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Year: 2011

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In the Mail: Into My Father's Wake

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

"Into My Father's Wake" records the 5000-mile solo sail of journalist Eric Best as he struggles to come to terms with a recent divorce, solitude at sea and the ...

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Jonathan Wright on Heretics, History & Historicism

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I cheer neither for heresy nor for orthodoxy. I simply tell the stories and accept that the past was different. It is far more rewarding to explain that differe...

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The Great Fire of Rome by Stephen Dando-Collins

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

A fascinating look at ancient Rome and the power politics of the last days of the Caesar dynasty.

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In the Mail: The Body in the Gazebo

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

The Body in the Gazebo: A Faith Fairchild Mystery From Publishers Weekly Two puzzles tax Faith Fairchild in Agatha-winner Page’s genial 19th mystery featu...

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In the Mail: The Map of True Places

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

The Map of True Places: A Novel by Brunonia Barry From Booklist Psychotherapist Zee Finch is dealt a blow when one of her patients, a troubled bipolar housewife...

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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (Chris Beatrice, illustrator)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

All together it is a nice package: art, literature and music. A great way to introduce your kids to all three. My kids enjoyed it and I am sure yours will too.

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