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    Review: True Stories from an Unreliable Eyewitness

    by Joli April 17, 2018
    by Joli April 17, 2018

    The subtitle of this book is A Feminist Coming of Age, which is what intrigued me, and I’m glad I ended up picking this one up! To put things in perspective, I had just finished Pachinko, which is a great …

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    Book Review: The Fox Hunt

    by Caleigh April 17, 2018
    by Caleigh April 17, 2018

    First of all, I have to say thank you to Joli for choosing me to review The Fox Hunt, by Mohammed Al Samawi. So many of my passions and “bookish interests” came together and made reading Mohammed’s book a privilege. …

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    Review Roundup

    by Caleigh April 1, 2018
    by Caleigh April 1, 2018

    Review Roundup: My mini book reviews of January & February We girls at LQ read a LOT of books. Sometimes we write full reviews, but sometimes, especially for older novels that were published not very recently, it makes more sense …

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    Review: 1,001 Ways to Be Creative

    by Joli March 28, 2018
    by Joli March 28, 2018

    I had to get this book because I loved Kipfer’s 1,001 Ways to Slow Down (review here). To start, I have to say that a book like this is hard to review! It’s primarily a list of ideas for things …

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    Review: Worth Killing For

    by Amber March 27, 2018
    by Amber March 27, 2018

    First of all, I had no clue Worth Killing For was the 3rd in a series. With that said, I didn’t feel like I missed a beat about the main character, Julia Gooden. She’s a crime reporter for a Detroit …

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    Review: History of Wolves

    by Joli March 25, 2018
    by Joli March 25, 2018

    I bought this book at Barnes & Noble because I had a coupon. I was a kid in a candy store, walking around, picking out a book to buy. I don’t just go out and buy a lot of new …

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    Review: Beartown

    by Becky March 22, 2018
    by Becky March 22, 2018

    Story: Beartown is a hockey town. The village depends on the sport. The very survival of its citizens hinges on the quality of the Beartown hockey club. When the junior team’s championship run is interrupted by a scandal, everyone in …

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    Review: My Absolute Darling

    by Joli March 21, 2018
    by Joli March 21, 2018

    Before I begin with this review, please note that there is a trigger warning: child abuse. My library always has a display of books that are new to the rotation. I love heading over there every time I pick up …

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    Review: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky

    by Becky March 19, 2018
    by Becky March 19, 2018

    Story: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story about Clare and Edith. Connected through a single conversation, Edith gives Clare the confidence to leave her stifling fiancé on their wedding day. Shortly after, Clare learns of Edith’s death when …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Love Unleashed

    by Becky March 14, 2018
    by Becky March 14, 2018

    Story: Love Unleashed: Tales of Inspiration and the Life-Changing Power of Dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh is a collection of short tales about incredible canine companions. From therapy dogs to police partners to wounded rescues, these inspiring animals and their humans provide a reminder …

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