Category Archives: Books

Junk in Your Trunk Book Haul

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Calissa Leigh
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Diet Detective's All-American Diet Review

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

I had the opportunity to take a look at the all new, All American Diet, a book by Diet Detective Dr. Charles Platkin. The book will be released in December, 2011, and you can pre-order now from Amazon. The book … Continue reading →

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Dead Until Dark Review – Book For a Rainy Day Contest

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

Yeah, it’s been out for a while. I read books at my own pace. Here’s my two cents. Dead Until Dark Written by Charlaine Harris Paperback: 327 pages Publisher: Ace Trade; Reprint edition (March 2, 2010) Language: English Sookie’s a … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Scattered Leaves by V. C. Andrews

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

Jordan March is swept away to her great aunt’s house while her family is in disarray. While there, she befriends a trouble young girl, and tried to deal with her crazy old aunt who likes to dress up and pretend … Continue reading →

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Tim Ferriss Diet – The Four Hour Body

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Calissa Leigh

So I’ve read most of the diet book by Tim Ferriss called The Four Hour Body. I will say that the diet is a little harsh and it may sound unhealthy, but compared to the guy who eats McDonald’s every … Continue reading →

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My Mood

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

What I’m thinking right now: “If you are a student you should always get a good nights sleep unless you have come to the good part of your book, and then you should stay up all night and let your … Continue reading →

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Eat Smart in Sicily – by Joan Peterson and Marcella Croce

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Eat Smart in Sicily is a book to be enjoyed before you even get on the airplane to Sicily. Joan Peterson and Marcella Croce (a Siciliana) have provided in this 145 page book, a rich history of the island and … Continue reading →

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Working Too Much Can Make You Grumpy – by Debra A. Dinnocenzo

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

The question is ‘Why is it good to not work too much’? The answer is contained in this 150 page book, its second edition, compiled by Debra A. Dinnocenzo which takes the phrase ‘out of the mouths of babes’ and … Continue reading →

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How to Build a Gingerbread House – by Christina Banner

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

If you thought building a gingerbread house involved a plethora of unusual cake requisites and special gizmos How to Build a Gingerbread House, a book by Christina Banner, will demonstrate, with a few simple recipes, basic kitchen wares and ordinary, … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson Review – Jerome Charyn – Norton

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

For fans of Emily Dickinson poetry comes a mysterious tale of Emily’s life, fictionalized by author Jerome Charyn (New York Times Bestselling author of The Dark Lady from Belorusse and The Black Swan). Quick witted Dickinson’s story begins as she … Continue reading →

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