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Between You & Me by Mary Norris

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Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen by Mary Norris You don’t have to be a writer or lover of The New Yorker to enjoy this incredibly accessible and entertaining dive into the life of a copy editor. Mary Norris had me laughing learning and loving her quirky humor…By jbadmin|
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Hard Cider by Barbara Stark Nemon

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Hard Cider by Barbara Stark Nemon September 2018 Hard Cider is a fabulous novel about starting a business, taking on challenges, and building a family. The real treat was spending time with protagonist Abbie Rose. Forced to reckon with potentially shattering news, she is human…By jbadmin|
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Sea Worthy

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Our boat was loaded down with golf clubs, hostess gifts, costumes for a Saturday night party, bedding, clothing, and cheese and crackers. The dog was at the sitter's and the sun was high in the sky. Our plan was to stop first at the gas dock in Avondale before starting our journey…By Jeanne|
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Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman

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Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman I loved this book. Maybe it was because I read it while traveling in Hong Kong and Asia, maybe because I am the author's age and also spent 1986 abroad, or maybe because my daughter is about to graduate from college and embark…By jbadmin|
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Cherry by Nico Walker

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Cherry by Nico Walker Such a sad first person narrative. Left me feeling so depressed about our youth, our military, and this awful opioid crisis.By jbadmin|
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An Organized Library: A Labor of Love

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There is something about organizing my library that feels like putting my mind in order. Not so much my mind as my memories. Holding a book and turning it over in my hands, I recall the story, the characters, or sometimes just the message that it imparted. It is probably yet another…By Jeanne|
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Daughter of a Promise

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The Nine

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Eden: A Novel

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