Archive for Books

Up to 80% Off: Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale

JUST in time for summer! The  Scholastic Warehouse Sale is returning to the Houston area this week. What a great time to stock up on reading for the kids — with prices up to 80 percent off.  Thousands of books are marked down 50 percent! The NW Houston warehouse sale near Jersey Village kicks off [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Free Comic Book Day in Houston May 1

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE comic book memories as a kid?  Maybe you still read them today!  Take advantage of Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 1, and get a free comic book at participating independent comic book stores.  It’s that easy! A number of independent comic book shops in the Houston area participating in [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

30% Off Coupons at Barnes & Noble Thru 4/26

GREAT 30 percent off coupons at Barnes & Noble this week for various products: Vera Bradley items Book and gift items on the Earth Day display, including the cool tote made from recycled juice labels Earth Day Kids’ collection of nearly 20 specific titles Spring cookbooks, including Trisha Yearwood’s new cookbook Print these coupons and [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

50% Off All Photo Books, Free Shipping at SeeHere

THIS MIGHT be a good option for those wracking their brain for a unique Mother’s Day gift…   SeeHere is offering 50 percent off all photo books through April 20.  The bonus is free shipping!  Use promo code MOMBOOK to get this deal. Thanks to Charlotte on the Cheap for this deal!

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, April 16th, 2010

Book Signing with Warrior Series Author April 16

FANS of the Warrior series take note!  Author Erin Hunter will be in Houston to discuss and sign copies of her lastest book, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #2: Fading Echoes.  Independent retailer Blue Willow Bookshop is sponsoring this author visit Friday, April 16, at 5 p.m.  Due to the expected crowds, this event will [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Iron Chef Cat Cora at Macy’s March 27 to Showcase BBQ Recipes, Sign Books

AMERICA’S ONLY female Iron Chef, Cat Cora will be demonstrating her favorite BBQ recipes at Memorial City Macy’s this Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m.  After the demonstration, Cat will meet fans and sign copies of her latest cookbook, Cooking from the Hip.  Cookbooks available for purchase the day of the event, while supplies last. [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Buy One, Get One Free Sale at DaveRamsey.com

Financial guru Dave Ramsey is kicking off a spring sale worth taking a second glance.  A number of his popular books and Financial Peace University DVDs and CDs are buy one, get one free.  Check out the complete list online.  Orders must be in multiples of two.  Free shipping over $65.

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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 [...]

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 the National [...]

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