Bob on Books
Are you willing to venture beyond The NYT-10 Best Sellers? Bob Etier, the eclectic book reviewer, reads before you buy. Check out her recommendations.
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Oct 12, 2010
Everything Explained through Flowcharts Is a Hilarious Guide to Making Choices
Some of life’s decisions--like which salad dressing to choose--are too hard to make on one’s own. -
Oct 10, 2010
KidLit: Mrs. Pinkelmeyer and Moopus McGlinden Burn the Rrrrump Rrrroast, Much to Our Amusement
Meet the Silliest, Warmest Know-It-All, Mrs. Pinkelmeyer from Poppingham, England and her furry brown dog, Moopus McGlinden, in their first adventure. -
Oct 10, 2010
TeenLit: Where’s My Stuff? Is a Guide for De-stressing at Home and School
How can a kid keep her room clean, when there’s so much stuff and no place to keep it? -
Oct 10, 2010
Tween/TeenLit: Split in Two: Keeping It Together When Your Parents Live Apart Helps Kids Adjust to Two Homes
“Split in Two” is a must-have book for children who split their time between mom and dad. -
Oct 10, 2010
TeenLit: Girl in a Fix – Quick Beauty Solutions (and Why They Work) by Somer Flaherty and Jen Kollmer
The essential beauty manual for girls who think on their feet…and make their feet look good while doing it. -
Oct 08, 2010
Blue Jean Chef Meredith Laurence Teaches Us How to Be Comfortable in the Kitchen
Be as comfortable in the kitchen as you are in your blue jeans. -
Oct 06, 2010
How to Be a Better Restaurant Customer Is an Insider’s Guide to Great Service
Read "How to Be a Better Restaurant Customer" and make restaurant workers—and the diners around you—happy. -
Oct 04, 2010
“Once Upon a Time” is alive and well in The Naturals by Sharon R.C. Petersen
Natural elements are brought to life in “The Naturals,” a delightful import from the UK. -
Oct 04, 2010
Reel Culture Explains Why 50 Classic Films Are Must-Sees
Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape! -
Oct 04, 2010
Jeaneology (by Nancy Flynn) Shows Girls How to Recycle Discarded Jeans into Cool Fashion Accessories
The projects in “Jeaneology” will have you falling in love with your old blues all over again. -
Oct 03, 2010
Chanukah: The Missing Menorah Teaches Kids Chanukah History and Tradition
Join the Shalom Sesame gang for a celebration of Chanukah, and a little mystery. -
Oct 03, 2010
Welcome to Israel Is a Muppet’s-Eye-View of The Holy Land, Specifically for Pre-Schoolers
Can you tell me how to get to the land of Israel? -
Oct 02, 2010
Decoding Mom by Jake Miller Helps Girls Understand Moms
“Decoding Mom” is a disarmingly honest (and amusing) guide for helping girls manage their moms. -
Oct 01, 2010
2501: Migrants A Journey (on DVD) Explores Art Inspired by Those Who Left
A massive art project inspired by migration is the subject of a fascinating documentary.
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