Monthly Archives: May 2011

Shameless Advertising

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Forgive me for this bit of shameless advertising: At Harvard Health Publications, we have been trying to amp up our books program in all kinds of ways, which is slightly harder than you would think because the department consists of … Continue reading →

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The Original Book list

Posted on 18 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Here is “my list” that I mention in every blog post that’s even vaguely related to reading novels. I thought I would go ahead and make it public so that you can have some idea of what I’m reading and … Continue reading →

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Eventful Tuesday

Posted on 18 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Yesterday, on my way to meet someone for drinks after work, I was in a wreck! But you don’t have a car, you say. So how is this possible? Well… The 66 bus  was brimming with people. I was standing in the … Continue reading →

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A short list

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

1. I just started reading a new book yesterday, so expect a book post soon-ish. It won’t be on Portrait of a Lady; I’ve officially given up on that. 2. Bostonians are completely inept at driving in any weather conditions … Continue reading →

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Giovanni’s Room

Posted on 11 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Title: Giovanni’s Room Author: James Baldwin Publication: Dial Press 1956 Rating: 5 stars So…maybe it was my last post about reading Breathing Lessons in one day or maybe it was my roommate’s incredulous look when I said I’d do it, … Continue reading →

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Breathing Lessons

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Title: Breathing Lessons Author: Anne Tyler Publication: Knopf 1988 Rating: 4 stars Like I said in my last post (that I posted like 3 seconds ago), I read Breathing Lessons during my hiatus from work in all of ONE day. … Continue reading →

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Cold Mountain

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Title: Cold Mountain Author: Charles Frazier Publication: Atlantic Monthly Press 1997 Rating: 2 stars Last night I finished Cold Mountain. Finally. I’ve been reading it for almost two weeks! My grandmother lent me this book a few weeks ago. At … Continue reading →

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Blog Make Over

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

I gave my blog a make over again today, because I was getting a little tired of the fireworks. However, I found the painting at the top using google images and definitely don’t have permission to use it. So…we will see how … Continue reading →

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vooks and iBooks

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Natalie Ramm

So today, I was trying to download a vook about the history of rock and roll. I’m not all too interested in the history, but I’m very curious to see what the vook is like in action. By the way, … Continue reading →

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