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My 8 Best Books of 2021

December 27, 2021

  Best is a big word, especially these days when words that have been a part of the lexicon for lifetimes feel as if they’re losing their meaning. The first that comes to mind is “normal”. There ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: book clubs, favorite books, literary, racism

September Reading Wrap-Up

September 30, 2021

september

What an odd month September has been. Traditionally, it’s the biggest month of the year in the publishing world, with all the big important books coming out. But while there were still buzzy books ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: mini-reviews

The Women of Troy: A Novel

August 30, 2021

troy

Helen has always been the most well-known woman from the legend of Troy, but author Pat Barker brings to life another woman who, through no will of her own, played a role even more critical to the ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: mythology

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

May 24, 2021

empire

I often talk about fiction that evokes strong emotion, but I’m not as likely to find it in nonfiction. Until now. Patrick Keefe’s Empire of Pain has left me angrier than I’ve been in a long time. The ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: history, social issues, true crime, wealth

Summer Fun Reading

July 8, 2020

summer

We’re in the midst of a hot summer week here in Michigan so in my head I’m lounging in the middle of this flamingo floatie. Given the heat (and humidity!) I’m going to keep it light and cool today ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: chick lit, cultural, mini-reviews

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