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"The Matchmaker's Gift" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The Matchmaker’s Gift” by Lynda Cohen Loigman, is a heart-warming historical fiction novel sure to put a smile on your face. It is a...

cstucky2
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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"The Bad Angel Brothers" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Paul Theroux is one of contemporary America’s most prolific authors, with over 30 books of fiction and nearly 20 travel volumes to his...

cstucky2
Sep 18, 20223 min read
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Cheryl's Pick: "Nothing More to Tell" by Karen M. McManus
Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus is a young adult novel about buried secrets that refuse to stay buried. Four years ago Brynn...

Neighborhood Reads
Sep 18, 20221 min read
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"The Destuctionists" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
“Washington Post” columnist Dana Milbank traces the history of the Republican Party between 1994, when Newt Gingrich briefly became...

cstucky2
Sep 15, 20223 min read
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"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...

cstucky2
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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"The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
Jamie Ford’s most recent book, “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy,” is a novel not to be missed. Afong Moy was a real person who is...

cstucky2
Sep 10, 20222 min read
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Laurie's Pick: "Cabin Fever" by Michael Smith and Jonathan Franklin
When Holland America’s cruise ship Zaandam set sail from Buenos Aires, it was loaded with 1200 passengers and 600 crew members. Everyone...

Neighborhood Reads
Sep 10, 20221 min read
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"Bone Deep," | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Charles Bosworth, Joel Schwartz, and Russ Faria will discuss “Bone Deep” Thursday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. in Washington City Council...

cstucky2
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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"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...

cstucky2
Sep 8, 20222 min read
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Map Your Way with Great Books
Off we sail into a brand new school year complete with its treasure chest of opportunities. To accompany you on your scholarly journey,...

Clover
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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"Fox Creek" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
William Kent Krueger has written his 19th book in the Cork O’Connor mystery series. “Fox Creek” follows familiar characters as they learn...

cstucky2
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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Maria's Pick: "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford
I found this book fascinating as it addressed the topic of generational trauma, a concept that I have only heard about in the past few...

Neighborhood Reads
Sep 3, 20221 min read
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"Carrie Soto is Back" | Reviewed by Carson Mowery
Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid have already met Carrie Soto in Reid’s last novel, “Malibu Rising”—and as the title of this newest release...

cstucky2
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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Val's Pick: "Nora Goes Off Script" by Annabel Monaghan
Nora supports her family by writing Hallmark movie-like screenplays. After her husband leaves Nora with their two young children, Nora...

Neighborhood Reads
Aug 28, 20222 min read
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"Mutinous Women" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
On an October day in 1719, a cargo ship, the La Mutine (the mutinous woman) set sail from Le Havre, France for its destination, “the...

cstucky2
Aug 28, 20223 min read
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"Madwoman" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“Madwoman,” by Louisa Treger, is a historical fiction novel based on the true life story of the first female investigative journalist,...

cstucky2
Aug 26, 20222 min read
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"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...

cstucky2
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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"The Rise of the Snake Goddess"| Reviewed by Rachel Bolte
A teenage version of “Indiana Jones” with Greek mythology and strong female characters fighting the patriarchy? Both are on display in a...

cstucky2
Aug 23, 20223 min read
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Maria's Pick: "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A reimagining of H.G. Wells’, “The Island of Doctor Moreau”, this story, set in the mid-19th century, takes the viewpoint of the doctor’s...

Neighborhood Reads
Aug 20, 20221 min read
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"Raising Lazarus" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
While the COVID pandemic was making the headlines, news of the opioid epidemic receded to the back pages. However, in fact, opioid use...

cstucky2
Aug 18, 20222 min read
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