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February 23, 2011 at 5:18PM | Maggie Shi

Half Broke Horses, Chapters 7 Through 9

Hi Bookies, we’re at the end and now I want to go back and re-read The Glass Castle to keep the story going. I’m constantly amazed by Lily’s resourcefulness. Is there nothing she can’t [...]

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January 28, 2011 at 12:42PM | Maggie Shi

Hi, Bookies! Let’s Start Reading

Hello, everyone! I’m Maggie Shi, a deputy editor for RealSimple.com, where I work with content across several different areas—food, money, family, work, and life lessons. My job involves everything from overseeing photo shoots for the website to collaborating with the magazine editors to writing our daily recipe newsletter. I also blog regularly about food here on Simply Stated and am attempting to cook my way through the Real Simple recipe repertoire this year.

 

I’m an avid reader, so I’m incredibly excited to be leading the February book club.

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August 19, 2010 at 11:58AM | Jennifer Mirsky

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake: Conclusion

Hello, bookies. The time has come to discuss Parts Three and Four of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake. (SPOILER ALERT!) Some of you pointed out that Part One and Part Two felt disconnected [...]

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August 12, 2010 at 1:38PM | Jennifer Mirsky

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake: Part Two

Hello, fellow bookies.  So much for light summer reading, huh?  Part Two of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake contains anything but light fare. (Warning, spoiler alert). The author sums up some key themes [...]

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