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a love letter to books, bookstores and “the storied life of a.j. fikry”

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago401 mins

I read The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry in one sitting on a cross-country flight to my daughter’s college graduation. Ironically, it was the same day Barnes and Noble announced they were closing all their stores by the end of the year. I remembered my kids’ excited faces as we waited on line at midnight…

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off to new orleans with nicholas sparks!

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago261 mins

I’m on my way to New Orleans for a special visit to the set of The Best of Me, the upcoming movie based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling book. I met Nicholas Sparks when I visited the set of Safe Haven, and am looking forward to interviewing him again. I’m sure he’ll remember me. Ha ha…

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world book night 2014

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago11 years ago61 mins

My mom and I have been waiting all year to give out books on World Book Night again, and we can’t believe it’s over already. Free books go very quickly!

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thank you, erma bombeck

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago5 years ago341 mins

I laughed so much at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop last weekend that my stomach still hurts. Since the next one isn’t until 2016, I figure I have two years to recover – and to come up with a book proposal. And if you’re considering going, well, I highly recommend it as both a literary…

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midweek at the oasis: books, giraffes, jimmy fallon and “the voice”

Lois Alter Mark11 years ago11 years ago281 mins

By Wednesday, many bloggers go wordless. Because that is apparently impossible for me to do, I’ve decided to celebrate Hump Day another way. Instead of giving you some long post to read while you’re counting the days to the weekend, I’m going to share some of my favorite random stuff from Facebook in case you…

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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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