Mega Mega Christmas in July Contests. Don't MISS them, http://ow.ly/274TQ Books, Gift Cards, Baskets of goodies and so much more! # Fresh Pick is TORN APART by Sharon Sala http://bit.ly/12OIV heart pounding suspense = great summer read! # Just added details on our dinner with @LisaGardnerBks and @tessgerritsen on 7/17 http://bit.ly/9sP4hL RSVP please! # Powered by Twitter Tools

win 25+ books or a critque from @deidreknight details http://bit.ly/dj8hQQ #bodyguardcontest ends July 15 3pmET # @thehistorychic not back in Dallas? Coming to book club on Wednesday? We await your report! in reply to thehistorychic # Learning to be ready for video with professionals @jeffbrady and Rebecca Rodriguez at DIY PR — at Studio Movie Grill http://gowal.la/r/uCA7 # Rebecca Rodriguez says know your message, make it a sound bite #diypr MOT answer the value ? # Wow we're in a REAL training session with professionals teaching to give a great interview #DIYpr # @jamieharrington nah, try the green @ReelVixen sports on her toes and sometimes fingers. It's actually beautiful in reply to jamieharrington # @jamieharrington but your toes look cute, I must say!!! (even if BLUE) what color is it btw? in reply to jamieharrington # RT @BordersDallas meet Lisa Gardner & Tess Gerritsen 7/17 at 1PM at Preston & Royal http://ow.ly/2aqiC <– join us for lunch after! # RT @ReelVixen: Just got out of Oliver Stone's docu SOUTH OF THE BORDER. Perfect length and some new info, but kinda slanted <- surprised? # Fresh Pick is DARK DECEPTIONS by Dee Davis http://bit.ly/12OIV tasty suspense books this week! # RT…

Fresh Pick is BLIND SPOT by Nancy Bush http://bit.ly/9sC5su # Happy Birthday to @SummerSharp Will make it to the party. There will be cake? I was promised cake *grin* Better be cake. Just saying. # What do you do on a perfect day? Sandi @sandishilhanek has some thoughts http://bit.ly/cc7pTg # YES there is cake. Life is good. Happy birthday @summersharp http://twitpic.com/24gtpu # Powered by Twitter Tools

Yes, people, friends, acquaintances and the casual visitor, I did a VERY VERY BAD thing this week! I committed an offense beyond all reckoning…well, not as bad as burning a book…but close in my estimation. Let me tell you the sad tale. I love books and have trained — it took YEARS of patience, discipline and punishment in some cases — my family to treat books with respect and dignity. No dog-earing No chewing on the pages (even small children were NOT exempt) No folding down pages No eating while reading. Especially not Cheetos or any other snack thatleaves a funny color to the pages. No using the book as a drink coaster. I mean seriously, do you want to havea cover with a wet ring on it? No using the flat surface of a table as a bookmark! Use a bookmark, areceipt, or a dollar bill if you’re desperate! Yes, the kids have known to findlunch money in “morn’s last book!” And for goodness sake, never, ever, CRACK THE SPINE! These rules have worked for years without a single hitch…until I discoveredSUDUKO. Sigh. Yes, I was sitting on the couch, enjoying a little televisionwatching when getting to the middle…