Tag Archives: friendship
Book review: ‘Friendship Bread’ by Darien Gee
You know that cozy feeling that envelopes you when you take a bite of warm chocolate cake, homemade cookies, fresh-baked bread or apple pie? Well, Darien Gee does, too — and that’s exactly how she created Friendship Bread, one of … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Bake-Off’ by Beth Kendrick
Sisters Amy and Linnie grew up skirting around each other, watching as the chasm between them split beyond repair when they were teens. As adults, Linnie — once a beautiful genius on the path to greatness — has settled for … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Lost Girls’ by Jen Baggett, Holly Corbett and Amanda Pressner
Three friends are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime: a year’s free pass away from friends, family and work obligations; a chance to see the world and participate in customs once viewed only on TV shows or … Continue reading
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It’s the friends you can call at 3 a.m. AND buy postcards that matter
When I met my good friend Erin for dinner on Monday, I noticed the square-shaped, impeccably wrapped present sitting on our table at Panera and thought, Book? Like recognizing the iconic Barbie-shaped box when you were a kid, I can … Continue reading
Book review: ‘Friday Mornings At Nine’ by Marilyn Brant
When Jennifer, Tamara and Bridget meet each Friday at the Indigo Moon Cafe, it’s to share a bevy of experiences. All mothers hovering gracefully around middle age, the three women — friends for years — turn to one another for … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Extraordinary’ by Nancy Werlin
Friendship, family and heritage are put to the test in this young adult fantasy that had me bumbling through portions, bored and listless, but frantically turning the pages other times as we surged toward the Big Mystery. Phoebe Rothschild and … Continue reading
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