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A Wild and Heavenly Place

October 28, 2024

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A Wild and Heavenly Place by Robin Oliveira begins in 1870s Glasgow where orphaned, teenage Samuel, is living hand-to-mouth working in a shipyard and taking care of his little sister. He’s in love ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, historical, Pacific Northwest

A Song to Drown Rivers

October 10, 2024

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  There is a Chinese folk tale about four sisters so beautiful they could be denied nothing.  One of those sisters is Xishi and in Ann Liang’s novel, A Song to Drown Rivers, she is called upon ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: China, mythology

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

September 27, 2024

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Wednesday's review reminded me how much I love dishy Hollywood novels so I'm reprising my review of one of my favorites. This is a great fall weekend reading option.   The Seven Husbands ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, historical, Hollywood, vacation reading

Blue Sisters

September 23, 2024

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Often a dysfunctional marriage makes the bonds between siblings stronger than usual. This is the case for Avery, Bonnie, Nicky, and Lucky Blue, whose childhood was spent in one such household in Coco ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, family, literary, women

Swift River: A Novel

September 19, 2024

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Swift River is both the title of Essie Chambers’ debut and the town where the novel is set. It’s about Diamond Newberry, a 16-year-old girl who stands out, but not for her flashy name or sparkling ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, coming-of-age, debut, New England

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