August 18, 2009

In 'da Book Club Online

Late-Summer Reading Roundup

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June 16, 2009

Women's Studies Boston

"Commencement," by J. Courtney Sullivan

Some universal acronyms you use on a regular basis just to talk faster: TTYL, PMS, ...

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April 6, 2009

Yo Momma So Phat Online

“Love, Mom,” by Doree Shafrir and Jessica Grose

Dear Mom, The random, unprovoked e-mail about the risks associated with oral sex was one ...

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March 17, 2009

We’ve Got the Tower Online

“Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned,” by Wells Tower

We hear someone just wrote a book in which the characters have perfect careers, relationships, ...

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February 24, 2009

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Boston

“The Local News,” by Miriam Gershow

Your older brother worked hard to prove his love. Dunking your hand in warm water ...

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December 16, 2008

Read Between the Wines Online

End-of-the-Year Book Roundup

Don’t let your brain turn to eggnog the next few weeks. Offset the bourbon with ...

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October 2, 2008

The Weekend Guide Online

What to Do This Weekend

Cue October Symphony. READ Dog Run What: Renowned photographer Michael Crouser’s beautiful black and white ...

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September 2, 2008

Dude, Where’s My Carb? Online

“Two Dudes, One Pan,” by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo

You don’t know your rasp from your elbow or your cream from your crema. And the ...

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June 20, 2008

On the Books Online

Summer Reading Roundup

Say adios to DeAnna, Denise, and Dina and stimulate the mind with some interesting characters. ...

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June 10, 2008

Buddy System Boston

“Gossip of the Starlings,” by Nina de Gramont

A friend in need is a friend indeed. But if she smokes weed, rides off ...

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