Monthly Archives: September 2010

Nanowrimo is coming…

That’s right–on November 1 the madness begins again. That time of year when millions of insane people (myself included) try to write a 50,000+ word novel in a month. The name of the game is Nanowrimo, and it’s the best … Continue reading

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Nearly forgot…it’s Banned Books Week

I don’t know this slipped my mind–I blame work! But this week is Banned Books Week.  It’s amazing to think that even now we are still dealing with book banning and people claiming books are dangerous simply because it doesn’t … Continue reading

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This would make a great Christmas present for me…:)

My husband always says he never knows what to get me for presents so I will post this here since I know he reads my blog. Tord: here’s a great gift to give me for Christmas this year. I really, … Continue reading

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A new book added to my autumn reading list…

Twenty years ago, I fell in love with The Smile of the Lamb by David Grossman. At the time I was working in a bookstore in 30th Street Station and working on my BA at Temple University. I loved this … Continue reading

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Barnes and Noble Losing the Battle…?

The New York Times updates us on the current situation with Barnes and Noble. It makes for interesting reading…

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Not So Picture-Perfect…

Back when I was on my way to the US for the Boothe family reunion in Smithfied, Virginia (the self-proclaimed “Ham Capital of the World“) I picked up a copy of Jodi Picoult’s Picture Perfect. I can’t say I am … Continue reading

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“Birdsong”: newyorker.com

“Birdsong”: newyorker.com. Check it out! Great short story by the immensely talented Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!

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October Is National Reading Group Month

October Is National Reading Group Month. Why not pick up a new book for yourself and get your friends and family to read the same title? It’ll add a new dimension to your quality time together.

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Reading the Romantics

Quick review of Galt Niederhoffer’s The Romantics. Continue reading

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