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The Boston Bibliophile: REVIEW: Mudbound, by Hillary Jordan
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009. REVIEW: Mudbound, by Hillary Jordan. By Hillary Jordan. Published 2009 by Algonquin. Literary Fiction. I've been dreading writing my review of Mudbound. Hillary Jordan's debut novel, about a family who moves to a farm in rural Mississippi in the 1940s, ever since I finished it. I wanted to like it- I really did. Mudbound. Has been selling well and is getting a lot of good buzz. But on balance, I didn't enjoy Mudbound. Is, nobody changes. Nobody learns anything, nobody grows- i...
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The Boston Bibliophile: It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
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Monday, March 23, 2015. What Are You Reading? I'm still reading my Persephone from last week- Tea with Mr. Rochester. Is an off-center book of short stories set in England approximately during World War 2, about young women and love. The heroines are all slightly unconventional young women who are having trouble dealing with their family and/or their expectations. I also started reading another Persephone, Marjory Fleming. Finally, I started a new Europa book, The Frost on His Shoulders. A few days ago a...
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The Boston Bibliophile: Book Lists
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Book Lists from Boston Bibliophile. Suggested Reading and Lists I've Come Up With. My Favorite Reads of 2015. 13 Best of 2014 and the Best of the Backlist. My Favorite Reads of 2013. My Favorite Reads of 2012. Top Reads of 2011. Other Lists by Date/Topic. 9/22/15. Love a great series? 9/16/15. A few favorite books by Mexican writers or about Mexico. I need more suggestions! Women in Translation Month. 8/25/15. Some favorite women writers from other languages and recommended reads. My Favorite Beach Books.
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The Boston Bibliophile: Crafturday- Bamboo Handled Purse
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Saturday, March 14, 2015. Crafturday- Bamboo Handled Purse. The fabric was a gift from a bookstore friend and I fussy-cut it to center the floral motif on the front of the bag. There is something similar on the other side. The lining is a pink batik Hawaiian fabric. The next time I make it, I will add a couple of extra features- purse feet and an interior zippered pocket. Can't wait! Cute - I love the fabric! March 25, 2015 at 11:53 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter. Good morni...
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The Boston Bibliophile: R.I.P. Terry Pratchett: A Reading List
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Thursday, March 12, 2015. RIP Terry Pratchett: A Reading List. Today we lost one of the greats of contemporary literature; Sir Terry Pratchett has died at the age of 66. I have only read one of his books, but I know the mark he's made on the literary landscape will never be erased. Here are some books, some of his and some of his admirers' and some others that you might like if you want to dip your toe into his world. Up to you, really. This book is a retelling of the Norse myth. By Christopher Priest...
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The Boston Bibliophile: Review: THE GERMAN MUJAHID, by Boualem Sansal
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Thursday, April 2, 2015. Review: THE GERMAN MUJAHID, by Boualem Sansal. By Boualem Sansal. Published 2009 by Europa Editions. Translated from the French. Literary Fiction. If you read about the Holocaust, or Islamic fundamentalism, or France, or immigration, or Algeria, or about people, The German Mujahid. I read it for the 2015 Europa Challenge. FTC Disclosure: I did not receive this book for review. April 3, 2015 at 9:01 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter. BORROW - Two stars t...
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The Boston Bibliophile: Reviews by Title
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie. Absolution, by Patrick Flanery. The Absolutist, by John Boyne. The Accompanist, by Nina Berberova. The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey, by Steve Sheinkin. After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance, by Anne Sibley O'Brien. Agent Zigzag, by Ben Macintyre. Alchemy Arts, by Kate MacKay. Alfa Romeo 1300 and other Miracles, by Fabio Bartolomei. Alice I Have Been, by Melanie Benjamin. All-of-A-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor. Bandit Love...
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The Boston Bibliophile: Review: BLOOD-DRENCHED BEARD, by Daniel Galera
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Review: BLOOD-DRENCHED BEARD, by Daniel Galera. By Daniel Galera. Published 2015 by Penguin. Literary Fiction, Thriller. Translated from the Portuguese. If you're suffering from winter's cold, Blood-Drenched Beard. FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of Blood-Drenched Beard from the publisher. As the Crowe Flies and Reads. This book sounds so good! February 3, 2015 at 9:37 PM. New author and book. Story sounds really good. February 4, 2015 at 7:37 AM. Follow me on Twitter. Sweet ...
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The Boston Bibliophile: Hiatus!
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015. I'm taking a break until BEA. But then I'll have lots to say! Happy reading till we meet again! Have a good time! May 7, 2015 at 6:58 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter. BUY - Five stars. Loved it. Get it now! BACKLIST - Four stars. Liked it a lot; didn't love it. Solid, just not a top pick. BEACH - A fun, light read. Maybe as good as a Buy. A good time. BORROW - Two stars to one star. Wasn't my thing but maybe you'll like it more. What Are You Reading?
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The Boston Bibliophile: Europa Challenge- Playing Catch-Up
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Europa Challenge- Playing Catch-Up. Taking the NYC subway has given me a lot of time to read and most days you can find me with my nose stuck in a book, usually a Europa. But I haven't been blogging a lot, for various reasons, and once again I'm behind on reviews. So I'm going to do a big post with lots of little reviews to catch up. Of Beasts and Beings. The Island of Last Truth. I have a few more to review so stay tuned over the next week or so. Follow me on Twitter. BORROW - T...
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