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Not Becoming My Mother – Ruth Reichl
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Who says I am not organized or timely? I have read Reichl’s other memoirs, and enjoyed them – both her writing and her stories of being a famous food critic. Unfortunately, this wasn’t that … Continue reading
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Will the Vampire People Please Leave the Lobby? – Allyson Beatrice
This book was found on the shelves in the office of a Buffy-loving coworker. I really loved it! I don’t know how exactly to explain it. A series of essays about fandom? Or internet fandom? Or, communities that spring up … Continue reading
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It Sucked and Then I Cried – Heather Armstrong
How I had a Baby, a Breakdown, and a Much Needed Margarita I have been reading Dooce.com for a few months now, and for most bloggers – “Dooce” is living the dream. Heather is a full-time blogger that makes enough … Continue reading
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Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography
This was a pick for the Tutor.com Office Book Club, so I am kind of “discussed” out, but for your enjoyment – some thoughts! This man is amazing. As much as I thought I knew about him, I didn’t. Printing, … Continue reading
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Welcome to Shirley – Kelly McMasters
I really, really wanted to like this book. I forget where I heard about it, but all I remembered when I saw it at the library was that it was written by a girl about my age, and was about … Continue reading
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Fat Girls and Lawn Chairs – Cheryl Peck
I thought I liked collections of stories, essayist, etc. Oh my god, was I wrong. Laurie Notaro has spoiIed me. I almost couldn’t wait to finish this book, so that I could blog about it. The book starts off explaining … Continue reading
Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single Girl’s Closet – Adena Halpern
I don’t know why I read this. Even worse, I requested it from the library, which means I sought it out. It has to have been recommended to me by some author. I am not single. I don’t think I … Continue reading
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Are you there vodka, it’s me Chelsea – Chelsea Handler
Eh. I usually like this chick’s show, but sometimes she’s a little too over the top. I heard good things about the book, and while admittedly – I did laugh on occasion, it just felt a little too forced. And … Continue reading
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The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death – Laurie Notaro
Not sure if I have written about her here yet (I don’t think I have) but I love Laurie Notaro. She is what I consider to be an essayist, and without fail – her books (I think they are referred … Continue reading
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Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp – Stephanie Klein
I am a little torn on this book. I really liked it and the recollections of camp were both painful to read, heartbreakingly funny and inspiring. What kind of ruined the book for me was the author’s tying it back … Continue reading
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