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"When the Moon Hits Your Eye" | Reviewed by Nelson Appell
It’s possible John Scalzi wrote his newest book, “When the Moon Hits your Eye,” as a personal challenge. He wanted to see how many cheese...

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Apr 15, 20252 min read


"Murder at Gull's Nest" Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Here’s an endorsement. Though I’m not a fan of mysteries, I was gobsmacked by the first book in a who-dun-it series featuring a...

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Apr 12, 20252 min read


"The Last Session" | Reviewed by Andi Kloppe
Mystery, murder, reincarnation, cult-like behavior. “The Last Session,” by Julia Bartz, has it all. This psychological, mystery thriller...

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Apr 12, 20252 min read


"The Antidote," Reviewed by William Winkler
American author Karen Russell’s debut novel “Swamplandia” (2011) employs magical realism to move the narrative of a family’s attempt to...

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Apr 8, 20252 min read


"Deep Cuts," | Reviewed by Jenni Olson
"Deep Cuts," by Holly Brickley, is the perfect pick for any music lover. It’s a fun read highlighting music through the years, as well as...

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Apr 8, 20251 min read


"Birding to Change the World"| Reviewed by Bill Schwab
In her memoir “Birding to Change the World,” Trish O’Kane chronicles her journey from two decades of writing about justice as an...

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Apr 3, 20253 min read


"O Sinners!" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Nicole Cuffy’s first novel, “Dances,” details the life of a 22-year-old Black ballerina, the youngest and first Black woman to become...

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Apr 2, 20252 min read


"Rabbit Moon" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Lindsey, a red-haired American girl who works in the bustling city of Shanghai is out late when tragedy strikes. A driver high on rice...

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Apr 1, 20252 min read


"Killer Potential" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“Killer Potential,” by Hannah Deitch, is a story about two unlikely fugitives. The thriller is darkly funny and provocative. It’s an edge...

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Mar 31, 20252 min read


"Red Dog Farm" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“Red Dog Farm,“ a novel by Nathaniel Ian Miller, is narrated by Orri, a young man who has grown up on a struggling Icelandic cattle farm...

cstucky2
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Honey Bunnies
With spring bursting at the seams, dressed in gorgeous green, Clover’s buzzed to share stories of cottontails with velvet noses and fur...

Clover
Mar 30, 20253 min read


"Your Farm" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Some author/illustrators have a knack for captivating. Jon Klassen is the best of the best. He’s written or illustrated countless books...

cstucky2
Mar 30, 20252 min read


"Hope: The Autobiography: Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013 at the age of 76. The Argentine priest has made the flight of migrants from war and...

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Mar 26, 20253 min read


"The Jackal's Mistress" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
I became a Chris Bohjalian fan in 2003 with the publication of “The Buffalo Soldier.” Since then, this talented writer has churned out...

cstucky2
Mar 26, 20253 min read


"The River Has Roots" | Reviewed by Andi Kloppe
“The River Has Roots,” by Amal El-Mohtar, is not your typical fantasy or fairytale. Grammar is the magical force in this short story, ...

cstucky2
Mar 23, 20252 min read


"Show Don't Tell" | Reviewed by William Winkler
American author (Elizabeth) Curtis Sittenfeld, born in Cincinnati, has spent the majority of her years in the Midwest, except for her...

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Mar 22, 20251 min read


"All the Other Mothers Hate Me" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“All the Other Mothers Hate Me,” by Sarah Harman, is a debut novel, a comedic mystery, in spite of the plot revolving around a missing...

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Mar 18, 20252 min read


"The Dream Hotel" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Laila Lailami is a Moroccan-American author now living in the Los Angeles area. Born in Rabat, Morocco, she earned a degree in...

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Mar 17, 20252 min read


"The Women on Platform Two" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Using rich, engaging characters, Laura Anthony immediately draws us into “The Women on Platform Two,” a novel that enlightens and...

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Mar 17, 20253 min read


"The Other March Sisters" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“The Other March Sisters,” by Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko and Liz Parker, is a story that takes you deeply into the lives of three...

cstucky2
Mar 14, 20252 min read
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