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The Pulpwood Queens' Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide to Life

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When licensed cosmetologist turned publisher's rep Kathy Patrick lost her job due to industry cutbacks, she wasn't deterred. One year later, she opened Beauty and the Book, the world's only combination beauty salon/bookstore. Soon after, she founded The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas -- a reading group that dared to ask the question, "Does a book club have to be snobby to be serious?" The idea spread like wildfire. Now there are about 70 chapters nationwide. The overriding rule -- aside from wearing the club's official tiara, hot pink, and leopard print outfits -- is that the groups must have fun. The club's mission: To get America reading. ... more

About Author

Kathy Patrick is the founder of Beauty and the Book, the world's only combination beauty salon/bookstore, located in Jefferson, Texas. She is also the founder of the national book club, the Pulpwood Queens.

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Grand Central Publishing
Category:
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Format:
TRADE PAPERBACK
Publish Date:
1/2/2008
Price:
$13.99
ISBN:
9780446695428
Pages:
352
Size:
5-1/2" x 8-1/4"