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Friday News: B&N’s dismal holiday sales; Lyrical Press removes catalog from Books on Board; and one teacher gives readers sage advice

Friday News: B&N’s dismal holiday sales; Lyrical Press removes catalog from Books on Board; and one teacher gives readers sage advice

Barnes & Noble Reports Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter Financial Results – Yesterday’s big news was the dismal fiscal report of B&N’s holiday season. The previous two weeks have been rife with B&N rumors. One report in the WSJ was that B&N planned to close 1/3 of its stores within the next ten years. During Thursday’s(…)

REVIEW: Still Hot For You by Diane Escalera

REVIEW: Still Hot For You by Diane Escalera

Dear Ms. Escalera, In the teaser for your book, Still Hot for You, your publisher Lyrical Press, describes it thusly: Want to get your man talking?  Give him booty! Desperate times call for desperate measures. And Shay LaCosta is pretty desperate. She’s wrecked her blissful marriage of five years by demanding she and her husband(…)

Wednesday Deals and News: Apple Has Blowout Quarter & Social Media Out of Control

Wednesday Deals and News: Apple Has Blowout Quarter & Social Media Out of Control

News I think it is hard to say whether Apple can make inroads on textbooks, but schools are already looking for funds to increase iPad and laptop distribution throughout classes.  This infographic suggests that learning can be enhanced by technology but there are other studies that indicate the opposite.  Apple’s success does not depend on(…)

REVIEW: Midsummer Night’s Steve by Sandra Sookoo

REVIEW: Midsummer Night’s Steve by Sandra Sookoo

“Three months have passed since Steve Compton’s last visit to Crystal Falls. Now he’s back, but far from pleased about it. Convinced there is more in the air than clean living, he’s a journalist on the hunt for a story that’ll launch his career into the stratosphere. Zoe Nickles loves the small-town atmosphere, the people,(…)

REVIEW: Green’s Fees by Jasmine Black

REVIEW: Green’s Fees by Jasmine Black

WhoseWho’s your caddy? Pro-golfer, Mallory “Birdie” Bird is in a slump. Financially cut off by her father, she’s desperate to increase her winnings. Living with the guilt over a two-year old tragic event, she’ll do whatever it takes to iron out her game-even hire a new caddy. Caddy Green Sloan’s the best in the business.(…)

REVIEW: The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton

REVIEW: The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton

Dear Ms. Dalton: This is a very well-written book. You have strong, fully realized characters, an unique plot, a romance that is slowly developed and deeply felt, and a solid, believable happy ending. I think you have a lot of writing talent and a good eye for the genre. That said, this book made me(…)

REVIEW: Practical Purposes by Yeva Wiest

REVIEW: Practical Purposes by Yeva Wiest

Dear Ms. Wiest, I have Mrs. Giggles to thank for clueing me in to this black comedy. Though I don’t think it’s quite as side splittingly hilarious as Mrs. G finds it, it is quite funny. I do agree with her statement that it’s the Coen brothers meets small town Texas meets gay comedy. As(…)