HAPPY HOLIDAYS and welcome to the 5th Annual RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB’S “BOOKS & BUDZ” POP-UP BOOKSHOP!!! {PUB}
We’re gearing up for the holiday season and we have popped up in your neck of the woods, again, wherever you are, to offer you some great reads along with great convenience, great friends, and belly-aching fun! Although there seems to be a surge in COVID cases again as of late, right now I don’t feel as afraid as I did in 2020 and 2021.
Our shop has been categorized by price, genre, and for the second year in a row, by author! You know how much you want to spend on books and you also know the kind of books you want to read, so, we have narrowed the process to make your holiday book shopping a breeze. We’ve also ensured that you are able to, in one spot, know all the books that are on offer here by your favorite authors! And, we’ve dressed the halls of this year’s PUB, in beautiful, warm seasonal colors!
Because the RRBC catalog is filled to the brim with books, here at our PUBS, you can visit our BOOK ZONES and go straight to the books in your genre and those also in your price range, because all the books that are listed in the RRBC catalog, are not here in the PUBS. Don’t ask me why…but, ’tis strange to me, too! The good thing about that, though, is there won’t be mounds and mounds of books for you to wade through to get to your next great read!
We have so many special treats in store for you here at the 2022 “BOOKS & BUDZ” POP-UP BOOKSHOP! Returning this year, our Author “Reading” Room! RRBC authors have come to sit and actually read snippets from their published works to us! I did mention we had treats, didn’t I? You get to listen and actually “see” your favorite authors and friends as they “read” to you, some in the most animated of voices! Leave it to trailblazin’, quite often imitated RRBC to always do what others thought couldn’t be done! You haven’t forgotten who’s in charge of this spaceship, have you? That’s right – this “Nonnie” only knows how to soar higher and higher and do things BIGGER and better every year!
There’s more fun to be had! Drop by and play our BELIEVABLE OR NOT Game! I mean there’s a lot going on in the world today that is truly unbelievable. But, what’s most unbelievable to me is… none of you won that contest last year! What is going on with you people? C’mon! Wake up! Snap out of it! Shake it off! Git ‘er dun this year!
Be on the lookout for our random Amazon Gift Card giveaway days via our blog here! You could be a winner!
It’s time to VOTE in our 2022 RAVE AWARDS Contest. We’re also announcing the winners in our 2022 KCT INTERNATIONAL LITERARY AWARDS Contest, and our first ever Micro Reads Contest during this event (but you’ll need to keep an eye on our PARTY LOUNGE for those announcements!) November elections all over the country have come and gone, but we’re still voting here at RRBC!
So, are you ready to begin checking off those holiday book purchases for the special readers in your world? Are you also ready to take a break and listen in on some of our precious member-authors, whilst they give you a great “reading” without the crowds or the long lines?
Well, as with all our amazing events, sit back, relax in your robe or PJs if you wanna, and let your fingers start shopping! And, while you came here to find some great books, we know that you’ll be leaving with a few new ‘budz’ as well!
Don’t forget to leave your comments all around the site, let us know what books you’re purchasing, don’t forget to follow the site, don’t forget to LIKE every page on the site, and lastly, we ask that you help us spread the word of this amazing event by sharing it all around your social media forums! It’s open to the general public! Please use the #RRBC #BooksBudzPopUp22 hashtags when doing so!
One final note: The deadline to cast your votes in any contest and to also submit your answers to our BELIEVABLE OR NOT game will be Thursday, 12/22/22 by 11 PM CT.
This year my family will be feeding the homeless on Christmas Day, and giving each who shows up a special gift. What will you be doing? Try giving extra love on Christmas Day!
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SPECIAL TREAT ALERT!
FOR EVERY BOOK THAT YOU PURCHASE FROM THE “POP-UP” BETWEEN DECEMBER 12 AND DECEMBER 22ND, AND THEN SEND US PROOF OF YOUR PURCHASE VIA EMAIL to RRBCINFO@gmail.com, you will receive a FREE entry into a drawing for a $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD! But, that’s not all! WE HAVE MANY OTHER RANDOM AMAZON GIFT CARDS TO ALSO GIVE AWAY, IN VARYING AMOUNTS, TOO! Yes, you could win multiple times, so get to shopping and sending us those proofs of purchase from Amazon, B&N or other retailer where books are sold legally!
Thanks to who ever my Secret Santa maybe. The gifts are simply amazing.Lots of love Joyxx
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Have a very merry Christmas, Joy, and a safe passage into 2023.
Shalom aleichem
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Thank you Pat.Lots Pat lots of love Joyx
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The PUBS has been great fun! I have totally enjoyed daily interactions. Thank you for putting the event together, Nonnie. Thank you, John, for the wonderful drinks in the Lounge and for keeping an eye on my shoes! The ginger snaps were phenomenal, Nonnie and I also ate way too many brownies.
