Want to make sure that book you loaned a friend makes it’s way back to your library? Stake your claim on your books with these cute free printable bookplates from ImageZoo.
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Want to make sure that book you loaned a friend makes it’s way back to your library? Stake your claim on your books with these cute free printable bookplates from ImageZoo.
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Want to splurge on something for yourself or a gift for a fellow reader? Check out some of these unique finds from independent artists.
Reading is Sexy Tee Shirt
Who can resist this adorable pink retro confection? Comes in a bunch of different colors and at $14.95 is a steal. Get it from BuyOlympia.com.
This cute tongue-in-cheek print adds a pop of color to any reader’s abode. Buy this 5×7 print from Etsy for $5.
These gorgeous personalized bookplates have a stylized peony design. They’re hand stamped and heat embossed with a self-adhesive backing. Only $6 for eight plates, buy at Etsy.

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Here are a few interesting giveaways for March from authors I enjoy reading. Good luck!
With three new Sweet Magnolias books from Sherryl Woods hitting stores beginning with HOME IN CAROLINA in April, one lucky winner can win a signed set of the first four titles in the series (STEALING HOME, A SLICE OF HEAVEN, FEELS LIKE FAMILY and WELCOME TO SERENITY), along with a $25 gift card for Borders so they can purchase the latest releases.
Enter the contest at http://www.sherrylwoods.com
Historical mystery author Deanna Raybourn is offering TWO lucky winners a $25 gift card to either Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com, which will allow the winners to buy THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST and another book or two.
RITA-winner Deanna Raybourn thrilled and intrigued readers with the Lady Julia Grey Victorian mystery series. For March, Deanna introduces Theodora Lestrange, a strong, inquisitive British heroine in THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST (MIRA Books), an historical mystery with some teeth.
You can find her contest at http://www.deannaraybourn.com
Louisa Edwards Coaxes Romance Readers Back Into The Kitchen with a Sneak Peek at her New Recipe for Love Novel . . . and a Collectible ON THE STEAMY SIDE Macy’s Gift Card!
One lucky reader will be primed to read Louisa Edwards’ new Recipe for Love novel: ON THE STEAMY SIDE (St. Martin’s Paperbacks, March 2010)—thanks to a March contest prize that includes an autographed copy of Book 1, CAN’T STAND THE HEAT, and a collectible ON THE STEAMY SIDE $50 Macy’s Gift Card. Yes, spring promises to be the season for culinary romance lovers!
Visit her site to enter the contest – http://www.louisaedwards.com
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Join the Save the Contemporary campaign and find a great new book to read. The current featured book in the campaign is Something About You by Julie James. I’m always up for a good contemporary romance. Some of my favorite authors are Kristan Higgins, Rachel Gibson and my new discovery, Louisa Edwards. So, you can help save the contemporary genre and have a chance to win books, an iTouch, or wine. Click here for more information on how to spread the word and win.
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Get some cute printable bookmarks from Sharon Rowan. These are fun and colorful bookmarks that you can print on your own printer.

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