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The Bookworm Sez: Let’s make a deal
A banana for a cupcake was always a good trade. When you were in grade school, Mom was…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Keep Your Airspeed Up’ tells a big story
In things of great importance, you stand on the shoulders of giants. Those who came before you gave…
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The Bookworm Sez: Big Band music, gin and cigar smoke
You know how to use a hammer. It’s not that hard: just grab the end and swing. Easy…
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The Bookworm Sez: Know your rights, keep your family safe
You know your rights. You’re well aware of what you can and can’t do legally because you’ve armed…
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The Bookworm Sez: Everyone needs a hero
You know what your workplace needs? A superhero. Sure, a superhero! Someone who can leap tall problems in…
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The Bookworm Sez: In ‘Mask,’ Hunger Games-style fiction
Your someday-dream job is not for wimps. That’s truth: it’ll be real work, and you’re prepared. You know…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Confessions of a Funeral Director’ a deep read
It was not the way things were supposed to be. As a teenager, you’d mapped out your life…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Last Chicago Boss’ rides through whirlwind of crime
If you could open the throttle some… Just a little more juice, more pedal, kick things up a…
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The Bookworm Sez: Remember how to space out?
Pay attention! Bet you heard that plenty when you were younger. Look up here, listen to me, watch…
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The Bookworm Sez: When Father really did know best
“Just wait ‘til your father gets home!” Once upon a time, those words struck fear into every child’s…
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Bookworm Sez: Getting from Point A to Point B
From here to there. That’s where you need to move your stuff: from Point A to Point B.…
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The Bookworm Sez: A post-Apocalyptic Amish novel? Yes!
Your parents taught you to share. You have enough to give some away. Don’t be stingy or selfish.…
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The Bookworm Sez: A lot of appeal in ‘The Boss’
Somebody needs to call the shots. Leading by committee may seem equal, right? Everybody should have a voice,…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Woolly’ a mammoth-sized read
Your closet is filled with yesterday’s fashions. You’re reluctant to donate a thread of it, though, because hey!…
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The Bookworm Sez: Best band ever? Read and decide
There are places you remember. And things: the basement rec room in your parents’ house, where the family…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Once a Cop’ walks both sides of the street
You’ve changed your mind. That’s allowed, you know. You can go in a different direction, pick something else,…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Splitopia’ takes a different look at divorce
You two have been fighting a lot lately. There’s a lot of he said/she said going on. Blaming.…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘The Broken Road’ pretty smooth
The road is a long one. Like most, it’s rarely smooth and straight. Signs warn of curves and…
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The Bookworm Sez: Are we alone? Book explores possible answers
Who’s out there? On a dark, stormy night, you might ask yourself that if you hear scratching at…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Gideon’ weaves a tangled web
It wasn’t where you put it down. The last time you saw it, it was over there where…