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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston I listened to the audio version and the narrator was great. It is written in a smart, sassy voice and the collection of characters are vivid, colorful and complex. Although I knew it was coming, I enjoyed reading Alex’s realization…By jbadmin|
Little Sister: A Memoir by Patricia Walsh Chadwick
Little Sister: A Memoir by Patricia Walsh Chadwick Patricia Chadwick's memoir is not only a fascinating story, but it is written with forgiveness and perspective. It is a mature woman's assessment of her early years and in that I found it so refreshing and inspiring. What's more,…By jbadmin|
The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne I actually listened on audible, the narrator was fantastic. The seven year stages of life and the way thing cycle forward and back in a person’s life is so beautifully told. The way the world changes and doesn’t change. I loved this…By jbadmin|
Waisted by Randy Susan Meyers
Waisted by Randy Susan Meyers This story goes deep into the modern woman’s psyche around body image and weight. It is an important book that at once is a battle cry as well as a testament to the fact that we are not alone in our crazy thoughts and obsessions. It tackles important…By jbadmin|
Calypso by David Sedaris
Calypso by David Sedaris Laughing out loud funny, yet we see what that veil of laughter serves to protect. The poignancy of the dark moments and insecurities. I related to so many insights in this book. Highly recommend!By jbadmin|
Passover Reflections on Moab
I’ve been back to Boston for a couple weeks but there are images from Utah that I’m carrying close through this cold and grey New England spring. Not really images, more like colors: white snow, blue sky, and green trees…. And then there’s the red. We took a couple of…By Jeanne|