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'Other Words For Home' Is A Middle-Grade Immigrant Story That Adult Readers Will Enjoy, Too
'Other Words For Home' Is A Middle-Grade Immigrant Story That Adult Readers Will Enjoy, Too
It’s been a while since I scoured the middle-grade section of my local bookstore for a good read. But there’s something ... Read more
5 Jul 2021
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Ranked #2

Book Review: Revisiting A Favorite For Summer Reading
Book Review: Revisiting A Favorite For Summer Reading
I knew I wanted to read Death in Her Hands , Ottessa Moshfegh’s newest novel, before I knew anything about it. Moshfegh’... Read more
21 Jun 2021
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Book Review: Need Something To Keep You Awake On The Road? 'The Push' Is Just The Thriller
Book Review: Need Something To Keep You Awake On The Road? 'The Push' Is Just The Thriller
I took a road trip recently—a long road trip—and downloaded a few audiobooks to pass the time. One was The Push , a debu... Read more
7 Jun 2021
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1min
Ranked #4

Book Review: 'The Guncle' Offers A Sassy, Warm, Big-hearted Splash Into Summer Reading
Book Review: 'The Guncle' Offers A Sassy, Warm, Big-hearted Splash Into Summer Reading
This coming weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Which means summer reading. Which means—for lots of folks—a lit... Read more
24 May 2021
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Ranked #5

Book Review: 'Between Two Kingdoms' Is A Heartbreaking, Inspiring Celebration Of Humanity
Book Review: 'Between Two Kingdoms' Is A Heartbreaking, Inspiring Celebration Of Humanity
During a visit to my local bookstore a couple weeks ago, a bookseller ushered me over to the nonfiction table and grabbe... Read more
10 May 2021
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1min
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Book Review: 'Home Ec For Everyone' And 'Shop Class For Everyone' Teach Practical Life Skills
Book Review: 'Home Ec For Everyone' And 'Shop Class For Everyone' Teach Practical Life Skills
The COVID-19 pandemic turned some of my friends into master do-it-yourselfers. Quarantined at home, they took on home im... Read more
26 Apr 2021
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Book Review: 'Address Unknown' Illuminates The Insidious Nature Of Fascism
Book Review: 'Address Unknown' Illuminates The Insidious Nature Of Fascism
Sometimes it’s the smallest books that pack the most powerful punches. Think George Orwell’s Animal Farm , John Steinbec... Read more
12 Apr 2021
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Book Review: 'Infinite Country' Is An Exquisite Look At The Immigrant Experience
Book Review: 'Infinite Country' Is An Exquisite Look At The Immigrant Experience
Novelist Patricia Engel was born to Colombian parents. Her newest novel, Infinite Country , is a wonder of storytelling ... Read more
29 Mar 2021
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1min
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Book Review: Jackie Polzin's 'Brood' Is A Moving Meditation About Loss And Life
Book Review: Jackie Polzin's 'Brood' Is A Moving Meditation About Loss And Life
My friend Carrie keeps chickens in her backyard in Wichita, and whenever she goes out of town, I volunteer to feed and c... Read more
15 Mar 2021
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1min
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Book Review: 'The Hare' Offers Thrilling Plot Twists And A Feminist Hero
Book Review: 'The Hare' Offers Thrilling Plot Twists And A Feminist Hero
There are times when you don’t finish a book in time for a book club discussion but you go anyway. I mean, it’s all abou... Read more
1 Mar 2021
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1min