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Parakeet: A Novel

June 12, 2020

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It’s the week before her wedding when the Bride sees her grandmother. Not unusual except her grandmother has been dead for over ten years and what she sees is a parakeet who talks to her. Grandma ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary fiction, literary, magical realism

Weather: A Novel by Jenny Offill

February 13, 2020

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Lizzie has a good life. She’s an academic librarian with a loving husband and a young son. Her mother, although more religiously inclined than Lizzie will ever be, is in good health. Her brother has ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary fiction, contemporary life, humor, Knopf

Midwinter Doldrums: Mini-Reviews

February 7, 2020

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On Wednesday we officially hit the midwinter mark. Hurray! I’m halfway through my first Midwestern winter and it’s not so bad. Of course, by saying that I’m just asking for trouble. Unfortunately, ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: contemporary fiction, contemporary life, cultural, historical fiction, literary, women

The Mere Wife: A novel

August 2, 2019

mere

Just out in paperback, this was a novel I loved and thought deserved a lot more attention.   Maybe every monster is a miracle meant to change the world... Author Maria Headley dives into ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, contemporary fiction, literary, Picador, retellings

Breathe In, Cash Out

July 19, 2019

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Breathe In, Cash Out is fast and furious summer reading. Allegra is a second-year analyst at a large investment bank. It’s a soul-sucking experience, lived solely for the purpose of being able to cash ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Atria Books, contemporary fiction, contemporary life, humor, new adult, New York City

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