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The Map of Lost Memories

August 19, 2012

map of lost

The one thing to remember about an adventure is that if it turns out the way you expect it to, it has not been an adventure at all.  They traveled at night as it was only then that the heat released ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Ballantine, book clubs, debut, historical fiction, mystery, Southeast Asia

Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws

August 15, 2012

planes trains

Laura Pederson’s book Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws is a catch-all of travel information, history lessons, etiquette guidelines, and all things India. The majority of the book covers her travels ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: book clubs, India

Misfit: A Novel

August 13, 2012

misfit

The 50th anniversary of Marilyn’s death was this month and it’s been heralded by an uptick in new books about her life. I reviewed Lois Banner’s biography Marilyn last week but was interested to see ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, historical fiction, literary, pop culture, Tin House

Motherland

August 11, 2012

motherland

In case you’re not up on all the New York City realty news Park Slope is a much sought after neighborhood in Brooklyn. It is apparently also home to five unhappy, angry, put-upon parents trying ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Simon & Schuster

Rules of Civility

August 9, 2012

rules of civility

  It is a rare occasion when the title of a book not only hints at the plot but perfectly describes the stylistic tone as well. The Rules of Civility is just such a book and it is a grand ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 1930s, book clubs, debut, historical fiction, New York City, Viking

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