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Books and Magazines

Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest: Borders 47% off Coupon

June 22, 2010

I’m a huge fan of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy (finally the 3-part bundle is out)! The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Movie DVD will be out 7/6  (original title Män Som Hatar Kvinnor = Man Who Hates Women) After reading the first 2, it’s impossible to put down #3 when I received it. Perfect ending [...]

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Locals: Davis Summer Reading Program (Children and Teens) Sign Up Info

June 16, 2010

This Summer in Davis, read and get a goodie bag, or win a prize for teens! Just received this from the Davis library. Don’t forget the Davis Summer Reading Kick-off today! Non-Readers (younger children): Sign up and each child will receive one coloring sheet and a sticker for each library visit. Receive a goodie bag [...]

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Locals: Summer Reading Kick-off Event Today (Davis library)

June 16, 2010

Summer Children’s Reading Kick-Off Activities at the Davis library today, 6/16: Make a Splash Make Waves @ Your Library. Schedule of events: 5:00-6:00 – Music, snacks, face painting, raffle*, Explorit presentation & stories 6:00-7:00 – Water & Boating Safety presentation by the Yolo County Marine Patrol Search and Rescue *Children ages 3-18 who have registered [...]

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Borders 40% off Any, DVD Box Coupon

June 15, 2010

Borders Coupons, both valid 6/15 through 6/17 40% off any item printable coupon, in-store only. 40% off DVD Box Set printable coupon (limit 2). Also valid online with code BJF7857H. See other father’s day deals.

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Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series (Blu-ray) $27.7

June 12, 2010

Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series on Blu-ray is only $27.7 (include shipping), from Amazon UK, will ship to US in 6-10 business days. **This Blu-Ray version is coded for “All Region”, and has been confirmed to play even on PS3 from slickdeals when with similar deal earlier. This currently sells for $50 at Amazon.com! ALSO [...]

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Borders: 40% off One Item Coupon

June 11, 2010

Borders 40% off any item printable coupon, Friday (6/11) through Monday (6/14). For Borders Rewards members. Also valid online with code RUK7865T. Use it for cheap lattes, toys too! See other father’s day deals.

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Coraline (Blu-ray DVD w/3D): $10 (Amazon)

June 9, 2010

Coraline Blu-ray DVD with 3D is $10 at Amazon, over half price off. Love this movie – just the right amount of creepiness, stunning visuals/effects, not to mention imaginative. Also highly recommend THE BOOK, and these from Neil Gaimen: Stardust the MOVIE (magical movie, but way underrated – also LOVE Clare Danes from Romeo+Juliet with [...]

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Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, Midnight Sun (Twilight): Read FREE online

June 7, 2010

Read the Short Second Life of Bree Tanner FREE online (till July 5th), or get it ($7.5 at Amazon.com) Also read Midnight Sun, Edward’s version of Twilight HERE – this is a draft and was never released, due to leaks, argh!

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (Twilight) Release Party (Borders)

June 4, 2010

Borders is having a The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella – Twilight (currently 2nd on Amazon’s best selling list ) release party tonight June 4, in stores! See list of stores included HERE. The book will be released Mid-Night, June 5 (locals: Davis and Sacramento included). Activities include: Enter to win [...]

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Locals: Davis Library Booksale Today

June 4, 2010

The Davis library book sale is here again, June 4-6. Times are as follows: Friday noon to 2 p.m., members only, join at the door Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($5/bag) Books range from $.5-$1 (children’s) to $2+ (adult’s). All proceed goes [...]

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National Geographic Magazine: $10 per year

June 2, 2010

Amazon.com is having the National Geographic Magazine for $10 a year , with free shipping. That’s $0.83 per issue for this excellent magazine. Price shown is $15, but place the item in cart, and an extra $5 off will apply automatically at checkout. Sweet!

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Borders: Read 10 books, Get 1 Free (Summer)

May 13, 2010

Borders is giving a FREE book (kids 12 and under) this Summer! What a great way to foster summer readings! See more info HERE, and download the form HERE. Offer valid till 8/26/10, for select titles including: Miss Daisy is Crazy, The Ruins of Gorlan, Hoot by Carl, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Dear Mr. [...]

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Barnes & Nobles: 50% off Starbucks Frappuccino

May 13, 2010

Barnes & Nobles is offering a 50% off Starbucks Frappuccino with any cafe purchase with THIS COUPON, valid till May 17. Unlike the half off Starbucks Frappuccino there is no time restriction!

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Economist Magazine: 12 issues for $12

April 21, 2010

The Economist is an very high quality magazine: politics, current affairs, the economy, you name it. More in-depth and balanced than Times/Newsweek/US New and World Report IMO. Get 12 issues for $12 (this is direct from the Economist’s website). 12 issues is 3 months.  Usually $80/year (even academic rate is $75/year). At this rate, it’s [...]

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