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Shark Heart: A Novel

September 19, 2023

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Today’s review needs a bit of a preface: My husband doesn’t read (I know, I know, I love him anyway). He teases me about my obsession with books by noting there are only so many stories and I’ve read ... Read More...

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Dances: A Novel by Nicole Cuffy

May 16, 2023

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CeCe Cordell is a 22-year-old ballerina who becomes the first Black principal dancer at the NYC Ballet. It should be a happy time for her, but in addition to pride and excitement CeCe feels lonely and ... Read More...

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Chrysalis: A Novel

April 13, 2023

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Ready to switch reading gears? On Tuesday I reviewed Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, a novel that was all heart and humor. Today I’m back with Chrysalis which was neither, but is a unique ... Read More...

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The Golden Spoon: A Novel

April 7, 2023

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It was only a matter of time before some clever writer jumped on the Great British Bake Off juggernaut and wrote a novel about it. In this case, the author is Jessa Maxwell and the novel is The Golden ... Read More...

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Maame by Jessica George

January 30, 2023

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Maame is an African word for “woman” and the title of Jessica George’s debut novel, but for young Maddie it feels like a yoke on her shoulders. She lives at home as the part-time caretaker for her ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary life, debut, London, new adult

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