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I had never heard of Tana French, but the author endorsements on the book itself were from some of my favorite crime/suspense authors so I gave it a shot. Aaaand now I want to read all her other novels. The action in “The Secret Place” takes place at an Irish boarding school, where detectives have…
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Two book reviews in a row?! Whaaaat. I’m feeling so erudite. Honestly, though, this book really made me think. It’s probably the most academic book I’ve read in a while and definitely the most feminist. I picked it up because I found the title funny and assumed it would be a humorous take on the…
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This book begins with a shooting that leaves one woman dead in a saloon on the outskirts of town and her friend left to figure out what happened. As we flashback to the weeks leading up to the shooting, we learn that an unbearable heat and a smallpox epidemic has been ravaging San Francisco in…
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It’s not stated explicitly, but this is essentially a fictionalized account of Laura Bush’s life. Though names and locations have been changed, the similarities are striking: Alice (the Laura Bush character) grows up a quiet and proper only child in a small town, naive to the ways of the world. After a tragic accident in…
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Whether it’s a trip or a staycation, sometimes you want to hole up with a stack of books. Here, I’ll provide themed lists so you can stock up and get to reading! Even if you have to work during the week between Christmas and New Years, I’m guessing it’s pretty slow. That means there’s plenty…
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Behind every man is a great woman…or at least a woman. Lotto and Mathilde have one of those great, sweeping love stories. They meet at a party in college and weeks later are married. Against all odds, they remain married and in love for the ensuing decades. The couple is happy when living as struggling…
Read MoreEver feel like you need to get something off your chest? Sometimes I’ve just gotta talk it out. That’s why I’ve decided to do a monthly feature called “Thoughts On…” At the beginning of the month, I’ll provide a prompt to stimulate discussion. The point is to get us to put our thoughts out there…
Read MoreIt’s been forever since I’ve posted a “Monday Reads” feature. I’m soooooorry. But we’re back! I hope you find these articles interesting! The power of suggestion and charm of a chef can get diners to eat sub-par food. Just in time for Thanksgiving, here’s how those foods you know and love became traditional for the…
Read MoreEver feel like you need to get something off your chest? Sometimes I’ve just gotta talk it out. That’s why I’ve decided to do a monthly feature called “Thoughts On…” At the beginning of the month, I’ll provide a prompt to stimulate discussion. The point is to get us to put our thoughts out there…
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Peaches to Apples 