To everyone who bought one of my books, thank you! I appreciate each of you.
To those of you whose books I bought, thank you for my winter reading!
Merry Christmas, everyone and best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
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I want to wish all my wonderful friends here a glorious Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.God bless you all.
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Best wishes for a beautiful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2023 to you, too, Joy!
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Amen; to that! 🎄Holiday blessings. We need hope in the new year. So feeling blessed as part of RRBC.✍️ ✌️Greg 😎
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Thank you so much Karen,much appreciated !
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My stocking is filling up! My Secret Santa sent me a book I wanted to read and a gift certificate towards 4Wills literary services. Thank you, Santa! You are making me smile!
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A beautiful way to celebrate… 🎄💞
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Thanks, Bette!
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Nonnie, I’m late in posting a comment on this page. After reading all of them, I can only say DITTO – DITTO – DITTO – DITTO – DITTO – DITTO – DITTO et al.
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John P., this had me giggling so hard! LOL! Yes, DITTO, DITTO… and all that you said!
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Learning to find my way around on the pop-up site. This is fun! Bought three books while wandering. Very cool way to buy books. ✌️❤️
Greg😎
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I agree, Gregory! It’s fun to be able to get to know some of the other members and interact. I love having the books listed by author all in one place. My winter reading list is growing.
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Gregory, we told ya! You don’t know what you’ve been missin’, oh boy! But, I think you do now!
Enjoy!
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How I loved and still love to listen to Buddy Holly. My Dad didn’t though.
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I visited the different categories and bought some books. I love having a group where I can share my books and find new ones to read. Happy Holidays to everyone!
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it is a delight
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We are that place, Susanne! Hope you’re feeling better 🙂
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Everything is absolutely beautiful! I knew it would be because Nonnie always does a fabulous job! I hope I can get to everything before the doors close. Life is beyond hectic for me right now, but I don’t want to miss a single page of this event. Fingers crossed! 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette! My standards are EXTREMELY high, so I always aim to impress! 😉
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Christmas shopping for all the special books here. Thanks, Nonnie! Thanks, my friends @RRBC.
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It’s not a holiday without RRBC’s #Holiday #BooksBudzPopUp Bookshop 2022! I’m look forward to sharing in the festivities and learning more about books by the talented RRBC members!
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Hi, Linnea! How true that is! Our Holiday PUBS is what gets me in the mood for the rest of the season… this along with our Secret Santa!
Have fun book shopping!
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I’m amazed at the number of new releases that have been added since last year’s event.
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I noticed that, too, Linnea. I found several that I didn’t have, so my winter reading pile is growing.
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You are right about that, Linnea!
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Yes, she is!
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Wonderful pop-up, wonderful planning!
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Thanks, Harriet! So glad you dropped in 🙂
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Great!
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Thanks for dropping by, Bette!
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Oh My Goodness. What a surprise! I love the ambiance, the warmth, listening to Johnny Gill. I’m late geting started but will catch up.
Nonnie, you are amazing as always. Have a wonderful christmas!
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Oh, thanks for those kind words, Shirley! If I’m not amazing, know that I work hard at it every day!
You like Johnny Gill, too, huh? 🙂 Tell me, what’s better than giving love on Christmas Day (and all year round for that matter)?
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What a way to start the week! Thank you, Nonnie, for putting together another outstanding RRBC event! And now, I shall begin to let my fingers do the shopping!
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Thank you for making this Christmas such a special time Nonnie. You always do; I suppose for me this year any kindness from others is so meaningful . Thanks for the wonderful POP-UP !!
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This looks so organized! Thanks for your support. This is my first Pop-Up event; a place to discover reflections of my work, and my fellow Authors. ❤️✌️Greg😎
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Hi, Gregory! I chuckled when you said “this looks so organized!” Gregory, haven’t you been around RRBC long enough to know that ORGANIZATION and PROFESSIONALISM are the two things we do best? Stick around, buddy, it’ll hit you, if it hasn’t yet!
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at this year’s PUB! Have a magical time!
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Greg, be sure to visit the lounge and join in to the banter…
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Good Morning,
Congratulations!!! You have outdone yourself.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Shalom aleichem
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Hi, Pat! Thank you for saying so. Every year I try to make it all fresh and new for you guys. It’s the experience I want you to always remember; the experience of it being done, you enjoying it, all without having to leave the comfort of your home 🙂
Have fun!
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Wonderful, looking forward to it! Thank you Nonnie!! Great way to close out 2022!
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Thanks, Lisa! Have a great time at the PUBS!
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How good is all of this. Happy hunting everyone and good luck !!!
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So happy you like it, Joy! Enjoy yourself 🙂
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