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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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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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The Finalists by David Bell

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

While this felt a little over the top at times (more in terms of the character's personality and interaction than plot), it kept me interested and wanting to fi...

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The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I have suddenly found myself on something of a short book kick and really enjoying it.  The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett caught my eye and the local...

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