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November 21, 2001
Dear Reader:
I love Thanksgiving weekend. First I get to cook, which I love. This year I have planned a rather ambitious holiday menu that will have me chopping vegetables most of the night tonight. I figure this will be at least a three-Band-Aid night!
One stumbling block for me has been creating the perfect pie crust. Mine never looks or tastes like those who are more skilled at pastry, but I am trying to figure out what went wrong. This year there is a book out that I have been studying called BAKER'S DOZEN. What's in there are endless tips on what may have gone wrong --- and how to make it right. The book came out of a group of chefs in the Bay Area who gathered together to talk about their baking experiences and exchange tips. The book has guidelines for how to start a Baker's Dozen club of your own. Think of it like a book club where, instead of talking about a book, you bring what you've made and share it with others. Curious? Check out BakersDozen.org for more info.
Loved the notes from all of you who saw the Harry Potter movie last weekend. What a fun BIG movie. I sat there watching my boys look wide-eyed and I was remembering my first big movie as a kid --- Babes in Toyland. Decided to have some fun with this and created the Harry Potter Poll on Kidsreads.com and see what others are saying about the movie, too. Enjoy!
Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday roller-coaster ride. A book came across our desks by Sarah Ban Breathnach that takes a look at holiday traditions throughout the year by harkening back to Victorian times. It has beautiful illustrations and some wonderful ideas that you can incorporate into your family activities.
A holiday weekend means there is more time for reading as well as eating. What's next on my list --- DESECRATION, the new book in the Left Behind series. I have been chomping at the bit to read this one. More on the series and this book next week.
We have a very light update this week. Look for lots more from us next week including our "Best Of" lists. Start thinking about what YOU consider to be the Book of the Year.
Here are wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving from all of us at The Book Report Network. Thanks for being readers, which means so much to us.
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New This Week
What to Give, What to Get
We kick off our annual What To Give, What to Get holiday feature this week. Yes, it is time to think about holiday gift giving --- and getting. While you're making lists for family, friends, and yourself, browse our collection of great gift books. We'll have more categories to share in the weeks to come, so remember to check back with us.
Bookreporter Readers Say....
Fantasy Authors -- See what these 12 adult authors and 8 children's authors had to say about what inspires their fantasy writing, the Harry Potter phenomena, and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. They're a fascinating group with some thoughts that might surprise you.
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Amazon.com: buying info: Harry Potter Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
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Something to buy for you --- and then buy a few to give as holiday gifts!
Message Boards
For all of you who love to share your thoughts with others on Bookreporter Message Boards (they are only available for AOL members at this time), we have added a new feature for your enjoyment. We've added links in our Message Board area to the author websites featured at AuthorsOnTheWeb.com that have a place for you to post comments and questions. We hope you'll enjoy discovering these websites (if you haven't already) and exchanging thoughts with other fans.
Contests and Giveaways
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Enjoy your holiday weekend. Thanks for reading....
--- Carol Fitzgerald (Carol@Bookreporter.com)
for The Book Report Network
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