An Invitation to a Virtual Book Tour Hosted by Between the Lines Bookstore

An Invitation to a Virtual Book Tour
Hosted by Between The Lines Bookstore

Yucatán Writers Association
is holding a Virtual Book Tour,
as part of their 30-Day Blog Tour.

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Starting at:
11:00am CT
On Zoom

Here’s the Zoom meeting link:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5181271083?pwd=b0lJZU95d2I4WDJ1Z1R5dS9ENmU4Zz09

Meeting ID: 518 127 1083
Passcode: 9qMXxA

 

Between The Lines Bookstore
Calle 62 x 53 y 51
Open: Wed. - Sun. 10am - 4pm.
999 242 3528

 

Between the Lines / More Than a Bookstore, Mérida, Yucatán, México

Between the Lines / More Than a Bookstore

Juanita Stein had been dreaming and planning to own a bookstore / stationery boutique for more than seven years.

 

"Juanita grew up reading and writing, encouraged by her mother who was a true bibliophile. As a child in Huntington Beach, CA, she went to the local public library every Saturday for Children's Story Hour. And she hasn't stopped reading since. 

 

She feels that in today's digital world, we all need to disconnect and go back to basics... everyone remembers what it feels like to hold a book in your hands and put pen to paper." -- from BTL online bio.

 

As former editor of Yucatan Today, Juanita is familiar with Mérida’s colonias; cultural events and venues; businesses, and more.

She had her spot chosen for years, then in 2019, she was able to rent the space at the corner of the building now known as Plaza Carmesí, beautifully restored by the team Reyes - Larraín, one of Mérida’s well-known architectural studios.

She opened Between the Lines (BTL) on Calle 62 at the corner of 53 on March 4, 2020.

BTL is stylish and packed with a wide variety of books in English, games, stationery, and, surprisingly, lots wrapping paper, gift bags, greeting cards, and other gift items.

 

As you explore the store, look high and low, and you will find treasures like Mayan masks, gorgeous coffee table picture books, and more.

 

For expats or English-speaking tourists starved for books in English, you can find a variety of books, in paperback or hardback, including: mysteries by John Grisham; biographies like Michelle Obama's book, Becoming; action-adventure stories by Janet Evanovich; and works by Alice Munro, Terry McMillian, and Malala Yousafzai; local cuisine cookbooks; and books by local authors.

 

Any bookaphile would love the assortment of beautiful journals, notepads, pens, and bookmarks.

One important section in any bookstore is a children’s section. The secret is adults love children’s books, too.

 

Between the Lines has a healthy selection of books and games for children of all ages.

 

Also, during this pandemic, Juanita. created an online catalog where you can browse her selections and place orders (for local delivery or pickup).

For a fee, Juanita will personally deliver your items within Mérida and Progreso.

 

At this time, Between the Lines is open: Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 4 pm. Only four customers allowed into the store at one time. Face masks are required. To ensure you will be able to come and browse, call and make an appointment.

 

 To get Between the Lines' latest newsletter regarding new arrivals and events, add your name to the mailing list using the online form on the BTL website.

BTL is next to Volta Café that has indoor and outdoor seating and an enormous selection of items for Desayunos, Almerzo, and Cena, including cocktails.
 

It's a great place to sit and enjoy your new purchases with a cup of café.

Between The Lines location, hours, contact information,

website, catalog, and social media:

 

Juanita Stein, owner
Between the Lines / More Than a Bookstore
Calle 62 No. 450 x 53 y 51, Local 4, Centro
Merida 97000, Yucatan, Mexico

 

Hours:

Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 4 pm.

 

Contact Information:

Email: Info@Between-the-Lines.com.mx
Cell / WhatsApp: +52 999 242 3528

 

Between the Lines website:

https://www.between-the-lines.com.mx/

 

BTL Catalog:

https://www.between-the-lines.com.mx/new-arrivals 

BTL Social Media:
Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelinesmerida/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/BetweenTheLinesMerida/

Michael Hardeman - Narrator -- Gina's Dream

Michael Hardeman — Narrator

By accident, I meet Rocky Mountain Mike (Michael Hardeman) on Twitter. His name was familiar from his political parody songs played on online radio shows. On his Twitter profile, I learned he also narrated audiobooks.

