Reading With Monie: May 2009

May 31, 2009

Father's Day Giveaway: 16x20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print

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Review: Priceless Memories by Bob Barker

With a 50 year television career, Bob Barker, is a familiar face. Beginning as a radio host Bob made the jump to TV with the audience participation show Truth or Consequences. He’s hosted numerous specials including Miss USA, Miss Universe and The Rose Parade. But of course he’s most famous for The Price Is Right.

In this audio book narrated by Barker himself he shares some of his most treasured memories starting from life on a Native American reservation to his stint in the military through his romance with his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Jo up to his retirement.

I was a little disappointed by Priceless Memories. Barker’s stories are repetitive and lackluster. With such a long career and knowing so many celebrities I was anticipating more interesting or humorous adventures. The best story he told was when he moved and his elderly dog escaped through an open door. It took two days and nights to finally track him down and thankfully there was a happy ending. In my opinion this one gets a pass as purchase but it might be a good library read.

May 30, 2009

I Like: OldSwitcheroo.com - Trade your media

I found a new cool place to trade my used movies, books, video games and cds called Old Switcheroo.

It works like this... Gather up and list all your old media. Garage sales and thrift stores are a great place to start if you don't have anything at home to part with. Once you list your items you'll get one credit when it's requested by another member and you ship it out. Then you can use that credit on another item of your choice. Easy!

The site is still in beta so if you have anything you'd like to get rid consider posting it now so that the site can grow quickly and there will be more for you to request.

I hit 100 books on Thursday but since the challenge was to read 100+ books in 2009 I added one more book Friday and posted today. The yellow book in my side bar will now link to this page where I'll continue to track the books I read this year. Last year I finshed with 140. This year my personal goal is 175. I hope I can make it and thanks again to J. Kaye for hosting the challenges!

JAN