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"Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Tim Russert, former moderator of NBC's “Meet the Press,” would instruct his son Luke to “Look for me there,” when they agreed on a pickup...
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
"Zero Days" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
Ruth Ware has written another entertaining murder-mystery thriller that employs her admirable knowledge of surveillance technology. (The...
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Jun 25, 20233 min read
"His Majesty's Airship" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
British airship R101 was a jaw-dropping sight. At 777 feet long, the rigid airship housed a 60-seat dining room, a smoking lounge, and a...
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Jun 20, 20232 min read
"Falling Out of Time" | Reviewed by Alayna Rives
In “Falling Out of Time,” by Margaret Peterson Haddix, life in 2193 is perfect. There are insta–closets that order whatever you want to...
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Jun 18, 20231 min read
"The Nightingale Affair" | Reviewed by Diane Disbro
“The Nightingale Affair” is the second Inspector Field novel that Tim Mason has written. I’d recommend reading his book “The Darwin...
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Jun 16, 20232 min read
"The Overlooked Americans" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
In “The Overlooked Americans,” Elizabeth Currid- Halkett, a professor of public policy, dismantles long-held urban and suburban...
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Jun 11, 20232 min read
"Mastering the Art of French Murder" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
The easy-to-read murder mystery, “Mastering the Art of French Murder,” takes place in the post-World War II era. The story is narrated by...
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Jun 8, 20233 min read
"Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop"| Reviewed by Pat Sainz
It is impossible to read “Diary of a Tuscan Bookshop,” by Alba Donati, and not wish to go straight to the airport for a ticket to Tuscany...
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Jun 7, 20232 min read
"Flight Paths" | Reviewed by William Winkler
For many the sight of the first daffodils poking through the cold soil is the earliest sign of spring. For others, it’s the sight of new...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read
"The Gateway Arch" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
St. Louis architect John Guenther is the author of a concise history of the iconic, monumental Gateway Arch. Guenther tells the history...
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May 25, 20232 min read
"Rogue Justice" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
“Rogue Justice” is the second book in the Avery Keene series authored by Stacey Abrams. In the first, “While Justice Sleeps,” Supreme...
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May 22, 20233 min read
"Yellowface: A Novel" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
The 20-something female protagonist of the novel “Yellowface,” by R. F Kuang, is possibly the most unlikeable fictional character I have...
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May 20, 20233 min read
"Welcome to the Circus of Baseball"| Reviewed by Bill Schwab
In 1994 college graduate Ryan McGee set his sights on working as a commentator for ESPN; it was the only place he had ever wanted to...
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May 19, 20232 min read
"The Ferryman" | Reviewed by Nelson Appell
“The Ferryman,” by Justin Cronin, is an immersive summer read—an enthralling literary -sci fi mystery novel that surprises you with major...
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May 12, 20233 min read
"Camera Girl," Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“Camera Girl” by Carl Sferrazz Anthony tells of the last four years in Jackie Kennedy’s life before she married John Kennedy, the 35th...
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May 11, 20232 min read
"The Wager" | Reviewed by William Winkler
In 1740, the 28-gun man-of-war HMS Wager, one of a small flotilla of British naval vessels, departed Portsmouth harbor. Their mission was...
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May 9, 20233 min read
“Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives.." | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
“Under the Skin” examines and explains the connection between United States history and the cumulative effects systemic racism has had on...
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May 4, 20232 min read
"The Last Tale of the Flower Bride" | Reviewed by Bea Jacquin
“The Last Tale of the Flower Bride,” by Roshani Chokshi, opens with a tragedy. The tragedy stems from the main character, only ever...
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May 3, 20232 min read
"Lone Women" | Reviewed by Jennifer Johnson
“Lone Women,” a novel by Victor LaValle, is set in 1915. Its protagonist is Adelaide Henry, who for the first time in her life is away...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read
"The Golden Doves" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
The World War II historical novel “The Golden Doves,” by Martha Hall Kelly, grabs you from the beginning and keeps you engaged to the...
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