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Book Review: The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams
The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams Published August 7, 2012 Mode read: ARC Summary: Bored with her life in Victorian London, Catherine Sorgeiul begins following a set of recent brutal murders in the newspaper. Her troubled past gives her insight into the killer’s motives so she begins writing an account of the crimes. When the killer…
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Book Review: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Published July 24, 2012 Mode read: ARC Summary: The book follows the story of one middle-aged man’s journey across England by foot. When Harold Fry finds out that an old co-worker is dying, he immediately leaves his home and begins the journey to say goodbye. Though many people…
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Book Haul: June 7
I haven’t had time to update this feature in a while so I’m choosing my favorite galleys that have come in! Again, please remember that I will review as I am able and if a book doesn’t interest me enough to finish there will not be a review posted. The Violinist’s Thumb: And Other Lost…
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Book Haul: April 24
My first galley review will be up later this week and another is coming your way very soon! Just as a note, I will not be reviewing the books that I didn’t like/couldn’t bring myself to finish. Here’s what came this week: Shop Indie Bookstores The Wild Rose The Wild Rose (Jennifer Donnelly) on sale 5/22 …
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Book Haul: April 16
Though I’ve fallen behind on review copies already (see last week’s post for how many I received) I think there are some real winners in this week’s batch. I’ll be reviewing these as I finish them! Without further introduction, here’s what came this week: Dark Kiss (Michelle Rowan) on sale 5/12 Abdication (Juliet Nicholson) 5/22/2012…
The Library of Alexandra 