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Review: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Jenn

This is, by far, my favorite novel written by Lisa See. It has a level of feeling that is so intense, so heart-wrenchingly beautiful, that I am actually mourning its conclusion. See has captured the connection between a mother and … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mermaid’s Daughter by Ann Claycomb

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Jenn

I’m a long time fan of Hans Christian Andersen book’s The Little Mermaid as well as Disney’s retelling of the story (I have every song memorized. I may have had dreams of becoming Ariel myself). Therefore, when I heard the premise of this … Continue reading →

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Review: Ill Will by Dan Chaon

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jenn

We all have the experience in which we think back on a childhood memory and wonder at the accuracy of that memory. In our case, it may be small in trivial. In Dusty/Dustin’s mind, however, it put his adoptive brother behind … Continue reading →

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Review: Setting Free the Kites by Alex George

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Jenn

What a mesmerizing and eloquent read! As of late, I’ve struggled to maintain my interest in reading. Life just takes control, leaving me unable to focus and become invested in a book. That completely flew out the window with this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Jenn

I adored this book! A tribute to the 80s and the infancy of the computer age, this book had me reminiscing about my own youth. This read was a breath of fresh air, so full of hope and innocence, the … Continue reading →

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Review: Small Admissions by Amy Poeppel

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jenn

I absolutely love when a book takes you by surprise, overwhelming and lifting you up in ways unimaginable. When I read the premise of this book, I thought it was a light, fluffy read, perfect airplane reading for my multiple … Continue reading →

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Review: I’ll Take You There by Wally Lamb

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jenn

Wow. What an experience. What makes this even so exhilarating is how my experience and considerations for this book transformed as I read it. I’m no fan of film history. I get that there are a great number of people … Continue reading →