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Riots I Have Known

May 20, 2019

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Sometimes a synopsis can come out of nowhere and make you pick up a book you never thought you would, but it’s a dicey proposition because marketing people are wily devils. Their entire purpose in ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary fiction, debut, humor, literary, satire, Simon & Schuster

Radiant Shimmering Light

January 30, 2019

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Lilian is trying to live her best life, but utilizing her ability to see animals’ auras while painting pet portraits is not working out. She can’t even earn enough to pay the rent on her Toronto ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Bloomsbury, contemporary life, debut, satire

The Dreaded DNF: Mini-Reviews

September 14, 2018

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There is more than one reason for not finishing a book. Sometimes it's a case of 'It's Not You, It's Me'. Other times it's the right book at the wrong time. And then, there are the cases when neither ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature, Fiction Tagged: coming-of-age, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, satire, WWII

Last Bit of Summer: Mini-Reviews

August 27, 2018

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This week is it—the last bit of summer. At least, the traditional vacation aspects of it, because who knows how much longer summer-like weather will last? Either way, I’m ready for it. The past two ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: Doubleday, ecco, family, humor, Manhattan, mini-reviews, satire

The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll

May 16, 2018

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There is a book for every mood and sometimes, your subconscious knows what you need better than your thinking mind. I had no idea how hungry I was for flat-out over-the-top drama until I finished ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary life, mystery, New York City, pop culture, satire, Simon & Schuster, women

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