Five Star Publications just released information about  a great new program encouraging families to read.  Here is the info….

Families that read together save together when they join Five Star Publication’s recently launched Book Nook Book Club. There is no fee to join, and participants receive a 25 percent discount on books purchased online when they agree to buy 12 in one year’s time.

“Our ultimate goal is to encourage literacy and a love for reading,” says Linda Radke, president of Five Star Publications, Inc. “By offering a family book club discount, we believe it will encourage more family reading time, which will in turn get more children reading. Studies show when kids see their parents reading, they are more likely to become good readers themselves.”

            Many of the books available through Five Star Publications are international, national and local award-winners. The genres available cover the gamut from cookbooks to children’s books, mystery to financial guides, Westerns to science fiction and everything in-between.

Five Star readers can enjoy an immediate Book Nook 25 percent discount on Facebook by ‘liking’ the page. Fans who then click on the “Shop Now” application can do everything from placing their orders to processing payment with the discounted pricing right on Facebook.

In addition to receiving the generous discount, Book Nook Book Club participants also get email alerts notifying them when the newest Five Star titles are released and highlighting monthly featured author Q&A columns.

Here is an explanation of the book and my review…

Potluck Survival Guide, a light-hearted handbook for beginning and experienced cooks, helps frazzled parents, volunteers, event chairs and novice hosts feed the masses while keeping their sanity. Author Cherie Kimmons, who has spent years in the cooking trenches, helps readers prepare all-time potluck favorites for school, athletic, scouting, band, social and church events. Featuring kid-tested and approved recipes (with modifications for adult palates), the guide includes a unique section of in-depth recipes that serve as a starting point for endless variations. It also explores considerations for feeding young children and athletes, buffet strategies, decorating tips and fun menu ideas.

With five kids and a husband that eats as much as all of them combined, I feel like I am feeding an army every time I cook dinner!  The Potluck Survival Guide has been a huge help.  I used to always have to double or triple every recipe I made, but the recipes in this book already feed a large group so that means my whole family gets full and I have leftovers!  I made five different recipes for my review.  They all were super easy and my family loved them!  My other favorite part of the Potluck Survival Guide is the beginning section where it lists the ingredients for baked potato bars, sundae bars, salad bars and even a chili bar. I love doing “bar style” dinners when we have a large group over but always seem to forget something.  Not anymore!  I would recommend these fantastic recipes to any one who loves cooking, but doesn’t like (or have the time) to spend all day in the kitchen!

Here are pictures of the Broccoli Casserole, Nutty Cereal Snack, Best Cake Mix, and Healthy Taco Soup.

The Potluck Survival Guide can be purchased on Five Star Publications and retails for $24.95.

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Disclosure: I received the Potluck Survival Guide in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other manner. The opinions expressed above are my own and any claims should be verified on the sponsor’s site.