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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

January 23, 2017

book of joy

  It’s no secret I’ve been struggling since November to make sense of not only where our country stands, but where it is headed. I’d like to say I’ve been able to insulate myself from the impact ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: book clubs, inspiration, Penguin Group, spirituality

The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen

January 4, 2013

The Missing Manuscript

The world of classics is divided between those who think the works of Jane Austen contain all the answers to life and those who deride her books as fluff. I fall somewhere in the middle. I always ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: historical fiction, mystery, Penguin Group

The Help

July 10, 2012

  Important preface to this review: I am one of those people who doesn’t do well when faced with exhortations to view/read something widely and unanimously praised. Call it childish or ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: debut, historical fiction, Penguin Group, Southern life

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