Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

Isn't that the cutest commercial? It's been playing every year on TV ever since I can remember and I always enjoy seeing it. That said, I hope you all enjoy a wonderful and safe holiday season! I won't be blogging for the next few days, as I expect many of you won't be either in favor of celebrating the season with friends and family. Thank you all so much for stopping by to chat and read my posts throughout the year. I love and appreciate you all so much! Also, just in case you didn't see, a mini-episode of BBC's  Sherlock was released today. Be sure to check it out!

Are you all as excited as I am about the Doctor Who Christmas special, "The Time of the Doctor"? I can't believe it's LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY! I'll probably cry a lot since it's Matt Smith's final episode, but it will also be (hopefully) a great new beginning for the 12th Doctor played by Peter Capaldi. Here's the exclusive BBC America extended trailer...

Rebellious Heart by Jody Hedlund Copyright 2013 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764210488 The Story: Massachusetts, 1763  A Love That Would Shape History Forever  Because she's a woman, higher learning was always closed to Susanna Smith. But her quick mind and quicker tongue never back down from a challenge. And she's determined to marry well, so she'll be able to continue her work with the less fortunate. Growing up with little to his name, poor country lawyer Benjamin Ross dreams of impacting the world for the better. When introduced to the Smiths he's taken by Susanna's intelligence and independent spirit, but her parents refuse to see him as a suitor for their daughter. When the life of a runaway indentured servant is threatened, Susanna is forced to choose between justice and mercy, and Ben becomes her unlikely advisor. But drawing closer to this man of principle and intellect lands her in a dangerous, secret world of rebellion and revolutio...

Made to Last by Melissa Tagg Copyright 2013 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764211324 The Story: Miranda Woodruff has it all. At least, that's how it looks when she's starring in her homebuilding television show, From the Ground Up. So when her network begins to talk about making cuts, she'll do anything to boost ratings and save her show--even if it means pretending to be married to a man who's definitely not the fiance who ran out on her three years ago. When a handsome reporter starts shadowing Miranda's every move, all his digging into her personal life brings him a little too close to the truth--and to her. Can the girl whose entire identity is wrapped up in her on-screen persona finally find the nerve to set the record straight? And if she does, will the life she's built come crashing down just as she's found a love to last?

A Most Peculiar Circumstance (Ladies of Distinction, Bk. 2) by Jen Turano Copyright 2013 ISBN: 9780764210198 The Story: Miss Arabella Beckett, defender of the down-trodden women of America, is returning from her travels in support of the women's suffrage movement when she makes a simple offer of assistance to a young woman in need. But things go sadly awry, and both ladies soon find themselves in dire need of rescue. Arabella, always loath to admit she needs help, is particularly reluctant to receive assistance from the arrogant, narrow-minded knight in shining armor who shows up just in time.  Private investigator extraordinaire Mr. Theodore Wilder is on an assignment that began as a favor to his good friend Hamilton Beckett, but swiftly evolved into a merry chase across the country. He is already in a less than pleasant mood, and when Hamilton's sister turns out to have radical ideas and a fiercely independent streak, he's at his wit's end. Much to their chag...

If you are a Whovian or have a Whovian on your Christmas list you'll definitely want to enter this giveaway -- I have one brand new copy of Doctor Who - The Doctors Revisited: Ninth - Eleventh on DVD to send to one lucky winner just in time for Christmas! All you need to do to enter to win is fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Open to US residents only.  Be sure to read all of the giveaway rules listed at the bottom of the form ! The form may take a few minutes to show up, but it's there! If you have any other problems with the form just leave a comment with an email address so I can get back to you or drop me a line at steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com. Giveaway closes to entries on December 14, 2013 @ 11:59PM EST. DVD Details:  In this triumphant 50th Anniversary year for  Doctor Who , we complete our celebration of the extraordinary actors who have starred as the Doctor with this look at three exceptionally gifted performers, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant a...

For all those who need to unplug from our high tech world, Clash of the Titles presents a novel about reconnecting with those dearest to us, about turning off the cellphone and living in reality. Although written from the perspective of a new teen, Edna in the Desert applies to all ages. About Edna in the Desert: Edna is a precocious trouble-maker wreaking havoc at her Beverly Hills school. Her therapist advocates medication, but her parents come up with an alternative cure: Edna will spend the summer in the desert with her grandparents. Their remote cabin is cut off from cell phone service, Internet and television. Edna's determined to rebel until she meets an older local boy and falls in love for the first time. How can she get to know him from the edge of nowhere?

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Doctor Who -- The Doctors Revisited: Ninth - Eleventh (MSRP: $39.98 US/ $49.98 CAN) DVD Overview: The set features a select two-part story from the eras of three exceptionally gifted performers: Christopher Eccleston (Ninth Doctor), David Tennant (Tenth Doctor) and Matt Smith (Eleventh Doctor), accompanied by three specials that explore the unique qualities each actor brought to the iconic hero. The first 10,000 copies of this DVD also include an exclusive, limited edition set of 4 fridge magnets. *Bonus Material -- A specially recorded introduction to each two-parter by current series lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat *********************