BATTERIES NOT REQUIRED

Over the last five days Blogger, the platform that hosts this blog, experienced system-wide outages and data corruption that made it sometimes impossible to post or comment--and made some posts and comments disappear. Supposedly the issue has been resolved and data restored (although many comments are missing form recent posts on Style Maniac).  The incident reminded me that much as we all love this online medium, sometimes there's nothing better than holding a tangible thing in your hands.  Like a book.  Books have long been and probably always will be one of my top choices for a gift.  Coffee table books, cookbooks, mysteries, manuals, romance, fiction, faction, biography, travel, humor, art--whether you're buying a gift for a birthday or a backyard barbecue you can choose a book that will transport, educate, entertain, delight; not just once but over and over again ... no batteries (or blogging platforms) required.

Need specific book gift ideas?  Check out the Fabulous Finds previously featured on Style Maniac in my Amazon Boutique.  You'll also find Reader's Choice selections for cozy fall reads, pretty coffee table titles and summer books for lazy days by the lake, pool or beach.


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BEAUTIFUL BOOKS: What's On Your Coffee Table?

"The best decoration in the world is a roomful of books." 
-- Billy Baldwin


Sometimes, I admit, I do judge a book by a cover.  Whether art, photography, fashion, food, design, "coffee table" books can add spectacular color, life and interest to your home, for a smidgen of what real art would cost. In keeping with this month's theme, and continuing our seasonal series of reader's favorites, please share in the Comments section some of the beautiful books you display in your home. I'll then list your pretty picks, along with your blog link if you have one, in the Style Maniac Amazon Boutique (if offered direct by Amazon).  Looking forward to meeting some gorgeous new selections.

Currently on my table: Degas by Robert Gordon & Andrew ForgeSource URL: https://thesoap-box.blogspot.com/search/label/amazon%20boutique
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THE FALL BOOK LIST: Add Your Pick For A Cozy Read In Cool Weather

Just in time for cool weather: curl up with a cozy ( ... or scary ... inspiring ... entertaining ... ) book recommended by Style Maniac's smart, fun and stylish readers.  Yes, that means you!  Please add your choice in the comments section below.  I'll then list the titles, along with your name and link (if applicable), in my Amazon Boutique.  Looking forward to some great new fiction or fact for fall ...

Young Girl Reading by Jean-Honore Fragonard Source URL: https://thesoap-box.blogspot.com/search/label/amazon%20boutique
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STYLEMANIAC.COM

Psst ... in case you didn't know, Style Maniac has a website!  Stop by www.stylemaniac.com for monthly highlights plus one-stop shopping, with links to the world of Style Maniac:  Facebook, Twitter, the Blog, Polyvore, the Amazon Boutique ... and more to come.




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HELP FILL OUR BEACH BAG

Off I go from city to shore ... but alas my beach bag is a bit bereft of books.  Can you help me--and all your sister smart and stylish readers?

Please share your suggestions for great books to read while lazing on the beach ... lolling by the bay ... or keeping cool by the pool.  Just add the title, a brief  note about why you recommend it and your name in the Comments section below.  

I'll include your title for sale in the Style Maniac Amazon Boutique  throughout the summer (as long as it's sold & delivered by Amazon directly) and I hope to feature a few selections in upcoming posts.

Thank you! Looking forward to discovering some great new summer reads!Source URL: https://thesoap-box.blogspot.com/search/label/amazon%20boutique
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