April ’11 Free Book!
We have a couple of great books this month. If you post a reply to the question at the end of this blog post, your name will be in the drawing on April 30. If your name is drawn, you will have your choice of THEODORE BOONE KID LAWYER, a young adult book by John Grisham, or THE LIGHTKEEPER’S BRIDE, an historical romantic suspense novel by Colleen Coble.
Cover copy from the Grisham YA reads: “Thirteen year old Theo Boone . . . knows every judge, policeman, court clerk — and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer . . . but he finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much — maybe too much — he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.”
Our give-away copy of THEODORE BOONE KID LAWYER is a new hardcover edition.
Colleen Coble’s novel features Katie Russell a telephone operator whose family wants her to marry wealthy bachelor, Bartholomew Foster. From the cover copy, “Working the phone lines one evening, Katie overhears a chilling exchange between her friend Eliza and a familiar male voice. Katie soon learns that Eliza has disappeared, and the crime may be linked to another investigation by handsome lighthouse keeper, Will Jesperson…”
Our give-away copy of THE LIGHTKEEPER’S BRIDE is a new hardcover large print edition.
Our two give-away novels this month are very different from one another. One is set in modern times with all the newest tech advantages, and one takes place when the greatest technological breakthrough was all about telephones.
Q4U: Do you enjoy all our current technological advantages? Would you prefer living in those days when most people did not even own a telephone?
I’m with you, Sarah. I’ve especially grown fond of my Kindle!
I LOVE technology! The pieces of technology I couldn’t live without are the computer, my cell phone, and my Kindle! Like Nan, I believe that I prefer to escape without those convienences to unwind and become more in tune with nature. I live in a place where even having internet becomes an issue. And it wasn’t until recently that it was available here. It is nice to get away and turn things off once and a while, but living like that…I don’t think I could.
I much prefer living in modern times and love most modern toys (after I figure them out) but prefer to escape to more primitive eras.
I love those “cabin times”, too, Deb, but it’s hard to beat the convenience of dishwashers, electric lights and the Internet!
Hi Sue,
I’m for the technological advances. Although there was a time when
we went to our hunting camp and there was no modern anything. (no running water no electricity, no phone. It was very peaceful, and it was nice to sit by a fire, and read a good book by a gas light. It would be so quiet, you could hear the coyotes at night, and wake up to the birds
singing in the morning. That served as a flashback to the ‘good old days’ but then it’s nice to get back to dishwashers, electric lights and the vast information available on the internet .
Deb
****don’t know IF my 60 year old brain…………
It’s a good thing my cell phone didn’t ring – haha – don’t know my 60 year old brain could do one more electronic thing at a time!!!
I am laughing, Lynn!
I just had to comment on this thread again as I am sitting here at my computer selling on eBay while downloading a book wirelessly to my Kindle while also watching a movie on Netflix streaming through my Wii. I may be overdosing on technology right now!!!!!! LOL
My mom and dad don’t have a dishwasher, and I have to say that I really, really miss it when I’m on kitchen duty at their house!
Love the new technology BECAUSE I can take it or leave it. I love taking a few days away with no phone, tv or dvds and enjoy listening to birds, wind etc that we miss with electronics constantly on…on the other had, would terribly miss the microwave, dishwasher and phone/computer contact daily with my loved ones.
@Cathy, weren’t those old party lines a hoot! I’m sure glad we don’t have them anymore. I remember my mom being disgusted after a phone call because she could tell that someone was listening in on the conversation.
@Salydra, Good weather always has a positive impact. My husband and I have been discussing our increased energy levels now that we have so much more daylight. (Of course, I love the cozy down time of winter, too.)
@ Lynn, oh yes, computer and telephone are vital!
@ Jackie, one thing I love about computers (second only to the human interaction and connections) is to have so much information right at our fingertips!
I love it, I feel we are all living “in the future” with regards technology.
I remember when mobile phones came about: I thought I would never ever have one of those silly things, now I love the convenience of them.
I love computers, we have 3 in our house, so good to read news, stay in touch with family and friends abroad, send photo’s and films, go to my favourite websites, check out health issues on the net, get info of just about anything you want and need.
yes I love it.
but sometimes I daydream about living in a different era, a simple way of living with no technology at all and enjoy a different way of communicating.
Hi Sue,
Although there are times I just want life to be a little simpler, I would not want to be without my computer and telephone.
Blessings.
I think I could be happy without all the technology, but it definitely has to be even footing. Everyone around me is using social media and cell phones, and if I’m away from it for a day, I feel so disconnected.
However, a few years ago, I took a trip to a remote area of Indonesia for 6 weeks without any internet, and only limited access to a satellite phone to call home, and not only was I surprisingly withdrawal-free, I could have done without the hassle of using that sat phone! It was so peaceful and relaxing, I could totally live that way. Of course, it didn’t hurt that the weather was amazing!
I do like computers and being able to stay in touch with family and friends through email and Facebook. But sometimes I just feel overloaded with all of the technology. I don’t text, thank goodness, so that is one less form of communication that requires some of my time and I only use my cell phone for important calls when I’m away from home. I don’t miss the old “party line” phone of my childhood, when six or seven families shared a telephone line.
@JessicaF Computers are one of a writer’s best friends!
I love all technology we have nowadays, I wouldn’t like to live without it especially the computer.
I know what you mean Lynn! Although I remember those days when we had 3 families in our neighborhood who came over to use our phone because they didn’t have a phone yet, I’ve come to appreciate technology so much. I don’t know how I’d get through a day without my social media “fix”!
I love technology!! I wouldn’t want to live in the days without even a telephone. I think it is so awesome that we can connect with our family and friends with the touch of a key or two.