Tag: book review
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The Ministry of Time Book Review
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley A Five-Star Book Review Would you travel back in time or into the future? I believe many of us have considered this question at some point. It’s a nice thought, right? To imagine that you could visit an ancestor or pop into a different era to see how…
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The Wishing Game Book Review
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer A Five-Star Book Review I loved watching reruns of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)as a child. Gene Wilder’s slightly unhinged chocolatier was not just delight, but also a little unsettling, in his magical candy factory. The other contestants were gregarious and gluttonous as they tore through the…
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When The Guncle Goes Abroad
The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley A Five-Star Book Review Collective squeals of delight sounded across the book universe when Steven Rowley announced he was bringing back GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick), Maisie, and Grant, in a new book this year. The Guncle Abroad, released May 2024, did not disappoint. There was laughter; there were tears;…
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What Makes Family Family
Family Family by Laurie Frankel A Five-Star Book Review Family Family was an exceptionally poignant read for me. While I don’t have experience with adoption, my husband and I chose to blend our families more than a decade ago. We added step- to our titles alongside mom and dad. Navigating my role as stepmom alongside…
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About The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Women by Kristin Hannah A Five-Star Book Review It’s no surprise that I loved Kristin Hannah’s latest novel. Her historical fiction rarely disappoints, but The Women hit differently. While the emotional pull drew me in, the commentary about the sacrifices and courage of these often-forgotten heroes of the Vietnam War kept me reading. Summary…
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