Tag: book review
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Just for the Summer Book Review
When my youngest daughter was small, we had conversations about her favorite ‘au-fers.’ Aside from the lisp, what was most endearing about those discussions was her excitement about the author’s books. We knew she loved them because her eyes lit up at story time and her little arms hugged the covers when she asked us…
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About the Men in Lagos
Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku A Five-Star Book Review I received Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku as a BookSparks Spring 2024 Ambassador, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts about this beautiful book, already a bestseller in Ms. Kuku’s…
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A Night to Forget: Prom Mom Book Review
Prom Mom by Laura Lippman A Four-Star Book Review This review is well overdue as I finished Prom Mom back in January 2024. Laura Lippman’s book is mystery fiction that keeps you guessing about its unlikeable characters throughout the story, making it a worthwhile read for me. Summary of Prom Mom (No Spoilers) When Amber…
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First Lie Wins (May Contain Spoilers)
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston A Five-Star Book Review First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston was a Book of the Month pick that I originally dismissed but, after seeing it all over Bookstagram, FOMO kicked in and I had to read it. I was not disappointed. Summary of First Lie Wins I hate summarizing…
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The Rachel Incident Book Review
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue A Four-Star Review Decades ago, I received my B.A. in English Literature and Language, with a concentration in Irish Literature. I benefited from professors at Creighton University who were experts in Irish history and literature, spanning from ancient to contemporary authors and poets. That education led me to love…
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