Monday, November 14, 2011

Book Review: Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire

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Well, I finished the book and I tried to read slowly. Although I needed to know if Elphaba lived, I wanted the book to last as long as it co...
Monday, October 31, 2011

Fante by Dan Fante

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I have often heard the term "raw" being used in describing movies, books and talent but I am not sure I have ever come across a bo...
Monday, October 24, 2011

Review: Don't Sing at the Table by Adriana Trigiani

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Grandmothers give all kinds of sage advice. I think most of it probably is in one ear and out the other when we are young. Fodder for eye ro...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Review: Philosophy Skin Care Products

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My sister R, months ago, told me that she had picked up a kit of Philosophy skincare products and  after only a few days use, had started to...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Review: The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

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As I helped my friend M clean out her bookshelves for a move, I picked up The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler . I looked at the cover and t...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Review: Devil Sent the Rain by Tom Piazza

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essay: a short piece of writing on a particular subject   Tom Piazza is an essayist, author of novels and  a TV writer. He lives in New Orle...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Review: The Book of Life by Stuart Nadler

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 This is a book of short stories by an author that I have not read before. I jumped right into the first story and all I can say is wow. ...