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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Martha

Soon it will be the Independence Day holiday, and, in addition to celebrating our country’s freedom and liberty, you might want to take some time in between the day’s picnic, the night’s fireworks, and whatever other plans you have, such … Continue reading →

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Martha

As I write, the number six best seller on Amazon.com is nonfiction. It’s the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Martha

Another week, another book! This week I’m tackling The Washington Post paperback fiction bestsellers list, which is topped by The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. If you haven’t been to the movies lately you may be wondering at the … Continue reading →

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Inferno by Dan Brown

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Martha

Have you read Inferno by Dan Brown? It’s number one on the New York Times “Combined Print & E-Book Fiction” Best Sellers list right now and was last week too. Here are some ways to get it and find similar or related books to read. Continue reading →

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Looking for a final summer read? Try Phantom Prey

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Ronna

Phantom Prey by John Sandford MCN San McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor This just might be my last review for “summer reading,” since classes start very soon (I refuse to think in more specific numbers). I’m back to series reading again, … Continue reading →

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It’s No One You Know, but read it anyway

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ronna

No One You Know by Michelle Richmond MCN Ric McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor First, let me say, I liked this book. But, I thought it moved a little slow. And the ending was, well, let’s say it’s not what I … Continue reading →

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You’ll want to read: I Shall Not Want

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ronna

I Shall Not Want by Julia Spencer-Fleming MCN Spe McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor In case you’re wondering if I ever read anything other than series fiction, the answer is yes. In fact, I intended to review a non-series title in … Continue reading →

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Bad Blood equals an “ok” read

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Ronna

Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein MCN Fai McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor Last time I introduced you to Eve Dallas, a feisty police lieutenant from New York City, circa 2058. Now meet Alexandra (aka Alex) Cooper, Assistant District Attorney in charge … Continue reading →

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“Death”-ly fun summer reading

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Ronna

Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb MCN Rob McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor For some fun, “light,” non-mind-expanding summer reading, try a book from what I call the “death series” by J.D. Robb, aka Nora Roberts. The series starts with Naked … Continue reading →

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