Book of the Week: Monster

 

Monster

by Walter Dean Myers Paperback ~ Release Date: 2004-12-14

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I’m addicted to books.  I like to order them on Amazon, download them to my Kindle, listen to them on Audible and borrow them from friends.  On of my absolute favorite things to do is buy a stack of “real” books after browsing for hours in Barnes & Noble.  … Read More »

Book of the Week: Skeletons at the Feast

Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian by Broadway Books Kindle Edition ~ Release Date: 2008-05-06

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Although this book is 8 years old, I just picked it up at the beginning of May.  I’ve read several books about WWII and the Holocaust.    Among my favorites are The Book Thief, The Nightingale, All the Light We Cannot See, Sarah’s Key and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet . … Read More »

Huge Book Sale at Dunwoody Library

DUNWOODY LIBRARY BOOK SALE JUNE 2 – 6 The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host its next BIG BOOK SALE Thursday, June 2 through Monday, June 6 at the library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. A special preview for Friends starts at 1 p.m. Thursday. The sale is open to the public 4 to 8 pm Thursday, and 10-5 Friday and Saturday.… Read More »

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Summer Bible Study: Wising Up Wherever Life Happens

Wednesday Mornings- 6 weeks
(come when you can, no homework!) 

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and  July 13th
9:45-11:45 AM

We invite you to join us for a study from Beth Moore on the book of Proverbs.  We understand that summer schedules can be busy and full of vacation plans.  Therefore, we are offering a study whereby each lesson stands alone with NO HOMEWORK! … Read More »

Book of the Week: Emily Giffin Presents Her Newest Book, First Comes Love

First Comes Love: A Novel by Emily Giffin by Ballantine Books Hardcover ~ Release Date: 2016-06-28

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MJCCA Welcomes NYT Bestselling Local Author Emily Giffin Presenting Her Newest Book, First Comes Love, For AnAuthor Talk, Q & A, and Book Signing June 30, 2016, 7:30 pm

  On Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 7:30 pm, a Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta), is pleased to welcome back New York Times Bestselling Author Emily Giffin, as she presents her newest book, First Comes Love.Read More »

Book of the Week: A Mother’s Reckoning

A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold by Crown Kindle Edition ~ Release Date: 2016-02-15

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I have two friends who read more than me.  Often we like the same books and really enjoy recommending titles to each other, especially when we believe we’ve found a truly riveting page-turner.   One friend recommended this book to our threesome with a comment that said something like “I can’t put this book down”.  … Read More »

The Property Brothers stop in Dunwoody to talk life, work and world domination

While visiting Dunwoody to speak with hundreds of fans, HGTV’s The Property Brothers added New York Times best selling authors to their long list of achievements.

Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott spoke at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta as part of their “A Page from the Book Festival” series. They sat down with CNN Journalist Holly Firfer to discuss their new book, behind the scenes of their hit television shows and share personal stories from their lives.… Read More »

Books of the Week: The Ten Beach Road Series by Wendy Wax


I love this series and the colorful, delightful characters.  Interestingly enough, I’ve been to all of the places that Wendy writes about in this series which makes it so much fun for me!  Wendy and I have become acquainted through a few book events and over spring break she introduced me to a friend of hers in Islamorada so that my hubby and I could detour from the DHS Varsity Baseball trip in Ft.… Read More »

Books of the Week: Spring Break Book Suggestions from Aha! Readers

A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold by Crown Hardcover ~ Release Date: 2016-02-15

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Adultery (Vintage International) by Paulo Coelho by Vintage Paperback ~ Release Date: 2015-05-26

List Price: $14.95 Our Price: $4.29

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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr by Scribner Hardcover ~ Release Date: 2014-05-06

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Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams by G.P.… Read More »

Book of the Week~ Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy

Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy by Alli Worthington by Zondervan Paperback ~ Release Date: 2016-01-26

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Note from Audra:  I had never heard of this book until Christina told me she wanted to write a review about it.  After reading the title and Christina’s review I’m convinced it was written for me!Read More »

Book of the Week: Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica

by Mary Kubica by Mira Paperback ~ Release Date: 2016-02-02

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In November I chose Mary Kubica’s debut novel, The Good Girl as “my book” to host my neighborhood book club discussion.  We all loved it and you can see our review here.   One of my neighbors liked it so much that she immediately purchased Kubica’s 2nd novel and shared it with me when she finished.   … Read More »

Book of the Week: The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian

Book of the Week
The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian Hardcover ~ Release Date: 2016-01-05

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Would you let your husband throw a bachelor party in your home?  If you said yes, read this book and you might reconsider your answer!

In The Guest Room, Kristin agrees to let her husband, Richard, host his brother’s bachelor party.… Read More »