Tag Archives: book review

A Lesson Before Dying

Posted on November 8, 2016 by msw blog

Real life confession, this book A Lesson Before Dying  by Ernest J. Gaines ,has been on my book shelf FOREVER. The story is set in a small Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young black man, is an … Continue reading →

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Year of Yes

Posted on September 18, 2016 by msw blog

Year of Yes is a must read for so many reasons. Yes, I knew Shonda Rhimes was a gifted writer, known for “giving good story”—it’s her superpower. I have followed both Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder since … Continue reading →

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The Restaurant Critic’s Wife Meets Pasta

Posted on May 26, 2016 by msw blog

L, a great colleague, handed me the book The Restaurant Critic’s Wife by Elizabeth LaBan. L informed me that I had to toss my ridiculous rule out the window and read the book to the very end. Opening the book, … Continue reading →

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Dashing Through the Snow

Posted on March 5, 2016 by msw blog

One of the best relaxation techniques I know came from a toddler. Reading my niece a bedtime story, I commented on how happy and relaxed she was. She turned to me and said, “Well don’t you like when someone reads … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Update and a Real Life Rant

Posted on February 11, 2016 by msw blog

My number one personal pet peeve is people not keeping their word or not following through. This burns me to know end. I am sure this stems from childhood and growing up with addicts for parents, but as I matured … Continue reading →

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