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Borders: Things Are Getting Shakier
After years of troubling reports, it appears that Borders could indeed be on the verge of catastrophe. After what should have been a profitable holiday season, the chain missed payments to publishers and has been trying—without much…
Speaking of Audiobooks: February 2011 Releases and Shadowfever Giveaway (Contest Closed)
Oh yes, we’ve definitely started 2011 with a bang! Our 2011 Listening Challenge is up and running and, as far as I can tell from comments and emails, we have at least twenty committed to the…
Oh, What a Mess.
I am currently reorganizing my room, and several things came to mind as I sorted through years of junk: I was waaaaaaay overdue for a change. I like the new configuration, which is based around the…
Romance Through the Generations
Romance reading is such a big part of my life for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the influence of my family members on my choice of reading material. I grew up…
Speaking of Audiobooks: Fever Series Giveaway Winner
Angie G is the winner of the Fever Series audiobooks as chosen by Random.org. She’s acknowledged her win and her audiobooks are on their way. Thanks to all who entered and showed your enthusiasm for Phil…
Why PBS Masterpiece Never Fails to Deliver
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABo_u9P_3wQ There is literally nothing I love more than to watch actors in full period regalia amidst the greenest, lushest English countryside, arguing about entailment and alliances and status. Literally nothing. I wish I were exaggerating, but…
Three Things to Cook
I recently came across an interesting article by Mark Bittman that appeared in the New York Times back in December. It advocates eating “real food,” rather than convenience or restaurant food. According to Bittman, everyone should…