Archive for Books

Get $5 Rebate on Dummies Books

THE “FOR DUMMIES” series has a title for everything — whether it’s about computers, food, home maintenance, or travel.  Here’s a little incentive to grab that title you’ve been eying.   Get a $5 mail-in rebate for any Dummies book or audio set priced at $6.99 or higher purchased from March 1 to April 30, 2010.  [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

$3.99 Bestsellers at Barnes & Noble

HERE is a great way to stock up on some books for spring break or summer…  Barnes & Noble priced former bestsellers for adults and children at only $3.99 each.
Check out the 100 adult titles here. Many of these are hardcover that retail for nearly $25!  Authors include folks such as Nicholas Sparks, James Patterson, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Read Across America at all Target Stores, 2/27 9am

All nationwide Target Stores will host Read Across America this Saturday, February 27, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.  The free, family-friendly event features a special reading of Oh, The Places You’ll Go along with Dr. Seuss-inspired games and activities. Target sponsors the annual Read Across America in late February in partnership with [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

“The Happiness Project” Book Talk at Blue Willow Bookshop with Gretchen Rubin February 18

THE NEW BOOK, The Happiness Project, reveals the year-long journey with author Gretchen Rubin as she tests how to be happy through scientific studies, hundreds of happiness experiments, and lessons from popular culture.  Rubin will share her Happiness Project stories this Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m. in a book talk at Blue Willow Bookshop. Ultimately [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

20% Off Purchase at Half Price Books This Weekend

JUST IN TIME for Valentine’s, it’s the Half Price Books’ Booklover’s Weekend Sale February 11 – February 14.  Follow the online link to get your coupon for 20 percent off your entire purchase.  Find the Houston area locations here.  Thanks to Mary for sharing this deal!

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, February 12th, 2010

Free eBook Download Today Only: Start Over, Finish Rich by David Bach

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

20% Off Everything Half Price Books

WANT TO STRETCH YOUR DOLLARS and support your love of books?  Then don’t miss the Extra 20% Off Everything Sale at Half Price Books.  Save even more on books, magazines, and records through Wednesday, December 30.  There are nine Half Price Books stores in the Houston area, Sugar Land, and Pearland.  Find your nearest location [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

50% All Books, CDs, DVDs from Dave Ramsey

IF YOU’RE A Dave Ramsey fan and looking to get your finances in order, don’t miss the 50 percent off sale going on now through January 3.  All of Dave Ramsey’s books, CDs, and DVDs are on sale 50 percent off at his online site.  This includes favorites such as The Total Money Makeover as well [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, December 28th, 2009

National Geographic Warehouse Sale December 4-6; Save up to 90%

THE SAVINGS IS BIG at this weekend’s National Geographic Warehouse Sale December 4 – 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  The beloved organization is bringing its maps, books, DVDs, travel accessories, toys, clothes, globes, and more to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center for this FREE event.  Even better — save up to 90 [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Meet Children’s Author, Illustrator of Splendiferous Christmas December 3

IF YOU AND YOUR KIDS are fans of the Fancy Nancy series, then you know all about Splendiferous Christmas!  Come meet the author and illustrator of this newest favorite, Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, this Thursday, December 3, 5 p.m. at Blue Willow Books.  The duo will be in town to discuss this new [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009