On Tour: Lady Chamberlin Book Shop

This fun little book shop is ran by author Ann Chamberlin exclusively at the Arizona Renaissance Festival.  It specializes in books that fit the Renaissance theme while still ranging from children's to adult, old and rare, to new and popular. Author Gail Z. Martin was signing there the weekend that I went by and so I picked up a couple of her books as well as one of Ann's that was on my "to read" list. Sadly, there is only one weekend left this year to go check out this fun little store but I highly suggest it. And there's always next year! Ann Chamberlin said that she runs it every year.

 

Lady Chamberlin Books

Arizona Renaissance Fest

Apache Junction, AZ 85118

801-277-2611

Weekends February - April

On Tour: Barnes & Noble Arrowhead

In the way of "big box stores" Barnes & Noble is one of the good ones in my opinion. They make an honest effort to do right by authors and publishers. They have a wide range of books and this location also has a great selection of gifts and games. (If you're a Hunger Games fan or interested in all the hype, stop by!) There is a round Starbuck's in the center of the store which often has book themed treats and is a great place to use the free wi-fi. I have met here for self-start book clubs and they don't mind you hanging out and chatting for a bit. This store is clean, well-organized and well-stocked. Their focus is clearly on the Nook but the staff is friendly enough and willing to help when asked.

Arrowhead Barnes & Noble

7685 West Bell Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-487-9022

On Tour: Changing Hands Bookstore

Changing Hands is a fantastic Indie bookstore in Tempe, AZ. Putting aside their massive selection of used books, great selection of new books, and ability to order pretty much anything, what makes this store truly fantastic is what they do for the book community. They have author's in to sign all the time, workshops, and much, much more. In fact, tomorrow night, 2/29/12, they will have Anne Rice in to sign. Sadly, I won't be going this time but I did last time and she was a wonderful author to meet! Another fantstic feature of Changing Hands is if you can't make one of their signings, you can still buy the book through them, they will have the author sign it and ship it to you. If you have never been there you are really missing out! 

Changing Hands Bookstore

 

6428 S McClintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
480-730-0205

Previous mentions on LitPool: 

Michael Scott signs

Dark Days of Supernatural Tour

Aprilynne Pike signs

Quotable Giveaway: February 23, 2012

This may be the last Quotable Giveaway, as much as I love quotes I think I'm going to look for something else to do. If anyone would like me to continue the Quotable  Giveaway or have an idea for something you would like to see, feel free to comment or email me!

Last time's quote was from Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. What better way to celebrate Valentine's week than with the most popular romance of our time?

In the comments below name the following quote. This months prize will be a fabulous, Love to Read? Hug a Book Blogger journal.

"...let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure."

 You have until the end of the month to name each of the quotes listed in February, each correct answer gets you an entry to win the prize!

Quotable Giveaway: February 16, 2012

Last time's quote was from a Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.

 In the comments below name the following quote. This months prize will be a fabulous, Love to Read? Hug a Book Blogger journal.

"And so the lion fell in love with lamb..." ;)

You have until the end of the month to name each of the quotes listed in February, each correct answer gets you an entry to win the prize!

On Tour: Thrifty Joe's

This store is much larger than it first appears and has a great selection of  books and music. (If you're looking for records head for the back and hang a right at the Post Office.) I have picked up a number of books here, the complete Molly Moon series by Georgia Byng and Brsingr by Christopher Paolini to name a few. The large and popular store is well organized for browsing but has so much in it that you want to watch your step if you're a bit of a klutz! I *believe* it is the largest used bookstore in the West Valley of the Sun.





Thrifty Joe's Books and Music
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6020 West Bell Rd Suite E-104
Glendale, AZ  85308
602-547-2540



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Wishes

Penned By: Jude Deveraux

This is one of my all time favorite novels! If you are not a romance novel reader and want to take a chance - do it on this one. This fun novel has some surprising twists and combines historical romance, modern day, and fairytales. It's an action packed and entertaining read that will have you laughing out loud. Nellie Grayson and Jace Montgomery have endured many woe's in their lives and have maintained kind and giving hearts just the same. They deserve to find love and happiness - they deserve each other. However, having two hard-headed individuals fall in love is difficult, no matter how soft-hearted they are.

Quote: "It's called the Kitchen because it's like women's life on earth. When you die you think you're going to heaven, just as you think, when you get married, that you're going to have heaven on earth. Instead, in both cases, you get sent to the Kitchen."

Genus: Lovey Dovey

Era: Older is Better

Difficulty: 2

Determination: Must Read

Series: Yes - the books work as companions and not necessarily sequential order

Formats: Print & Ebook

Film: No

Your type of tale? Try these: Bridge Over Time by Brenda Hiatt, The Heir by Catherine Coulter, Betrayed by Arnette Lamb

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