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October Reading Wrap-Up

November 1, 2024

October

Such a month was October. I resolved some health issues and have regained a modicum of my energy. Unfortunately, being awake and aware this month came with its own trials. I don’t know about you, but ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: American life, fantasy, literary, mini-reviews

Honey: A Novel by Victor Lodato

October 3, 2024

honey

As the daughter of an infamous New Jersey mobster Honey escaped her family’s violent legacy while still a teen, ultimately moving to L.A. and creating a new persona for herself. Now in her 80s, she ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: family saga, literary

My 8 Favorite Books of 2023

January 4, 2024

favorite

  Finally! Let’s talk reading again, specifically my favorite books of 2023 so we can move onto what lies ahead in 2024. It was an interesting year in that I don’t remember another time ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature Tagged: book clubs, fantasy, favorite books, historical, history, memoir, mystery, retellings

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

November 27, 2023

tom lake

I’m not sure I’ve ever started a review with an apology to the book and, possibly, the author. There’s a story here, so please be patient. I’ve always enjoyed Ann Patchett’s books, both fiction and ... Read More...

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

Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

August 18, 2023

small mercies

He has no idea where it all comes from—the loyalty and the rage, the brotherhood and the suspicion, the benevolence and the hate. If you’re looking for refined forays into the more delicate human ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 1970s, book clubs, historical fiction, New England, suspense

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