New York: Grand Central Publishing, (2008). First edition - The author's first book - "When licensed cosmetologist turned publisher's rep Kathy Patrick lost her job due to industry cutbacks, she wasn't deterred. One year later, she opened Beauty and the Book, the world's only combination beauty salon/bookstore. Soon after, she founded The Pulpwood Queens of East Texas -- a reading group that dared to ask the question, Does a book club have to be snobby to be serious?" Cover praise from Pat Conroy and John Berendt, among others. Includes resources, recipes, a list of the book club selections. 334 pp. ISBN: 0-446695424.