Monthly Archives: March 2010
Dating: Or, I like talking about myself — but live in fear of the Awkward Lull
What I like about first dates I get to dress up. The anxiety revolving around what to wear, what to wear! on these outings is nothing compared to the fun of shopping for said outfit ahead of time. If I … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Raven Stole The Moon’ by Garth Stein
On the day she leaves Seattle for Wrangell, Alaska — site of a terrible tragedy that occurred years before — Jenna Rosen has snapped. It’s not enough that it’s two years to the day since her son Bobby drowned; she … Continue reading
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Everybody’s free (to wear bright red sunglasses)
Looking at a recent photo of me in a pair of bright red sunglasses, my sister did a double-take. “Who are you?” she crowed, giving me a hard look. The answer came to me quickly: “Me. The new me.” It’s … Continue reading
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Pam Jenoff: Fear and Loathing — The Three Scariest Moments In A Writer’s Life
When I was but a lowly bookseller at the chain bookstore in my hometown — which was, you know, about a year ago — I distinctly remember holding a paperback copy of Pam Jenoff’s The Diplomat’s Wife in my overworked fingers. My coworkers … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Almost Home’ by Pam Jenoff
Since a tragedy claimed the life of her boyfriend Jared at Cambridge University, U.S. State Department intelligence officer Jordan Weiss has been run, run, running away from the past — fighting always to stay one step ahead of the painful memories. Advancing to … Continue reading
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