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My fav book right now is Your Destiny Switch by Peggy McColl. Its about flipping your emotions from negative to positive!!! Worry opposite would be faith and calm. Its about getting from one point to another :) I'm loving it!
Great give aways. As always!

Something that you might enjoy reading with Simon (though it's quite long) is The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles. My son and I LOVED sharing this book together...kind of reminded me of Willy Wonka.

One of the books I read recently that I loved was "Plain Truth" by Joci Piccult. Loved it.

Well, I am not much of a book reader. So, I would say instead that I love to look at magazines like Martha Stewart Foods (some of my favorite recipes come out of there), Creating Keepsakes, and Martha Stewart Living. Hope that counts!

The Twilight Series! My current obsession.

I enjoy reading Debbie Macomber. The Blossom Series
The Shop on Blossom Street
A Good Yarn
Back on Blossom Street
Twenty Wishes
I couldn't just name one

The whole Twilight series. I am sure this recommendation is expected. And for those who have not read it and think that a vampire book would not be there type I say please give it a try! I was hesitant to try it, but fell in love. The author is a great author and really draws you into the story and makes you get lost in it. A perfect way to relax and escape! Other books that I have loved are The Lovely Bones and The Dive From Clausen's Pier.

I read a book over my winter break from school called "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan." It is a story about the Chinese practice of foot binding. The cultural practice is described in such a raw way and it really makes one stop consider that way women have been treated in all cultures. The story line focuses on a friendship between two girls and chronicles their lives as they grow together in a special relationship more valued than any other. It is an eye opening story that is beautifully written and a good read for everyone!
I wish I could read more books! I'm a college student and I just don't have time during the school year. But I miss it! I'm always excited when I get a break from school so I can break into my stack of 20 books waiting to be read! I'm excited to read through everyone's suggestions!

My favorite book: "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. What an amazing man.

Lonesome dove...it is such a vivid book...loved every page.

I love lots, but "The Memory Keeper's Wife" was very thought provoking.

Hmmm. I read like crazy, so here is a list of some of the books I've been loving in the past month or so (without authors' names b/c I never remember who wrote a book): Julie and Julia, Born on a Blue Day, Complications, Elegance, Marley and Me, the Bible (I like the NAS with the Zondervan NIV study notes), and I've been on a heavy L.M. Montgomery kick lately.

Considering that you have a newborn, my favorite baby book is Happiest Baby on the Block. Then again, maybe you're all babied out at the end of the day, in which case I like Eat, Pray, Love- such a good book! Thanks!

I highly recommend 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' to read with your children. The moments sitting in our big comfy chair, laughing at all the fun food that the caterpillar eats are most cherished by me...and my boy as well I am sure :)

Oh, I can't wait to read the list here! This is a great read... slowing down, listening carefully to our children - I love it as a teacher, but I also love it as a parent.
Under Pressure: Rescuing Childhood from Hyperparenting by Carl Honore

My book of the moment it The Hobbit. I was never interested in reading it when I was younger, but now I'm enjoying it. I'm sure I'll read the rest of the series and then watch the movies. I guess I'm weird because I won't watch a movie if I haven't read the book first.

Hard to Believe and Truth Wars both by John MacArthur

Could today be my lucky day?

Right now I am really enjoying mystery novels. Currently ready Jeffery Deaver. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

I'd love the chance to win free stuff!