September 18, 2023
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Fiction
September 11, 2023
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Fiction
A Volga Tale by Guzel Yakhina
A delightfully translated novel combining fairy tale and historical fiction in a fully satisfying story of a misfit struggling to sustain life in a perilous time.
September 6, 2023
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Fiction
My Brilliant Friend: The Graphic Novel by Chiara Lagani & Mara Cerri
An atmospheric and mysterious set of illustrations fleshes out Ferrante’s tale of two young girls growing up in postwar Naples. A must for lovers of the author’s works.
August 7, 2023
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Fiction
The Woman Inside by M. T. Edvardsson
Less dark than others of the genre, this Scandinavian murder mystery is cleverly plotted and crafted skillfully using only the voices of the principals: victims, suspects and perpetrator. Briskly moving narrative helps maintain a high level of interest throughout.
July 25, 2023
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Fiction
Sun House by David James Duncan
Profound beyond words with advice and guidance to healing the earth and our relationship with it, finding peace and truth in ourselves and others this book should be read by everyone.
June 29, 2023
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Fiction
The Proprietor’s Song by Janet Goldberg
Three people with very different takes on grieving and loss wrestle with the deaths of loved ones, seeking solace and meaning in the harsh desert environment of Death Valley.
May 10, 2023
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Fiction
Bones in the Back Forty by Marty Eberhardt
A Southwest mystery set in Arizona and New Mexico with plenty of regional appeal and nice profusion of food, place and culture that will appeal to fans of the genre.
May 3, 2023
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Fiction
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
This massive tome is well worth the time and effort it takes to essay its length. Covering every type of human feeling, aspiration, fear and fulfillment the narrative flows much like the water that pervades the story. Always moving, never the same, leading to an eternal sea of consciousness and meaning.
April 25, 2023
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Nonfiction
First Blood by Amelie Nothomb
At times appalling, always lively, uniformly loving, this account of the author’s father and his life experiences is a bright and interesting read, and the reader is left with a warm regard for both the subject and his biographer.
April 25, 2023
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Fiction