Tag Archives: reading
Book review: ‘Japan Took the J.A.P. Out of Me’ by Lisa F. Cook
When Lisa joins her teacher husband in holy matrimony, they have a few blissful days before embarking on a whole new life — across an ocean. After Peter accepts a job in Nagoya, Japan, high maintenance Lisa must adapt to … Continue reading
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Ready for a Jennifer-filled summer
I’m back from New York City! What a weekend. A full report (complete with plenty of photos) will be coming your way tomorrow, but until then . . . I was reading chick lit long before I ever knew it … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Bossypants’ by Tina Fey
What’s more awesome than Tina Fey? Having Tina Fey ride around with you while you run errands. Listening to the writer, actress and comedian’s memoir of life in and out of the spotlight was a delightful experience, especially for a … Continue reading
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Let’s get blurb-ical
Once upon a time, I never noticed book blurbs — and to be honest, I’m not sure I could have told you what a blurb was. Every now and then I might take note of a famous fellow author’s words … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Girl Unmoored’ by Jennifer Gooch Hummer
Sometimes a novel hops into your lap, looks into your weary eyes and wraps its little paper arms around you. The hug from this book feels so real, so good that you never want to part with it — and … Continue reading
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Your turn to listen: Audiobook giveaway of ‘Cinder’
Where do all the little audiobooks go after they’ve been given a good listen? Well, how about to you? Marissa Meyer’s Cinder, a futuristic cyborg retelling of “Cinderella,” has been all over the book world lately — and I have … Continue reading
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