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The Queen of Tuesday by Darin Strauss: Book Review

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August 13, 2020

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz indisputably changed the landscape of television with their megahit “I Love Lucy”. The first television show to be recorded before...

Historical fiction Women's fiction

We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall: Book Review

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July 15, 2020

We Came Here to Shine is an interesting story of historical fiction. Set primarily at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, it is the...

Family life Historical fiction

Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland

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July 3, 2020

Florence Adler Swims Forever is a lovely debut novel which is set in Atlantic City in the summer of 1934. The book is a tribute...

Historical fiction Literary fiction

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett: Book Review

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June 17, 2020

In the Vanishing Half, twin girls are born in a small southern black community where fair skin is admired, and dark skin is shunned. The...

Historical fiction Women's fiction

The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin: Book Review

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May 28, 2020

Emily Giffin is one of my favourite authors. She publishes a book every two years and therefore the wait is longer than it is for...

Family fiction Historical fiction

The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson: Book Review

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May 22, 2020

The Imperfects asks the question :What family is perfect?” Certainly not the Millers – Beck, Ashley and Jake who have been estranged for years. When...

Historical fiction

Summer Darlings by Brooke Lea Foster: Book Review

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May 13, 2020

Summer Darlings is an entertaining historical fiction read. The story is set in the 1960’s on Martha’s Vineyard, known for being a summer playground...