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Category Archives: General Fiction
Review: Leave Me by Gayle Forman
Let me start out by saying this: I am the full-time working mom of two boys, now sixteen and eleven. While I, and many others like me, have felt completely overwhelmed by life, responsibilities, and obligations, never have I contemplated … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez
I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to read/listen to this book! So timely, even more perfect given the mood I was in when I started listening. I became instantly invested and dedicated to a series of individuals who … Continue reading
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Review: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
This is the sort of novel that packs a mighty punch, despite such a short page count. Told in a unique method, in short, verse-like paragraphs, Another Brooklyn is the kind of book you carry around with you, sampling short bits … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970s, Brooklyn, coming-of-age
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Review: The Light of Paris by Eleanor Brown
I’m not exaggerating. I counted down the days for the release of this title. I loved, loved, loved Weird Sisters and could not wait to have a taste of Eleanor Brown’s writing again. Told in two alternating time period- Madeline in … Continue reading
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Review: If I Forget You by Thomas Christopher Greene
I adored Greene’s previous novel, The Headmaster’s Wife. When I learned he’d penned another novel I was thrilled beyond belief. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet my expectations. The Headmaster’s Wife was full of intensity, a novel I referred to in my review as “a … Continue reading
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Review: The Secrets of Flight by Maggie Leffler
From the moment I read the premise of this book, I knew I had to read it. Through various other novels, I have learned of the multitude of ways women were called to duty while men fought in the war. … Continue reading
Review: The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
I’m not too far from celebrating my fortieth birthday. We all look back on the lives we’ve made for ourselves, questioning our decisions. Would we take the chance, if given, to alter the decisions we’ve made? This is something I … Continue reading
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Review: Three-Martini Lunch by Suzanne Rindell
When I heard of this novels pending release, I squealed with delight. I’m still talking about Rindell’s previous novel, The Other Typist. My adoration of that novel, and the premise of this one, made it a given that I’d start reading this … Continue reading
Review: Perfectly Broken by Robert Burke Warren
On occasion, I take risks with books. Sometimes those risks pan out, yet oftentimes they are complete failures. I’m delighted that, in this case, it was a true success. Though this was completely outside my normal comfort zone, it was … Continue reading
Review: The Crooked Heart of Mercy by Billie Livingston
There has been quite a bit of discussion in the book world lately regarding the ability to enjoy a book if you cannot or refuse to connect with the main characters. I can’t think of a better example than this … Continue reading
