Archive | 01. Aug, 2009

Random Reading Challenge

by christine (booktumbling) on 01. Aug, 2009 in challenge

I caved! I admit it! I have so many books on the “when I have time” list I thought maybe this would give me the push I need! I have decided to go for level 3 – 12 books in 1 year. No lists, no thought just a random selection of the books waiting for [...]

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Who killed Tut?

by christine (booktumbling) on 01. Aug, 2009 in new books

Thrust onto Egypt’s most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut’s reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palace’s veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the Boy King’s most trusted advisors, and after only nine years, King Tut suddenly perished, his name purged from Egyptian history. To this [...]

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Which book flavor please?

by christine (booktumbling) on 01. Aug, 2009 in book fun, books general

While browsing the New Yorker online, I came across this comical article concerning a Facebook group called “People for a library-themed Ben & Jerry’s flavor!”. What a novel idea! So, of course I check out the group and as of July 21st, there are 4,000 members. The group’s page supplies a link to Ben & [...]

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