Living With Books

A wine-propelled conversation with a publishing industry friend recently dovetailed with a thread on Twitter to remind me that as much as talking about books I love, I’m always happy to talk about books I didn’t love. Books that enticed, then disappointed.

The signs of the times are missing apostrophes. The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: “NO TRESSPASSING.” In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization…and only he could wield the marker to defeat them. If you’re like Jeff and Ben – and typos are like nails screeching down a chalkboard – you need to join the Great Typo Hunt!

Perfect for summer: a book that will get you and your kids outside discovering nature! Whether you live in the heart of the city, the suburbs, or the deepest countryside, The Bumper Book of Nature will bring out the child in you with its treasure trove of offbeat, playful nature activities arranged by season. Learn now to explore rock pools by the seaside, pick wild meadow flowers, fry up elderflower fritters, make an old-fashioned quill pen from a bird feather or a plaster cast of an animal track – and much more!

Everyone in your book group wants to have a glass of chardonnay and talk about the book. One member, however, wants to talk about how the book relates to her marriage, has affected her sex life, and has become a major topic at her weekly group psychotherapy session. How to make it end happily ever after? To enter for your chance to win a copy of What To Do When No One Has a Clue – and to get some great advice – post a comment with your book group predicament.

We love our books. We know you do, too. We want to know how you live with your books! Enter for your chance to win an autographed copy of Living With What You Love. Ten lucky entrants will also win a gorgeous boutique picture frame. Winners chosen at random. Limited quantities. No purchase necessary.