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    Review: Map of the Heart

    by Joli February 19, 2019
    by Joli February 19, 2019

    Every so often, I come across a romantic/women’s fiction read that I really like. I often find them too corny/frilly/predictable, but this one really was none of the above! This is my third review for Susan Wiggs, and definitely my …

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    Review: The Lost Girls of Paris

    by Becky February 4, 2019
    by Becky February 4, 2019

    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 …

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    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 ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Atlas of WWII

    by Becky December 7, 2018
    by Becky December 7, 2018

    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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    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: You Were Always Mine

    by Rebecca October 22, 2018
    by Rebecca October 22, 2018

    What. A. Thriller. Nicole Baart’s You Were Always Mine is a phenomenal novel. It is brimming with family tensions, heartache, and the unconditional love of a mother for her children. It grabs hold of the reader with raw emotion and …

  • Book ReviewsFictionHumor

    Review: Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners

    by Becky October 17, 2018
    by Becky October 17, 2018

    Story: Violet Baumgartner has worked her entire life to keep her family’s reputation spotless and shares each year with friends and family via the annual holiday letter. When one fateful evening brings her world crashing down around her, she finds …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Secrets We Carried

    by Rebecca September 28, 2018
    by Rebecca September 28, 2018

    One night is all it takes for Quinn’s life to change completely. One night that turns into years of pain, grief, and guilt. She managed to escape once, but she’s back now to face the demons that continue to haunt …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Secret of the Irish Castle

    by Becky September 12, 2018
    by Becky September 12, 2018

    SPOILER ALERT: The Secret of the Irish Castle is part of a series. Details from prior books may be revealed in the review below. Story: The Secret of the Irish Castle – the third book in the Deverill Chronicle trilogy features the …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Marzipan Fruit Basket

    by Caleigh September 11, 2018
    by Caleigh September 11, 2018

    I received a signed copy of The Marzipan Fruit Basket by Lucy E.M. Black from Inanna Publications in exchange for an honest review. This is the second of Black’s published works that LQ has reviewed to date; if you’re interested, …

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