Rachael Ray Visits Borders(R) for Book Signings

Rachael Ray Visits Borders(R) for Book Signings

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders will host Food Network television celebrity, Rachael Ray, for a series of book signings in Borders stores throughout the U.S. this holiday season. Rachael will sign copies of her new book, "Rachael Ray 2, 4, 6, 8: Great Meals for Couples or Crowds."

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Ray is the host of the Food Network television shows "30 Minute Meals," "$40 a Day," "Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels" as well as the host of her own syndicated talk show, "Rachael Ray." The author of 12 books, including The New York Times bestsellers "30-Minute Get Real Meals," and "365: No Repeats," Rachael Ray also has a successful magazine called "Everyday with Rachael Ray." Filled with wonderful recipes and easy-to-follow instructions, "Rachael Ray 2, 4, 6, 8: Great Meals for Couples or Crowds," takes the guess work out of cooking for couples or for any number of guests and to do so in 30 minutes or less.

"Rachael Ray is a leading contributor to our cookbook category," said Scott Ferguson, buyer for Borders. "Our customers gravitate to her easy approach to cooking and the enthusiasm that comes through in her books. We are thrilled to be able to give our customers the opportunity to meet Rachael Ray and have the chance to get her books signed in time for the holidays. A signed cookbook from Rachael Ray is the perfect gift for the cookbook enthusiast."

Borders book signings with Rachael Ray are free to the public, but require a ticket or wristband to get a book signed. Please call the nearest host store for details.

Rachael Ray will visit the following Borders stores during the holiday season. The end time for each event is subject to change.

Saturday, Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific
Borders - Torrance
3700 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-7000

Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Central
Borders - Dallas (Preston & Royal)
10720 Preston Road at Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 363-1977

Friday, Dec. 15 from 5-7 p.m. Central
Borders - Michigan Ave.
830 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 573-0564

Sunday, Dec. 17 from 4-6 p.m.
Borders - Buckhead
3637 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-0707

Monday, Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m.
Borders - Tyson's Square
8027 Leesburge Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 556-7766

About Borders Group

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group is a leading global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,300 stores and over 34,000 employees worldwide. More detailed information on the company is available at http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/ .

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FCMN Contact: hstein1@bordersgroupinc.com

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