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Only Child by Rhiannon Navin

April 16, 2018

only child

How lovely would it be if the idea of a school shooting was only known as science fiction? Instead, in America, it is a subject ripe with fictional opportunities, thanks to the power of the NRA, who ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, childhood, contemporary life, debut, family, Knopf, social issues

Where’s an Editor When You Need One?: Mini-Reviews

April 6, 2018

editor

  We’ve all read novels by authors who have a way with words, know how to shape a sentence, generate tension…all the good stuff, right? But what about when that good stuff keeps going and going ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 1950s, Blue Rider Press, childhood, contemporary life, fantasy, historical fiction, Italy, marriage, mini-reviews, political intrigue, St. Martin's Press

Best Debut Novels of 2017

December 20, 2017

debut

  Hello, fellow readers! How are you handling the holidays so far? I’m happy because the house is decorated, my shopping and shipping are finished. Now if only compiling my list of favorites ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature Tagged: childhood, family, favorite books, historical fiction, lists, mystery, social issues

A Star Called Henry

December 11, 2017

star

  There may be a lot about the reality of historical Ireland that I don’t like (being a woman and all), but fictionally, male Irish authors are some of the most lyrically gifted I’ve ever read. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 20th century, childhood, historical fiction, Ireland, Viking

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

December 4, 2017

boy

  Bruno is nine years old and lives with his parents and his annoying sister in Berlin. His father is a very important man in the German army and after his boss, the Fury comes to visit, Bruno ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: childhood, historical fiction, literary, Nazis, WWII, young adult

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