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The Vine: Ask The Readers Book-a-thon #3
March 3, 2010 – 10:55 AM | 4 Comments

Hi, Sars —
I’m looking for a short story, narrated by a guy who I think has a connection with the federal government (i.e., he’s a BIA rep or something like that) who’s been sent to …

The Vine: Ask The Readers Book-a-thon #2
March 3, 2010 – 10:06 AM | 36 Comments

Hi Sars,
I want this book to exist, but I’m not certain that it does.   It’s such a great concept that it HAS to exist, I figure.
I want a cookbook containing recipes entirely composed from …

The Vine: Ask The Readers Book-a-thon #1
March 3, 2010 – 9:00 AM | 7 Comments

Good morning, friends. Today’s Vine will work a bit differently; I have a huge backlog of find-that-book requests, so I’ll post one every hour or so throughout the day and put y’all to work on …

The Vine: February 26, 2010
February 26, 2010 – 8:22 AM | 39 Comments

Dear Sars,
I would be ever so appreciative if you/the readers could possibly help me identify a book/story I have stuck in my head — it’s driving me insane.
This all came about because I was washing …

The Vine: February 12, 2010
February 12, 2010 – 11:35 AM | 10 Comments

Hello, Sars!
I’ve always enjoyed reading your advice, but didn’t think I had anything to write in about. Then, I remembered how great you and your readers are at finding difficult-to-remember books, and I was wondering …

The Vine: February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010 – 11:33 AM | 26 Comments

Dear Sars,
Yes, I know, it’s another “can you and/or your wonderful readers find this book” question.But, you know, there’s a little weight to it here, I think, at least for us.
You see, my husband and …

The Vine: January 22, 2010
January 22, 2010 – 12:05 PM | 71 Comments

After reading the Twilight saga I am hooked on the “offbeat romance” angle!I am currently reading A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb and hoping your readers can recommend some additional books that fit …

The Vine: January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010 – 9:10 AM | 51 Comments

Ask The Readers moves to Wednesday this week; I’ve bought a house (yay), but have to move again on Friday (boo), so TN will likely go dark for a few days.
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Hi Sars,
So, I have a …

The Vine: December 31, 2009
December 31, 2009 – 10:37 AM | 11 Comments

Ask The Readers comes a little early this week, in case anyone’s in the office (and so I can take the day off tomorrow).   A happy and safe New Year to you all!
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I don’t …

The Vine: December 23, 2009
December 23, 2009 – 12:51 PM | 65 Comments

Hi Sars,
For some time, I’ve been engaged in a long, fruitless search for a shower caddy (of the hang-it-over-the-showerhead-variety) that does not rust. I’ve searched the usual suspects — BBB, Linens ‘n’ Things, The Container …