tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165037182024-03-12T18:03:29.932-07:00Just Thinking....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-75556233417249065052011-03-20T14:39:00.000-07:002011-03-20T14:50:25.602-07:00The Pressure...of a blog post!!Is it really possible that August '10 was the last time I posted something? the facebook updates, a tweet or two..it's all too much. But on the other hand -I don't want to miss out on anything. Speaking of...Allison(I Don't Know How She Does It) Pearson's latest - I think I Love You is a winner!!Not only will you revisit the 70's -you'll have the soundtrack playing in the playground of your mind! Do not miss this treat!<br /><br />Included in the "loved it lately" pile -Juliette Fay's Deep Down True,Ellen Meister's The Other Life and Caroline Leavitt's Pictures of You. There are others but if I get too busy with the details will never publish post!<br />Please check out Rita Lussier's blog - <a href="http://www.lettinggomom.squarespace.com/">http://www.lettinggomom.squarespace.com/</a> Rita shared about our last interview together and the wonderful time we enjoyed! I have been a fan of Rita's writing for many years. Everyone will relate and reflect!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-48722638606668119282010-08-07T11:38:00.001-07:002010-08-07T11:50:19.620-07:00As Novels Go...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TF2oZ7zOpNI/AAAAAAAAASg/FMdaUKJQ0ao/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 85px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502739483219371218" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TF2oZ7zOpNI/AAAAAAAAASg/FMdaUKJQ0ao/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><div>New Susan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Isaacs</span>' book -I'm in! That's all I need to know! <strong>As Husband's Go </strong>is smart, funny and written with a real awareness of the way people interact. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Isaacs</span>' knows her audience well and she delivers time and time again. Our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">heroine</span>, Susie, finds out that her fancy plastic surgeon husband has been killed.We tag along as she tries to figure out what happened, not settling for the obvious as her husband's partners have done. All this while caring for her adorable four year old triplets!! Go Susie!! And go, Susan!! Can't wait for the next one!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-83813575833454664902010-07-31T06:54:00.000-07:002010-08-08T16:43:13.953-07:00People Are Strange....<strong>The Doctor's Wife</strong>, <strong>Somebody Else's Daughter</strong> and now the latest by Elizabeth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brundage</span> - <strong>A Stranger Like You</strong> !<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TFQrLZ6cjtI/AAAAAAAAASY/p6NQykmUZsU/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 116px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 116px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500068519860801234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TFQrLZ6cjtI/AAAAAAAAASY/p6NQykmUZsU/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a> This story is one wild ride...sometimes in a vintage BMW! The exciting world of screen writing and cut throat LA -throw in some murder and it's a thrilling read!!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-12439178761992958292010-07-24T08:14:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:37:29.209-07:00Great Escape!<strong>Life Without Summer</strong> and now <strong>Sea Escape</strong> by Lynne Griffin! <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TEsDV9cEMqI/AAAAAAAAASQ/HjEAov0C7z4/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 82px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 124px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497491445940236962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TEsDV9cEMqI/AAAAAAAAASQ/HjEAov0C7z4/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a> Looking forward to number 3 next summer! I so enjoyed this multi-generational novel set in Massachusetts. The secrets that are told within a family -some meant to spare family members, can often lead to hurting those same people. A New England treat!!<br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-61809509636170434642010-07-16T13:48:00.001-07:002010-07-16T14:00:17.763-07:00Play Ball!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TEDFrXrbUUI/AAAAAAAAASI/PSPpMQMSxjw/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 97px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494608894273212738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TEDFrXrbUUI/AAAAAAAAASI/PSPpMQMSxjw/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a> America's favorite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">past time</span> and a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">heroine</span> we can cheer for! One who isn't getting millions to play(far from it!) or switch teams as fast as you can say "free agent!" It's 1920's and Diamond Ruby is a woman way ahead of her time as she pitches her way into this reader's heart. Overcoming everything author Joe Wallace can throw at her she is always one step ahead! Go Ruby!!! Loved this memorable summer novel!