Category: Book Reviews
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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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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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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…
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U.S. of Books Review: The Betsy-Tacy Treasury
Today’s U.S. of Books Review focuses on well-known and loved Minnesota author, Maud Hart Lovelace, and is reviewed by Serena at Savvy Verse and Wit Blog. Enjoy! Source: Public Library Paperback, 736 pgs. I am an Amazon Affiliate The Betsy-Tacy Treasury by Maud Hart Lovelace, which is the first four books in this 10…
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U.S. of Books Review: The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington ★ ★ ★ ½ … the grandeur of the Amberson family was instantly conspicuous as a permanent thing: it was impossible to doubt that the Ambersons were entrenched, in their nobility and riches, behind polished and glittering barriers which were as solid as they were brilliant, and would last.…
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U.S. of Books Review: Doc
This week’s U.S. of Books takes us to Kansas with a review by Elisha at at Rainy Day Reviews. Entertainment Weekly says: “Set in the saloons of Dodge City in 1878 before the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral, this murder mystery paints Doc Holiday as a tragic hero and gambler, bringing one of the state’s most legendary…
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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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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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