There is barely over two weeks until Christmas Day, so if you haven't been finished your gift shopping, you should probably do so before all the good stuff is taken. Some of the best selling gifts are Blu-rays/DVDs, PS4 games and Furby Bloom, but many people forget that one little book can make the perfect gift.

My Top 5 Books for Christmas are:

1. Inferno by Dan Brown
2. Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
3. Joyland by Stephen King
4. Cross My Heart by James Patterson
5. The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

Of course a Kindle or a Nook can make a wonderful gift for anybody, but I prefer to actually hold a book in my hands, as nothing smells better than a freshly printed book. A book can be a wonderful gift for kids too. I recommend Treasure Hunters and I Even Funnier, which are both co-written by James Patterson.

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Chances are you’ve likely noticed that in the past two decades, the price to a see a movie in theaters has skyrocketed. First, you have to purchase a ticket, which according to the National Association of Theatre Owners costs on average almost $9. On top of that, if you want one of the popcorn and soda combos, you’re likely going to be paying another $10. Add it all up and a night at the movies surely can do damage to a wallet.

Having said all that, why do we still find ourselves standing in long lines to see the latest films? Aside from the fact that films in theatres aren’t yet available at home, one could argue that you pay for the movie theatre experience. Not only does going to the movies get you out of the house, but sitting in a comfy chair, with the lights down low and sound up high, the screen is huge and there are no interruptions. But nowadays, these are all things you can get at home!

For all these reasons, one can see the appeal of going to the movies, however now, more than ever, there seem to be some drawbacks to seeing a film in a theater.

Aside from the cost of a movie nowadays, many people find themselves skipping the theater for the three big following reasons:

Book Description:

In this follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world--and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family? (Includes more than 175 black-and-white illustrations.)

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Thanksgiving may be over and done with, but there are many more holiday dinners from Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve, and may people enjoy cooking those dinner themselves instead of catering or getting takeout, but of course, you can't make a delicious meal unless you have the proper pans to cook with.

Yes, I know there are many different brands of frying pans on the market and all of them claim to be the best. The most recent ones I have seen in the stores are the organic pans, which don't contain harmful chemicals.

Early this week, I received the 8" Green Earth Pan by Ozeri in the mail. The pan is made from GREBLON ceramic coating from Germany. It is the first frying pan to achieve non-stick performance while being completely free of PTEF, PFOA and other harmful chemicals. The ceramic in the pan is scratch-resistant and the ceramic coating is eco-friendly, meaning no harmful fumes will ever be omitted.

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My Answer:

Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz

 Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay

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