Tag: 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 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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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: 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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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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