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February 11, 2010
"It takes a village to make a tango dancer."
Today we have the first chapter of Maria Finn‘s new memoir, Hold Me Tight and Tango Me Home. This selection is about Finn’s first tango lesson after her split from her cheating …
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February 9, 2010
Maria Finn on Heartbreak and Mending
When I learned of my husband’s infidelity and sunk into a messy funk, one thing that surprised me were all the friends and acquaintances I had who had experienced something similar, but …
February 8, 2010
The Algonquin Test-Kitchen: Crème Brulée
For this month’s Algonquin Test-Kitchen, Brittany – armed with a handy blow torch – took on Bill Smith’s Crème Brulée, from Seasoned in the South. These little potted custards, featuring lots of …
February 4, 2010
Books, Dance, and a Heartbreak Challenge!
This month we are celebrating the release of Maria Finn‘s memoir, Hold Me Tight & Tango Me Home! And just in time for Valentine’s Day, too. If you’re interested in dance, literature, …
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February 3, 2010
Lauren Grodstein's New Jersey Playlist
The New York Times’ Paper Cuts blog features a New Jersey-themed playlist by Lauren Grodstein, New Jersey native, and author of A Friend of the Family. Lauren describes the role of New …
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February 2, 2010
NPR is Reading Heidi Durrow's Debut Novel
Heidi Durrow‘s The Girl Who Fell From The Sky is featured this week on NPR’s What We’re Reading. See, there’s this librarian. And a bird-watching boy. And a strange man with a …
February 1, 2010
Twitter Book Club – A Reliable Wife!
Too dang cold to go to book group? Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, VA, is hosting its first-ever Twitter Book Club tonight at 6 p.m. Everyone can participate, no matter where you live! …
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January 29, 2010
January's Why-I-Love-Books Roundup
This January I discovered 8 new reasons to fall in love with books, all over again. 1. Cooked Books. I have read books about famous cooks. I have referenced books while cooking. …
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