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U.S. of Books Review: Independence Day
Welcome to another installment of U.S. of Books Reviews. Today’s review comes from Serena at Savvy Verse & Wit. Source: Public Library Audiobook, 17 CDs Synopsis from Goodreads A visionary account of American life–and the long-awaited sequel to one of the most celebrated novels of the past decade–Independence Day reveals a man and our…
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COVER REVEAL: PRETTY WICKED
PRETTY WICKED by Kelly Charron Coming September 30, 2016 Synopsis The daughter of a local police detective, fifteen-year-old Ryann has spent most of her life studying how to pull off the most gruesome murders her small Colorado town has ever seen. But killing is only part of it. Ryann enjoys being the reason the cops are…
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U.S. of Books Review: A River Runs Through It
Today’s U.S. of Books takes us to the state of Montana with Norman Maclean’s epic novel, A River Runs Through it. A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT By Norman Maclean Entertainment Weekly says: “In his semiautobiographical story collection, Maclean paints a sumptuous portrait of the state’s beauty.” SYNOPSIS (Courtesy of Goodreads) Just as Norman Maclean writes…
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Not on a Tangent: It’s my “Work in Progress”
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been rather silent on my blog lately. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you may’ve noticed that I seem to be on a tangent lately as I’ve posted some rather vehement comments and links related to the topic of the sexual assault on college campuses, and…
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U.S. of Books Review: In Country
For more information on the United States of Books (click here for details). The United States of Books the State of Kentucky Reviewer ~ Teri at Sportochick’s Musings Written by: Bobbie Ann Mason Narrated by: Jill Brennan Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release Date:05-03-11 Publisher: HarperAudio ~ Synopsis ~ The bestselling novel and deeply affecting story of a young girl who comes to…
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U.S. of Books Review: The Wapshot Chronicle
Welcome to INDEPENDENCE DAY! Today’s U.S of Books Review comes from the state of Massachusetts and is reviewed by Elisha at Book Junkie Mom Blog. Enjoy! The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever Reviewed by Elisha at Book Junkie Mom Entertainment Weekly says: Cheever’s glorious 1957 debut novel about a decidedly unconventional Massachusetts family was an…
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AUDIOBOOK WINNER!
Dear Friends, I’m sorry — I’ve dropped the ball. This happens to me sometimes when I have too many irons in the fire. As my daddy is known for saying, I’ve been “busier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.” Not a good excuse, but what it means is that I…
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The U.S. of Books Review: Lonesome Dove
Welcome to another edition of The U.S. of Books Review! Today is MY day to review, and I’m so excited because I get to tell y’all about one of my favorite books ever — Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove. Before I start, I’ll just say this: For those of you who received Amazon, Kobo or B&N…