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"To Save the Man" | Reviewed by William Winkler
In 1879 the first students were enrolled in the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, located in south-central Pennsylvania. Until its...

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Mar 12, 20252 min read


"Nesting" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Irish author Roiani O’Donnell tackles the complex issues women face escaping their abusive husbands in the searing must-read, “Nesting: A...

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Mar 11, 20253 min read


"Count My Lies" | Reviewed by Andi Kloppe
Sloane wants nothing more than to feel needed and be part of a family. If that takes one little lie—two—three to accomplish, what’s the...

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Mar 11, 20252 min read


"How Do You Feel," | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, presents a thought-provoking memoir revealing her complex relationship with the healthcare industry and its call...

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Mar 7, 20253 min read


"Homeseeking," | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“Homeseeking,” by Karissa Chen, is a historical fiction novel rich in Chinese history and culture. It’s the story of Suchi Zhang and...

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Mar 5, 20252 min read


"Broken Country," Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
The lush beauty of North Dorset comes to life in “Broken Country,” a brilliant, creatively structured novel by Claire Leslie Hall certain...

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Mar 4, 20252 min read


"Fagin the Thief," Reviewed by William Winkler
Allison Epstein’s first two novels, set in Elizabethan England (“A Tip for the Hangman”) and 19th century imperial Russia (“Let the Dead...

cstucky2
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Bee-ing a Good Buddy
We need our people, friends we can trust and have fun with, loyal pals to cheer us up on bad days and celebrate our achievements on good...

Clover
Mar 3, 20253 min read


"The Strange Case of Jane O," Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“The Strange Case of Jane O,” by Karen Walker Thompson, is a psychological thriller about the mysterious and truly strange case of Jane,...

cstucky2
Feb 27, 20252 min read


"We Would Never" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Families have bonds that cement them for life, despite troubles that might arise between siblings and parents. But sometimes the thread...

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Feb 25, 20252 min read


"Save Me Stranger," Reviewed by William Winkler
Erika Krouse is a novelist, essayist, and short story writer whose works have appeared in The New Yorker , the Atlantic Monthly and...

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Feb 24, 20252 min read


"Last Twilight in Paris" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“Last Twilight in Paris, by Pam Jenoff, is about two women, Helaine and Louise, and a former furniture store known as Levitan. Helaine’s...

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Feb 22, 20252 min read


"The Dollhouse Academy" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Suspend reality and dive into the “The Dollhouse Academy,” an addictive thriller by Margariita Montimore. It’s a heck of a lot of fun,...

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Feb 18, 20252 min read


"Three Days in June" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
There are writers whose work we never miss—favorite authors we return to, revisiting them like old friends. Anne Tyler is at the top of...

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Feb 10, 20252 min read


"The Note" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The Note,” by Alfafair Burke, is a quick paced suspenseful story in which three lifelong friends meet for a long weekend in the Hamptons...

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Feb 10, 20252 min read


"Playworld," | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
Navigating the teen years, especially if that teen is left mostly to his own devices, forms the basis of “Playworld,” a powerful novel by...

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Feb 7, 20253 min read


"Isola," Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Heart in my throat, I absorbed “Isola,” a riveting work of historical fiction, a novel of survival, its characters experiencing the...

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Feb 4, 20252 min read


"Death of the Author" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. She has published numerous...

cstucky2
Feb 2, 20252 min read


Sweet on Reading
In this month of hugs, kisses and kindness, Clover’s happy to suggest books with a “Sweet on Reading” theme. The hive’s exhilarating...

Clover
Feb 2, 20253 min read


"Hey! Look at You!" Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Sandra Boynton churns books out, has authored and illustrated a boatload. She continues to have a gift for writing books that captivate...

cstucky2
Jan 31, 20251 min read
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