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April 23, 2009

The Jets and the Jews

There's been a lot of controversy about the Jets home game schedule this year, since the first two games of the season were scheduled for two of the holiest dates on the Jewish calendar. Basically, it means that any Jewish fans who are even the slightest bit religious won't be able to attend the first two home games of the season.

The Jets complained to the commission about the scheduling, and one game was changed. But it turns out that the players are just as outraged about this situation a
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Published on April 23, 2009 03:00

April 21, 2009

Like, oh my god! Okay?

So, the is posting about the leaked promo poster for the (that's not just me, right?) Gossip Girl spin off. For those of you living in a cave, the spin off focuses on Serena VanDerWoodsen's mother, Lily. (And for those of you living in a cave, why aren't you reading my blog?! I told you all about the spin off months ago.... I know, I know, a cave, but still!)


Perez wonders whether or not this poster is just too stereotypically 80s, and I sort of have
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Published on April 21, 2009 03:00

April 16, 2009

The mother of all guest blogs and book giveaways: the ladies of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books are here!

Well, yesterday I promised you a real treat, and oh man, how I am delivering today! We're lucky enough to have a guest blog from the lovely ladies over at (oh, and if you're looking for them on the web, please just click on that link. Definitely do NOT be lazy and merely type in "smart bitches" and hope that their site comes up. Let's just say you'll end up on a page that is not approved for viewing at work. Not like I did that or anything....)



First order of busi
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Published on April 16, 2009 05:00

April 15, 2009

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Big congrats go out to MJ-- she's won a signed copy of Carleen Brice's ORANGE MINT AND HONEY!

Not a winner this time around? That's okay! Tomorrow, we'll be giving away a copy of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books's BEYOND HEAVING BOSOMS. So, don't forget to check back here for a chance to win more books!
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Published on April 15, 2009 03:00

April 14, 2009

Too good to be true!!!

There's a real life Gossip Girl in the works, coming to you from the fine folks at Bravo. I would say more about it, but .[image error]
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Published on April 14, 2009 03:00

April 13, 2009

GCC Author Interview: April Henry

Well, the GCC is back after a short hiatus, and we've got a real thriller on our hands!  Today we've got here to chat and she's talking about her latest, .  Publisher's Weekly called it � sizzling political thriller. � The seamless plot offers a plethora of twists and turns.�  And who couldn't use some sizzle?!  So, without further ado, I offer you April Henry:
1. Tell us about your most recent novel in 25 words or less.
In Face of Betrayal, Katie, a 17 year old Sen
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Published on April 13, 2009 03:00

April 9, 2009

Lotsa matzoh


Happy Passover!
Those of you who read my blog know how much I love to celebrate the holidays.  And usually I love to talk about the meaning of the holiday and all that good stuff, but when it comes to Passover, all I can really think about is one thing....
Bread.
You see, during Passover, it's forbidden to eat leavened bread.  Jews can only eat unleavened bread-- matzoh.  For those of you who haven't ever tried matzoh before, imagine a piece of cardboard.  Then imagine putting that piece of cardboa
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Published on April 09, 2009 03:00

April 6, 2009

Gotta cut loose....

I know, I know. You must all think that I'm completely obsessed with Kevin Bacon by now....

Well, how Zac Efron's sick of doing musicals, and has dropped out of the planned Footloose remake. I asked all of you whether or not it was ever a good idea to turn down work, and Kaye agreed with me that it's probably not.

that the delicious screen tested for the star role in Footloose. Hmm, let's see-- good looks? Check! Dances? Um
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Published on April 06, 2009 03:00

April 3, 2009

Oh. My. God.

I just have no words for .  No words at all.
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Published on April 03, 2009 03:00

April 1, 2009

Guest post and book giveaway: Carleen Brice

I am so, so thrilled today because we've got the wonderful here for a guest blog. And if you think that's good, just wait-- because it only gets better! Carleen's also been generous enough to agree to do a giveaway of her fabulous debut novel, . Deets on how to enter are at the bottom of this post.

So, without further ado, I give you Carleen:


"I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end." � Margaret Thatcher

The good news: My first nove

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Published on April 01, 2009 03:00