As a native New Yorker, Grand Central Terminal holds a special place in my heart. I’ve joined the throngs to catch a train, used the concourse as a meeting place and enjoyed many a meal at the Oyster Bar. My favorite activity there, though, is people-watching. I admit to … [Read more...] about the women of “grand central” – and a book giveaway!
Books
get your box of books!
With summer coming, many of you have asked me to offer another Boxes of Books promotion. My husband has made the same request because books are literally falling out of every space in the house. … [Read more...] about get your box of books!
second chances by maddie dawson
I loved Maddie Dawson's first novel, The Stuff That Never Happened, about a woman who's been theoretically happily married for almost 30 years but is still kind of in love with someone she had an affair with decades ago. It's a fascinating, thought-provoking read, and I was sad … [Read more...] about second chances by maddie dawson
a love letter to books, bookstores and “the storied life of a.j. fikry”
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 … [Read more...] about a love letter to books, bookstores and “the storied life of a.j. fikry”
off to new orleans with nicholas sparks!
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 … [Read more...] about off to new orleans with nicholas sparks!
world book night 2014
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! … [Read more...] about world book night 2014
thank you, erma bombeck
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 … [Read more...] about thank you, erma bombeck
midweek at the oasis: books, giraffes, jimmy fallon and “the voice”
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 … [Read more...] about midweek at the oasis: books, giraffes, jimmy fallon and “the voice”