Monthly Archives: July 2013

Book Review: The Other Woman (Mystery)

Posted on July 28, 2013 by

Hank Phillippi Ryan made her novelist name with the Charlotte McNally Mysteries, starting with “Prime Time” in 2009. Those were taut, well-plotted mysteries in a short form. Now, she’s digging in and deepening the plots for long-form novels. The first … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons NOT to shop at Barnes and Noble

Posted on July 8, 2013 by

Barnes and Noble has a page on its website listing “10 Reasons to Shop at Barnes & Noble.com.” After my recent experience, I can easily give you 10 reasons NOT to shop there. 1. Their claim: “We Ship Fast!” I … Continue reading →

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Girl Version of “Yankee Doodle Dandy”

Posted on July 4, 2013 by

I love the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and it always kind of irritated me that it’s written specifically for a man to sing it, using lines like “real live nephew of my Uncle Sam” and “I’m a Yankee Doodle boy.” … Continue reading →

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