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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

February 25, 2019

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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is the most delightful mashup of the game Clue (Mrs. Drudge in the kitchen, Lord Ravencourt in the library, anyone?), the movie Groundhog Day, and the book Life ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, debut, mystery, Sourcebooks, suspense

The Only Woman in the Room

January 18, 2019

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For those of you who aren’t old movie buffs…why not?! Old black and white movies with all their stylized glamour are one of the best escapes out there. But I digress. If you’re not aware of Hollywood ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: historical fiction, Hollywood, Sourcebooks, world war II

The Other Einstein

October 19, 2016

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Much is known about Albert Einstein, from his theory of relativity to his philosophical musings on peace, logic and the universe. There is less known about his first wife, Mileva Marić, but Marie ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: historical fiction, Sourcebooks, women

Shakespeare Saved My Life

April 19, 2013

Shakespeare Saved My Life

  Dr. Laura Bates is an English professor, specializing in Shakespeare, at Indiana State University. For the past fifteen years she has taught at college and in prison, where she brings Shakespeare ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction, Reading Tagged: book clubs, books, memoir, social issues, Sourcebooks

Hijacked by Your Brain

January 14, 2013

Hijacked by Your Brain

It is possible to prepare your brain to truly manage stress. And the result is well worth the effort: discovering a sense of calm and confidence that makes life ultimately worthwhile.   Strong words ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: book clubs, psychology, self-help, Sourcebooks, stress

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