Monthly Archives: September 2010
Book review: ‘The Recessionistas’ by Alexandra Lebenthal
For these New Yorkers, life as they knew it — drowning in wealth, lacking in morals — is about to come to an end. It’s an unsettling economic time when Grigsby Somerset, a primping socialite, is working tirelessly to get … Continue reading
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How blogging has made my life pretty awesome
When I started write meg! in June 2008, I was a quiet(er) 22-year-old working for three newspapers in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. As an assistant editor, my duties were relegated to putting together a variety of sections for my … Continue reading
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Not-really-a-review and giveaway: ‘Swallow’ by Tanya Plank
Tanya Plank’s Swallow is currently sitting within arm’s reach, discarded after I finished the first 60 pages. I couldn’t go any further. But not for the reasons you might think. Sophie Hegel is a quiet attorney who has arrived in … Continue reading
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BBAW: Forgotten Treasures – ‘The Lost Art Of Keeping Secrets’
In keeping with our Book Blogger Appreciation Week festivities through Friday, today’s prompt asks us to mention a book we feel hasn’t gotten the exposure it ought — whether it be a classic, should-have-read-in-school novel or contemporary fiction that hasn’t … Continue reading
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National Book Festival promises to be a good ol’ bookish time
Taking a short break from all the BBAW festivities today to mention an event I’m incredibly excited about: the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.! After last year’s rainy day, I’m hoping for some decent early fall weather — because … Continue reading
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