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-92185764627081996662010-07-08T14:11:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:54:07.771-07:00Beware.....The Writing Circle.....Having been involved in many writing circles, author Corinne <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Demas</span> knows of what she speaks! I love novels with fun and interesting characters and The Writing Circle is full of just that! As the writers share their works, lives and each other<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TDsNVyyrCrI/AAAAAAAAASA/XJpqb2WI_1s/s1600/writing+circle.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 87px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492998838571174578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TDsNVyyrCrI/AAAAAAAAASA/XJpqb2WI_1s/s320/writing+circle.jpg" /></a> fiction often times gets confused with reality. Or is it the other way around? Either way -this novel is a lot of fun!!<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-89259866268046510972010-06-30T15:29:00.000-07:002010-06-30T17:26:31.298-07:00Only As Sick As Its Secrets...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCvFYDw3o4I/AAAAAAAAARw/qNUsrpcx-OY/s1600/images.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488697587998892930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 86px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCvFYDw3o4I/AAAAAAAAARw/qNUsrpcx-OY/s320/images.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br />Rachel Sontag's haunting memoir, House Rules, is an incredible <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">testament</span> to the beauty of truth. In her acknowledgments Sontag states "I know this subject matter is personal, I just didn't know how to live without sharing it." How brave to share her truth. In doing this Rachel is able to write her own story -one she doesn't need to whisper and and alter to fit her family's set of rules. Very powerful!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-76724209516369806552010-06-29T12:55:00.000-07:002010-06-29T13:07:49.954-07:00Blue Balls All Around!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCpRFSd9NLI/AAAAAAAAARo/hgIroEDCU_w/s1600/61VV8gxI4OL__SL160_AA115_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488288247203050674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 115px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCpRFSd9NLI/AAAAAAAAARo/hgIroEDCU_w/s320/61VV8gxI4OL__SL160_AA115_.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The very funny Heather McDonald has just come out with her book -You'll Never Blue Ball in this Town Again. Just the title,right? McDonald's humor on screen (Chelsea Lately) translates well in this laugh out loud story about her early(ish) dating days. Particularly entertaining a passage where she and her sister are helping out the family's real estate business by cleaning off the bus stop signs that are filled with profanity.(not their own!) A really fun read!!<br /><br /></div><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-84169442845221544202010-06-27T17:27:00.000-07:002010-06-30T15:27:46.420-07:00The Seven Year Bitch!With a cover reminiscent of Valley of the Dolls -this book jumped right off the shelf and into my <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCfsswGuZWI/AAAAAAAAARY/GE7kYmTc7O4/s1600/belle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487614924545746274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 116px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCfsswGuZWI/AAAAAAAAARY/GE7kYmTc7O4/s320/belle.jpg" border="0" /></a> waiting hands! Jennifer Belle's new novel is an entertaining read -clever with charming characters. Izzy is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lovable</span> as she explores her role in her own happiness. After being let go from a high powered job in a hedgefund she finds herself with time on her hands. time to figure out whether or not she is happy...or is this just the seventh inning? just loved this story!<br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-64197197725686548002010-06-27T09:16:00.000-07:002010-06-27T09:23:09.629-07:00This is Where I Leave YouA week of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">shivah</span> brings a dysfunctional family together to mourn, love, learn and let go...what a fabulous novel by Jonathan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Tropper</span>! Am so glad I found my way to this original and well drawn story. The characters are colorful, the dialog is clever and the story is just perfect! Loved it!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCd5l_wnH6I/AAAAAAAAARQ/lZaeHBhEHMs/s1600/images.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487488364651683746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 86px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 129px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCd5l_wnH6I/AAAAAAAAARQ/lZaeHBhEHMs/s320/images.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-62892429063282803452010-06-27T05:25:00.001-07:002010-06-27T05:28:08.195-07:00Judging a book.....<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDv0_9ezI/AAAAAAAAARI/Kx3rvn-po8E/s1600/attenberg.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 130px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487429159934065458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDv0_9ezI/AAAAAAAAARI/Kx3rvn-po8E/s320/attenberg.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDppveMSI/AAAAAAAAARA/q9RpGZjJUGE/s1600/faith.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 86px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487429053832900898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDppveMSI/AAAAAAAAARA/q9RpGZjJUGE/s320/faith.