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July Reading Wrap-Up

July 31, 2026

July

Another July is in the books (pun intended) and I have yet to manifest the serene reading set-up in this graphic. Wouldn't it be lovely? Thankfully, my July reading delivered more highs than lows.   The Original is a take on Katherine Hepburn’s life, but Priya Parmar surrounds her with a cast who were all original in their own way, including actor Cary Grant, a ... Read More...

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Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

July 22, 2026

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How wonderful to find a novel that had me laughing out loud by page 10. Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash drops you right into the deep end of a deeply dysfunctional family from the perspective of their parish priest as he meets with their youngest daughter. They no longer come to church, the parents are stuck in a rut of vitriolic mutual dislike, and their three teenage daughters ... Read More...

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A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage

July 20, 2026

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Last week was devoted to sad summer reading—challenging, rewarding books that left me emotionally wrung out. This week I'm swinging in the opposite direction with something much more fun, beginning with: A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. Oliver. Really, who could resist that title? Sophie is supremely confident, intelligent, attractive, a devoted wife and ... Read More...

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Whistler by Ann Patchett

June 25, 2026

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What begins as offhanded teasing between a wife and husband turns into a momentous occasion that unfolds across the pages and years in Ann Patchett’s exquisite new novel, Whistler. Daphne and her husband are at the Metropolitan Museum when they notice an elderly gentleman following them. Jonathon jokes that he’s staring at Daphne, and it turns out he is, but only because he was ... Read More...

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Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton

June 4, 2026

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What if there was another advanced civilization on Earth, older than ours, that has remained undiscovered?  Ember is an archeologist who believes this to be true and has spent her life trying to find proof of this pre-historic society. In Ruins, after years languishing in academia, she finally receives an artifact from a colleague supporting her thesis. She’s given funding for ... Read More...

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May Reading

June 1, 2026

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Hello, lovely readers! It's been a minute since I did one of these monthly round-ups, but I'm trying to get back on track. Or at least figure out where the track is. This year has been a sluggish one for reading, but my May reading brought two new release five star books.      The Day I Lost You is the newest novel from Ruth Mancini. Two women, Lauren and ... Read More...

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