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"The Origins of You" | Reviewed by Nelson Appell
Vienna Pharaon’s “The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love” is a fantastic addition to the...

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Jul 4, 20232 min read


"The First Ladies"|Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The First Ladies,” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, is historical novel, the story of the enduring friendship between...

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Jul 3, 20232 min read


"Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Tim Russert, former moderator of NBC's “Meet the Press,” would instruct his son Luke to “Look for me there,” when they agreed on a pickup...

cstucky2
Jun 29, 20233 min read


"Zero Days" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
Ruth Ware has written another entertaining murder-mystery thriller that employs her admirable knowledge of surveillance technology. (The...

cstucky2
Jun 27, 20232 min read


"His Majesty's Airship" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
British airship R101 was a jaw-dropping sight. At 777 feet long, the rigid airship housed a 60-seat dining room, a smoking lounge, and a...

cstucky2
Jun 25, 20233 min read


"Falling Out of Time" | Reviewed by Alayna Rives
In “Falling Out of Time,” by Margaret Peterson Haddix, life in 2193 is perfect. There are insta–closets that order whatever you want to...

cstucky2
Jun 20, 20232 min read


"The Nightingale Affair" | Reviewed by Diane Disbro
“The Nightingale Affair” is the second Inspector Field novel that Tim Mason has written. I’d recommend reading his book “The Darwin...

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Jun 18, 20231 min read


"The Overlooked Americans" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
In “The Overlooked Americans,” Elizabeth Currid- Halkett, a professor of public policy, dismantles long-held urban and suburban...

cstucky2
Jun 16, 20232 min read


"Mastering the Art of French Murder" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
The easy-to-read murder mystery, “Mastering the Art of French Murder,” takes place in the post-World War II era. The story is narrated by...

cstucky2
Jun 11, 20232 min read


"Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop"| Reviewed by Pat Sainz
It is impossible to read “Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop,” by Alba Donati, and not wish to go straight to the airport for a ticket to Tuscany...

cstucky2
Jun 8, 20233 min read


"Flight Paths" | Reviewed by William Winkler
For many the sight of the first daffodils poking through the cold soil is the earliest sign of spring. For others, it’s the sight of new...

cstucky2
Jun 7, 20232 min read


"The Gateway Arch" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
St. Louis architect John Guenther is the author of a concise history of the iconic, monumental Gateway Arch. Guenther tells the history...

cstucky2
Jun 5, 20232 min read


"Rogue Justice" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
“Rogue Justice” is the second book in the Avery Keene series authored by Stacey Abrams. In the first, “While Justice Sleeps,” Supreme...

cstucky2
May 25, 20232 min read


"Yellowface: A Novel" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
The 20-something female protagonist of the novel “Yellowface,” by R. F Kuang, is possibly the most unlikeable fictional character I have...

cstucky2
May 22, 20233 min read


"Welcome to the Circus of Baseball"| Reviewed by Bill Schwab
In 1994 college graduate Ryan McGee set his sights on working as a commentator for ESPN; it was the only place he had ever wanted to...

cstucky2
May 20, 20233 min read


"The Ferryman" | Reviewed by Nelson Appell
“The Ferryman,” by Justin Cronin, is an immersive summer read—an enthralling literary -sci fi mystery novel that surprises you with major...

cstucky2
May 19, 20232 min read


"Camera Girl," Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“Camera Girl” by Carl Sferrazz Anthony tells of the last four years in Jackie Kennedy’s life before she married John Kennedy, the 35th...

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May 12, 20233 min read


"The Wager" | Reviewed by William Winkler
In 1740, the 28-gun man-of-war HMS Wager, one of a small flotilla of British naval vessels, departed Portsmouth harbor. Their mission was...

cstucky2
May 11, 20232 min read


“Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives.." | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
“Under the Skin” examines and explains the connection between United States history and the cumulative effects systemic racism has had on...

cstucky2
May 9, 20233 min read


"The Last Tale of the Flower Bride" | Reviewed by Bea Jacquin
“The Last Tale of the Flower Bride,” by Roshani Chokshi, opens with a tragedy. The tragedy stems from the main character, only ever...

cstucky2
May 4, 20232 min read
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