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDismW8gI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/BipYcZmAHEQ/s1600/secrets.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 99px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487428934340899330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDismW8gI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/BipYcZmAHEQ/s320/secrets.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDd-X6CWI/AAAAAAAAAQw/2TjbVFM6lkk/s1600/storm.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 97px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 146px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487428853212776802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDd-X6CWI/AAAAAAAAAQw/2TjbVFM6lkk/s320/storm.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDZBivHRI/AAAAAAAAAQo/tjXbbfcdUqU/s1600/life.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 86px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487428768164158738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCdDZBivHRI/AAAAAAAAAQo/tjXbbfcdUqU/s320/life.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>.....it's not just the dust motes that are repetitive!</div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-10926974963615957462010-06-25T15:06:00.001-07:002010-08-08T07:40:26.371-07:00Checking In!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCUoie7zOpI/AAAAAAAAAQg/fXRsjbEX8Gc/s1600/strauss.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 84px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 127px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486836293905365650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TCUoie7zOpI/AAAAAAAAAQg/fXRsjbEX8Gc/s320/strauss.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Alix Strauss has an incredible way with words...funny,dark,ironic are some that come to mind <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">when describing</span> her new novel -<strong>Based Upon Availability</strong>.</div><div>A hotel is the perfect setting for juicy storytelling....does what happen there stay there? Read and see for yourself!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-20917472680483860172010-06-19T13:22:00.000-07:002010-08-08T07:24:09.057-07:00Hooked!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TB0nUyp6wlI/AAAAAAAAAQY/t_5aOko0io0/s1600/ayelet.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 85px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484583159355589202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TB0nUyp6wlI/AAAAAAAAAQY/t_5aOko0io0/s320/ayelet.jpg" /></a> Family drama set in the summers of Maine! If <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ayelet</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waldman</span> writes it - I must read it. It's that simple.The book opens with one of those unthinkable scenarios..the "what ifs" and we are on a journey which plays out as a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">symphony.</span><br /><div>What are our responsiblities to our family,where do our own wants and desires figure in? Two families connected through the years and a tragedy that promises to continue this connection in the lives of those left behind...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-5065836738266235902010-06-16T05:07:00.000-07:002010-06-18T06:45:58.168-07:00Promise Kept!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBt24KswC3I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/LbS8rnspHqU/s1600/promises.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 99px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484107678570515314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBt24KswC3I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/LbS8rnspHqU/s320/promises.jpg" /></a> Jane Green always delivers-her latest, Promises to Keep,is indeed a promise kept to her readers to turn out the very best with each new book release. Yes, I cried and I cannot recall the last time I teared up while(as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">jane</span> would say, whilst) reading a novel. It is a story of love, friendship, forgiveness, trust and lots of wonderful food. (recipes included!) Written in loving memory of Jane's dear friend, Heidi <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Armitage</span>, Jane shared at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Westport</span> fundraising debut that while there are many pieces of Heidi's story in this book -this is not Heidi's story. What a story..what a friendship. We should all be so blessed.<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-6182595128568091032010-06-14T14:52:00.000-07:002010-06-14T14:54:54.747-07:00Mike and Me!So many people ask about the producer of the Reading With Robin show...they enjoy our early morning banter. Well...here he is! Enjoy!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBak4k1lFMI/AAAAAAAAAQI/RHFb2y42GpY/s1600/robin+and+mike.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482750888238191810" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBak4k1lFMI/AAAAAAAAAQI/RHFb2y42GpY/s320/robin+and+mike.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-83465226117149795262010-06-13T18:50:00.000-07:002010-06-16T13:25:10.427-07:00SWEET!!ARM CANDY is exactly what I so love about Jill <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kargman's</span> stories -light,breezy reads with lots of current mentions and trendy topics but SO much more!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBWLAohsCQI/AAAAAAAAAQA/WEcuT94BGnQ/s1600/arm+candy.