Monthly Archives: November 2011
Book review: ‘gods in Alabama’ by Joshilyn Jackson
When Arlene Fleet fled small-town Possett, Alabama, she made a pact with God: in exchange for his help in keeping a murder quiet, she would stop sleeping around and telling lies — and flee, never returning to Possett again. Rebuilding … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Evolution of a London tourist (and photographer)
Freshly graduated from college and traveling abroad for the first time in my life, my first trip to London — in May 2007 — found me wandering around with my family and a tiny point-and-shoot camera. I’d barely had my … Continue reading
Filed under Anglophilia, out and about
Just in time for Black Friday: a new bookstore
After lamenting the closing of Borders, our beloved bookstore and the only new book retailer in the tri-county area, rumors began circulating that several chain locations were being purchased by Books-A-Million. While Borders was undergoing bankruptcy proceedings this past summer, … Continue reading
Filed under book talk
Southern Maryland stuffed ham: A local delicacy
We’re known for a few things in my small but proud home state of Maryland. One is blue crabs, of course; our seafood — and affinity for it — are legendary. If you’re into sports, you might respect the University … Continue reading
Filed under food & drink, recipes
Book review: ‘Sleeping Arrangements’ by Madeleine Wickham
It’s official: I’m severing all ties with Madeleine Wickham. After reading a few of her books and consequently wanting to shove most of them into a mud pit, hopefully to be swallowed whole, I’m placing her on Meg’s Banned List … Continue reading
Filed under 2-star reads, book reviews
