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Hail Fellow Well Metaphored Jul. 04, 2018
The recent spate of natural disasters has produced a landslide of descriptive similes by journalists... Read More
Books To Boost Your Verbal IQ This Summer Jun. 13, 2018
Whether you're headed to a jet, a jetty or a Jet Ski this summer, toss one — or more! — ... Read More
How Obama Helped Trump and Became Tragically Hip Jun. 06, 2018
Barack Obama and San Francisco are made for each other: enchanting at first, but not as cool as they... Read More
Kids and Screen Time Jun. 02, 2018
Dear Annie: Last night, my husband and I had our date night at a local Italian restaurant. Sitting n... Read More
Reading Is the Key Mar. 28, 2018
In 1994, I was invited to speak to a national convention in Nashville, Tenn., and I was picked up at... Read More
Should You Clutch Possessives With Both Hands? Jan. 17, 2018
Q. I've long been bothered by the use of the possessive when yoked with "of," e.g., "Rob is a friend... Read More
Drives Through Fear to Inspire Change: An Interview With Genevieve Piturro Dec. 19, 2017
After many years of volunteer work with Starlight Children's Foundation, Genevieve Piturro founded t... Read More
Judging a Book by its Cover Nov. 25, 2017
Dear Annie: I am in a dispute with my kids' middle school. For the past two summers, the school has ... Read More
Future Best-sellers Aug. 31, 2017
By now, summer is winding down, and so, probably, is that John Grisham book you started in June. Wan... Read More
Dishing Up the Origins of 'Chafing' Jul. 05, 2017
I was serving as a "celebrity chef" at a recent fundraising event (despite my being neither a celebr... Read More
Let's Play Beach Blanket Lingo! Jun. 07, 2017
Whether you're boating, biking or beaching this summer, tote along one of these new books about word... Read More
Pessimistic About Politics, Optimistic About America May. 11, 2017
It's not fashionable to say these days, but I am very optimistic about America's future. I believe t... Read More
Our Lazy President May. 04, 2017
Donald Trump has many worrisome, regrettable and even deplorable traits. But after studying him for ... Read More
Bill O'Reilly and Aaron Hernandez Apr. 24, 2017
During Aaron Hernandez's first trial, at the courthouse in Fall River, Massachusetts, I stood in the... Read More
Girls and Books Apr. 20, 2017
If you're thinking of writing a best-seller, I've got one word of advice for you: Girl. Put "Girl" i... Read More
Coffee Table Books That Won't Be Regifted Apr. 04, 2017
MAYNARD'S GARAGE BY MARK MAYNARD FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017 Coffee Table Books That Won't ... Read More
Self-Help Is Available! Mar. 06, 2017
Q: Because of the cost, my inability to use them and forgetfulness, I am a senior who almost fears c... Read More
'Something Wicked This Way Comes' Feb. 21, 2017
Being cooped up in the house in New England this time of year isn't fun. To live up here, one must h... Read More
Books About Girl Power Feb. 17, 2017
It seems the time is ripe to remind girls how worthy and strong they are. These new books are about ... Read More
Refreshers for the Mind Feb. 13, 2017
These books will help children keep what they've learned fresh for the next few months. "Ann and Na... Read More
