The first one is miserable — whatever you need or want is gone, maybe for good. The second one can be joyful, a celebration of great relief and a reminder to look in the same spot next time you need that which you first lost. Loss hurts. But as in the new novel, “Bog Queen”
Abracadabra! And poof, the magician disappeared just like that. But don’t worry, you’ve seen acts like this and he’ll be back. His lovely assistant will help him onstage and the show will go on. But what if the roles were reversed? In the new book “Vanished” by Anna Hays, what if the magician was a
Did you know? Sometimes, that question can irritate you a lot. No, you didn’t know — but though you’re really, absolutely not a dummy, you might feel like one for a minute. You might not know certain things, but you can learn them by reading these three great books… Aspiring young scientists, doctors, and nurses
“I know what you’re thinking.” People might say that to you — but do they, really? Yes, their guess might be close but you’ve had different experiences and a unique background, and they’re not you. Friends might deduce what you’re thinking but, unlike the twins in the new novel, “One of Us” by Dan Chaon,
The “love handles” around your middle kind of bother you. Heavy sigh. You’d like them gone but dental work is taking all your money for now. If you were honest, you’d have that balding spot fixed, too – and don’t forget new knees, which you’ll need soon enough. As in the new book, “Replaceable You”
