Welcome to the 2011 Surrender, Dorothy Blogger Book Gift Guide! This year, I've linked all the books to their spot on the shelf at the Bookstore That Gives (remember that rockstar high school intern?). A portion of your purchase price can be designated to go to the school of your choice.
Some of these authors have more than one book, so I've put my favorite one in this gift guide. *This list is, of course, not complete ... I limited it this year to people I've met via blogging. If I've left you off, please let me know! I'm getting old.
Sleep Is for the Weak
Edited by ... moi! I know, you're shocked. Get the original mommyblogger anthology with 25 bloggers who have gone on to greatness. Buy here.
Let's Panic About Babies
By Alice Bradley and Eden Marriott Kennedy
Eden and Alice have always been hilarious, but this book takes it to a new level. Buy here.
The Beauty of Different
I bought one for me and one for my daughter. May she always feel beautiful. Buy here.
It Sucked and Then I Cried
How her blog readers saved her from postpartum depression. Buy here.
The Pioneer Woman
By Ree Drummond
I read part of Ree's love story on her blog, and that's what made me fall in love with her as a person. Here's the whole thing in book form. Buy here.
PunditMom's Mothers of Intention
Mothers and political activism so totally go together. Buy here.
Professional Blogging for Dummies
Susan's really smart about this stuff. Also, she quoted me in her book. HA! Buy here.
The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball
By Risa Green
I've enjoyed all of Risa's books, but my favorite is this young adult mystery. Buy here.
Falling Apart in One Piece
A heartbreakingly beautiful memoir about what matters in life. Buy here.
What I Would Tell Her
Nicki is the anthologist to end all anthologists -- my favorite is the one with the stories of dads for their daughters. Kleenex alert. Buy here.
Mommy Doesn't Drink Here Anymore
An honest, raw and well written story of sobriety. Buy here.
Rockabye
A baby and a husband and an armful of tattoos so young -- and so right. Buy here.
Make It Fast, Cook It Slow
I have made a bunch of these crockpot recipes. They are good. Buy here.
The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published
by Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry
The best book on the publishing business I've read yet, and I've read a lot of them. Buy here.
Insatiable
by Erica Rivera
Erica's first memoir on her struggles with eating disorders -- I couldn't rip my eyes away from the pages. Buy here.
Hollywood Car Wash
by Lori Culwell
Lori self-published this novel and then sold so many copies it was bought by Simon & Schuster. Buy here.
Kirtsy Takes a Bow
Edited by Laura Mayes
Laura's collection is beautiful and insightful. Full disclosure: I also have a piece in it! Buy here.
Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety
I interviewed Judith about her second book for BlogHer, but I really loved her first one best. Buy here.
The Happiness Project
I met Gretchen when I interviewed her about happiness in marriage for a series on BlogHer. Loved her comments, loved her book. Buy here.
Life From Scratch
by Melissa Ford
A novel about a blogger. What's not to love? Buy here.
The Mominatrix's Guide to Sex
After a few years writing a sex column and four kids -- um, I believe her. Buy here.
As the holiday giving season/tax year draws to a close, please keep in mind you can also give a tax-deductible donation DIRECTLY TO YOUR SCHOOL. Just ask at the school office.
Reading is awesome. Writing is awesome. Schools teach both. Please support your schools, whether or not you have kids.