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The holidays have passed (finally), the days of binge eating and over indulgence have necessarily waned. We’ve moved inexorably into the dull days of winter, the short, dissipating days of rain or snow, or just watery, cold sunlight, drifting up out of the mist of morning and disappearing with no[…]
So, you’re just in the process of enjoying your break for the holidays, or for spring, or for summer or for whatever reason you’ve removed yourself from the craziness of school, and then that prickly sensation hits: the first day back is quickly approaching! Aside from groaning and shoving your[…]
It’s that time of the year again. No matter what religion or philosophical idea you subscribe to, chances are you’re looking to provide some kind of gift for someone this month. So have you ever thought about “crafting” this year’s holiday gifts? In a world of chain stores and brand names where the[…]
Our own world can be so difficult, our daily lives bombarded by stress and anxiety. We’re connected to the Net, we’re stimulated by TV, we’re beaten down by global news. Somewhere something needs our attention and we give it, perhaps too freely. It would be nice, wouldn’t it, to travel[…]
Alibris is excited and honored to feature the following guest post from author Jasper Bark. For those of who love horror fiction, October is an exciting month. In the run up to Halloween we engage in all sorts of personal rituals, such as draping our homes in spooky decorations, making[…]
As October settles upon us, the leaves curl, crack and fall in heaps along the old byways of forgotten towns. Lazy patterns of autumnal colors–veins of orange, stains of red–bleed into the paling blue sky of evening. A dirty lace curtain flutters against a peeling window frame. A door slams,[…]
Whether you want to host a party for your kids with bobbing for apples or an adult party with pumpkin martinis, Halloween is a great excuse to celebrate both the spooky and the wonderful season of Fall. Here are a few A Ghostly Good Time by Woman’s Day Editors Known[…]
As Halloween is fast approaching I wanted to suggest a kid’s book instead of a tooth decaying treat. These books are very inexpensive, starting at 99 cents, and will last a lot longer than candy. The great thing about a child’s book is that they will remember it forever. […]
There’s been a lot of hoopla around here about “back to school” but not every college student is new to campus. Just as the new freshmen arrive yearly there’s a whole new batch of graduates ready terrified to face the work force. As fellow bookworms, we think the answer is[…]
