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And That’s Why They’re Bestsellers

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
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What makes a book a bestseller? Well, it has to have a broad appeal, and be written in a way that will keep the majority

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Could You Wait Six Years for a True Love?

Sunday, March 24th, 2013
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Harlan Coben is a romantic. Yes, he writes mysteries and thrillers, but he never forgets that a good story also needs the element of love

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J.A.Jance

Deadly Stakes in the Desert

Sunday, March 17th, 2013
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J.A. Jance divides her time between homes in Arizona and Seattle, so it’s no surprise that those two areas figure prominently in her mystery novels.

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Oscar Wilde Statue in Dublin

Up The Irish: Grand Books For St. Pat’s Day

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
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St. Patrick’s Day means different things to people. To some, it means lots of green beer and partying. To others, it’s an important way of

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The National Archives: A Perfect Setting
For Brad Meltzer’s Presidential Thrillers

Thursday, March 7th, 2013
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“There are stories no one knows. Hidden stories. I love those stories. And since I work at the National Archives, I find those stories for

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Guilt – Long Buried Bones
Spark a New Round of Murders

Thursday, February 28th, 2013
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A longtime fan of Jonathan Kellerman, I feel slightly disloyal delivering a less than enthusiastic review of his new novel, Guilt. The opening chapters are

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The Sunshine When She’s Gone:
Playing Mr. Mom in the Caribbean

Monday, February 25th, 2013
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John and Veronica are new parents, their daughter Clara a source of great joy and also the cause of many sleepless nights. “Sleep – for

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Cookbooks To Help Us Eat Well And Be Well

Sunday, February 24th, 2013
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A lot of us find ourselves staying in more during the cold winter months. What a good time to concentrate on making food that not

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