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 85px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482440964388423938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBWLAohsCQI/AAAAAAAAAQA/WEcuT94BGnQ/s320/arm+candy.jpg" /></a> Jill's styled sense of humor hits the mark every time. This book has it all -do not miss this one! Loved the Mad Men references! Any friend of Betty Draper's is a friend of mine!! LOVED THIS!!!<br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-84522138530458689322010-06-11T15:32:00.000-07:002010-06-11T15:37:12.417-07:00Lucky Seven!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBK5qBH7hDI/AAAAAAAAAPw/yND-lfE00uI/s1600/switch.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481647827970655282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBK5qBH7hDI/AAAAAAAAAPw/yND-lfE00uI/s320/switch.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Claire Cook is back with fun summer reading entertainment in the tradition of past favorites: Must Love Dogs, Multiple Choice, Life's a Beach -these light hearted books are filled with humor and always - a message! Cook is a master of witty dialog, so much so that I can imagine the screen version already! We root for her heroines and can always find the good side of the "bad guy!"A page-turner Seven Year Switch will make you want to grab your girlfriends for a getaway!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-22772909263191744952010-06-11T10:02:00.000-07:002010-06-11T10:20:44.200-07:00The Best Kept SECRETS!!!WOW!!! What a time we all had this past Sunday,June 6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at the Hilton to celebrate Secrets of a Jewish Mother with authors Jill <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zarin</span>,Lisa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wexler</span> and Gloria <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kamen</span>!! My co-host,<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lezli</span> (mother of season 16's AMAZING RACE winners, Jordan and Daniel!)Pious and I had a blast with this event!! Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island this Women's Event was inspired by all of Bradley <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laye's</span> energy and hard work!! We had the best committee ever -thanks for spreading the word -what we women do best! Looking forward to working with everyone again!!! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBJsTXfBI5I/AAAAAAAAAPo/PGA6OEBG010/s1600/secrets+1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481562776440742802" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TBJsTXfBI5I/AAAAAAAAAPo/PGA6OEBG010/s320/secrets+1.jpg" /></a> For photos check out <a href="http://www.jfri.org/">http://www.jfri.org/</a> and a big thank you to <a href="http://www.golocalprov.com/">http://www.golocalprov.com/</a> for their coverage and enthusiasm for the project!!<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-52119703337868068042010-06-09T05:34:00.000-07:002010-06-09T06:05:09.563-07:00Lots of Heart!!Emily Giffin's Heart of the Matter is the perfect summer read! The story takes place in a bedroom community of Boston which is drama right there. A glimpse at the moms who run the town and the marriages that surround them. Compare and contrast and taking care of what's yours. Or are they? There is a lot that will seem familiar in this well written,engaging novel which<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TA-KibpKFrI/AAAAAAAAAPg/UzVfnl1eQjo/s1600/giffin.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 91px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480751595673753266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TA-KibpKFrI/AAAAAAAAAPg/UzVfnl1eQjo/s320/giffin.jpg" /></a> is filled with memorable characters and thought provoking matters of forgiveness.<br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-697090624978094642010-05-31T06:12:00.000-07:002010-05-31T06:20:17.504-07:00Bun,Onion,Burger!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TAO3TnWQnaI/AAAAAAAAAPY/aGGmhOzzljU/s1600/burger.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 78px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 98px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477423119420399010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TAO3TnWQnaI/AAAAAAAAAPY/aGGmhOzzljU/s320/burger.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Just in time for the summer <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">bbqs</span>! It's Bun,Onion,Burger by Peter Mandel. With its simple message and fun illustrations it's the perfect book to take along for the little ones! The family dog has a starring role! You'll relish the latest from Mandel!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-77316362886966682042010-05-30T06:13:00.000-07:002010-05-30T07:31:56.305-07:00Like Coming Home!<strong>Fly Away Home</strong> -Jennifer <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Weiner's</span> latest treat is due to hit the summer bookshelves mid-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">july</span>. I had the pleasure of reading this<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TAJki1mKCyI/AAAAAAAAAPI/IPvrsg7bvcc/s1600/weiner.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 65px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 104px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477050646501395234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/TAJki1mKCyI/AAAAAAAAAPI/IPvrsg7bvcc/s320/weiner.jpg" /></a> book over the long weekend and it hit the spot! With so many books from which to choose and limited time, picking the right book isn't always an easy task. I'll make this real simple for you -do not miss this book! Fans of Jen's work(<strong>Good in Bed</strong>, <strong>In Her Shoes</strong>, <strong>Little Earthquakes</strong>, to name a few) will be thrilled with the storyline and cast of characters in <strong>Fly Away Home</strong>.