Monthly Archives: March 2011

Guest Post & Giveaway: Holly Tucker, Author of Blood Work

Last week, I reviewed Holly’s Blood Work: A Tale Of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution.  Today, I’m excited to welcome Holly for a guest post about  baby-making superstitions!   You Are What You Eat When I was pregnant, … Continue reading

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A Night of Bookish Awesomeness: A Visit with Meg Waite Clayton

This morning, I posted my review of Meg Waite Clayton’s latest, The Four Ms. Bradwells. Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending a signing/reading by Meg, joined by several of my favorite bookish people, including Swapna and Kristen … Continue reading

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Review: The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Ballantine Books (March 22, 2011) ISBN-10: 0345517083 Source: Publisher Mia, Lainey, Betts, and Ginger met and became best friends at law school in the late 70s at the high point of the women’s liberation movement. They earned their nicknames … Continue reading

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Giveaway: Inkblot by Margaret Peot

Earlier today, I reviewed Inkblot by Margaret Peot.  I’m excited to announce that I have one copy of this book to give away to one reader.  This contest is open to US & Canadian residents only.  To enter the contest, … Continue reading

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Review: Inkblot by Margaret Peot

Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 56 pages Publisher: Boyds Mills Pr (March 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 159078720X Source: Publisher   As a student of Psychology, I’m familiar with the use of inkblots to study an individual’s personality characteristics and emotional functioning using … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading

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TSS: Another Wonderfully Bookish Week!

It was another wonderfully bookish week here! Brad Parks, crime fiction writer visited One More Page, my local indie bookstore.  He read, he sang & he signed! I’m kicking off this coming week with another fantastically bookish week!  To start … Continue reading

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Brad Parks Visits One More Page Books!

 Last night, patrons of One More Page Books  in Arlington, VA were blessed with the presence of Brad Parks, crime fiction writer extraordinare! Brad Parks’ debut, Faces of the Gone, won the Nero Award for Best American Mystery and the … Continue reading

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Review: A Heartbeat Away by Michael Palmer

Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Press; First Edition edition (February 15, 2011) ISBN-10: 9780312587529 Source: Author James Allaire, President of the United States, is just about to start the State of the Union Address when a viral agent is … Continue reading

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The Event You Cannot Miss! Brad Parks Visits One More Page Books!

Tomorrow night, from 7-8:30 PM, One More Page Books will be hosting a visit by Brad Parks, esteemed crime fiction author! I’m currently listening to Brad’s debut novel, Faces of the Gone.  I love how his sense of humor makes … Continue reading

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