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Take the Vegan Challenge like Oprah with the Help of this Audio Book

You may have noticed the craze of healthy eating these past couple of years. People are more conscious about fueling their bodies with their needs verses wants. Being a vegetarian myself, I know that it can still be a challenge to say no to honey mustard chicken wings, or fries deep fried in sheep’s fat. But that yearning slowly dies off, when you’re introduced to foods that literally change how you feel, for the better. Oprah seems to be taking the challenge as well, the Vegan Challenge. Inspired by Kathy Freston’s new book “Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change the World”, Oprah and 378 staff members will be going vegan for one week. Freston’s new book goes on to discuss why a “plant-based diet is not only good for the animals and the environment but also for your physical and spiritual well being.”

There is a positive message about veganism. However, if you’ve never embarked on such a challenge, adopting a vegan lifestyle for good is much harder than one would anticipate. I’m looking forward to seeing the Oprah Show and how everyone makes out. Now, time to make some vegetarian chili.

If you’ve thought long and hard about finding that perfect gift for a true book enthusiast, a Simply Audiobooks CD rental or digital download gift subscription is definitely the way to go. Not only would you give them access to 22,000 audio books but you can personalize it as well. And because Simply Audiobooks understands that the holidays can be a hectic time, you can email the gift instantly. Now that’s what I’m talking about it. Plus, with Oprah just announcing her winter book selection, it might not be a bad idea to consider rediscovering the two classics, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations on CD. It’s a great way to complete a book lover’s wish list even when you’re on a budget, starting from just $14.95.

We all know the holidays are about giving, so why not give your friends and family even more? Plus, when the day comes and everyone reveals what they’ve unwrapped, you can be sure someone will be well equipped to block out the noise of the kids new train set, remote control cars, your brothers new musical instrument, your husband’s handy new drill…well, you get the idea. There’s no better time to tune in!

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We found out who was lucky enough to sport the Oprah Book Club logo sticker on their covers. Yesterday, Oprah announced who has made her winter Book Club selection. With some hype around two Charles Dickens’ titles before the grand announcement, it looks as though both ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and ‘Great Expectations’ have made her top picks.

And better yet, they are both available audio books! Try our unabridged audio book version today.

A Tale of Two Cities

Set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With over 200 million copies sold, it is among the most famous works of fiction.
Download or rent the unabridged audio book version of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’.

Great Expectations

Is a story about an orphan named Pip who writes about his life and tries to become a gentleman along the way, experiencing everything life and people have to offer. Download or rent the unabridged audio book version of ‘Great Expectations’.

Last night I was trying to find great audiobooks for any reader to enjoy. Oprah’s book club provided me with a top ten meaningful books, published back in April. Here are my top five Simply Audiobooks offers!

“When we asked Oprah to pick…books she’s read in the past decade that have mattered to her most, she [offered] a sampler of delightful titles that have…managed to teach her – and all of us – a few things”

On the list are:

1. The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver Rent Today
2. Night – Elie Wiesel Rent Today
3. The Pillars of the Earth – Ken Follett Rent Today
4. The Bluest Eye – Toni Morrison Rent or Download Today
5. The Known World – Edward P. Jones Rent or Download Today

Of these five, my favourite is definitely Ken Follett’s, The Pillars of the Earth. Listen as the story takes you through the passage of time where friends and enemies are forged, and violence takes its toll.

Here’s the link. Enjoy!

http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Oprahs-Favorite-Books-from-the-Past-Decade

A little something of interest for all our Twilight fans (courtesy of Perezhilton.com).

Oprah is gearing up for the release of Eclipse, the third book in the Twilight saga, which is set to hit theaters June 30 – and she’s looking for some die-hard Twilight fans to be on her show!

From Oprah.com:

Are you or your kids obsessed with the Twilight series? Have you or your kids read all the books, seen both movies and now you are counting down the days until the release of Eclipse? Have you already made plans for the release of the newest movie in June? Who’s your family’s favorite Twilight star…and why?

Tell us how the Twilight series has inspired you or your family! Please only write if you are willing to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Visit Oprah.com for full details and to submit your entry.

Rent the entire Twilight saga on CD from Simply Audiobooks.