Bookish Christmas gift haul

Phew! Happy day-after-Christmas to those of you who celebrate the holiday. I'm experiencing a bit of the post-Christmas doldrums, as per usual. I can't remember the last time Dec. 26 fell on a Monday, but it's kind of a bummer – especially since I didn't have today off work like some of you special people. …

A few of my favorite (Christmas) things

Merry Christmas to all, from That Book Lady Blog! In honor of this special day, I want to share with you some of the things I enjoy most this time of year. Favorite book When I was little, my mom ordered "A Story a Day 'Til Christmas" from the Current catalog. For several years, it was …

The Jingle Bell Book Tag

I wasn't tagged in this one, but it looks like fun so I'm doing it anyway! Props to the creator, Richard @ The Humpo Show. "All I Want for Christmas is You" ... What book do you want to see under the Christmas tree? Honestly, I hesitate to name any one book ... there are just …

100 followers strong!

I've hit a new milestone here at That Book Lady Blog...100 followers! I appreciate all the support and feedback I've received since I began this blog on Sept. 30. This week, I'll be posting an ARC review of "The Good Daughter" by Alexandra Burt and some Christmas goodies. Stay tuned!

“This is what I wished for …” Opening night is here

  Tonight is opening night of our local theater company's radio play, "It's a Wonderful Life." I missed out on participating in the full-scale production in 2006, as I was away at college ... so playing the lead female role of Mary (Hatch) Bailey in a broadcast-style show is the next best thing! I'll be …