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Genre: Fiction

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    Review: The Sisters Hemingway

    by Caleigh March 1, 2019
    by Caleigh March 1, 2019

    I received a copy of The Sisters Hemingway from William Morrow Paperbacks in exchange for an honest review. I brought it with me on my recent family vacation, and I have to say, it was pretty great timing. This novel …

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    Review: 99 Percent Mine

    by Rachel February 8, 2019
    by Rachel February 8, 2019

    99 Percent Mine Book Review In 99 Percent Mine, Darcy Barrett’s life is a bit of a mess when she and her twin brother inherit a run down family cottage. They’re instructed to fix it up and sell, so Darcy …

  • Book ReviewsFictionHistorical Fiction

    Review: Learning to See

    by Joli January 28, 2019
    by Joli January 28, 2019

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Water Cure

    by Megan January 17, 2019
    by Megan January 17, 2019

    Sophie Mackintosh’s newest novel, which was published just last week, has had the book community abuzz for months. Readers like me, who adore feminist dystopias, couldn’t wait for this story. It’s been called an irresistible combination of The Handmaid’s Tale …

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    Review: On the Same Page

    by Becky January 16, 2019
    by Becky January 16, 2019

    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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    Review: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky

    by Caleigh December 20, 2018
    by Caleigh December 20, 2018

    I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story of love and safety. This isn’t the first time that LQ has reviewed this book; Becky reviewed the hardcover release this March when it first came out. So thanks to TLC Book …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryFiction

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction

    Review: A Spark of Light

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

    Last year, after over a decade of ignoring Jodi Picoult’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 …

  • Book ListsFictionGeneral Non-Fiction

    Like Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Fiction and Nonfiction Book Pairing

    by Allison November 4, 2018
    by Allison November 4, 2018

    Have you hear of Nonfiction November? It’s a month dedicated to the literary world’s red-headed step child, nonfiction. Even though you’ll mostly find us knee deep in fictional stories, we still love a good nonfiction book over here at Literary …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    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. In Minnesota around early November, the temperatures drop to a cozy 30° and we begin to dream about a white Christmas. …

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