Monthly Archives: September 2010
Book review: ‘Marcelo In The Real World’ by Francisco X. Stork
Summertime for Marcelo Sandoval doesn’t come with the usual fun: leisurely days spent in his treehouse, for one, or afternoons tending the Haflinger ponies at Paterson, the special school he’s always attended. Under the direction of his father Arturo, Marcelo … Continue reading
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Reading and roasting at the National Book Festival ’10
It was with no small amount of enthusiasm that I bounded up to this year’s National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., an event I’d been eagerly anticipating since having so much fun last September. But unlike last year, I didn’t … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘I Remember You’ by Harriet Evans
Best friends Tess Tennant and Adam Smith grew up in the tiny English town of Langford, made famous for its connection to author Jane Austen — and for its gorgeous vistas, including the historic water meadows. The meadows have been … Continue reading
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Reading ‘Outlander’ for Nancy
My coworker Nancy was a ravenous reader. For every novel I’d pick up and set down, satisfied with my reading habits, she’d probably have finished two. Her favorite author was Diana Gabaldon — and, despite Nancy’s frequent persuading that I … Continue reading
Book talk: ‘Mockingjay’ by Suzanne Collins
There are many things you probably need right now. A sandwich, maybe; you skipped breakfast again and wow, does that make you ravenous come lunchtime. Maybe a nice nap, too, after eating that big meal. And I’d wager you could … Continue reading
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