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Not Just An Elf On My Shelf. I Have Books!
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items I have books. I have a lot! Love me a day where I can walk into a library or book store, where I can take a deep breath of the familiar book smell. I can sit and escape in the pages of a good book for the afternoon!
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Nerd-ette Books About STEM. Left Brain Reads!
What The Sci-Fi?!
This Tech Nerd-ette Likes Fantasy
Drama-Llama. Like, I’m A Theater Kid!
Who's The Boss - Non Fiction - Business Books!
You Have Kids? So Do I. Books Of All Shapes!
Nerd-ette Books About STEM. Left Brain Reads!
Books about all things technology. I’ll have some books about artificial intelligence to hardware! Browse my library!
Interested in Computer Forensics? Not Sure? Check out this book for an easy breakdown of what this career is like.
e-Discovery For Dummies - Carol Pollard - Barnes & Noble
Ok, STEM Nerd-ettes, this was required when my 2nd daughter took her placement exams for community college. She didn't sell it back so when I found it I had to save it in my bookcase! Cynthia Young has a 3rd edition already, however, if your looking for a homeschool or summer tutor option, you can still find the 2nd edition!
Precalculus - Cynthia Y. Young - Barnes & Noble
Did you know there was a ‘Cliffs Notes’ version of the ACT prep guide? Now I had the book copyright 1986. So maybe we now need an updated version of study guides…. With practice tests. We didn’t have online practice tests back in the 80’s!
ACT (American College Tests) Study Guides, Study Aids & Test Prep, Books
What The Sci-Fi?!
Oh, tell me your are a Star Wars Fan without telling me! How about Star Trek?! Wait, are you a DC or Marvel fan?
I had a crush on Luke Skywalker. I was in the movie theater when the the very first movie came out. I will grab ALL the books for my collection. This is the first one! Grab your Barnes and Noble deals today!
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope - Barnes & Noble
This Tech Nerd-ette Likes Fantasy
Love me some Game of Thrones. How about Lord Of The Rings? Trilogies are my weakness!
Who doesn't have this classic! A must have in anyone's book shelf! Get you deal today at Barnes And Noble!
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I know ,I KNOW you may have watched the series. Now go back and read the book! The characters will come to life and you will see some of the scenes that were not in the series. I promise you will enjoy this book. I had to go back and forth to look at...
Game of Thrones Book Series - Barnes & Noble
Can you believe I have two copies of the Parts One And Two! My goal is acquire the collection. Is it a need? YES. Get your Barnes and Noble deals through-out the year!
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II - Barnes & Noble
Drama-Llama. Like, I’m A Theater Kid!
Yes. This Tech Nerd-ette is also a theater kid. I also have a degree in Theater Arts, Acting and Directing. Why? Why not!
I have a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Acting/Directing as well as Radio, TV, Film Communications. This book was instrumental in my directing classes! It's a must have for any budding stage directors. Grab your copy today!
A Sense of Direction by William Ball - booksamillion.com
I'm a Mezzo Soprano. I have the volume 2 ‘Soprano’ book. It's filled with legacy songs you can bring back to an audition. Yes. Some auditions they want to hear updated broadway songs. Other auditions it's a ‘show us what you got’! Check out the anthology in your vocal range!
The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 2
Oh, this play. I tell you. It was a required read for my college major. It was controversial back in 1891. Can this play be done now? Yes. It was a movie too. Have this in your library. You may find you can put together a monologue if your audition requires a classic presentation!
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, Paperback | Barnes and Noble
Who's The Boss - Non Fiction - Business Books!
Some of us Tech Nerd-ettes can't help but having some entrepreneurial books on our bookshelves! Always something we can learn while we earn!
This is a good book to have in every entrepreneur's bookcase! I've read it twice and I'm about to pick it up again. It's a must have. Grab your copy today!
How to Win Friends and Influence People - Barnes & Noble
You Have Kids? So Do I. Books Of All Shapes!
