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May 2016 – Mary Simses

Good Housekeeping’s Summer Reads

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Guess what book Good Housekeeping has included in the “Summer Reads” section of its June 2016 issue? Yes, The Rules of Love & Grammar. Calling it a nostalgic romance, the review says, “You’ll laugh and even tear up.”

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Famous Author in Disguise

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Yes, it’s James Patterson. The other day I had breakfast at a local eatery with Jim’s wife, Sue, and Kristy, another friend of ours. After we had a long chat, catching up on life in general, Jim came in and joined us. Kristy presented him with these “You Don’t Know Me” sunglasses, which she had seen at an airport and thought would be perfect for him. Jim, who has a great sense of humor, immediately put them on and I took this picture.

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