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When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

MacDonald does a great job of allowing the reader to see the world through Zelda's eyes with all the complexity involved in a broken family trying to make thing...

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The Request by David Bell

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

This is basically a fast paced summer/beach read which is perfect for when you are seeking entertainment and distraction.

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Tiny Infinities by J.H. Diehl

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

This sharply observed depiction of family, friendship, and Alice's determination to prove herself rings loud and true.

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On Thinking for Self – Leonard E. Reed

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

So blame not the political opportunists for the state of the nation.  Our failure to think for ourselves put them there-indeed, brought them into being. For we ...

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A Visit to Vanity Fair by Alan Jacobs

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

These perceptive moral essays crackle with wit, intelligence, and a wide range of knowledge.

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Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

It took me quite some time to really get into the book, but eventually I found my rhythm and enjoyed it. Once I got into it, I enjoyed the way she laid out the ...

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