Blogger: Wendy Lawton
As we take another look at the event that changed all history, I think the setting– a humble stable, probably little more than a cave hewn out of the earth– bears a closer examination.
Our Christmas celebrations …
// by Wendy Lawton// 24 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
As we take another look at the event that changed all history, I think the setting– a humble stable, probably little more than a cave hewn out of the earth– bears a closer examination.
Our Christmas celebrations …
// by Janet Grant// 33 Comments
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
As we enter into the last week before Christmas, we at Books & Such want to step away from talking about the publishing biz and instead concentrate on that first Christmas, which changed everything thereafter (resulting …
// by Wendy Lawton// 74 Comments
The holidays are looming—Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Epiphany. How will you celebrate? Hopefully you’ll take a break from your WIP and spend time with family and friends.
Do you know …
// by Michelle Ule// 6 Comments
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Location: Santa Rosa, Calif.
We didn’t raise our children to believe in Santa Claus. It wasn’t that we told them there wasn’t a Santa Claus; we just didn’t discuss him as a present-provider. We sort of punted …
// by Mary Keeley// 3 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, IL
In my child’s view, the family Christmas Eve celebration never really began until Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle George arrived. They lit up the house with cheer and laughter. That was …
// by Rachel Kent// 8 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Home in Santa Rosa
A couple of months ago my Great Aunt Irene passed away. She was a twin and her twin sister, Eileen, passed away almost ten years ago. I remember seeing them every year …
// by Wendy Lawton// 6 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, Calif.
This week we are sharing one of our unforgettable Christmas people. My mind goes immediately to my family. That would be the easy choice. I grew up in a …
// by Janet Grant// 4 Comments
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Location: Santa Rosa, Calif., home of Books & Such’s main office
Even though yesterday was the official celebration of Christ’s birth, Christmas memories still flow for most of us, as we spend time with family and …
// by Mary Keeley// 7 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, IL
My favorite ornament is less than two years old, yet it’s a symbol of many special memories. The one and only collection I have is Christmas ornaments from places my …
// by Rachel Kent// 10 Comments