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The 9th Judgment (The Women's Murder Club)Authors: James Patterson and Maxine PaetroThis Patterson/Paetro novel is the newest in the Women’s Murder Club Series. Sargeant Lindsay Boxer and Rich Conlon, her partner at SFPD Homicide are faced with 3 cases – simultaneously. One is a car burglar named Hello Kitty by the press. The second is the murder of Casey Dowling, a famous movie star. And the third, a psychopath who goes by the lipstick signature WCF is murdering mothers – and their infants ... continue reading...

The Pocket Therapist: An Emotional Survival KitAuthor: Therese Borchard As I sit on the phone moaning to Broad Z about the blogger’s life – overwhelm, overwhelmed, overwhelming, - I reach for “The Pocket Therapist”. This little book has 144 “vignettes” of wisdom (the last lesson – DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN). I figure at $50.00 a session – what I would pay for a therapist – that’s a lot of money saved! (I am so impatient I don’t have the sense to figure out the calculator on the computer so I ... continue reading...

Fashion Origami: Fold Dazzling Designs (Klutz)Ages 8+With lots of colorful origami paper, ribbons, sequins, and glue, Klutz has done it again.  Klutz books are what I reach for at Barnes and Nobles – with 6 grandkids, and babysitting skills that are nil, I NEED their help.  They have so many fun activities and this one was exceptional.My 8 year old granddaughter Libby and I sat down to make an origami skirt.  Now, Libby is not only beautiful, she’s the most precocious little girl I know.  Smart, ... continue reading...

You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: A Love StoryAuthors: Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff KahnBroad A: Both Ms. Gurwitch and Mr. Kahn are comedy writers, and very good ones - therefore, it stands to reason – a great, hilarious book about marriage – right?Broad Z: Not always, A. Sometimes writers can be good at poetry and SUCK at prose. You know that.Broad A: You're right "Z" However, beyond delight, this book extended itself straight out, without a lifeline, from hilarious, courageous, with full of ... continue reading...