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Mary’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Mary’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Mary Simses
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Interview with a Writer’s Assistant
Interview with a Writer’s Assistant
We recently sat down for a candid interview with Cinnamon, a Tonkinese cat who is the assistant to author Mary Simses.
Why don’t you tell us about your job?
I’m underpaid, unglorified, and underappreciated. What else do you want to know?
You sound a little irritated.
Of course I’m irritated. A simple, Thank you, Cinnamon, I couldn’t have done it without
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A Delight. I was transported and completely immersed in this beautiful, poignant, and charming story. The characters and the English countryside all came alive for me. I loved it. |
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An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s:
"An Unfinished Love Story, Doris Kearns Goodwin, author and narrator
This is a book which can only be described as a tribute to Richard Goodwin, the beloved husband of Doris Kearns Goodwin. It is also a love letter, of sorts, since it describes their r" Read more of this review » |
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Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History:
"Absolute biased garbage. Don’t waste your time. Author repeats far debunked accusations and narratives. I was hoping for a balanced behind the scenes account of a complex and historic campaign but instead it was more lies and far left propaganda masq"
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“I guess that's the lesson in all of this-not to be eighty years old, looking back on your life, wondering if you made the right choice or how your life might have been different if you'd done one thing and not another.”
― The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
― The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
“I have many wonderful memories of this days we had together. It would make me happy to know that at least a few of your memories of me are good ones. I wonder if you ever think about sitting under that oak tree, with the cicadas buzzing, and, at night, the crickets. Or how the ice used to cover the blueberry bushes in the winter, giving them that dreamy look. Or how we used to sell the pies for your mother at the roadside stand.
I still think of you whenever I see blueberries.”
― The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
I still think of you whenever I see blueberries.”
― The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
“Her walk-in closet greeted me with the smell of lavender. Hanging rods held Chanel suits and sale-rack department store dresses side by side. Shelves displayed sweaters of every color from peach to cranberry. I brushed my hand over a pink sweater. The cashmere was soft as a cloud.”
― The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
― The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
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“His books were the closest thing he had to furniture and he lived in them the way other men live in easy chairs.”
― Seabiscuit: An American Legend
― Seabiscuit: An American Legend
Why Writers Write About Maine - Tuesday, July 9th
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Why is Maine a place writer’s love writing about? Join us on Tuesday, July 9th for a chat with these four writers who talk about why Maine was or is a ...more
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I've been reading On Mexican Time, a memoir by Tony Cohan. It's a lovely book, full of beautiful descrptions of Mexico and really wonderful writing. If you're looking for a page-turner, however, just know that this isn't it. It's slow paced - like life down there - and you just have to appreciate all of its nuances. I was reading the electronic version on my iPad and one day last week I opened the iPad and saw that the glass had shattered. After giving myself a new ipad for my birthday (what an excuse) the internet cable going to our house was accidentally cut by some people doing work outside. So I was without the book for about a week. I'm finally getting everything back together now and am anxious to finish it.
Jennifer wrote: "Thanks for adding me Mary! :) I am honoured and I look forward to reading your book :)"I'm still such a neophyte with goodreads - I just realized I had messages here on my profile! Thanks for your note. I hope you like the book. And I hope you will check out my Facebook page, as I've posted photos I've taken and some bits and pieces about my writing. Most of the photos so far are of Maine - the location of my book. They're making me long for summer in the northeast!
Patricia wrote: "Hi Mary! I can't wait to read your book. I'm very excited about the synopsis and I loved the cover. :)"Thanks, Patricia! I'm so glad you like the cover. The original cover was a painting of a bakery window with a woman walking by in profile. It was really lovely but the publisher has second thoughts and decided to go with a completely different approach. I think it was a great decision as I love the new cover. I hope you will enjoy the book!
I'm looking forward to reading your book! Thanks for adding me.
Thanks for adding me Mary! :) I am honoured and I look forward to reading your book :)
