Word(less)Ful Wednesday - Queen of the Road
I am an avid reader and when the opportunity to review Queen of the Road was presented to me I could not resist. This book by Doreen Orion is about a Diva from the Island of Long (Long Island, NY - where I was born and raised) who is a self-proclaimed couch potato more comfortable in Prada than in the throes of domesticity. Imagine her chagrin when her husband Tim suggested traveling across country in a converted bus!
The story is the tale of their cross-country adventures in a 340 square foot bus (that of course has all of the comforts of home) with a dog and two cats! Doreen eases the pain of the journey with a healthy dose of alcohol - each chapter begins with a drink recipe named for the adventures at hand and over time Doreen appreciates the simplicity of life on the road.
Over time she learned more about her husband, developed an appreciation for the history of the locales they traveled and realized the life is more than just material things. For an entertaining, funny and educational read, I suggest Queen of the Road.
I know this is more than you bargained for on Word(less)ful Wednesday but I had to share this gem of a book with you. As a bonus - everyone that comments on this post will be entered into a grand prize drawing of divaliciousness worth over $130.00(winner will be drawn from entries on all blogs in this tour)!
The story is the tale of their cross-country adventures in a 340 square foot bus (that of course has all of the comforts of home) with a dog and two cats! Doreen eases the pain of the journey with a healthy dose of alcohol - each chapter begins with a drink recipe named for the adventures at hand and over time Doreen appreciates the simplicity of life on the road.
Over time she learned more about her husband, developed an appreciation for the history of the locales they traveled and realized the life is more than just material things. For an entertaining, funny and educational read, I suggest Queen of the Road.
I know this is more than you bargained for on Word(less)ful Wednesday but I had to share this gem of a book with you. As a bonus - everyone that comments on this post will be entered into a grand prize drawing of divaliciousness worth over $130.00(winner will be drawn from entries on all blogs in this tour)!
Mom Logic Tote bag, eye brightener and mouse pad. www.momlogic.com
Wrist water bottle from www.swiggies.com $13 value
Gift certificate for free flashcards from www.goosiecards.com $29 value
Rose Pin ($10 value)
Natural, dye-free dog tug from Purrfect Play www.purrfectplay.com $18 value
Book, “Uncovered” by Mark Goldwich $13 value
“Attitude of Gratitude” Tank Top Med from www.empoweringthings.com $19.39 value
“Be Natural” tee shirt from http://www.jb-justbe.com/ $15 value
Cats on Cards Pet Rescue Stickers from www.purrfectplay.com $7.95 value
2009 Park-It Guide for NYC from http://www.parkitguides.com/ $13 value
Good Luck!
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Comments
Thanks for the suggestion. I am always looking for a great book to read :)
And a giveaway to boot.. very nice.
BTW...I have been meaning to tell you that your Diaper Cakes are out of this world!
Thanks for the review
Happy WW
Happy WW
Thanks:)
Theresa N
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That book sounds nice, especially since I'd love to transport myself somewhere else every night. Happy WW to you!
happy wednesday!
I have been meaning to email or comment on your blog but it has been crazy with the holidays. Anyhow, we took your recommendation and had Lindsey give our Steals and Deals a facelift! She did a fab job! Thanks for the recommendation! We are so happy with it!
I am an avid reader so I will check this one out! Thanks for another recommendation! :-)
Thanks for a great review!
Thanks for sharing!
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Love the bonus, too!! Happy WW!
As an added bonus a contest, so score!!
Thank you for visiting.
Great idea for WW.
these are some GREAT choices!!!
You rock girlfriend!
In a way I am living the life of the character in the book. It looks like a good read.
I am also having a contest on my blog...check it out.
boy, this is the place to be with the fantastic giveaway.
your family is gorgeous.... i sneaked a peak at the post below.
The plot sounds vaguely familiar to this location.
And...
He was absolutely right about you Renee =). You truly do have that effect and that "power" without ever having to say a word.
-Lauren
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The giveaways are a nice bonus. :)
Thanks!
....and you won't be the only one counting calories in the new year!
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Thanks!
I so wish i had time to read.. instead i just read blogs! lol
Count me in for the prize :)
And then you threw in that monster prize! I'm sure glad I dropped by from SITS!!!
I did just get a chance to finish reading A Map of the World (which I couldn't put down--not even poopy diapers made me drop that book) I was even up until 1am a few nights and my husband had to literally turn the lights out on me and make me go to sleep. That was a good book!
Well...I love the stuff you are giving away and I love a giveaway!
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Hope you have an awesome day!!!!!
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By the way, I'm an avid reader too.
Looks like Santa may come early this season.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you!
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