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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BBAW: Meet Gwen from Chew & Digest Books
In keeping with our Book Blogger Appreciation Week festivities through Friday, today’s prompt asked us to get to know another member of our awesome and rapidly-growing book blogosphere (do y’all like that word: blogosphere? I remain undecided, though I use … Continue reading
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BBAW: First Treasure
The fun has arrived! Today marks the start of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, five days of fun celebrating the hard work, dedication and zaniness of folks who spend their days (and nights, and weekends) discussing, analyzing and promoting the written … Continue reading
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