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The N Cookie AA: Round 1, Flight 2
June 23, 2014 – 9:02 AM | 28 Comments
The N Cookie AA: Round 1, Flight 2

Okay, this is not the time to get into the chewy/soft-baked debate. NOT THE TIME.

The Vine: December 2, 2011
December 2, 2011 – 5:26 PM | 109 Comments
The Vine: December 2, 2011

Hi Sars — I’ve enjoyed your site for years and hope to tap into the book knowledge that you and your readers have. I have a 7-year-old son who is a voracious reader. I love …