I have three adult daughters and I've kept some of their books! I couldn't part with them. I will add them to my future grandchildren's bookshelves. I promise!
My family and I are a HUGE Charles M Shults! I found this in my parents bookcase after my dad passed away. I knew he would want me to have it. Add this to your collection!
Charlie Brown : : Booksamillion.com
Each of my daughters got one of these books after their last performance at their local childrens theater, Christian Youth Theater, Chicago. It was signed by their cast mates and directors! It's a keepsake! Think about one of these copies for your graduate!
Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr Seuss - Books-A-Million
Our very first book for my oldest daughter when she was born! That was the theme of her bedroom! She did love the stories we read to her from this book! She is an adult now. One day I will pass it down to her children!
The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit by Potter, Beatrix
This little gem was a gift for my youngest daughter. She is 19 now. I couldn't part with this one. This is a beautiful bedtime story. Add this to your kid's book collection!
Gigi, God's Little Princess by Sheila Walsh - booksamillion.com
This gentle book is a great bedtime story. I couldn't part with this little one. There are 5 books in the series! I will post the ones that I know you will want to add to your children's bedtime book shelf!
Be Gentle Little Lion - Books-A-Million
This is a series of 5 books from Reader's Digest Young Families! This book was a part of our bedtime stories for my three daughers. They loved them and I know you will too!
Brave Little Fox at Barnes & Noble
Sometimes a book series misses a book and you can't find it a the local bookstore! Find this one on Ebay. I have the 5 book Little Animal Adventure set. Add this to your collection of bedtime stories. Save them for your future grandchildren. You will not be disappointed!
Be Patient, Little Chick by Claude Clement (1993, Hardcover) - eBay
Cutest book in the series of the 5 from the Little Animal Adventure series. Labeled as the Reader's Digest Family series of books for kids, this one was on my rotation of bedtimes stories for my girls! Add this one to your series! You won't be disappointed!
Little Mouse's Rescue at Barnes & Noble
Our book number five in our series of the Little Animal Adventures from the Reader's Digest Young Family books! Keep these on rotation for your bedtime stories and you will have the kids snuggled and asleep after this story. You won't be disappointed...
Little Puppy Saves The Day|Paperback - Barnes & Noble
This book was in my girls' bookcase when they were little! They are all grown now and I couldn't part with this picture bible. I will save it for my grandchildren one day!
The Big Picture Story Bible (New Testament) 新
My girls grew up with every episode of Veggie Tales and we had all the videos. We had to have this book! Adorable and cute for a bedtime story! If you haven't heard of Veggie Tales, Grab this book and grab a video online! You will enjoy these even after they are all grown up!
Bob & Larry's ABC's (VeggieTales)|eBook - Barnes & Noble
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book one. It is filled with stories and poems. Let me tell you I had my eyes on all twelve books all my life, telling myself that the moment I have the chan... I will hold on to these for my grandchildren!
My Book House (1) : In the Nursery by Olive Beaupré Miller
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 2, Story Time. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. Let me tell you I had my eyes on all twelve books all my life, ...
My Book House (2) : Story Time by Olive Beaupré Miller - Books-A-Million
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 3. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are int...
My Bookhouse: Up One Pair of Stairs (3) - Barnes & Noble
This one was hard to find! I have it in my library but wanted to check if I can get another copy. I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 4. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As y... I will hold on to these for my grandchildren!
My Book House Volume 4 "Through the Gate" Hardcover Olive ...
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 5. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are int...
My Book House -Over The Hills (5) Barnes & Noble
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 6! It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are int...
My Bookhouse: Through Fairy Halls -(6) Barnes & Noble
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 7. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are int...
My Book House - The Magic Garden (7) Barnes & Noble
This book was another one that was hard to find. I have a copy but I wanted to check where to get this volume. If you can snag it from Ebay, this one will be a great addition to this set! I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 8. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories...
MY BOOK HOUSE-FLYING SAILS (8) eBay
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 9. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are int...
My Bookhouse: The Treasure Chest (9) - Barnes & Noble
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 10. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are in...
