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9 hours ago
2 min

"Who is Maud Dixon," | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson

The psychological thriller, “Who is Maud Dixon” is cleverly written, is full of suspense and has twists that provide a surprise ending....

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"Driven by Nature" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

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3 days ago
4 min

"Driven by Nature" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

Peter Raven’s remarkable life began June 13th, 1936, when he was born in Shanghai, China to American parents. A scandal in his extended...

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“Church, Interrupted: Havoc and Hope: The Tender Revolt of Pope Francis"| Reviewed by Joan Kletzker

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5 days ago
2 min

“Church, Interrupted: Havoc and Hope: The Tender Revolt of Pope Francis"| Reviewed by Joan Kletzker

“Church Interrupted," by John Cornwell, is a well researched and honest appraisal of Pope Francis’ term as pope for the last eight years....

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"The Spymaster of Baghdad,"| Reviewed by Bill Schwab

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Apr 5
3 min

"The Spymaster of Baghdad,"| Reviewed by Bill Schwab

“The Spymaster of Baghdad” is a deftly presented account of the extraordinary role Iraqis played in securing their country in the face of...

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“What’s Mine and Yours,” | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

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Mar 31
2 min

“What’s Mine and Yours,” | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

“What’s Mine and Yours,” by Naima Coster, explores the chaos of two matriarchal families in a small town located in the Piedmont Triad of...

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"Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob,"| Reviewed by William Winkler

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Mar 26
2 min

"Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob,"| Reviewed by William Winkler

The scope and influence of organized crime (“The Mob,” “The Mafia”) has waned in present-day America after reaching its peak in the 1950s...

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Mar 22
2 min

"Win," | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

“Win,” by Harlan Coben, is sure to be another favorite for Coben’s worldwide followers. Win is the name of the main character, and fans...

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"Braiding Sweetgrass," | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

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Mar 18
3 min

"Braiding Sweetgrass," | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

Nature is full of mystery and prompts curiosity. “Braiding Sweetgrass,” by indigenous American botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, quickly...

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"The Kindest Lie," | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

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Mar 17
2 min

"The Kindest Lie," | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

“The Kindest Lie,” by Nancy Johnson, gives a gripping, honest look into the lives of the “haves” and the “have-nots” through the story of...

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"The Midnight Library," | Reviewed by Nelson Appell.

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Mar 11
2 min

"The Midnight Library," | Reviewed by Nelson Appell.

In “The Midnight Library,” author Matt Haig takes a depressed, suicidal main character, adds some science fiction, multi-universe...

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"Germans to Americans" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

cstucky2

Mar 8
2 min

"Germans to Americans" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

Rhineland is an east-central Missouri village carved out of the bottomlands and forests along the Missouri River in the 1830s. Due to the...

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"The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz.

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Mar 5
3 min

"The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz.

Fiction writer Fannie Flagg gained worldwide acclaim with the publication of her beloved book “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop...

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"The Kitchen Front," | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson

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Mar 4
2 min

"The Kitchen Front," | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson

"The Kitchen Front" is a World War II story that focuses on four women who are competing in a cooking contest. These four spirited,...

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"Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century," | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

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Mar 4
2 min

"Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century," | Reviewed by Bill Schwab

In this disturbing but beautifully written book, Jessica Bruder reports on the tens of thousands of itinerant Americans who move “like...

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cstucky2

Mar 1
2 min

"Chatter," | Reviewed by Nelson Appell

We all have a voice in our head. Sometimes that voice goes excessively negative. Scientist Ethan Kross calls this chatter. One dark night...

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"The Doctors Blackwell," | Reviewed by William Winkler

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Mar 1
2 min

"The Doctors Blackwell," | Reviewed by William Winkler

At the beginning of 2020, a total of 36 percent of American doctors were women, as were 51 percent of medical students. The percentage of...

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“The York Patrol," |Reviewed by Bill Schwab

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Feb 26
3 min

“The York Patrol," |Reviewed by Bill Schwab

Alvin York (1887-1964) was raised in the tiny impoverished rural village of Pall Mall, in northeastern Tennessee. The red-haired,...

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"When Apricots Bloom," | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

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Feb 21
2 min

"When Apricots Bloom," | Reviewed by Pat Sainz

“When the Apricots Bloom” is a fictional story set in 2002 based on author Gina Wilkinson’s experiences as a reporter in Baghdad before...

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"Amelia Unabridged," | Reviewed by Amber Glastetter

cstucky2

Feb 17
2 min

"Amelia Unabridged," | Reviewed by Amber Glastetter

“Amelia Unabridged,” by Ashley Schumacher, is one of the most enchanting books I’ve ever read. I could imagine every second of the novel...

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Review: "The Ladies of the House" | Reviewed by Joan Kletzker

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Feb 16
2 min

Review: "The Ladies of the House" | Reviewed by Joan Kletzker

“The Ladies of the House,” by Lauren Edmonson, is being toted as a modern-day version of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” I haven’t...

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