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A Woman of No ImportanceA Woman of No Importance, BookThe Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win WWII
by Purnell, SoniaBook, 2019Book, 2019
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Added Nov 08, 2024
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Added Nov 08, 2024
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A young girl growing up under the influence of her uncompromising Rastafarian father. It's a very readable look at a culture I was not familiar with. Reach for this if you enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover.
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Added Nov 08, 2024
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I love historical fiction that springs from a real world event and this author reliably produces work that I enjoy. A very immersive read.
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Added Nov 08, 2024
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An interesting and funny account of Mercer's years doing the Rick Mercer Report. I would highly recommend the audio version to hear Rick narrate his own book. His voice and personality make the stories come to life.
The Anxious GenerationThe Anxious Generation, BookHow the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness
by Haidt, JonathanBook, 2024Book, 2024
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Added Sep 30, 2024
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This book should be read by all parents, educators or anyone who works with youth and children. Actually anyone could benefit from this book because it explains the most common source for the mental/emotional health crisis of our young people. I would definitely recommend it.This book should be read by all parents, educators or anyone who works with youth and children. Actually anyone could benefit from this book because it explains the most common source for the mental/emotional health crisis of our young people. I…
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Added Apr 22, 2024
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A novel that is woven together using seven historic events in British history, starting with VE Day. A very pleasant and interesting read.
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Added Apr 22, 2024
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This is a lovely story that is enhanced with excellent sketches of different areas in Toronto. A book that can be read in a weekend.
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Added Apr 22, 2024
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I'm years late to the party on this book. Gillian Flynn is a go-to author for a good psychological thriller. This isn't as strong as Gone Girl but still very worth reading.
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Added Apr 22, 2024
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The glamour, gossip and heartache of the literary elite during the jazz age. I enjoyed this and would recommend it to anyone who reads historical fiction or who is interested in the time and people.
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Added Apr 22, 2024
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A young Irish women deals with the trials and tribulations of figuring out her life. This will appeal to fans of Sally Rooney, although Caroline O'Donoghue has her own unique voice. I enjoyed the story.
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Added Sep 15, 2023
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I really enjoy Lilly King's writing. This was a solid 4 star collection of short stories.
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Added Sep 15, 2023
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A light enjoyable read. I enjoyed both the similarities and differences between the book and the movie.
Everything That Rises Must ConvergeEverything That Rises Must Converge, Book
by O'Connor, FlanneryBook, 1993Book, 1993
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Added Sep 15, 2023
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These stories are so uniquely Flannery O'Connor. She has such a distinct voice. These are dark, multi-layered stories filled with unlikeable characters. Every story was so well crafted and rich with meaning. This is a collection that I will go back and dip into for years to come.These stories are so uniquely Flannery O'Connor. She has such a distinct voice. These are dark, multi-layered stories filled with unlikeable characters. Every story was so well crafted and rich with meaning. This is a collection that I will go back…
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Added Sep 15, 2023
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This book does an excellent job of being exactly what it is, which is an incredible story told through hard science. It doesn't have much literary merit but that's okay because that's not goal. Science geeks will love it but people like me will appreciate it more on the screen than on the page. Either way, it's an impressive story.This book does an excellent job of being exactly what it is, which is an incredible story told through hard science. It doesn't have much literary merit but that's okay because that's not goal. Science geeks will love it but people like me will…
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Added Sep 15, 2023
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The story is powerful and the writing is very beautiful, but be aware that the pace is slow. This book is for lovers of language and may not appeal to readers who want lots of plot or action.
Diary of A Tuscan BookshopDiary of A Tuscan Bookshop, BookA Memoir
by Donati, AlbaBook, 2023Book, 2023
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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This is a quiet, but lovely little memoir where we get bits about the author's life and the lives of her family and friends, woven into the daily journal of running a small bookshop in her village. It's packed full of book titles and has a slow, meandering pace which is perfect for lazy summer afternoon reading.This is a quiet, but lovely little memoir where we get bits about the author's life and the lives of her family and friends, woven into the daily journal of running a small bookshop in her village. It's packed full of book titles and has a slow,…
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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This is maybe not for everyone but it sure worked for me, in ways that I didn't think I would like. It was fun and just a tiny bit creepy. The ending was a bit weak but I still had a great time with this book.
Eating to ExtinctionEating to Extinction, BookThe World's Rarest Foods and Why We Need to Save Them
by Saladino, DanBook, 2022Book, 2022
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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This is well worth reading but I was more interested in certain chapters over others. It's a good look at available food options in the world right now and how we have made choices in the past that put us in possible jeopardy for food security in the future.This is well worth reading but I was more interested in certain chapters over others. It's a good look at available food options in the world right now and how we have made choices in the past that put us in possible jeopardy for food security in…
The Escape ArtistThe Escape Artist, eBook
by Freedland, JonathaneBook, 2022eBook, 2022
All copies in use
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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Very good. A slightly different angle on a personal experience of someone who managed to escape Auschwitz.
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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There is lots of buzz around this book and I understand why. It is very much a book for our time. This author managed to take a complete cast of unlikeable characters and use them to demonstrate every ugly thing that is brewing in our society at the moment. I was enjoying the effective way she addressed all this, right up until the end of the book when I thought it all fell apart, but I'm still glad I took the time to read it.There is lots of buzz around this book and I understand why. It is very much a book for our time. This author managed to take a complete cast of unlikeable characters and use them to demonstrate every ugly thing that is brewing in our society at the…
The Song of the CellThe Song of the Cell, BookAn Exploration of Medicine and the New Human
by Mukherjee, SiddharthaBook, 2022Book, 2022
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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The information in this book was really interesting and well presented. However it is information dense and I would recommend reading it slowly, not only to take it in, but to prevent yourself from getting burned out by it. I was reading it on a deadline and pushed through it which left me feeling a bit overwhelmed with the material at times. It is very readable and easy to understand so don't be put off by the science. Just take your time with it.The information in this book was really interesting and well presented. However it is information dense and I would recommend reading it slowly, not only to take it in, but to prevent yourself from getting burned out by it. I was reading it on a…
My Fourth Time, We DrownedMy Fourth Time, We Drowned, BookSeeking Refuge on the World's Deadliest Migration Route
by Hayden, SallyBook, 2022Book, 2022
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Added Aug 09, 2023
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This book was extremely impactful and often difficult to read due to the content. I am so glad I read this and would highly recommend it to anyone who might be interested in the topic. More people need to read this.
All the Beauty in the WorldAll the Beauty in the World, BookThe Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
by Bringley, PatrickBook, 2023Book, 2023
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Added Jun 29, 2023
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What a lovely book! I thoroughly enjoyed this.
The Seven Moons of Maali AlmeidaThe Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Book
by Karunatilaka, ShehanBook, 2022Book, 2022
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Added May 04, 2023
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This wins my praises, not because I loved the reading experience, but because it was a smart, creative, skillfully written novel with a powerful story. Totally worthy of the Booker Prize in my opinion.
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Added Apr 19, 2023
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I love Stephen Fry's smart humour and I love Greek Myth. When you put them together you get a thoroughly entertaining read.
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