SCAM artist alert

Apparently there is someone calling themself "Luigi Calloway" out there who is claiming to be associated with the Mount TBR Reading Challenge. He is contacting authors and telling them if they pay him, then their books will be used for the challenge. It's possible he's also telling people they must pay to participate in any way. Please know that there is absolutely no charge associated in any way with this reading challenge and that this person does NOT represent me or anything associated with my blog. I DO NOT endorse anything that he claims.There will NEVER be a reason for anyone to have to pay for participation in any way for any of my challenges. If only people who exert this much time and effort on scamming people would put it into something worthwhile....like reading their own books! A message to Luigi: Please cease and desist contacting authors (or anyone) in my name or claiming to represent this reading challenge. You absolutely DO NOT.

Friday, October 29, 2010

The Friday 56


The Friday 56 is a bookish meme which has been hosted by Storytime With Tonya. It's really easy (and fun!) to participate.

*Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
*Turn to page 56 and find the fifth sentence.
*Post that sentence (plus one or two more if you like) with these instructions on your blog or in the comments section below.
*Post a link back to this blog and Storytime with Tonya.
*Don't Dig for your favorite book, the coolest, most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST!

Here's mine from Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin:
(Page 56 is blank...so I'm using page 54)

My final day at the magic shop, I stood behind the counter where I had pitched Svengali decks and the Incredible Shrinking Die, and I felt an emotional contradiction: nostalgia for the present.

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4 comments:

Jenners said...

I love that line: nostalgia for the present. My husband read this book but I didn't ... I think we have it laying around here somewhere.

October 29, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Laurel-Rain Snow said...

That is a unique perspective...nostalgia for the present. Makes me think of moments we're holding onto while knowing that they're slipping away...sad.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

October 29, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Sherrie said...

Hi!
Sounds like a good book. I've been thinking about reading that. Have a great day!

Sherrie
Just Books
http://sherriesbooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/friday-56_29.html

October 29, 2010 at 6:30 PM
fredamans said...

This book is one I would love and laugh to. Great 56!

I am the new hostess for this meme. I hope to see you next Friday!

October 30, 2010 at 12:17 PM

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