Book Reviews
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Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Jennifer Egan began the research for her latest book years ago.…
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March: Books 1-3 by John Lewis with Andrew Aydin, art by Nate Powell
Of all the treasures in the Smithsonian, the exhibit that…
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Star Wars : From a Certain Point of View by various authors
If you're a nerd, there are pretty much two factions: Star Trek…
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The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
When perusing the library's new book offerings, Kate Moore's…
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Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Aza Holmes is a little bit insufferable, but don't we all have…
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Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle
Not long ago, a friend of mine recommended a great little read,…