We’re looking forward to another awesome year by providing you great service and a one-stop shopping experience for twin resources – and a little later this year, we’ll be celebrating our 5th anniversary!  I can’t wait.

My twins are turning 7 this year and I have a lot of hopes and dreams for us in 2012.  First off, I’d like to get a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep this year!  But, I also hope that I can continue to pass on my love of reading to my twins now that they are becoming independent readers.  I’ve started to see a spark of interest towards books as a form of entertainment and I  hope to foster this throughout this year.  It’s not only important to read to your children, but also important for them to see you reading!

Many blessings for a happy and healthy 2012!

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All our best,

Shelby and your friends at Double Up Books

Almost 200 votes came in and I thank everyone who participated! Now, on to the winners list…

Best Twin Pregnancy Book

Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood from Doctor M.O.M.
Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin, M.D.
45% of votes

Best Raising Twins and Multiples Book

It’s Twins!:  Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy through Adolescence
Susan M. Heim
32.4% of votes

Funniest Multiples Book

Ready or Not…Here We Come:  The REAL EXPERTS’ GUIDE to the First Year with Twins
Elizabeth Lyons
44% of votes

Best Two Children’s Books for Twins and Multiples

I’m Having Twins
Paris Morris
65.7% of votes

Two Snowflakes
Jennifer Miller
15.7% of votes

Best Twin Specialty Product/Book

Twin Tie!

Twice Upon a Time:  Twins Baby Memory Book
Lynn Lorenz
38.5% of votes

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins:  A Step-By-Step Program for Sleep-Training Your Multiples
Marc Weissbluth, M.D.
38.5% of votes

Best Multiples Book from Dad’s Perspective

I Sleep at Red Lights:  A True Story of Life After Triplets
Bruce Stockler
57.1% of votes

Best Inspirational or Advice Multiples Book

Twin Tie!

Chicken Soup for the Soul:  Twins and More
edited by Susan M. Heim, Jack Canfield, and Mark Victor Hansen
43.6% of votes

Twinspiration
Cheryl Lage
43.6% of votes

Best Twin Memoir

One and the Same:  My Life as an Identical Twin and What I’ve Learned About Everyone’s Struggle to be Singular
Abigail Pobrebin
66.7% of votes

Best Multiples Psychology Book

Emotionally Healthy Twins
Joan Friedman, PhD
60.7% of votes

Congrats to all the authors that won and were nominated! Click here to see a list of all of the nominated books.

Thanks again to everyone who participated!

Pre-Order The Opposite of Me on March 3, 2010 and Be Entered into a Raffle Hosted by the Author

In anticipation of her book release, Sarah Pekkanen, author of the twin fiction novel The Opposite of Me, is offering a chance to win some awesome prizes by pre-ordering her book on March 3, 2010 only.

Pre-order your copy of The Opposite of Me at Double Up Books  and we’ll send your information to the author to be entered!

Here are her raffle prizes:

• A small, sleek HD camcorder from DXG USA’s Pro Gear line for 2010, which retails for $300.
• A gift bag containing five hot new Simon & Schuster releases.
• Five high-end, cotton t-shirts from Heart Threads Clothing. You pick the size, color and secret message printed on the inside of your shirt and worn close to your heart. Five winners!
• A 30-minute phone consultation in which Sarah will explain, step-by-step, how she got signed by a literary agent and publisher. This will include an editorial critique of your manuscript of up to 40 pages. If you’re not interested in writing a novel, you can gift this prize to anyone you choose.
• A $35 gift certificate to MAC cosmetics (Lindsey is a fan of their eyeshadow) and a gorgeous red bustier from Affinitas Intimates.

But that’s not all!  #1 New York Times bestseller Jennifer Weiner, author of 7 blockbusters including Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes, is supporting The Opposite of Me by holding an incredible giveaway of her own! Please visit Jen’s website at www.jenniferweiner.blogspot.com for the details of how she is giving a free, autographed copy of one of her books to every single person who orders The Opposite of Me on March 3 only, until she runs out of books – which she says won’t be for a while (yes, you read that right – you get a Jen Weiner book – two books for the price of one, while supplies last.

I got my hands on an advance copy of this book and I’m loving it!  It’s just what I needed to read right now while I’m waiting for the dark winter days to pass and the start of spring to begin.  If you’re a fan of authors like Jennifer Weiner, Emily Giffin, and Sophie Kinsella I think you’ll also like this debut novel.

This is a story about fraternal twin sisters Lindsey and Alex.  Lindsey, although successful in her own right, always felt inadequate when comparing herself to her beautiful twin sister.  We meet single Lindsey when she is just about to receive her dream job offer – to become the youngest VP ever at the NYC ad agency that she has been working countless hours at.  One mishap happens after another and the door to her opportunity shuts just like that.  She must now pick herself up, dust herself off, and head back home to be reunited with her family and start her career anew.  But, can she cope with her failures at the same time that her perfect sister is planning her dream wedding?

I’m really enjoying the story so far and I know it’s going to be one of those books that I’m going to be sad when it ends.  Although my description above makes it sound heavy, it’s actually a fun read with a lot of humor and warmth.  I can see this as a perfect summer read too.

