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The Heebie-Jeebie Girl by Susan Petrone

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

This may be the real gift of this book and its real magic, Susan Petrone’s moving us from indifference to understanding and caring for others and our world, and...

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Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

Sword of Kings by Bernard Cornwell continues the chronicles of Uhtred of Bebbanburg in the Saxon Tales. Here is a brief summary of the book from the publisher: ...

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The Horseman’s Song by Ben Pastor

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Jeff Grim / 1 Comment

The Horseman’s Song by Ben Pastor is another installment in the mystery series of Wehrmacht Officer Martin von Bora–this book is a prequel to the fo...

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Train Dreams by Denis Johnson

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

An ode to the vanished West that captures the splendor of the Rockies as much as the small human mysteries that pass through them, this svelte stand-alone has ...

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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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Mad Boy by Nick Arvin

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

A wild, at times hilarious, at times touching, romp set during the War of 1812. Redcoats and Bluecoats face off, slaves seek their freedom, looters and pirates...

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The Half-Drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

Centuries ago, in a blood-soaked land ruled by legendary gods and warring men, a prophecy foretold of a high king who would come to reign over all of the north ...

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Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jeff Grim / 0 Comment

Bernard Cornwell’s Fools and Mortals is an interesting book that is a bit away from Cornwell’s style. I say a bit because he is known for war drama ...

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