Monthly Archives: March 2009

Booking Through Thursday: Hey, I like it!

Let’s go Booking Through Thursday! “What’s the best ‘worst’ book you’ve ever read — the one you like despite some negative reviews or features?” As many readers have commented this week, this was a really hard question to answer! I … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘A Body At Rest’ by Susan Petrone

Best friends and roommates Martha and Nina have a problem — their lives don’t seem to be taking them anywhere more interesting than the bar filled with meatheads where they work in Cleveland, Ohio. And their twenties are quickly drawing to … Continue reading

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Wordless Weds.: Beginnings of spring

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Edward Cullen reaches out to me. And you.

How many times did I watch “Twilight” on DVD this weekend? One. I know — I’m proud of me, too! And so is my Edward Cullen action figure! It was about to be a big ol’ zero on the viewing … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak

One of the things I love best about reading is that moment you crack the spine of a novel and realize, without a doubt, that the literary adventure on which you’re about to embark will change your life — your … Continue reading

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Musing Mondays: Favorite bookstores

Here’s this week’s question: How many bookstores do you frequent? Do you have a favourite? If so, which one and what makes it so? In my hometown, only one bookstore rules: Borders. And considering my past (and contingent) employment there … Continue reading

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