HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, FAIRDAY!

Happy 1st book birthday to THE SECRET FILES OF FAIRDAY MORROW! It's been a year since the mystery of the Begonia House was revealed to the world, and now the paperback will be available January 3rd, 2017. The new cover design stays true to Fairday's snazzy style, sprinkling in a few added charms. Can you spot the differences from hardcover? ;)

Here's a bit about the story...

The Begonia House keeps its secrets. Everyone knows that. Everyone, that is, except for clever eleven-year old Fairday Morrow, whose family has just moved in. Being the Senior Investigator in the Detective Mystery Squad, more commonly known as the DMS, she’s ready to uncover the mysteries hidden within the strange manor. As the investigation gears up and the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, the three young sleuths enter into a world where anything is possible, and the danger is most definitely real. Can they piece together the puzzle before it's too late? Or will whatever's causing trouble find Fairday and her friends first?

Planning to pick up the paperback? Pre-order a copy and you could win a $50 VISA card to treat yourself after the holidays. Contest is open to all! For more details on how to enter, click here.

For more information about the book, visit the DMS at fairdaysfiles.com 





Join in the celebration and visit our friends around the book block to pick up a few clues about the inspiration behind the mystery of the Begonia House and how the authors, Jessica Haight and Stephanie Robinson, collaborated on the book as friends.

Here's where you'll find the DMS in December...

Thursday 12/1: Carry Us Off Books
Cover reveal & Story Blurb

Monday 12/5: The Story of A Writer
The Process of Publishing a Book

Wednesday 12/7: Write Stuff
Writing Advice from Stephanie & Jess

Monday 12/12: Mama Diaries
The Process of Publishing a Book 

Thursday 12/15: Sandra's Blog
Writing Advice from Stephanie & Jess

Monday 12/19: Paper Dragons
Co-author Collaboration

Thursday 12/22: Mystery, Magic, and Mayhem
Mystery Post ;)

You can catch the authors, Jess & Stephanie, at the following bookstores to grab a signed hardcover edition. The gift of a good story never stops giving!

Saturday 12/3

1-3PM: Linda's Story Time

Monroe, CT

Book Signing

Thursday 12/15

6:30-7:30PM: Barnes & Noble

Holyoke, MA

Chapter Reading/ Book Signing

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FAIRDAY!

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Answer to Monday's Riddle: A Sweet Embrace...

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Margo's excited to squeeze in her book choice this week. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

A comfort pass starts the play, two lean in then pull away. A strategic move made by love, fit together like a glove. The act of putting the squeeze in motion happens by a thoughtful notion. The extension of open arms cast in time their natural charms. When circumstances call for action, don't delay your reaction. Embrace the virtues of this skill, it's free of charge and given at will. 

What am I referring to? Answer: A Hug! 

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
Make time to riddle and rhyme!

62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats 





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Monday's Riddle: Feel the Squeeze...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? An easy way to brighten someones day. ; ) ~ F

A comfort pass starts the play, two lean in then pull away. A strategic move made by love, fit together like a glove. The act of putting the squeeze in motion happens by a thoughtful notion. The extension of open arms cast in time their natural charms. When circumstances call for action, don't delay your reaction. Embrace the virtues of this skill, it's free of charge and given at will. 

What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.

I gave you a clue!

Catch the Book Buzz in December!

Fairday's book birthday is coming up, and we've got plenty to celebrate! The paperback edition will be available on January 3rd, and we'll be revealing the cover on December 1st.

Want to be a part of the story? Sign up for the cover reveal tour. You can choose from several different guest posts, each offering readers a clue about how the mystery of the Begonia House evolved, as well as the authors' experience writing the book together as friends. Choose your date in December and help spread the news! 

Sign up for the tour here

Planning to buy the paperback? Pre-order a copy, then send an image of your receipt to haightjess@gmail.com. You'll be entered to win a $50 VISA gift card. You can treat yourself after the holidays. :)

Where did the story come from? Here's where you'll find the authors, Stephanie Robinson and Jessica Haight, in December, dropping clues about the book and talking to readers about what it's like to collaborate on writing as friends. Stop in and pick up your signed hardcover edition!

Saturday, December 3rd: 1-3PM

Linda's Story Time, Monroe, CT

Meet & Greet/ Book Signing

Thursday, December 15th, 6:30-7:30PM

Barnes & Noble, Holyoke, MA

Chapter Reading/ Book Signing

Taking Off For A Spell...

We'll be taking time out this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. We're grateful to all of our readers and we wish you the happiest days with family and friends. See you all around the book block soon! ~ DMS

Here's an easy recipe if you're hungry for a good story... ; )

Looking for something fun to do?

Try a helping of Bookworm Stew!

The recipe calls for the following things: a bowl, some letters, and a bell that rings. A spoon and a sparkle are needed as well. When stirred up right, they'll cast their spell. *Whatever you use will work out fine, as long as you follow along each line.  

In a pot, pour some water

Add in any flavor color 

Stir three times, then once more 

Go back again- this time four 

Now, get your letters and toss them in

Set your thoughts on a whistling wind

Watch the brew spin round and round

Then ring a bell to add in sound 

Now just wait, and you shall see

What the story is bound to be 

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Did words appear? What do they say? 

String them together, and it's the soup of the day! 

*Stir again whenever you wish, but remember, you never know what's in this dish!

Perhaps it's Caleb's gardens where Bookworm Stew is brewed...

What's Happening on Museum Mile?

When sixth grader Edmund Xavier Lonnrot sees his father fend off a thief, he becomes a witness. Down at the police station he talks to the sketch artist who isn’t quite getting it right, so Edmund draws one quickly. He’s good at remembering details; after all he has a photographic memory and awesome art skills. The police take notice and are impressed. They are working on a series of art thefts, but haven’t been able to figure out where and when they will happen. They decide to try an unorthodox approach to solving the case- they ask Ed to help them. All he has to do is visit different museums looking for people who may be suspicious and the police will be watching him observe the museum patrons. His code name is Eddie Red, and he will get paid if he helps find the art thieves. This sounds like a good plan, but is it really safe? Will Eddie’s skills help the police? You'll have to find out for yourself!

Eddie Red Undercover: Mystery on Museum Mile was an interesting mystery. I can't imagine having a photographic memory, it would definitely be cool. Taking tests would be a breeze! It was fascinating to see the details Eddie could remember and how he used them in his sketches. Kids will also learn about the museums that are part of the Museum Mile in New York City. I’ve been to a lot of them, but now I'd like to to visit a few more. I'd recommend this book to kids in fourth grade and up who like mysteries and action. This is the first book in the series, so I'm guessing Eddie helps solve other cases, or maybe he starts working on his own!   

Has anyone else read Eddie Red Undercover: Mystery on Museum Mile? Or have you read another book by Marcia Wells? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!

~L