to your strengths? Our wellness doc is in at http://www.bookendbabes.com #
Comment for chance to win Sweet Misfortune on Friday! http://Www.bookendbabes.com #
http://twitpic.com/1tczyu sneak peek: June top pick #
Thrilling Thursday with @alexx73 Campfire beach read rec and a look at CK's muse. Book End Babes http://ht.ly/1Tz1U #
Comment on our bookettes' posts this week for a chance to win SWEET MISFORTUNE on Friday. Thanks for reading! http://www.bookendbabes.com #
BEB June Top Picks are now featured in the sidebar at http://www.bookendbabes.com. Click on the cover to learn more. Can't wait to read them! #
Why read YA? (A primer) » by @soniagensler //great list! comment for a chance to win SWEET MISFORTUNE http://ht.ly/1UeL7 #
RT @WriterCrys: RT @emilygiffin: Read HOTM and looking for another summer read? Check out Allison Winn Scotch's THE ONE THAT I WANT #
RT @WriterCrys: This fabulous contest is nearly over – don't miss out http://tinyurl.com/24vrmr7 #areyoureallystill sitting there? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-29

Malena Lott — Sat, 29 May 2010 16:10:00 +0000

Fab ideas for your Sunday to-do list. 1. Tell a friend how much you appreciate them. 2. Escape in a book. #
Sweet Misfortune » chocolate and romance at Book End Babes. Check out the snarky fortune cookie on the cover. http://ht.ly/1P2MA #
Follow this BEB bookette. RT @carmenshirkey: Need some #travel advice for Myrtle Beach. N Myrtle or South? Hotels that aren't full of kids? #
Another BEB Bookette: RT @danimichelle: hear that? … the sound of complete & utter silence. After Wed, this sound will be a rare thing. #
Follow BEB Bookettes: YA Author @soniagensler, Okla magazine editor @marifarthing, foodie @VivianBoroff, screenwriter @yeah_write #
More bookette babes: OKRWA prez and romance writer @kathylwheeler, writers @heatherdearly and @alexx73 Follow, follow, follow, follow #
I do this! RT @Houzz_inc Decorating with Vintage Typewriters http://bit.ly/daI7DV #
.@Houzz_inc paired vintage typewriter with modern chair http://twitpic.com/1qncim in reply to Houzz_inc #
RT @bookgasm: If nothing else this year, at least I succeeded in getting my wife hooked on DEXTER last night.// didn't want to love it #
RT @whentoyzattack: Excited about being a "Bookette" & guest writer for @bookendbabes! Will be writing monthly column on "Books to Screen." #
RT @TheMadHousewife: Yummy drink recipes! Is it summer yet? http://closertolucy.blogspot.com/2010/05/fun-summer-vino.html #
RT @Wendy_Tokunaga: The Mathematics of Novel Writing: How to Find the Time to Write: http://ow.ly/1P6X5 #
Loving the names I'm getting in for my FIXER UPPER fictional winery and the red and white wines. Wanna play? http://ht.ly/1PUOW #
@ebertchicago to answer your question, yes we gals wear our cutest clothes (and shoes) for each other, low-cut or not in reply to ebertchicago #
RT @miriamgershow: Teeny tiny little Side Dish essay of mine on @bookendbabes re. the community behind the writer: http://ow.ly/1QKca #
@miriamgershow thanks, Miriam!! in reply to miriamgershow #
What are you reading this weekend? Me: INSATIABLE by Meg Cabot, THE ART OF MENDING by Elizabeth Berg, SLIM TO NONE by Jenny Gardiner #
RT @avonbooks: Meg Cabot: INSATIABLE abt acting out soap opera scenes with Barbies…new vid just posted on her FB page http://ht.ly/1RoS5 #