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U.S. of Books Review: The Monkey Wrench Gang

Today we visit Utah with The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey. EW says – “Abbey’s tale of four ecological activists seeking to destroy the Glen Canyon Dam became a primer for other green-minded saboteurs.” The Monkey Wrench Gang Reviewed by Laura at 125 Pages Blog 1-star/5-stars The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey…
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Book Blitz: Joan’s Elder Care Guide
Today I’m thrilled to help Joan Y. Edwards launch her new book, Joan’s Elder Care Guide: Empowering You and Your Elder to Survive. I hope you’ll take a minute to find out a bit about Joan’s new release, which is now available online! SYNOPSIS Joan’s Elder Care Guide: Empowering You and Your Elder to Survive gives…
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The U.S. of Books Review: Close Range

This week’s edition of The U.S. of Books comes from the state of Wyoming. For more information on the United States of Books (click here for details). Close Range Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx Reviewer: Teri at Sportochick’s Musings ★ ★ Book ★ ★ ★ ★ Narrators ~ Synopsis ~ Annie Proulx’s masterful language and fierce love of Wyoming…
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U.S. of Books Review: Songs in Ordinary Time

Welcome to this week’s edition of U.S. of Books Review. This week’s review comes compliments of H.C. Norton from The Irresponsible Reader Blog. Enjoy! Songs In Ordinary Time by Mary McGarry Morris Reviewed by: H. C. Newton The Irresponsible Reader ★ There’s a stereotype about Oscar-bait movies the come out late in the year, super-serious…
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U.S. of Books Review: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

This week’s U.S. of Books takes us to the great state of Nevada. The book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson was read and reviewed by the Whimsical Nature Blog. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson Narrated by Ron McLarty Review by Wattle @ Whimsical Nature Rating: 2/5…
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April 19, 1995: Oklahoma’s Loss of Innocence

“We come here to remember Those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.” ~ Inscription at the gate to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Most people say they’ll never forget where they were…
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U.S. of Books Review: Play it As it Lays

Welcome to another installment of the United States of Books! Today we will visit California with Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion. Entertainment Weekly says “Didion’s 1970 classic, about a woman and a marriage breaking down, is both an ode to the freedom of the freeways and a eulogy for dreams shriveled by the sun.” SYNOPSIS (From…
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Black Sunday: The Storm That Gave The Dust Bowl Its Name

Read an excerpt from The Edge of Nowhere on this 81st Anniversary of Black Sunday and the storm that gave The Dust Bowl its name.


