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"Morningside" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Novelist Téa Obreht is a native of Yugoslavia who earned degrees from UCLA and Cornell University. Her first two novels, “The Tiger’s...

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Apr 17, 20242 min read


"Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Salman Rushdie’s just-released memoir “Knife” details the horrific assault and subsequent recovery from a near-fatal stabbing two years...

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Apr 17, 20243 min read


"The Mystery Writer" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“The Mystery Writer,” by Sulari Gentill, is a contemporary thriller about writers, the writing process, and publishers. It also gives...

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Apr 16, 20242 min read


"An American Dreamer" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
David Finkel discloses the political division in the United States in his sensitive account of four years (2016- 20) in the life of Brent...
Bill Schwab
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Word Up
In April, we find nature blossoming and bursting to brilliant new life, inspiring writers to create poetry that moves us with thoughtful...

Clover
Apr 9, 20243 min read


"Everyone On This Train is a Suspect"| Reviewed by Jenni Olson
"Everyone on This Train is a Suspect," by Benjamin Stevenson, is the perfect read for any mystery lover, a follow-up to "Everyone in My...

cstucky2
Apr 7, 20241 min read


"What Happend to Nina?" Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Promoted as a thriller, “What Happened to Nina?, by Dervla McTiernan, is a compelling read, but unlike other books in this genre it...

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Apr 5, 20242 min read


"The Truth About the Devlins" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The Truth About the Devlins,” by prolific Lisa Scottoline, is a thrilling murder mystery, full of twists and turns. It’s also a family...

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Apr 3, 20242 min read


"Here After" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Somber, personal, heart-wrenching and wise describes Amy Lin’s gripping memoir, “Here After.” The Canadian author was widowed at 31,...

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Mar 27, 20242 min read


"The Serpent and the Wings of Night" | Reviewed by Val Jankowski
“The Serpent and the Wings of Night” by Carissa Broadbent is a perfect book for fans of the romantasy genre that is growing more and more...

cstucky2
Mar 25, 20242 min read


"American Daughters" | Reviewed by William Winkler
New Orleans native Maurice Carlos Ruffin teaches creative writing at Louisiana State University and holds a law degree from Loyola...

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Mar 20, 20242 min read


"The Hunters" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“The Hunter,” by Tana French, is a thriller set in the remote village of Ardnakelty, off Ireland’s west coast. Although a murder occurs,...

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Mar 19, 20242 min read


"James" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
The ingenuity, heart and craftsmanship of “James” left me aghast in amazement. Author Percival Everett, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, will...

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Mar 18, 20242 min read


"Disillusioned" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Education journalist Benjamin Herold explores the faltering US public education system in this well-researched, informative explanation...

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Mar 14, 20242 min read


"Annie Bot" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
“Get outside your box,” I told myself, picking up a copy of “Annie Bot,” by Sierra Greer, a contemporary novel about A.I., featuring a...

cstucky2
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Uniquely You
We are all special in our own way—some of us do well in math and science, others of us enjoy English. Maybe you admire the way your buddy...

Clover
Mar 10, 20244 min read


"Why We Remember" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Who would find a way to place a sea lion in an MRI scanner? Charan Rangarath would, and did in the course of his work. Dr. Ranganath has...

cstucky2
Mar 10, 20242 min read


"The Great Divide" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
In “The Great Divide,” a historical fiction must-read by Cristina Henríquez, readers are treated to an immersive story about the building...

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Mar 6, 20243 min read


"Love and Hot Chicken" | Reviewed by Jenni Olson
"Love and Hot Chicken," by Mary Liza Hartong, is a heartfelt Southern novel that offers lots of laughs and lots of love. In the story,...

cstucky2
Mar 5, 20241 min read


"Whiskey Tender" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
Author Deborah Taffa was a resident of Wildwood and the Central West End, graduated with a degree in Creative Writing from Webster...

cstucky2
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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