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Author Catherine Nichols connects with Mr. Media in this great podcast and discusses the epic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and all the media that’s embraced Lewis Carroll’s mad, mad world!

Catherine Nichols podcast excerpt:

Sarah from Snixy Kitchen got a hold of "5-Minute Mug Cakes" and made the most delicious looking Chocolate Mochi Mug Cake and is doing a book giveaway! 

Some of the best insight comes packaged in the the most delightful and well-loved tales for kids. Take a look at our favorite quotes from some of the greatest children's classic titles like "Treasure Island" and "Brothers Grimm." 

January 19th is the birth date of Edgar Allan Poe, the American author and poet. Orphaned as a young man, Poe had a difficult life and died poor and heartbroken at age 40. According to Jeffrey Meyers, author of Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Legacy, Poe’s death has been variously attributed to alcohol, brain congestion, cholera, drugs, heart disease, rabies, suicide, tuberculosis, and other agents.

Poe fans, the team at Rock Point Gifts & Stationary is thrilled to introduce the beautiful, hardcover Edgar Allan Poe Keepsake Journal, which pays homage to the author and his most famous works. Filled with 120 beautifully designed pages and adorned with some of his most famous quotes, this would be the ideal gift for any literature lover or aspiring writer. Not only does it provide a space in which to record original works, but it also acts as inspiration for creativity. Bonus material within the journal includes a short biography of the author and ten unique card stock prints of famous quotes from Poe’s speeches, poems and stories.

The Knickerbocker Classics collection features a full-cloth binding, ribbon marker, and will fit neatly in an elegant slipcase for your personal library collection. Gorgeous, and completely collectible.

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(Find Alice's Wonderland: A Visual Journey through Lewis Carroll's Mad, Mad World and more at http://www.racepointpub.com/)

Arthur Rackham (1867–1939)

The mark of the New Year usually means the start of a new diet or workout routine. Since this mug cake is all about bananas, that means it's healthy right? At least we can dream. Give it a try and reward yourself for you hard work this week.

Take a look at U2: Revolution! 

This month marks the 25th Anniversary of ‘Christmas Vacation’ starring Chevy Chase! To mark the occasion, Rolling Stone Magazine just published the article, “Xmas or Bust: The Untold Story of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,'” that describes behind-the-scenes craziness “from freak snowstorms to the comedic cyclone that is Chevy Chase, the cast and creators reveal the secrets behind this beloved holiday-movies classic.”

Readers and writers can be tough to shop for, but don't let them stump you. If you've put your holiday gift buying off until the last possible minute for someone who loves absorbing or creating literature, you can rely on our last-minute Christmas Gift Guide for Writers and Readers. Consult our list, then race to your local bookstore—or find a deal on overnight shipping—and get the language lovers in your life a gift that will leave them at a loss for words.

If you're looking for a great deal, our bookstore has 30% off all titles when you use the code HOLIDAY14!

Sources of Great Inspiration

Prolific writers and voracious readers are practically insatiable. They need near-constant stimulation or they'll wither into an intolerable state of outright boredom. Our fascinating coloring books, journals, and artwork collections can provide intellectual and emotional engagement for anyone who needs an extra nudge.

        Knickerbocker Classics

Knickerbocker Classics are the ultimate collectible for anyone who needs a bookshelf brimming with beautiful, brilliant classics. Each in our Knickerbocker series contains original introductions and “further reading” recommendations, full cloth bindings, silk screened with a period design. ribbon marker. Our complete collections come in a beautifully designed slipcase.

        Journals

The writers in your life will look positively profound scribbling in these journals, hunched over a cup of steaming hot beverage at the local coffee shop. Feed their articulate dreams by giving them one of these journals designed for on-the-go wordsmiths.

5-Minute Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake Recipe:

What more delicious holiday flavor can you get this time of year than Chocolate Peppermint? Oh, the tastebuds recall the delicious melting of York peppermint patties and chocolate covered candy canes. This scrumptious cake produces the same brilliant flavor, and only takes 5 minutes to make!