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"Meredith, Alone" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
In the contemporary novel “Meredith, Alone,” by Claire Alexander, the main character suffers mightily from anxiety, panic attacks and...
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- Oct 25
- 3 min
"Paul Newman: The Extraordinary Life of An Ordinary Man" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
The title of this memoir couldn’t be more spot on. Paul Newman didn’t take kindly to his movie-star status, didn’t like the fuss about his...
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- Oct 18
- 2 min
"Signal Fires" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
A horrific car wreck involving teenagers kicks off “Signal Fires” by Dani Shapiro, an immersive, beautifully constructed novel about how...
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- Sep 22
- 2 min
"The Old Place: A Novel" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
It’s sublimely satisfying to finish a novel with a contented sigh. That’s exactly what I did after spending treasured time in fictional...
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- Sep 14
- 2 min
"All That's Left Unsaid" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Tracey Lien’s intense debut, “All That’s Left Unsaid,” is a murder mystery with multiple themes—family, friendship, cultural assimilation...
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- Sep 8
- 2 min
"The Marriage Portrait" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Eager to read a novel with exquisite plotting and richly drawn characters, related in a voice that’s detailed and atmospheric bringing...
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- Aug 24
- 2 min
"Dirt Creek" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
The innocent voices of children ring painfully true as they endure family dysfunction, self-identify issues and deal with the loss of a...
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- Aug 1
- 2 min
"Flying Solo" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Sick of the heat—need a light read set in Maine? I suggest “Flying Solo” a simple, yet charming tale about a woman who marches to a...
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- Jul 21
- 2 min
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
One must caution against judging people, or books, based on their appearance or what one has heard about them. I almost refused a newly...
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- Jul 11
- 2 min
"The It Girl" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
A master of mystery, author Ruth Ware has quite a following. Her newest, “The It Girl,” provides more fodder for her fans. It’s a tale of...
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- Jul 6
- 3 min
"Joan: A Novel of Joan of Arc" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
There is historical fiction and then there is historical fiction. Some books in this genre can be read without a lot of focus, as mere...
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- Jun 29
- 2 min
"The Angel of Rome" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Author Jess Walter has enjoyed great success with his novels “The Cold Millions,” (2020) and “Beautiful Ruins” (2012). He’s back wowing...
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- Jun 22
- 2 min
"This Dark Road to Mercy" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet best-selling author Wiley Cash this Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Public Library. His...
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- May 17
- 2 min
"Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
"Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance,” By Alison Espach, is a gripping, coming-of-age novel that peels back the layers of grief,...
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- May 10
- 2 min
"Half Baked Harvest Every Day" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
While I don’t spend as much time in the kitchen as I did when our children were growing up, I’ve become an enthusiastic fan of Tieghan...
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- Apr 10
- 3 min
"Shmuel's Bridge"| Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Former Fontbonne University English Professor and poet Jason Sommer has penned a searing, yet illuminating memoir certain to stay with...
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- Mar 23
- 2 min
"The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found"
Author Frank Bruni wasn’t overly concerned when he woke one morning feeling sluggish, the vision in his right eye blurry. Later in the...
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- Mar 8
- 2 min
"In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Bestselling author Amy Bloom writes with courage and honesty in her poignant, thoughtful book “In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss.” The...
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- Feb 27
- 2 min
"One Italian Summer: A Novel" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Author Rebecca Serle’s new release “One Italian Summer” is an easy read set in Positano, an Italian city on the breathtaking Amalfi...
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- Feb 21
- 2 min
"I Must Betray You" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
There’s much to be learned in the heartfelt, illuminating thriller “I Must Betray You” by Ruta Sepetys. The award-winning author...
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