Story: As World War II is ramping up, the British military is working hard to sabotage German efforts in and around France in advance of the Allied invasion. As a member of the Special Operations Executive, Eleanor Trigg is the …
Book Reviews
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I love a good strong woman protagonist, and Learning to See definitely fit that description! This work of fiction is based on the real life of Dorothea Lange, a woman photographer in a time when a woman’s work was seen …
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What to Eat When isn’t the type of book I usually crave, but I’m glad it landed on my plate โ no pun intended. Two doctors approaching food and not only telling us what to eat, but focusing on the …
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Sophie Mackintoshโs newest novel, which was published just last week, has had the book community abuzz for months. Readers like me, who adore feminist dystopias, couldnโt wait for this story. It’s been called an irresistible combination of The Handmaidโs Tale …
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Story: Joanna Howes is called to return home to Martha’s Vineyard to play nurse for her injured uncle. A set back during recovery has Joanna facing months of care taking instead of weeks, and turns her entire world upside down. …
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The Hollow Middleย is a deep, character-driven novel that is masterfully crafted. I received a copy of the book from Unsolicited Press, in exchange for an honest review. Debut novelist (but no stranger to the world of print) Popielaski brings his …
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Midwifery. Such an exciting, dramatic profession! I’ve been interested in it since watching the PBS show Call the Midwife. It’s so dramatic in all the right ways! The stories about moms, babies, and families all tug really hard at my …
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Today, on the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, I have an excellent resource for those of us interested in learning more about WWII. I recently reviewed National Geographic’s Visual Atlas of the World, and while the topic of …
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Looking for a book with a little bit of everything? Add this one to your list! The main character of A Dangerous Duet, Nell, is a pretty badass woman for Victorian times. We meet her when she’s masquerading as a …
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Last year, after over a decade of ignoring Jodi Picoultโs novels — discounting them as romance-y chick lit based on one that I read in college — I picked up Small Great Things. It blew me away. When I heard …