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More Women Buying Bondage Supplies

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:09:49 +0000

The success of Fifty Shades Of Grey has inspired women to seek out the same type of bondage material featured in the book. According to the New York Post, multiple hardware stores located in New York have reported that more females are dropping in to purchase rope, in particular, than ever before. The book’s heroin, [...]

Best Locations For Reading During A Bozeman Winter – Top 5

Cole — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:27:57 +0000

With the temperatures dropping and not a whole lot of snow, I've picked up one of my favorite winter activities of casual reading. I'm no book worm by any stretch of the imagination but I can for sure get lost in any good bit of literature. I've compiled my favorite places around Bozeman to crack [...]

Brad Paisley's 'Diary of a Player' Makes New York Times Best Sellers List

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:40:25 +0000

We’re not pulling for Brad Paisley to quit his day job, but the “Whiskey Lullaby” singer is shaping up to be quite the author. Paisley released his first book, ‘Diary of a Player,’ on Nov. 1, and the title has spent the past two weeks living on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Borders Employees Diss Customers in Hilarious Farewell Note

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:16 +0000

Borders bookstores will shut their doors forever at the end of this month, and in a final kiss-off to those who patronized the once-popular chain, employees at one of Borders’ franchises hung in their display window a bitter note which listed all the things customers had done to piss them off over the years.

"People Country's Biggest Stars" New Book Celebrating Country's Biggest Stars October 21st

Tom Jordan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:00:45 +0000

If you’re into magazines and books about country stars, you will want to get this! People Country has released a new collectible book on newsstands only called People Country’s Biggest stars. The soft-cover book takes a look at all of country’s top stars including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood and [...]

Secrets of J.K. Rowling's Pottermore Website Revealed [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:02:38 +0000

It’s been two months since author J.K. Rowling whipped Harry Potter fans into a frenzy by releasing only the most cryptic details about what would be on her new site, Pottermore.

Although the site doesn’t officially open to the public until October, there have already been over 22 million pageviews, and a million lucky people were chosen for a sneak peek and the opportunity to shape the website’s development. Those early users have been able to do things like learn new facts about the Potterverse, open an account at the goblin bank Gringotts, and collect items for a virtual “trunk.”

Casey Anthony Attorney Jose Baez Eyes Book and TV Deals

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:45:31 +0000

Casey Anthony’s defense attorney, Jose Baez, who already has his eye on a gig as a TV legal analyst, reportedly met with a literary agent from Inkwell Management last week in the hopes of also landing a book deal.

The agent, Richard Pine, already represents authors such as Arianna Huffington and James Patterson.

Superman Renounces His U.S. Citizenship

XL Country — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:44:45 +0000

There’s been a lot of debate about citizenship lately, but you probably didn’t see this one coming: Superman has renounced his U.S. Citizenship. It happens in this week’s Action Comics No. 900. In a ripped-from-the-headlines plot, Superman flies over to Iran to provide non-violent support for anti-government protesters. Believing Superman represents America, the regime in [...]

60 Minutes Says 'Three Cups of Tea' Is Inaccurate

Tom Jordan — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:05:10 +0000

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My wife Lori and I had the opportunity to meet and listen to Greg Mortenson here in Bozeman a few years ago. He was speaking about his book, ' Three Cups Of Tea'. Now we find out from CBS's show 60 Minutes that some of the most inspiring and dramatic stories in the best-selling book, "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson, are not true. Multiple sources tell "60 Minutes" as part of an investigation by correspondent Steve Kroft that will be broadcast on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, April 17.

Shania Twain's Autobiography Available May 3rd

Tom Jordan — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:22:17 +0000

Are you a book reader? Do you think you’ll buy this? Shania Twain’s highly anticipated autobiography has been set for a May 3rd release date. The autobiography will be published by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, and has been entitled “From This Moment On.” Pre-order opportunities are available now at Amazon, Barnes [...]

Scrapbook Scribbles 14 – Framing

lgiamanco — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:00:01 +0000

Don’t most photos look more finished off and classy with a frame around them? With scrapbooking, you have so many choices of ways to frame your photos. Here are a few ideas: Matting with cardstock, either with a single layer or several layers in different colors Mat with straight edges, scalloped edges, or a rough [...]

Scrapbook Scribbles 13 – To Pose or Not to Pose

lgiamanco — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:00:42 +0000

To Pose or Not to Pose? That IS the question. Undoubtedly, our photos are the centerpiece of our scrapbook pages. When we are the photographer we more than likely have scrapbooking always on our mind, and we have to consider if we want our subjects posed or not. A posed subject will give you a [...]

Scrapbook Scribbles 12 – Texture

lgiamanco — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:07:42 +0000

We all love the sense of touch. When we see something, we want to touch it. We want to feel if it is hard or soft, rough or smooth. By adding texture to our layouts, it makes people connect with it. They will want to feel the textured items you’ve attached to your layout and [...]

Shania Twain To Release Autobiography In May

Tom Jordan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:15:51 +0000

May 3rd is the day you’ll be able to read the book. Shania is also in the pipeline for her own reality show ‘Why Not?’ which is scheduled to premiere on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network in April. Shania Twain to Release Autobiography in May – The Boot.

Are You Boring? Are You Fun-Loving & Carefree?

Tom Jordan — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:21:01 +0000

Almost all my friends read books. Constantly. They carry a book around with them, if they are in getting their oil changed, they are reading, going to a doctor or dentist appointment, they are reading. I don't read books like I should. I'm more of a magazine reader. I found this recent study though that says what you read reveals your personality. Here's what the study found:

Coffee Reveals HIS Love Life

Tom Jordan — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Okay, I’ll admit it. I read girly magazines. Actually, there are some really great articles sometimes. I was looking through Redbook recently and found that the type of coffee a guy drinks can tell a female what type of lover he is! The interview was with Alan Hirsch, M.D. author of “What’s Your Food Sign” and [...]

Douglas Stream Book Signing

XL Country — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:34:52 +0000

Local author Douglas Stream from Belgrade will be having a book signing and reading of his book Better Late Than Never this Saturday the 8th from 3-6pm at Hastings on Main Street. It's an inspiring story where Stream reveals all. Written from the point of view of a recovering addict, not a counselor or researcher, the book provides the reader with rare insight into sexual disorders. An inspirational book filled with adventure, hope, and divine truth, Better Late Than Never will encourage you to overcome your fears and weaknesses on the way to a more productive and meaningful life.

10 Best Books of 2010

Cole — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:08:45 +0000

Each Wednesday we will provide you with the books we think you should read. You will have just enough time to go and get the book before for the weekend. To start off our weekly book updates, we thought we would round off the top books of 2010. New Yorks Times has compiled a great [...]