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Year: 2019

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You Should Have Left by Daniel Kehlmann

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

It builds the tension quite well and hooks the reader's interest a burst of intensity and then has a sort of melancholy tragic ending. If you are looking for a ...

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The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

Brooks brings to life the time period. Her descriptions of London are real and vivid and helps the reader to easily visualize the scenes. She also captures the ...

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The Passengers by John Marrs

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

This book has Hollywood action flick written all over it. It is a unique combination of philosophical/moral conundrums and action. Lots of twists and turns an...

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The Polar Bear Expedition: The Heroes of America’s Forgotten Invasion of Russia by James Carl Nelson

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

World War I is known mainly as a war that decimated Europe, especially western due to the length of the trench warfare. However, few Americans realize that thei...

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The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare by Zillah Bethell

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

An enjoyable middle grade novel, if a little thin in the world building. But perhaps that is the age/genre. Would recommend for young readers.

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The Test by Sylvain Neuvel

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

Despite its disturbing nature, its strong characters, thought provoking and suspenseful plot, and unexpected ending make it a worthwhile read. A novella that ...

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