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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver Unsheltered is Barbara Kingsolver at her finest a mixing scientific curiosities and historical facts with the emotional drama of a family. The interplay between modern day Willa and nineteenth-century Mary Treat and the ongoing concerns of…
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On Minimalism: Packing or Unpacking

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It is always easier to pack more than less. Just like it is easier to spew out a burgeoning overwrought draft than refine a work of poetry. Sitting on the floor of my bedroom with a suggested packing list, luggage weight limitations, and the need to only carry-on, the journey has…
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Patience and Purpose in Jury Duty

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I had a feeling when I showed up on October 1st my number would get called. I had a pretty flexible week, no true hardship. I had no bias to claim, no obvious conflicts of interest. It did in fact take an interview of almost 90 potential jurors to select the 14 of us who would…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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