 

Michael Hardeman

After contacting Michael regarding an audiobook project, I learned he had been a DJ and radio show host for more than 20 years.

 

After many years in radio, Michael returned to college to get a BS in electronics engineering technology and he worked in engineering and software development for the next 20+ years.

Over time, Michael had also been writing, producing and performing political parody songs and audio sketch comedy. He developed a variety of songs that are played on various radio stations and you can find them on his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSB-tl1Xbo8jtq8q45N7STQ.

In 2013, Mike and a friend, made a comedy album based on his political parody songs called Politically Incoherent. Within the first weeks after launching the album, it became #1 on iTunes Comedy, #1 and #2 on Amazon Comedy and #3 on Billboard Comedy, according to Michael.

Today, Mike continues to write and produce audio sketch comedy and political parody songs like The Electoral College —the Chipmunks Song. He also sells large format color photographs he takes in various national and state parks as well as other scenic locations which have been featured in major outdoor magazines.

Michael Hardeman

http://www.michaelhardeman.com/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

@RockyMntnMike

 

 

 Available at Google Play:

 

https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Gina_s_Dream?id=AQAAAECcQVkB1M&hl=en_US&gl=MX

 

Gina's Dream -- Now Available as an Audio Book

PRESS RELEASE
10/20/2020

 Ria.stonemail@gmail.com

 

 

Gina's Dream

An Environmental Manifesto Wrapped in a Science-Fiction Romance

Now Available as an Audio Book (English)

30% Off until 10/29/2020

MERIDA, MEXICO -- Expat, Ria Stone published her first Smashwords fiction eBook, Gina’s Dream in 2013. 

In Gina’s Dream, Kit Brennan, SETA’s (Space Exploration Through Astronomy) Assistant Director, meets an unusual woman at a convention. She claims she is an alien. What is he to believe? What is he to do?

Kit’s co-worker sees her as a threat, first to his friend and then to humankind. The co-worker seeks to discover Gina’s secrets and to stop her.

Gina has broken the emissaries’ primary rule by telling Kit who she is. But, she is here to defend her world from a future invasion by humans. As Gina’s safety is threatened, what will she do to defend herself?

Caught in the middle between his co-worker’s fears and her defense, Kit has few choices but to let Gina follow her dream.

What would you do if you met an alien?

 

Now, You Can Listen to Gina's Story!

Find Gina's Dream Audio Book at Google Play at:

 

https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Gina_s_Dream?id=AQAAAECcQVkB1M&hl=en_US&gl=MX

 

Michael Hardeman narrates Gina's Dream. 

 

Yucatán Writers Association Blog Tour

Yucatán Writers Association Presents its
First Members Blog Tour
https://yucatanwriters.blogspot.com/

 

Yucatán Writers Association Blog Tour 

November 21, 2020 - December 21, 2020

Over the next 30 days, visit our members' blogs or websites to see what's new. Our members are authors, writers, bloggers, vloggers, poets and more.

 

11/21/2020
Ria Stone

New Publication -- Gina's Dream AudioBook
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Ria_Stone_Gina_s_Dream?id=AQAAAECcQVkB1M
Blog: https://riastoneblog.blogspot.com/

11/26/2020
Betty Steinmuller 

New Publication -- From Havana - A Novel

https://www.amazon.com/Havana-Bette-Steinmuller-ebook/dp/B083TH28B6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bette+steinmuller&qid=1579204473&sr=8-1
Blog: https://cubaspecialfromhavana.blogspot.com/

12/1/20
Claire Joysmith
New Publication -- Silencio Azules (Spanish)

https://www.amazon.com/Silencio-azules-Spanish-Claire-Joysmith-ebook/dp/B07DR7BPVF

Blog: https://clairejoysmith.blogspot.com/

12/5/2020
Cherry Muhanji
Author: Her -- A Novel
Blog: https://cherrymuhanji.blogspot.com/

12/10/2020

Egyirba M. HIgh

Berijoy's Bliss

Blog: https://berijoy.wordpress.com/2020/10/11/stars-and-houses-and-signs-oh-my/

12/15/2020
Judy Jones

New Blog
Blog: https://chronicillnessexplorations.blogspot.com/

 

12/21/2020
Ralf Hollman
Author: The Modern Yucatan Dictionary
https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Yucatan-Dictionary-Ralf-Hollmann/dp/0988433753

 

Hotplate: Three and Four Bean / Pea Salads

I am on a bean kick!