My Bookhouse: From the Tower Window (10) |Paperback - Barnes & Noble
This one is hard to find! I want a 2nd copy just incase to complete the set. I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 11. It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime storie...
Vintage My Book House Vol (11) In Shining Armor 1937 - eBay
I grew up with these books in my parent's bookcase! There are 12 books in the series. This is book 12! It is filled with stories, nursery rhymes and familiare bedtime stories. As your child grows the stories become longer and different stories are in...
My Book House Halls Of Fame (12) Barnes & Noble
This tiny Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit miniature collection is literally, a TINY collection of 12 books! The stories are all there! Tiny print but with baby fingers holding these books, it is a keepsake. It was a gift when my first daughter was born 28 years ago. So precious, I had to keep it in my current bookcase to save for my future grandchildren. You will love this set for yourself or as a babygift! Pefect
The Peter Rabbit Classic Tales Mini Gift Set - Barnes & Noble
My youngest daughter was in a dual language elementary school from Kindergarten through Sophomore year of high school. This book she was able to pick to buy in the school book sale. So adorable. The top part of the page is in Spanish and the bottom is the translation in English! Grab this for your students that are more fluent in their reading. This is a 5th grade level dual language book if you have a dual language program in your schools!
La fiesta De Las Tortillas (Bilingual Edition)
We have the paperback! This kid’s book was in my girl’s bookcase while they were growing up. I couldn’t part with it. A bit of fantasy about a child wanting some excitement by making a wish! It’s funny and it’s adorable!
Half Magic by Edward Eager - Audiobook
I have the small pamphlet pictured in number 1. It’s a nice little pamphlet given to me when my kids attended Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights, IL in the early 2000’s. Praying for my girls, all grown up is still a daily ritual!
Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children
Horror Fiction. Supernatural Awesomeness
Yes. Horror Fiction, Supernatural types, Fantasy Fiction and somewhere in between!
I have the copy pictured in the number 1 spot! Oh. Frank Paretti, the author, is an incredible writer. I have almost all of his books! This one grips you and keeps you reading. Get your deals today at Barnes And Noble!
The Oath by Frank E. Peretti, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
We had to re-buy the book, we lost it in our move. We bought the copy picture in the number 1 spot. It’s a book that you will not be able to put down. It’s the 1st in the series. You will not be disappointed. I wish there were movie rights. If you li...
This Present Darkness: A Novel by Frank Peretti | Barnes And Noble
Not Boring Religious Reads!
So many great reads! Christian literature. Take a look-see!
My husband has this book and after he read it, he found it comforting. It's a look on how to navigate life during these uncertain times. Depend on God. Find peace.
Finding Peace by Charles F. Stanley - Books-A-Million
My husband has this book and it's a keeper. It's about how we can be sure of hope as a believer in Christ. In this world of tragedies, we can still have hope. John Eldgridge is a great author! A great read!
All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of ...
Being a Christian in the arts, as in, anything theater, film, art is something that Franky Schaffer is experienced in. This book is really talking about using your gifts and doing it as excellent as you can be. In other words, don't settle to just go... Be excellent. It's like worship. Don't settle. A good read!
Addicted to Mediocrity: 20th Century Christians and the Arts
This is a beautiful read about John 3:16. That verse in the Bible that explains who is Jesus. A great witness tool. A great reminder to read again. Love.
3:16 Promise, The: He loved. He gave. We believe. We live.
I got this for my husband for Christmas and this devotional is perfect for a daily quiet time. Make it 365 days and read it on the repeat. Beautiful, thoughtful and blessed.
Tozer on the Holy Spirit: A 365-Day Devotional
A comforting book, according to my husband. Brennan Manning is one of my husbands favorite authors. Relax, grab a cup of coffee and understand the true nature of God.
The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Brennan Manning, Paperback
Can't Cook? Cooking, Baking, Nutrition, Workouts!
I have a selection of cooking and nutrition books to share! I refer to these books for some great recipes and tips!
