Contributed by Laura’s List: Books for Women / laurasbooklist@aol.com

Second Annual Book Lover’s Party
Thursday, June 25th 6:30 p.m
Creekside Books and Coffee
35 Fennell Street, Skaneateles
Featuring sizzling summer reads, inspiring stories, chocolate, wine and great music for everyone!

Meet author Katharine Davis.
Capturing Paris, her first novel, was recommended in Real Simple Spring Travel 2007; it was also included in the New York Times suggestions for fiction set in Paris.  Her second novel, East Hope, was published by New American Library in February 2009.  She is an associate editor at The Potomac Review. “East Hope is a captivating novel, with characters that evoke emotion and many twists and turns; it’s a great summer read,” shares Laura.
Hear from breast cancer survivor, Jennifer Tom. Enjoy music from local singer, songwriter, and musician Dusty Pas’cal.

Erika L. Davis, owner of Creekside Books & Coffee  and Laura Ponticello, will share their favorite summer picks.
Wine, chocolate and cheese display
Featuring Collegiate Cookies by Mason
Raffle prizes from Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Laxton’s Florist, Creekside Books and Coffee, Heart n Hand. Exclusive spa gift certificate from Mirbeau Inn and Spa

10% of book and wine sales will support local Skaneateles resident, mother, breast cancer survivor and inspirational speaker, Susan Major’s journey to health.  The goal is to raise $1,000, with the clock starting at the Book Lover’s Party and continuing for 24 hours for book sales. Even if you can’t make it, send a friend for you.Susan Major always has a smile on her face, with lipstick that typically coordinates with her outfit; but it’s her inner beauty that radiates. Founder of Sacred Mornings for Moms and Our Joyful Journeys, Susan has ignited many women in our community to believe in a better day, nourish their spiritual side and to think about giving back to others. I have witnessed firsthand Susan’s ability to sow seeds of hope for others.  When I heard about Susan’s recent diagnosis with breast cancer at age 39. I wanted to extend our prayers and hopeful intentions for her healing. Many women have stopped me with tears in their eyes  to tell me how Susan has positively impacted their life; now that circle of love that she creates is the ripple in the pond that we all feel.To read more about Susan and her thoughts on life and parenting visit www.ourjoyfuljourneys.blogspot.com.

I look forward to seeing you there!
- Laura Ponticello, Laura’s List: Books for Women