Category: Book Reviews
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Book Review: 5-stars for “Look Again” by Lisa Scottoline
I hate admitting this, but I don’t have time to read these days. No, that’s not true. I don’t have as much time as I want to read these days. Traditionally, I’ve been one to go through several books in a week. These days, it’s taking me several weeks to get through one book. And…
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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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Book Review: A Necessary Act
I’m really excited! Today is finally here! My friend, Tony Wirt, has finally released his first novel — A Necessary Act. I was given the opportunity to read an advance copy of this novel, and I’m being totally honest when I say that it’s exactly what I hoped it would be! It quite literally grabbed me…
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U.S. of Books Review: The Descendants
For more information on the United States of Books (click here for details). The United States of Books the State of Hawaii Reviewer ~ Teri at Sportochick’s Musings The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings Reviewed using Audible and eBook ~ Synopsis ~ Narrated in a bold, fearless, unforgettable voice and set against the lush, panoramic backdrop of Hawaii, The…
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U.S. of Books Review: A Prayer for Owen Meany
Today’s U.S. of Books Review comes from the great state of New Hampshire. The book, A Prayer for Owen Meany, comes to you compliments of H. C. Newton at The Irresponsible Reader Blog. Enjoy! A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving Review by: H. C. Newton The Irresponsible Reader ★ ★ ★ ★ [Marilyn Monroe]…
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The U.S. of Books Review: The Accidental Tourist
This week’s U.S. of Books Reviews takes us to the great state of Maryland and Anne Tyler’s celebrated novel, The Accidental Tourist. Today’s review comes from Serena Agusto-Cox at Savvy Verse & Wit. The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler, narrated by George Guidall, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and won the National Book…
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Book Review: Drawn to Her by Jenna Harte
Drawn to Her A Review ★★★★ / ★★★★★ One of the coolest perks of being a published author is having the opportunity to preview books by other authors before their official release dates. Recently, my friend Jenna Harte wanted a second set of eyes to check errors in the final draft of her novel, Drawn…
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U.S. of Books Review: True Grit
True Grit by Charles Portis SYNOPSIS There is no knowing what lies in a man’s heart. On a trip to buy ponies, Frank Ross is killed by one of his own workers. Tom Chaney shoots him down in the street for a horse, $150 cash, and two Californian gold pieces. Ross’s unusually mature and…
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U.S. Of Books Review: The Absolutely True Story Of A Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Ellen Forney (Illustrator) Author: Elisha at Rainy Day Reviews Entertainment Weekly says about their Washington state pick– “Alexie grapples with serious issues through the not-always-serious voice of a 14-year-old caught between his life on the reservation and his entry into an all-white high school.”…
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The U.S. of Books Review: My Antonia
Happy Monday! The end of February marks the end of the second month of “The United States of Books” book review tour. If you’d like more information about what this is, or any of the past reviewed books, you can use THIS LINK. Today I’m excited to bring you a review from the great state…
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