The Right Author at the Right Time
How books and authors seem to fall into my life at just the right time. Sharing the audiobooks that have helped me through my retina surgery and the death of my mother.
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The Girl on the Train, Blogging, and the Whole Story
I heard about The Girl on the Train on NPR; I caught the last bit of an interview with the author Paula Hawkins and was interested. I had finished the second book in the Outlander series and was looking for a change of pace before I delved into the third. I listened to The Girl…
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Little Bits of Luxury: Books
I love libraries, we as a family visit our local library regularly and do what we can to support it. But there’s something so lovely about owning a book. To not feel guilty about breaking the spine or dog-earing a page, to take a favorite from the shelf, find an old plane ticket or receipt…
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Beth Ditto, Books, and Male Enlightenment
I heard Beth Ditto had a memoir out and immediately put it on reserve on Amazon. It arrived last week, and I let Karl read it first. He wasn’t able to go to the Gossip show at 9:30 a couple weeks ago and he LOVES him some Beth Ditto. I guess being married to a…
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Stacy London’s The Truth About Style Book and Tour
Thursday night I had the pleasure of seeing Stacy London speak at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in DC. Her book, The Truth About Style came out this past Tuesday and after seeing the book trailer I knew I had to be at the speaking engagement. I met Stacy London a few months ago when…
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Required Reading: Fashion Books
Clothing is fun, clothing is pretty, but clothing also has history. When I think about this (or share my opinions on the importance of fashion to those who find it superficial) I always think of this scene from The Devil Wears Prada: If you love fashion, it is smart to know the story behind it….
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Not Fashion Related – The Hunger Games
One feature of my job I adore is the community library. It’s in the 9th floor kitchen (which is conveniently located across from my office). Two bookcases chock full of the most random assortment of books. People donate books they no longer want, we employees grab one to peruse while our Lean Cuisine is heating…
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I Hate Style Books
I hate style books. I have dozens at home, and almost every time I purchase one I want to kick myself. Yes, there are a few out there that offer some worthy and unique advice, but the majority are utter crap and cruel. Cruel? I said this to a friend today and she thought I…
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Review – How to Look Good Naked
“I liked that better than that mean show with that lady with the silver streaks in her hair,” said my husband after watching the premiere episode of “How to Look Good Naked” on the Lifetime Network. “They let the hot girl stay hot.” Yes, they did let “the hot girl stay hot,” but this show…
