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Talk to Me: A Novel by John Kenney

February 10, 2020

talk

My end of January and beginning of February reading has been less than exciting as evidenced by my Friday post. I thought rather than write a lukewarm review of book that was only OK, I'd give some ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, contemporary life, literary, Putnam, social issues

Such a Fun Age: A Novel

January 24, 2020

fun age

Emira Tucker is struggling with adulthood. She’s not quite sure what she wants to do. The only job she enjoys is babysitting two-year-old Briar. So, when Briar’s mother calls on a Saturday night ... Read More...

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

The Reckless Oath We Made

September 11, 2019

reckless oath

Zee’s life has never been easy (to begin with, her full name is Zhorzha), but now it’s coming completely unraveled. She left her last worthless boyfriend after she crashed his motorcycle and broke her ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary life, literary, Midwest, Putnam

If You Want to Make God Laugh: A Novel

July 22, 2019

god

Delilah hasn’t been home in forty years, but when she arrives on her family’s farm in South Africa it’s to find her sister Ruth drunk on the couch and getting ready to sell the place. The sisters are ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 20th century, book clubs, cultural, literary, Putnam, racism, South Africa, women

After the End by Clare Mackintosh

July 1, 2019

after the end

There are many unimaginable things in life, but one of the worst is being the parent of a dying child. Max and Pip are a couple in love who adore their son Dylan. He’s a happy child, but ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, family, literary, marriage, Putnam, social issues

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