Author Archives: nancy duncan

Cooking: books and blogs

Posted on February 6, 2009 by nancy duncan

I love cookbooks. That isn’t to say I like to cook, I’m more of a baker than a cook. But I love looking at cookbooks, especially ones with glossy photographs. My favorite section to hang out in at libraries and … Continue reading →

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An interesting survey

Posted on January 30, 2009 by nancy duncan

Publishers Weekly recently asked children’s booksellers to choose their favorite — and sometimes not so favorite — books of 2008. There were a few surprises for me in their choices.

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Ravenous reader

Posted on January 23, 2009 by nancy duncan

I think I would call myself that. I know that’s what my family thinks I am. But, I was in New York this past weekend and I didn’t open a book. That isn’t to say I didn’t read anything.

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A cup of tea and a good book

Posted on January 15, 2009 by nancy duncan

That’s what I need to get through the long, cold days of winter.

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I want to read a book NOW

Posted on January 9, 2009 by nancy duncan

This isn’t a book review per se, but rather a longing for books you want to read.

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It’s a generational thing

Posted on December 26, 2008 by nancy duncan

I’m talking about the Internet. People who have grown up with the Internet, as opposed to people like me who had to “learn” it, are much more likely to turn to the web in all things. This was illustrated to … Continue reading →

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I read a really interesting book this week

Posted on December 19, 2008 by nancy duncan

It was “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. Now, don’t be put off when I tell you it’s considered a children’s book. And, don’t be put off when I tell you it’s 544 pages! Most of those pages … Continue reading →

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My first foray into inspirational reading

Posted on December 12, 2008 by nancy duncan

Several people I know told me I must read “The Shack” by William Young. I had seen it in all the stores and knew it was a best-seller. I’m always up for the latest in book trends, so obliged them.

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Cats vs Dogs

Posted on November 21, 2008 by nancy duncan

For the first part of my life I was a cat person. I enjoyed their independence and their superior attitude to all. Then, five years ago my daughter brought home a puppy. It was the classic “isn’t he cute, can … Continue reading →

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A York connection

Posted on October 10, 2008 by nancy duncan

That was an unexpected find in Laura Lippman’s “What the Dead Know.”

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