Write!

Sometimes it’s really as easy as that except that is when you do everything else but get around to putting your thoughts down on ‘paper.’
I’ve been writing this post in my head now for several days and, well, shame on me for not doing anything about it.
My holidays were nice and sort of anticlimatic, maybe I was just expecting too much or maybe my standards are just too damn high?
I recently read at Guanabee that some Hispanics don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, really? No, really? Because all the Puerto Ricans, I know sure do, I mean we do it Spanish style – no yucky cranberry sauce and our stuffing has Sazon and Chayote in it but still, a turkey by any other name, no?
And, how once again Ms. Puerto Rico has taken the Ms. Universe title even as haters maced her dress and tried to take her down? Damn, ladies, really – is it that serious? Reuters

Also, now you can really hear what your favorite authors have to say as bookvideos.tv debuts.

Lastly, Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but there are news reports of Green Monday, supposedly next week and there are plenty of book deals out there to grab!
Barnes & Noble:
25% off highest priced item: T4N3B6W barnesandnoble.com

Expires December 10, 2007

$5 off $50+ when you pay with paypal L9H7N4X
10% on entire purchase B9R3D4A

expires 12/9/07

Combine these coupons with 20% Paypal cash back
Borders: 40% off any book, minimum $20 good at Borders on 11/26 and 11/27.

You have to be a member, but it’s free.
bordersmedia.com/coup/coupon

Dover Classics:

The Dover Holiday Discount: $10 Off

Dear Reader, I’m happy to say that the Dover Holiday Discount is here—and I’m only sharing this holly jolly news with friends like you.

From now until December 2, 2007, you can save $10 on orders of $40 or more. Your Holiday Discount is good on our entire collection of over 9,000 titles so it won’t take you long to find something special for everyone on your shopping list.
Just use Coupon Code CM88 during checkout to take advantage of this outstanding offer. Scroll down for more information or use this link to start saving $10 now
—Save $10 on Thousands of Great Gifts for Children & Adults!
Dover books and gift sets already boast the lowest possible prices, so any extra savings are a cause for celebration. Since your Dover Holiday Discount can be applied to our complete collection of titles, you can even save $10 on our most recent releases, including Fun Kits, Pocket Puzzles, Stained Glass Coloring Kits, and more.
Of course, you can also choose brilliant books from all of the categories that have made Dover famous: Children’s Books, Clip Art on CD-ROM, our Thrift Editions of the world’s most famous literature, Mathematics, Crafts, History, and much more.
Coupon Code CM88 expires on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Use this link to start browsing our books now— www.doverpublications.com/cm88

It’s Easy to Save $10 with Your Dover Holiday Discount!

1. Fill your Shopping Cart with at least $40 in merchandise and click Check Out

2. Enter Coupon Code CM88 and your shipping information

3. Complete check out—your $10 discount will be automatically deducted from your total
Scholastic:

The Scholastic Store takes up to 60% off toys and books during its latest sal e with free shipping via coupon code SSBF07. Over 240 items are available, with prices starting at $3.57
Strand Bookstore: Click here to redeem your earth friendly gift from the Strand.

Limit one per customer. Offer expires January 15, 2008.

Hearst Magazines – $5 subscriptions

Check this out too: SavvySource, an online parenting site that reviews toys, preschools, camps, and books, and lets parents share activity ideas, will launch a creative way to capitalize on the holiday shopping season. In partnership with a non-profit organization that deals with early childhood education, the web site has put together a quiz that helps parents assess and track the development of their child (aged 2 to 6), and receive a personalized list of recommendations for age appropriate educational toys, books, and activities — all cleverly linked to Amazon via an affiliate code. Via readwriteweb
Spread the love

More Articles for You

What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About Death, Technology, and Social Change

In a world where technology seems to dominate every facet of our lives, there’s something profoundly humbling about turning back …

Spread the love

Beyond Bread: Bakers in the Family, Pan de Agua and Casabe

I can picture us. Two, little rail-thin girls with long braided hair down our backs, holding hands as we walked …

Spread the love

How to Pull Back the Curtain: Heroes, Flaws, Boundaries and Creativity

I think a lot about exposure. I guess it comes with the territory of being a writer, and a communications …

Spread the love

Curating Caribbean Heritage: A List of Must-Read Books

This is how I honor and celebrate the diversity and richness of the islands and their cultural diasporas, reflecting on …

Spread the love

On Growing up in East Harlem: Italian (Barese) and Puerto Rican Heritage

I was thrilled to chat with podcaster, and fellow author and family historian Bob Sorrentino earlier this month. During our …

Spread the love

Food Culture: The Best Podcast for “Top Chef” Fans

The food we eat, how we eat and prepare it is so intricately tied to our culture, our heritage and …

Spread the love