 

I used to make a great three bean salad with canned and drained Kidney beans, Green beans and Garbanzo beans with a ready-made Italian dressing.

 

Look at me now, cooking dry beans!

 

While I can get fresh green beans here and maybe dry kidney beans, I wanted to use the “Use What I Have” method rather than run to the store during a pandemic in a hot zone to get these items.

 

I used the recipes under Resources below as guides.

Hotplate: Three and Four Bean / Pea Salads

The day before making these salads, I made about a cup of Pinto beans, one cup of Black-eyed peas and about two cups Black beans from dry beans. The peas and Garbanzo beans came from cans.

There are plenty of how-to cook dry beans tutorials available like:

How to Cook Black-eyed Peas
https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Black-Eyed-Peas 

No amounts are noted because you can make any size bean salad you desire

I made three sample combinations as a test.

 

 

#1

Black beans, cooked and drained

Pinto beans, cooked and drained

Black-eyed peas, cooked and drained

With ready-made Italian dressing

 

 

#2

Black-eyed peas, cooked and drained

Green peas, canned, drained and rinsed

Garbanzo beans, cooked and drained

Black-eyed peas, cooked and drained

With DIY Vinaigrette per Wikipedia with lime juice and dry parsley.

 

 

Wikipedia Vinaigrette:

 

3 parts oil
1 part apple cider vinegar

Herbs / Spices

 

 

#3

Pinto beans, cooked and drained 

Garbanzo beans, canned, drained and rinsed

Black beans, cooked and drained
With DIY Vinaigrette 

 

 

I liked all three bean/pea salads but I liked #2 and #3 because of the DIY Vinaigrette. The DIY Vinaigrette had a surprisingly light and bright flavor. 

 

 

Resources: 

 

Goya

https://www.goya.com/en/recipes/three-bean-salad

 

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_salad

 

Spending with Pennies

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/old-fashioned-bean-salad/

 

Microwave: Mug O'Black Bean Chocolate Cake

In a search for black bean recipes, I was surprised to find recipes for Black Bean Chocolate Cake, including a mug version.

As usual, I adapted the mug recipe to what I had on hand. Also, the original recipe was for two mug cakes. I created a one cake mug version.

 

I actually used black beans I had just cooked. I used a different method than the one noted on SpruceEats (see Resources below).

 

I put about a half of cup of dry black beans (rinsed) into a container and filled the container with water and let the beans soak for several hours. Then, I transferred the beans to a pot and added about 1 1/2 cups of water. I brought the beans to a boil then lowered the temperature to a simmer and let the beans simmer for about an hour or more. When I checked the beans, they were soft. I turned off the beans but let the covered pot sit on the counter to cool down before I put the beans into a jar and then into the frig.

 

 

Microwave: Mug O’Black Bean Chocolate Cake

(Adapted from: https://www.myrecipemagic.com/black-bean-brownie-mug-cake-2501391899.html)

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup Black beans, cooked and drained

1 TBspn Flour

1 TBspn Cocoa powder

1 TBspn Honey

1 TBspn DIY milk (milk made with lactose-free dry milk)

1 Tspn Vanilla flavoring

1 Egg

1/4 Tspn Baking powder

Topping: Honey

Suggested extra toppings: almond slivers, chocolate syrup

 

 

Process:

Add beans to mug.

Use a fork to mash the beans. Stir and mash until all the beans are mashed.

Add flour and cocoa powder.

Stir and mix ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

Add honey, milk and vanilla.

Stir ingredients thoroughly.

Add egg and baking powder.

Whip and stir ingredients thoroughly.

Put mug in microwave, cover with a saucer.

Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Tip mug over and use a fork to help the cake slide onto the plate.

Add topping(s).

 

I was surprised, this turned out well. It tastes like chocolate cake with a subtle flavor of the black beans.

 

Resources:

 

Spruce Eats

How to Cook Black Beans

https://www.thespruceeats.com/cooking-black-beans-1808034