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31 July 2021

Review: Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe

Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe Bombshell: The Night Bobby Kennedy Killed Marilyn Monroe by Mike Rothmiller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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August Book Pick

 Alva Vanderbilt wants nothing more than to fit in society, but society says she is "new" money and no one feels that status has any value.  The chief society lady who is shunning Alva is Caroline Astor.  Caroline runs all social functions, events, and controls who is in and who is out.  

There are no murders here, but you will see tons of drama.  Picture the mom from the Titanic movie times ten and that is what these characters are like (and remember the characters are based on real women).  They are trying to one-up each other and tear each other down, they are complete MEAN GIRLS.  

All that being said, I found this a fun, and worthy book pick.  It is such a departure from my normal reads as it is set in the last 19th century New York City and features no war.  

Renee Rosen always knows how to give us a story that is unique and interesting and she does not fail with this one.  




18 July 2021

Review: The Great Alone

The Great Alone The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: The President Is a Sick Man: Wherein the Supposedly Virtuous Grover Cleveland Survives a Secret Surgery at Sea and Vilifies the Courageous Newspaperman Who Dared Expose the Truth

The President Is a Sick Man: Wherein the Supposedly Virtuous Grover Cleveland Survives a Secret Surgery at Sea and Vilifies the Courageous Newspaperman Who Dared Expose the Truth The President Is a Sick Man: Wherein the Supposedly Virtuous Grover Cleveland Survives a Secret Surgery at Sea and Vilifies the Courageous Newspaperman Who Dared Expose the Truth by Matthew Algeo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times

Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times by Kenneth Whyte
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: The Other Black Girl

The Other Black Girl The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: The Personal Librarian

The Personal Librarian The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: When Lions Roar: The Churchills and the Kennedys

When Lions Roar: The Churchills and the Kennedys When Lions Roar: The Churchills and the Kennedys by Thomas Maier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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04 July 2021

Review: Figure Work in Embroidery: Techniques and projects

Figure Work in Embroidery: Techniques and projects Figure Work in Embroidery: Techniques and projects by Angela Bishop
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond

Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond by Phil Collen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Stronger: Courage, Hope, and Humor in My Life with John McCain

Stronger: Courage, Hope, and Humor in My Life with John McCain Stronger: Courage, Hope, and Humor in My Life with John McCain by Cindy Mccain
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Starfish

Starfish Starfish by Lisa Fipps
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Cross Stitch for the Soul: 20 designs to inspire

Cross Stitch for the Soul: 20 designs to inspire Cross Stitch for the Soul: 20 designs to inspire by Emma Congdon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion

Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion by Tom Beaujour
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: In the Heights: Finding Home

In the Heights: Finding Home In the Heights: Finding Home by Lin-Manuel Miranda
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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