<br />A bit reminiscent of the sisters in In Her Shoes, sisters Diana and Lizzie are more alike than it would seem. Working through their relationship while a family crisis is making an appearance doesn't detract from everyone doing their own work. Parents, Sylvie and Richard learn who they are both as a united team and as individuals. It's interesting to watch what emerges. Written in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Weiner's</span> unique style-sharp,hysterical,thoughtful...Fly Away Home is what the perfect read should be!! Yea,Jen!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-68865671892702320822010-05-23T17:36:00.000-07:002010-06-23T13:48:30.371-07:00Summer Reading...Not just for the kids!!<strong>At the risk of offending anyone....here are my picks for this summer's reading list!!</strong><br /><br />Seven Year Switch - Claire Cook<br /><br />Secrets of a Jewish Mother - Jill Zarin, Lisa Wexler and Gloria Kamen<br /><br />Diamond Ruby - Joe Wallace<br /><br />Based Upon Availability - Alix Strauss<br /><br />This isn't the Book You Think it is -Laura Munson<br /><br />The Red Thread - Ann Hood<br /><br />Promises to Keep - Jane Green<br /><br />Arm Candy - Jill Kargman<br /><br />The Swimming Pool - Holly LeCraw<br /><br />Heart of the Matter - Emily Giffin<br /><br />Stormchasers - Jenna Blum<br /><br />Bad Marie - Marcy Dermansky<br /><br />Sea Escape - Lynne Griffin<br /><br />Commencement - J.Courtney SullivanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-49057480805881987862010-05-21T07:18:00.000-07:002010-05-21T07:25:18.994-07:00Reading Across RI May Breakfast 2010!WOW! What an exciting morning at the celebration of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society! I was so thrilled to be honorary co-chair of what has become THE RI book event -not to be missed!! Author Annie Barrows was lots of fun and we're all looking forward to her next book! Here are some of the highlights!! Photo credits to Erika Smith,Abby Fox and Tonia Mason!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aXLSKnGLI/AAAAAAAAAPA/CTi4MN_SPNs/s1600/rari+pix+2010+aunt+eileen+and+me.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473728617226115250" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aXLSKnGLI/AAAAAAAAAPA/CTi4MN_SPNs/s320/rari+pix+2010+aunt+eileen+and+me.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aWmD0ID0I/AAAAAAAAAOw/s7q-_355Lao/s1600/rari+my+table.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473727977718550338" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aWmD0ID0I/AAAAAAAAAOw/s7q-_355Lao/s320/rari+my+table.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aWhJwcbEI/AAAAAAAAAOo/3VJvHtHK2jU/s1600/rari+more+cougars.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473727893414374466" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aWhJwcbEI/AAAAAAAAAOo/3VJvHtHK2jU/s320/rari+more+cougars.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aWbrlak5I/AAAAAAAAAOg/0RUDGw93psM/s1600/rari+me+at+podium.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473727799415706514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S_aWbrlak5I/AAAAAAAAAOg/0RUDGw93psM/s320/rari+me+at+podium.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-71691037901264408982010-05-08T05:38:00.000-07:002010-05-08T12:35:50.137-07:00Tied To My Heart...THE RED THREAD!!The latest from Ann Hood, The Red Thread, is a book you'll remember long after "the end."<br />Characters from all of Hood's novels come alive but perhaps in this one even more. Couple,families and the owner of The Red Thread adoption agency come together and form their own family as they long for daughters who will join theirs. The way the book moves back and forth between Providence and China gives the reader a real sense of what's going on locally and with the women who make the brave decision to give up their daughters in hopes of a better life. A beautiful story!<br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16503718.post-67773398904067552712010-05-05T03:42:00.000-07:002010-05-05T03:47:00.805-07:00The Story I Thought It Would Be!This is Not The Story You Think it is....Laura Munson's memoir about her summer of holding it all together while her husband was afforded the luxury of figuring it all out is a book about strength,love,hope,family,girlfriends,mountains,horses,beloved family china and spirit.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S-FLuvzkFsI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/PmV7hIHhfYk/s1600/munson.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 104px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 123px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467734689083299522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OTFIX_qEC8o/S-FLuvzkFsI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/PmV7hIHhfYk/s320/munson.jpg" /></a><br />After reading Laura's piece in last summer's Modern Love column I friended her on facebook and immediately wrote to her about how much her story moved me. Apparently I was not the only one as it was the column that crashed the site and voila! got Laura the book deal she had been waiting for for many years. What a story....all of them!! LOVED THIS BOOK!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com