Tag: u.s. of books
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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: 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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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: 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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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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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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