Tag Archives: Books

Bye Bye Bye Bookstores

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

First B. Dalton in the mall. Then Barnes and Noble a few years later in Towne Center. And the final nail in the coffin– Borders after its “bigger and better” reincarnation. A flourishing industry that became an endangered species, bookstores in … Continue reading →

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Source Material

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

I wanted to post the source material of tomorrow’s sonic ear-fest. It’s called Hang With Me. Part of my recent obsession with all things Swedish (i.e. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Ikea…), it’s from the Nordic princess Robyn. She … Continue reading →

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Channeling Dan Brown

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

So why did I split the past two posts? Laziness is only half the answer. (Smart alecs!) The other half: I guess it’s the Dan Brown in me shining through. I’ve just started reading his last book The Lost Symbol on … Continue reading →

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Fired Up on the Eastside

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

We did it! The folks at the CTC (Cerritos Towne Center) have heard our online cries. I saw the fireplace burning brightly from my car last night. Now I just have to remember to bring Mandy with me so we … Continue reading →

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Salander Update: All Up in the Nest

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

I’m so close to the end I can taste it! It might be early, but I’m calling the third book the best courtroom drama since My Cousin Vinny. The funny thing, just last week the book was a political thriller. … Continue reading →

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