So head on over tomorrow (March 3, 2010) to pre-order your book at Double Up Books and be entered into the raffle PLUS get a Jennifer Weiner book too, while supplies last.  We’ll ship your book as soon as it’s published.

Good luck! 

Vote today!

 (it only takes 5 mins. Click link or visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LD3PJJD)

To see a list of all the books nominated, visit http://bit.ly/bFale7 . For more information regarding voting or our contest, visit http://bit.ly/bGG0n9

After a whirlwind of holiday activity, it’s always good to start fresh again.  It was a busy holiday season for us and I hope that you also had a wonderful holiday in 2009.  It’s amazing how time flies… wasn’t it just this summer?

We have a lot of exciting things happening in 2010 that we are getting ready for.  “What?” you ask.  More books, customer reviews added to book descriptions, and even our first annual DUBBE (Double Up Books Book Excellence) awards.  And knowing us we’ll also throw in a few surprises, coupons, and specials along the way.

If you aren’t already in on all the Double Up Books action, you’ll want to follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/doubleupbooks and/or fan us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/doubleupbooks and definitely sign up for our FREE monthly newsetter here http://bit.ly/4EzsrX

Here are all the great deals that we’ll be offering from Thanksgiving through December 1, 2009 (Cyber Monday)!

Black Friday Ad Leaked

What’s Black Friday?  Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the retail world.  Many, many retailers have special deals and savings for shoppers as everyone begins their holiday shopping.

What’s Cyber Monday?  Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving in the online retail world.  It’s the day that many online retailers offer incredible deals throughout the day.  More and more online retailers are also participating in Black Friday days so it’s become less of a focus for retailers.

Shopping for twins or triplets this holiday season?  Then, be sure to take advantage of our special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at the ONLY bookstore that specializes in books for and about twins, triplets and multiples at http://www.DoubleUpBooks.com

Today, November 7th, is the first ever National Bookstore Day!  It’s a day to celebrate independent bookstores and booksellers   across the country. 

Double Up Books is pleased to be one of the 140 bookstores participating in this event.  What does this mean for you?  First, we’re running a very special promotion for today only.  Save an extra 10% off your order of $20+ (prior to shipping charges and taxes, if applicable) by using coupon code NATLBKDAY during checkout.  Shop our store at http://www.doubleupbooks.com.

We’re also running a Facebook and Twitter contest to win a copy of the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins.  To enter via Facebook, visit the Double Up Books Facebook Fan Page.  To enter via Twitter, just RT the following message “RT @DoubleUpBooks:  RT today to enter to win book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins from Double Up Books for National Bookstore Day.“  You can find more information on our Double Up Books Twitter page.

For a list of all participating bookstores, you can visit the host of National Bookstore Day, Publisher’s Weekly website, for more information.

Visit Double Up Books at http://www.doubleupbooks.com.

We are so grateful to be recognized for this acheivement and we want to thank everyone who nominated us and voted for us during the contest!  We are still in a growth phase and I am personally thankful that Double Up Books is so well regarded in the twins and multiples community.  We work hard to offer you the best twins and multiples books at a great discount as well as providing top notch customer service.

Double Up Books awarded the Twinny Award for Best Merchandising

Other nominees for this category are also well deserving and include my good friends at http://www.TrendsInTwos.com – an awesome place for twins gifts and gear founded by twins mom Kellie Asaro – and http://www.GeminiGreetings.com – the only store specializing in twins and multiples greeting cards and stationary goodies founded by Angelice Tyson.  Be sure to check out their wonderful twins sites too. 

The Twinny Award was organized and presented by the site Twin Happy at http://www.twinhappy.com and managed by twins mom Jennifer Miller.  Don’t just be happy, be Twin Happy!

Who is Double Up Books?  Double Up Books is the only bookstore specializing in books about twins and multiples for both parents and children.  Stop wasting time trying to find the best books about being pregnant with or raising twins and multiples – we’ve done the hard work for you.  No more unsuccessful searches through other bookstores without finding what you are looking for – we’ve pulled the all the best twins and multiples related books and put them into one place for you.  We also have a wide selection of children’s books featuring twins and multiples and characters.  Double Up Books is an internet retailer and a member of the New England Independent Booksellers Association. Visit us at http://www.doubleupbooks.com.

2.  If you spend $25*+ on your order and use our standard shipping option that starts at just $3.50, you’ll receive FREE The Little ABC Coloring Book.  Your twins or multiples will be able to learn the alphabet while coloring in the letters in this cute and educational coloring book.

FREE Little ABC Coloring Book with $25+ order shipped with standard shipping.

Many of our specials were made available through either our newsletter or social networks that Double Up Books participates on.  If you’d like to be included in announcements, please sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter, Keeping Up with Multiples; follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/doubleupbooks; or fan us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Double-Up-Books/120617376126.

 
*Order requirements are prior to shipping charges and taxes, if applicable.  Coupons may be used in conjunction with these offers, however final order total must meet requirements listed above.  This offer is only available for orders shipped within the United States.  No coupon code needed – we’ll automatically add the free item to your order.  This offer is only good while supplies last.