Yes I do. I have to say, these tips and tricks for your daily nutrition is key to keeping a flat belly! Take a look-see. You will benefit with these recipes! They are yummy!
Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook by Liz Vaccariello; Cynthia Sass
This is an older book but it has great ideas for how to picnic, the old fashion way. Find it on Ebay. Someone is bound to reap the benefits from owning this awesome book of ideas about a Picnic!
Picnic!: Recipes and Menus for Outdoor Enjoyment by Edith Stovel (1990, ...
Love The Romance, Historical Fiction
Oh love me some romance novels. I'm more of a Hallmark type romance novel girl!
Grab a coffee, relax. Open the book and prepare to get to know the characters. Oh. This is going to be good!
Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher - booksamillion.com
I REALLY like old fashion English Literature. This one is under the humor genre since it is a book by Josephine Ross. It's a complement to the book, Compliments, Charades and Horrible Blunders book! It was gift to me when I was a music vocal director for the musical Little Women about 19 years ago! A great gift for all Jane Austen fans!
Jane Austen's Guide to Good Manners: Compliments, Charades & Horrible ...
Young Adult Literature For The Win!
My girls, when they were teens, came home with some great books from school and the library and shoot, they didn't return them. I had to pay for these! I think I know why. The books are a great read!
My daughter had this book in her bookcase. I have to add it here! Though its a young adult classic novel, I think we can pick it up on a cozy afternoon relaxing with a good book!
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson - Books-A-Million
A CUTE middle school young audience literature with a touch of young love! My youngest who is now 19 found this book in her book bag when we moved ( and never unboxed) and she raved about how good it was! And …. uh… it was a library book that I had t...
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen, Paperback
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage...
Oh young love! You know the nursery rhyme? First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage! Well something like that…
YES, it's from …. 1992. Do you have parents that are having their 33 + year anniversary? Ebay is the place to grab a copy to add to their anniversary gift! We have one in our collection. Sigh. Married for 31 years and counting!
Your Wedding Perfectly Planned & Personalized by Anthony …
My Mother-in-law created one for my oldest daugher. She had put together pictures, messages and some good quotes throughout the book. Nana is no longer with us and so, since I still have this book, I will give it to my oldest when she has her first c... A keep sake. Miss you, Nana.
Grandmother Remembers by Judith Levy; Judy ... - Books-A-Million
I have to say, this one has brought me to tears. I haven't filled out this journal in a few years. My daughters are grown and I have one daughter left at home. She will soon leave the nest and I'm just heart broken! If you have one of these, go throu...
A Mother's Legacy Journal (A Family Keepsake)
So I LOVED Precious Memories, believe it or not, we had our wedding topper with these ceramic dolls. This Bible was a great wedding gift. You can write every detail of your wedding from officiants to your bridal party, with dates and all! I didn't put a picture of us in it though. After 31 years of marriage I should be able to find a wedding picture...
Precious Memories Wedding Bible, English | Barnes & Noble®
Birdies and Kittens and Dogs OH MY!
We love our pets. We've had birds, my daugher has 2 beautiful cats and we currently have a pure bred 11 year old Havenese Dog named Aria!
This was our very first book when we adopted our puppy 11 years ago! Our vet gave us this as well as so many papers about how to care for the puppy. I can't find the paperwork but this book helped. This one is about the simple way to protect against ...
101 Essential Tips Dog Care @ Barnes & Noble
Need Some Help? I Got You!
There are so many ‘self help’ books but are there specific ones you would like to see? I have several books that may be helpful. Let me know if you want to see others in a niche I haven't covered!
This book assess your leadership strengths. Don't get scared of starting this book! We are all leaders whether we are in our own as stay at home moms or a working mom! This also works for men too but hey, my Nerd-ettes, let's take some time and just learn about ourselves!
StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup, Hardcover
I just got this book gifted to me by my boss’s boss as he was leaving the company. Anything about positive mindset is going to be beneficial for me. I need to start a few more side hustles if I’m going to protect myself and my family as an example. L...
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Paperback