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“gone girl” – book vs movie

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago421 mins

Gone Girl is one of my all-time favorite books and was a truly memorable reading experience for me. I was in bed with the flu, sicker than I’ve ever been, and I vividly remember just reading along, la la la, until the first twist happened and I suddenly went on high alert, all my senses…

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“an unseemly wife” by e.b. moore, plus a book giveaway

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago621 mins

Since devouring the entire Little House on the Prairie series when I was growing up, I have been fascinated by pioneers. I always admired the fact that people could just leave behind everything they knew for the iffy promise of a better life. (Okay, we do that on a regular basis now but they traveled…

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“early decision” by lacy crawford – plus a book giveaway

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago561 mins

Reading Early Decision, Lacy Crawford’s gripping novel, took me right back to two of the most stressful periods of times in my family’s history: the college application process for each of my kids. 

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five hours at powell’s books

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago11 years ago541 mins

I’m re-posting this from January 2013 since I’m back in Portland and won’t be writing today. Why? Because I’m planning on spending another five hours at Powell’s …

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5 more books to add to your reading list

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago181 mins

In case you didn’t have enough to choose from in yesterday’s post — ha ha ha! — here are five more books to add to your reading list. You’re welcome 🙂

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About Amber Readmond "As a former flight attendant, travel fuels my passion for life. Whether enjoying luxury cruises and resorts or embracing more adventurous travel like camping or road-tripping, I’m happiest when exploring new places, soaking in nature, and creating meaningful connections along the way."... Read More

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Lois Alter Mark of Midlife At The Oasis

About Lois Alter Mark “At this point in my life, I know what makes me happy, and I’m going for it. Midlife at the Oasis is a community of women who feel the same way, and who have the power to make things happen — for themselves and others. As someone once said — and, really, I would credit them if I could remotely remember who it was — it’s the second act that has the happy ending.”… Read More

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