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"The Villa" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The Villa,” by Rachel Hawkins, is a thriller with lots of secrets and twists. The story follows two timelines; 1974 and present day. It...

cstucky2
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Mariah's Pick: "Secretly Yours" by Tessa Bailey
Bubbly gardener, Hallie Welch, fell hard for Julian Vos after their almost-kiss years ago. After being hired to landscape the gardens of...

Neighborhood Reads
Feb 17, 20231 min read


"The 1619 Project" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
“The 1619 Project” is a book-length expansion of the “New York Times Magazine” issue that explores the history and consequences of...

cstucky2
Feb 17, 20233 min read


"What Lies in the Woods" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“What Lies in the Woods” is an engrossing mystery thriller that you won’t soon forget. Three preteen girls, best friends since...

cstucky2
Feb 15, 20232 min read


"The Wicked Ones" | Reviewed by Alayna Rives
Have you ever watched “Cinderella” or read the story about her? Ever heard of her so-called wicked stepsisters? "The Wicked Ones," by...

cstucky2
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Cheryl's Pick: "Cradles of the Reich" by Jennifer Coburn
Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn is based on historical events. In several countries during World War II there were places called...

Neighborhood Reads
Feb 10, 20231 min read


"The Life and Times at Meyer's Grove" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
For nearly a century there was a landmark in New Haven MO where many people stopped to fuel their vehicles and grab something to eat....

cstucky2
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Bee-Loved Books
Here are some feel-good books you’ll “heart” in a month that finds Clover totally in the pink. Her “Bee-Loved Books” have themes of love...

Clover
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Laurie's Pick: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin
Sadie and Sam meet as children in the hospital and connect through their love of video games. Sam, whose foot has been crushed in a car...

Neighborhood Reads
Feb 3, 20231 min read


"Pandora" | Reviewed by Diane Disbro
“Pandora,” by Susan Stokes Chapman, is a clever blend of mythology, archaeology, and life at the end of the 18th century England. The...

cstucky2
Feb 3, 20232 min read


"Decent People"| Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
It’s March 1976, and the small community of West Mills, North Carolina is in turmoil. Three well known Blacks from the same family have...

cstucky2
Feb 1, 20232 min read


"Really Good, Actually" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
Maggie is getting a divorce from her husband of only 18 months although she and Jon have been together since they were university...

cstucky2
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Mariah's Pick: "Loathe to Love You" by Ali Hazelwood
Three adorable romances wrapped into one perfect package! Centered around a group of STEM-inist friends, we see all three women overcome...

Neighborhood Reads
Jan 26, 20231 min read


"St. Louis Sports Memories"| Reviewed By Bill Schwab
Local author Ed Wheatley has written an entertaining book about the history of St. Louis sports. Put your feet up and relax as you read...

cstucky2
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Very Good Hats | Suggested by Chris Stuckenschneider
Popular, prolific Emma Straub turns her talents to kids’ books in her debut, “Very Good Hats.” This engaging, creative charmer is sure to...

Chris Stuckenschneider
Jan 22, 20231 min read


"Rough Sleepers" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Literary journalist Tracy Kidder has built a career writing creative non-fiction based upon his immersive relationship with his subjects....

cstucky2
Jan 22, 20232 min read


Maria's Pick: "Foster" by Claire Keegan
After reading Claire Keegan’s previous novella, Small Things Like These, one of my favorite books last year, I jumped at the chance to...

Neighborhood Reads
Jan 20, 20231 min read


"The Book of Everlasting Things" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
In Aanchal Malholtra’s debut, love transcends inescapable cruelty and a separation wrought through war, ethnic discrimination, and...

cstucky2
Jan 19, 20233 min read


Mariah's Pick: "Things We Never Got Over" by Lucy Score
Naomi had her five-year-plan set in motion until her life imploded and she ended up in small town Knockemout, Virginia, jobless and...

Neighborhood Reads
Jan 13, 20231 min read


Survivors, All
A new year offers the opportunity to think on serious subjects and challenge ourselves to improve in all sorts of ways. The characters in...

Clover
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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