Author Reading - Carol McDougall

A cheap night out.

All are welcome to come hear local author Carol McDougall read from her latest book, The Nova Scotia Guide to Frugal Living, at the Keshen Goodman Public Library.

Wednesday, Oct. 28th, at 7:00

"In The Nova Scotia Guide to Frugal Living, Carol McDougall—nicknamed “Frugal McDougall” by friends for her propensity for penny-pinching—offers a wealth of advice for living thriftily in the Bluenose province. Going beyond the common-sense mainstays like clipping coupons or giving up frivolities, McDougall has searched out the best money-saving suggestions for all aspects of daily life—from economical food buying and preparation to travel on the cheap to wallet-conscious gift-giving and philanthropy. As well, each section of the book is jam-packed with helpful tips, local bargain-hunting resources, amusing anecdotes, and accent illustrations.

Thorough, accessible, and convenient, The Nova Scotia Guide to Fugal Living is a must-read for anyone interested in cutting back without cutting corners." publisher

Carol McDougall is a writer who has worked as a children’s librarian and creative writing instructor and has received the Mayor’s Award for Cultural Achievement for her promotion of literature and literacy in Nova Scotia. She has a “PhD in Frugality” from the school of life, raising two sons as a single mom. She is the director of Read to Me!— Nova Scotia’s newborn book gift program—and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

For a fun fiction read alike, why not try The Penny Pinchers Club by Sarah Strohmeyer

A fast-paced and engaging read with a truly timely topic, this book is sure to be a winner with Strohmeyer's (Sweet Love) many fans and women's fiction fans who need a summer read. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 3/1/09.]-Karen Core, Detroit P.L. Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.