Book Reviews
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The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson
In 1962, at age twenty-two, Frank Weiss felt destined to follow…
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The Scholomance Trilogy by Naomi Novik
Beginning with A DEADLY EDUCATION, Naomi Novik’s Scholomance…
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Jeana’s Favorite Reads of 2022
Welcome to 2023! As we kick off a brand new year, I like to reflect…
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Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel is a name that many readers may already…
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The Art of Bob Mackie by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross
I’m a firm believer in the power of sparkle and shine to brighten…
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Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian by Ellen Jovin
It seems to me that grammar is one of those things that people…
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River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard
The Victorian era conjures much to mind, and it’s often a word…
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Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
There are many stories about the resilience of Christmas. From…
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The Woman Who Built a Bridge by C.K. Crigger; Shutter by Ramona Emerson
Deciding to try something new to me, I picked a couple of novels…
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Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Greetings and welcome to my first book review! While I’ve never…
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This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
As Alice Stern approaches her fortieth birthday she feels unsatisfied…
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Cool Math: 50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages by Tracie Young and Katie Hewett
Let’s face it, for some of us, “math” can be a four-letter…
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A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
In Judy I. Lin’s debut novel, A MAGIC STEEPED IN POISON, certain…
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Everything in its Place by Pauline David-Sax and Berry Song by Michaela Goade
A young girl discovers the connecting power of books in Pauline…
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Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids by Scott Hershovitz
At the risk of alienating some readers right from the jump, I’ll…