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    Review: A Dangerous Duet

    by Joli December 4, 2018
    by Joli December 4, 2018

    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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    Review: A Spark of Light

    by Megan November 29, 2018
    by Megan November 29, 2018

    Last year, after over a decade of ignoring Jodi Picoultโ€™s 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 …

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    Review: Space Atlas

    by Allison November 23, 2018
    by Allison November 23, 2018

    If space interests you at all, even a little, this book is a must-have. This beautiful collection of photographs and illustrations of our solar system and beyond combined with a mountain of information and facts is a perfect addition to …

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    Review: The Allies

    by Becky November 20, 2018
    by Becky November 20, 2018

    Story: The Allies by Winston Groom looks at the lives of the leaders of the three largest Allied forces of WWII. The opening chapters follow Winston Churchill’s rise through military and political ranks. Joseph Stalin is introduced as a bank …

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    Review: All Over the Map

    by Caleigh November 19, 2018
    by Caleigh November 19, 2018

    Ok friends, I have to tell you, All Over the Map caught my eye when we were selecting our TLC Book Tour books, but it REALLY caught my eye when it arrived at my apartment complex. When this large book …

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    Review: When Women Ruled the World

    by Caleigh November 14, 2018
    by Caleigh November 14, 2018

    Egypt’s dynasties are full of secrets, and for good reason. The pyramids that stand today are engineering marvels; the dynasty histories rich in both physical wealth and stories alike. When Women Ruled the Worldย therefore hails from a time of great …

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    Review: Family Trust

    by Megan November 13, 2018
    by Megan November 13, 2018

    The cover Family Trust is beautiful and eye-catching — the bright red a nod to the Chinese-American family it surrounds, the embossed gold design an indicator of their wealth. And, though itโ€™s enough to make anyone give it a second …

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    Review: Marilla of Green Gables

    by Rachel November 7, 2018
    by Rachel November 7, 2018

    As an avid fan of Anne of Green Gables, I was delighted to discover that Sarah McCoy wrote a book about Marilla’s history. However, with such news comes inevitable trepidation. It’s rare for a prequel or sequel to live up …

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    Review: Visual Atlas of the World

    by Becky November 6, 2018
    by Becky November 6, 2018

    When was the last time you used a physical, printed map? No zooming in and out, no street view, no search boxes. I absolutely love geography and the physical sciences so I find maps fascinating. If you don’t, National Geographic’s …

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    Review: Christmas Camp

    by Amber October 29, 2018
    by Amber October 29, 2018

    My Review I requested this book from TLC Book Tours because Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year. Inย Minnesota around early November, the temperatures drop to a cozy 30ยฐ and we begin to dream about a white Christmas. …

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