Wednesday, September 08, 2010

New DVD titles available
from Mail-A-Book

Alice in Wonderland-DVD 2010
Alice, now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. Johnny Depp. Fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations and a smoking caterpillar.

Dennis the Menace-DVD 1993
Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid manages to create problems for his long-suffering neighbor George Wilson, while at the same time folling a neighborhood villain. Mason Gamble, Walter Matthau. Comic mischief.

Penguins of Madagascar: Happy Julien Day!-DVD 2010
Animated television program. Eight stories of King Julien and his antics at the Central Park Zoo.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief-DVD 2010
Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager, he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created. With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt, and prevent a war among the gods that could destroy our world! Pierce Brosnan, Kevin McKidd, and Uma Thurman. Action violence and peril, images and suggestive material, and mild language.

Monday, January 05, 2009

Need a little recipe help with your New Year’s resolution diet? Check out these cookbooks.



Betty Crocker Low-Carb Lifestyle Cookbook: Easy and Delicious Recipes to Trim Carbs and Fat
If you've decided to trim the carbs and prepare healthier foods, this cookbook is just what you need to turn your good intentions into great meals!


The Biggest Loser Cookbook by Chef Devin Alexander and the Biggest Loser Experts and Cast
125 recipes from The Biggest Loser cast, trainers, & fans.


Cooking Light Lose Weight Cookbook compiled and edited by Susan M. McIntosh
Centered on a seven-day weight-shedding menu plan, this book is central to any well-planned and nutritious weight-loss regimen.


Cooking Light One-Dish Meals compiled and edited by Susan M. McIntosh

Over 150 one-dish, great tasting foods for every occasion.


Cooking Light Vegetarian compiled and edited by Susan M. McIntosh
Cook the heart-healthy delicious way without the meat but with the flavor.


Fix-It & Forget-It Lightly by Phyllis Pellman Good
More than 500 new and revised recipes that come with an analysis of calories, fats, carbs, vitamins, and nutrients.


Good Food Fast: Lose Weight, Feel Great; Pamela Clark, food editor
Healthy food does not have to be boring. Over 75 recipes for delicious and satisfying breakfasts, main dishes, desserts, snacks, and more.


New Dieter’s Cookbook; Better Homes and Gardens
Kitchen-tested recipes make losing weight a delicious experience, while vibrant full-color photography of every recipe entices dieters to prepare each dish.


Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
Readers will find variety on every page, whether they're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or something special to spice up a weekend brunch.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Looking for ways to say money?


With the cost of everything rising, Homemade: How to Make Everyday Products Fast, Fresh, and More Naturally and Dining on a Dime Cookbook are full of both edible and non-edible recipes. We also have an older title that still has some great money saving ideas: Living on a Shoestring.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Looking for a bestseller to read? Here are four paperbacks that have just arrived.


Justice Denied by J.A. Jance
Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen
Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Looking for a Beach Read?

Drop Dead Beautiful by Jackie Collins
Lucky Santangelo's 16-year-old daughter Max goes looking for trouble when she hooks up with a guy she met on the Internet. Soon the beautiful, willful Max finds herself in deeper water than she could imagine.


Good Grief by Lolly Winston
A heartwarming debut about a young woman who stumbles, then fights to build a new life after the death of her husband.

Life's a Beach by Claire Cook
The story of two grown-up sisters who fight like cats and dogs, but call each other at least twice a day.

My Summer of Southern Discomfort by Stephanie Gayle
Convicting arsonists and thieves in Macon, Georgia, was never Harvard Law grad Natalie Goldberg's dream. The pay is abysmal, the work is exhausting, and the humidity is hell for a woman with curly hair. When a steamy romance with her high-powered New York boss went bad, Natalie jumped at the first job offered, packed her bags, and headed south.

On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
Set in 1962, this story captures the innocence of a young newlywed couple at a time when marriage has been presumed to be the outward sign of maturity and independence.

Second Chance by Jane Green
The story of a group of people who are reunited when one of them dies in a tragic accident. Recapturing the intimacy of their younger days, they are each surprised at the impact their encounter brings.

Thursday, May 08, 2008

New Paperback Arrivals

Murder Can Crash Your Party by Selma Eichler
Manhattan P.I. Desiree Shapiro receives a big surprise when eccentric author Belle Simone says if Desiree can solve the mystery in Belle's yet unpublished novel, she'll be paid $24,940. The real mystery is why someone would pay her such an exorbitant sum to solve a homicide that exists only on paper?

My Best Friend’s Girl by Dorothy Koomson
How far would you go for the best friend who broke your heart? This novel tells an enchanting tale of life's most unpredictable loves and heartaches, and the unforgettable bond between a single woman and an extraordinary five-year-old girl. From the moment they met in college, best friends Adele Brannon and Kamryn Matika thought nothing could come between them—until Adele did the unthinkable and slept with Kamryn's fiancé, Nate. Now, after years of silence, the two women are reuniting, and Adele has a stunning request for her old friend: she wants Kamryn to adopt her five-year-old daughter, Tegan.

Postcards from Last Summer by Roz Bailey
Darcy, Tara, and Lindsay are the best of friends who reconnect every summer for a few weeks of catching up and living easy. The summertime is anything but boring for these three strong women who indulge in the best of what's in season: romance, excitement, and the time of their lives.

Strike Force by Dale Brown
Rebel Iranian General Hesarak al-Kan Buzhazi is launching a coup that could destroy Iran's theocratic regime, and must turn to his old nemesis, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant-General Patrick McLanahan, for help. On presidential authority, McLanahan sends a new, top-secret fleet of XR-A9 Black Stallion spaceplanes into the fray. The strike force, capable of virtually instantaneous global reach, led by test pilot and astronaut Captain Hunter Noble, could change the course of history in the Middle East for generations to come.

Friday, April 04, 2008

New DVD Arrivals in Mail-a-Book


Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Apocalypto (2006)
Bull Durham (1988)
Desperado (2003)
From Here to Eternity (1953)
High School Musical (2006)
High School Musical 2 (2007)
The Kite Runner Pride (2007)
Michael Clayton (2007)
Six Pack (1983)
Sweeny Todd (2007)
300 (2007)
3:10 to Yuma (2007)