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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington’s Most Famous Hostess” by Meryl Gordon

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington’s Most Famous Hostess” by Meryl Gordon0

    Somehow, you always manage to get things done. You’re known for it, in fact: when somebody needs something, they come to you. You know the shortcuts, have plenty of power and sweet-talkability, and you’re good at bartering time and resources. It’s a finely developed talent and you know, as in the new book “The Woman

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Memorial Days: A Memoir” by Geraldine Brooks0

    Time heals all wounds. Have surgery, and your doctor will tell you how long before you can “resume normal activities” and go on living your life. All you have to do is wait. Cut your finger, slap on a bandage, wait a few days, and your skin knits back together. Time heals all wounds –

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us about Living a Good Life”

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us about Living a Good Life”0

    Your dog has it pretty good. You feed him nutritious food tailored to his needs, and you’re generous with snacks. She has her own bed, but she prefers yours and you don’t mind. You open doors for him, play his favorite games, and you pick up his toys and his yard. Around your house, it’s

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix0

    So when are you due? Do you want to know now, long before then, or will you wait to see if your baby’s a boy or a girl? Another question: will you buy pink clothes, blue ones or, as in the new book “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix, will you wait to know

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days” by Kari Leibowitz, PhD

    The Bookworm Sez: “How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days” by Kari Leibowitz, PhD0

    Two pairs of socks. Hand warmers inside a pair of gloves inside mittens, thermal pants and shirt, sweatshirt, a fluffy jacket, and a thick stocking cap. You can barely move, but at least you’re fortified enough to try going outside now. You’re wearing everything you need to stay warm but, until you read “How to

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