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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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The Words between Us by Erin Bartels

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

All in all, a satisfying novel with just the right blend of romance, mystery and the love of books.

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Quick Review: I Hate to Leave This Beautiful Place by Howard Norman

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Norman's literate, slightly odd, but ultimately humane style makes for easy and thought provoking listening on the daily commute. It was both captivating and re...

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The Great Leader by Jim Harrisson

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Perhaps it was like being unable to take your eyes off an accident but once I had begun I just had to see where this odd story and character would end up. The e...

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The Great Leader by Jim Harrisson

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Perhaps it was like being unable to take your eyes off an accident but once I had begun I just had to see where this odd story and character would end up. The e...

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Four Books on "The Game"

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Today will mark the 110th meeting of Ohio State and Michigan football teams otherwise known as “The Game.”  As a lifelong University of Michigan fan...

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