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Author: Kevin Holtsberry

I work in communications and public affairs. I try to squeeze in as much reading as I can while still spending time with my wife and two kids (and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines during football season).
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A wise, bighearted, and hilarious look at one teenager’s life? Or a pretentious, self-conscious coming of age story?

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I guess after pushing through and finishing it, I could see what the author was going for but it still felt forced and over-the-top. For me, it leaned more towa...

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You Will Never Be Found by Tove Alsterdal

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

In a way very similar to the first book in this series, I enjoyed the underlying mystery but not the relationship aspects of the lead character; the background ...

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2022 The Year of the Unfinished Book?

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Six books started but not finished in 2022. And that does not include books I might have read half a dozen pages and decided not to read. What gives?

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The Basel Killings by Hansjörg Schneider, Mike Mitchell (Translator)

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

The best part of the book was the novel setting and culture; seeing a different part of the world through someone else's eyes. But I can't say that I was wowed...

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We Know You Remember by Tove Alsterdal

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

For the most part, an enjoyable mystery exploring crime, relationships and history in a small community where privacy is hard to come by and everyone knowing ev...

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Book Review: The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

The odd thing about The Last White Man is that it is better at exploring family dynamics and relationships than saying anything about race or skin color... but ...

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