Posted: 09/02/2010

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Greetings & Readings has big news this weekend! The Girl World Tour is on its way to Baltimore and tickets are on sale now, plus you'll find exclusive Labor Day weekend savings and more in this week's VIP e-mail newsletter. Scroll down for all that and much more. Note: Greetings & Readings will be open on Labor Day Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.     Mother-daughter Girl World Tour to be held at Catonsville High School Moms and daughters (ages 8-14) are invited to join Rosalind Wiseman, an internationally-recognized author, mom and expert on teens and parenting for a fun-filled evening of mother-daughter bonding at Catonsville High School on Monday, October 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to celebrating Rosalind's latest books, the Girl World Tour features an interactive discussion about confidence, friendships, sweat-inducing moments and common mother-daughter challenges. A Q&A session and book signing will follow. Hosted by Dove and Greetings & Readings, the two-hour event is sure to get mothers and daughters talking, laughing and connecting. Tickets for each mother-daughter pair include admission; Queen Bees & Wannabes (reg. $15); Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials (reg. $17.99); a gift set from Dove; and a Q&A and book signing with the author. $40     Chesapeake Bay Candle debuts new fragrances at Greetings & Readings Based in Rockville, MD, Chesapeake Bay Candle draws inspiration from the serene beauty of Maryland's idyllic shoreline. This spring, Chesapeake Bay Candle announced plans to establish its first domestic production facility in Glen Burnie. Opening later this year, the facility will increase the company's production and benefit the local economy. Browse several of the selections by Chesapeake Bay Candle online and discover more at Greetings & Readings.     One Maryland One Book selects its featured title for 2010   The Maryland Center for the Book, a program of the Maryland Humanities Council, has selected Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town by Warren St. John as the featured title for the third-annual statewide community reading project, One Maryland One Book. The One Maryland One Book project brings together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book and participating in book-centered discussions and other related programs. Find out more about One Maryland One Book online and order a copy of this year's featured title, Outcasts United.     Go back to school with Vera Bradley   Vera Bradley gives the Large Backpack a modern makeover with the new Laptop Backpack. Color meets functionality in this travel-friendly bag, capable of housing binders, folders and a 15" laptop. Slots, slip pockets and pen holders make this one an essential for today's student or professional. $98 Size: 11-1/2" x 15-3/4" x 7" Adjustable Strap: 28-1/2" Discover more from Vera Bradley online, including the stylish All In One Wristlet, another popular item that's got the attention of Vera Bradley fans.     Exclusive, Labor Day Savings!   Print this week's coupons and save more than $15 on your next purchase at Greetings & Readings!     Friday through Labor Day: buy two Sillybandz, get one free Beginning Friday, September 3 through Labor Day Monday, September 6, all Sillybandz and other rubber band bracelets and accessories are on sale, Buy 2, Get 1 Free! Colorful, rubber band bracelets have captured the imagination and played into the unique fashion sense of Baltimore's youth. From names such as Sillybandz and Zanybandz as well as traditional names including Disney, Marvel and the Baltimore Ravens, the collectible accessories are available in enough varieties to match every personality! Stock subject to change.   Upcoming Events at Greetings & Readings   Baltimore County Police, Fire Departments hold Public Safety Day On Saturday, September 11, the Baltimore County Police Department, Fire Department and Police & Community Relations Councils, Inc. present Public Safety Day at the Hunt Valley Towne Centre, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special event is great for kids and families. See police K-9 dogs in action, antique police and fire cars, an armored police car, fire department rescues using the Jaws of Life, the Baltimore County police helicopter, police motorcycles and much more!     Local author turns scary journey into spiritual growth Meet local author Darryl Duke on Saturday, September 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a signing of his latest title, Why I Pray In The Shower: A Journey From Fear To Belief In Myself. Says Darryl, "This book is about the hopes and beliefs I have that were spawned by family dysfunction and alcoholism. But more importantly, by a slow and many times scary journey on a path of spiritual growth." Darryl is a recovering alcoholic with a background in alcoholism and teen counseling. Find out more online and order Why I Pray In The Shower before the author's appearance to request an autographed copy from the event at no extra charge.     Good Samaritan Hospital's book club returns with Trick or Treatment   After a summer hiatus, Good Samaritan Hospital's "Better Health by the Book" book club meeting returns to Greetings & Readings on Tuesday, September 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Find out how to register for the event online and learn about September's book, Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine. This every-other-month social book club features discussion on a health-related reading with Karen Kansler, RN. Come, listen, shop and be inspired to live a more active, pain-free life!   Host of Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler sets a date with Greetings & Readings Late night tv host and bestselling author, Chelsea Handler brings her unbridled humor to Hunt Valley when she visits Greetings & Readings for a book signing on October 15. Tickets will be handed out beginning at 10 a.m. to reserve your spot in line. One ticket per customer. In her newest title, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, Chelsea Handler provides plenty of laughs and captivating looks into her one-of-a-kind lifestyle. Order online or in person and then meet the popular comedian for a book signing when she visits Greetings & Readings on Friday, October 15 at 5 p.m. Find out more about Chelsea Handler and her career online. Please note, due to a contractual agreement with Hachette Publishers, books to be signed must be purchased from Greetings & Readings. Save your receipt. Books not purchased at Greetings & Readings will be signed at the end of the event if time permits.     Moms and daughters are excited about the upcoming Girl World Tour, but that's just the beginning! Visit us this weekend to discover everything that's in store, including brand new Ravens gear. Have a happy Labor Day weekend, and we'll see you soon!   Greetings & Readings