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"The Last Manager" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
"The Last Manager" is a fiery, forceful, rollicking biography about Earl Weaver, one of baseball's most underrated innovators. Born in...

cstucky2
Jun 18, 20253 min read


"The Poppy Fields" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Given a choice would you want relief from the pain of losing a loved one? Would you crave freedom from emotional pain even if it might...

cstucky2
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid
In her previous novels, Taylor Jenkins Reid took her readers into the lives of tennis players, musicians, movie stars, and a famous...
Valerie Jankowski
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Crossings: Women on the Santa Fe Trail | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Dr. Frances Levine, former Chief Executive Officer of the Missouri Historical Society and the Missouri History Museum, has spent her...
Bill Schwab
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Healing Waters
Hot weather hits and pools, lakes and oceans beckon with promises to come. Take the plunge but don’t forget to pack a book in your bag...

Clover
Jun 1, 20254 min read


"Abundance" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Authors Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, who lean to the political left, challenge progressivism in this turbulent political era. They...

cstucky2
May 21, 20253 min read


"We All Live Here" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“We All Live Here,” by Jojo Moyes, is the story of four main characters, Lila, Jensen, Bill and Gene. Lila is a divorced woman and...

cstucky2
May 19, 20252 min read


"Remarkably Bright Creatures" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
When “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” by Shelby Van Pelt, was released in 2022 I passed it by. Though the book had great reviews and...

cstucky2
May 13, 20253 min read


"My Name is Emilia del Valle" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“My Name is Emilia del Valle,” by Isabel Allende, is a rich portrait of a young protagonist named Emilia del Valle. Her mother is Molly...

cstucky2
May 12, 20252 min read


"Sunrise at the Reaping" | Reviewed by Andie Kloppe
Return to the world of Panem with the newest addition to “The Hunger Games” series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins. Whether...

cstucky2
May 6, 20253 min read


"The Missing Half" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Two women band together to find their sisters in “The Missing Half” a well written who-dun-it by Ashley Flowers with strong believable...

cstucky2
May 6, 20252 min read


The Nature of Things
Clover loves the scenes on display in May. Her appreciation of “The Nature of Things” is to be expected—she’s a honeybee, and blossoms...

Clover
Apr 30, 20254 min read


"Pocket Full Of Rocks" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
The offerings of each season become special gifts to a child who treasures the bounty of nature in “A Pocket Full of Rocks,” by Kristin...

cstucky2
Apr 30, 20252 min read


"The Road to Tender Hearts" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Scoot over Ove—allow me to introduce a new literary curmudgeon that just might usurp you in popularity. Meet PJ Halliday from Pondville,...

cstucky2
Apr 29, 20253 min read


"Spell Freedom" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Elaine Weiss has written a well-researched, comprehensive account of the underground schools established in the South during the latter...

cstucky2
Apr 27, 20252 min read


"The Bright Years" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
The anguish of alcoholism permeates “The Bright Years,” a strong, realistic debut for author Sarah Damoff. Using characters certain to...

cstucky2
Apr 24, 20252 min read


"The Paris Express" | Reviewed by William Winkler
On October 22, 1895, the Paris Express from the Normandy community of Granville was running late for its destination at Paris’...

cstucky2
Apr 23, 20252 min read


"Twist" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Many believe that information distributed on the World Wide Web is transmitted via satellites in orbit. This is incorrect. Satellite...

cstucky2
Apr 21, 20252 min read


"The Love We Found" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“The Love We Found,” by Jill Santopolo, is an emotional, heartrending love story. Gabe, a well-known photographer, passes away...

cstucky2
Apr 20, 20252 min read


"The Sirens" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The Sirens,” by Emilia Hart, is a mysterious story of survival and sisterhood that incorporates fantasy and historical fiction. It...

cstucky2
Apr 18, 20252 min read
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