Category Archives: Book Reviews

Other Books I Read In 2012–And The One I Didn’t

At the beginning of 2012, I set a goal of reading 12 books in 2012, and I am pleased to report that I exceeded that goal. Writing a book review post at the end of each month helped keep me … Continue reading

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Book Review: When It Happens To You By Molly Ringwald

I should have written this book review in November to keep up with my book-review-a-month blogging schedule, but work, life and Thanksgiving got in the way. I have kept up with my goal of reading a book every month, and … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Unlikely Pilgrimmage Of Harold Fry By Rachel Joyce

I first heard about The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry on The Diane Rehm Show, when Diane was interviewing the author, Rachel Joyce. It sounded like an interesting premise–a retired man goes out to get the mail, and keeps walking. … Continue reading

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Book Review: Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn

If you don’t count the “50 Shades” books (which I have no interest in reading–sorry, I’m not sorry!), Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn was the book that everyone seemed to be reading and recommending this summer. Once I started reading … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Unfinished Work Of Elizabeth D By Nichole Bernier

I read The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D by Nichole Bernier almost as soon as it came out, after reading a book review in the Washington Post. Here is a snippet of the review on Amazon: Summer vacation on Great Rock Island … Continue reading

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