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Blackwood Farm

Blackwood Farm

by Anne Rice

never receive the book

1out of 5 by steven k 4 days ago

Ordered the book in Feb. i never received it and i get no responses from emails . i'm very frustrated and i guess there is nothing i can do to get my money back . More

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Il Dottor Coke: La punizione del primo esemplare

Il Dottor Coke: La punizione del primo esemplare

by Cikka Pascal (Editor), Fulvio Tron

Un thriller stuzzicante e ironico

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4out of 5 by Fabio 4 days ago

Berto Priotti �¨ un uomo retto, simpatico. Gli allievi detective della polizia italiana, un milanese trasferito a Torino e un'agente di origine romena, sono realistici, in gamba. La coppia di ... More

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The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

by Joanna Davidson Politano

Whimsical

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4out of 5 by Claudia 4 days ago

I truly appreciate Politano's mastery of storytelling, her skill in the artistry of using words to build ethereal mental images, and the way she uses language to create a melody. I admire the way she ... More

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Peril in Pink

Peril in Pink

by Sydney Leigh

Peril in PINK!

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4out of 5 by Lori 4 days ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley is having its grand opening and Jess Byrne, her partner, and best friend Kat Miller, along with Jess's brother Nate want it to be a huge success. ... More

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The Poison Pen: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery

The Poison Pen: A Scottish Bookshop Mystery

by Paige Shelton

Well Developed Characters

5out of 5 by Lori 4 days ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

Edwin MacAlister, owner of The Cracked Spine in Edinburgh Scotland has a special assignment for his employee, Delaney Nichols. An old friend, Jolie Lannister has found what she ... More

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Murder, She Wrote: Murder Backstage

Murder, She Wrote: Murder Backstage

by Jessica Fletcher, Terrie Farley Moran

A FIRST RATE MYSTERY

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5out of 5 by Lori 4 days ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

Now that her latest book is finished Jessica Fletcher is ready for a break. Her cousin Emma MacGill is traveling from the UK to Edmonton in Alberta, Canada to take part in an ... More

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Rhythm and Clues: The Record Shop Mysteries

Rhythm and Clues: The Record Shop Mysteries

by Olivia Blacke

A CLEVER MYSTERY

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4out of 5 by Lori 4 days ago

Dollycas's Thoughts

Like many new small businesses Sip & Spin Records is struggling but the Jessup sisters are not ready to give up. An investor has approached them but Juni remembers Zachary ... More

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Twins Mac & Madi's Big Sister

Twins Mac & Madi's Big Sister

by Linda Herron, Marie Delon (Illustrator)

Wonderful addition to a family's library

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5out of 5 by Literary Titan 4 days ago

In Twins Mac & Madi�s Big Sister, author Linda Herron, with illustrator Marie Delon, explores the emotional landscape of Molly, a child who often feels overshadowed by her younger twin sisters ... More

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Daft Mejora's Infinite Madness: (Or, How to Travel Near America with Friends)

Daft Mejora's Infinite Madness: (Or, How to Travel Near America with Friends)

by Karl Dehmelt

An Absolute Must-Read for fans of political satire

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5out of 5 by Literary Titan 4 days ago

Karl Dehmelt's debut science fiction novel, Daft Mejora's Infinite Madness (Or, How to Travel Near America with Friends), offers a sharply satirical take on contemporary American society. The novel ... More

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The Oregon Trail Diary of 1852: Join the Pioneer's Wagon trains on the adventure of a lifetime!

The Oregon Trail Diary of 1852: Join the Pioneer's Wagon trains on the adventure of a lifetime!

by Johnny Vincento

WHAT A GREAT TIME CAPSULE

5out of 5 by Jill 5 days ago

What a treat this was to read. So well constructed in its format. May diary entries June diary entries July diary entries etc. Every single day. On & on. Esther is an amazing woman. Sunny Day Girl More

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Stolen Lives

Stolen Lives

by Joyce Yarrow

Fascinating Read!

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5out of 5 by Literary Titan 5 days ago

Joyce Yarrow�s novel Stolen Lives, the second installment in the Zahara series, deftly combines historical intrigue with supernatural elements to create a compelling narrative. The protagonist ... More

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Mildred Pierce

Mildred Pierce

by James M. Cain

Mildred Pierce

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5out of 5 by Gissinglover 5 days ago

Probably more famous as a celebrated 1945 movie starring Joan Crawford, James Cain's novel "Mildred Pierce" (1941)is set in the gritty world of Depression-era Los Angeles in the 1930s. Cain is famous ... More

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Scott and Amundsen: The Last Place on Earth

Scott and Amundsen: The Last Place on Earth

by Roland Huntford

Last place on Earth

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5out of 5 by Max A 6 days ago

This was a hard book to read because I couldn't reach back through time and slap Scott for his stubborn British ego. Aumundsen was better prepared, had done research on surviving in the Arctic and ... More

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Girl Braiding Her Hair

Girl Braiding Her Hair

by Marta Molnar

Great read!

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5out of 5 by Sandra E V 6 days ago

Just finished this wonderful book. Written in the same format as her previous book, The Secret Life Of Sunflowers this one explores the life of forgotten artist Suzanne Valadon. Valadon rose from ... More

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The Wives: A Memoir

The Wives: A Memoir

by Simone Gorrindo

not what I hoped for

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3out of 5 by bostieslovebooks 6 days ago

Thanks Scout Press for the gifted ARC book.

THE WIVES is a memoir of a woman's experience becoming an army wife as her new husband joins an elite unit and is frequently deployed. While the author ... More

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The Last Bloodcarver

The Last Bloodcarver

by Vanessa Le

gripping YA fantasy

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4out of 5 by bostieslovebooks 6 days ago

Thank you Roaring Brook Press for the gifted copy.

Nhika has the ability to alter human biology but rather than being praised as a healer, she's scorned as a monster -- a bloodcarver. After being ... More

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These Deadly Prophecies

These Deadly Prophecies

by Andrea Tang

YA fantasy murder mystery

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3out of 5 by bostieslovebooks 6 days ago

Thank you Penguin Teen for the gifted ARC book.

When Sorcerer Solomon is murdered, his apprentice, Tabatha, and son, Callum, team up to identify the killer in order to clear their names. The task ... More

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Valuepreneurs

Valuepreneurs

by Steve Waddell, Chris Heivly (Foreword by)

Literary Titan

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5out of 5 by L.T. 6 days ago

In Valuepreneurs, the author provides aspiring entrepreneurs with a clear, step-by-step roadmap to transform product ideas into successful ventures. Waddell's writing is deeply rooted in practicality ... More

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The KEAK Anthology

The KEAK Anthology

by Katherine Korkidis

Literary Titan

5out of 5 by L.T. 6 days ago

Dr. Katherine E.A. Korkidis' anthology, The KEAK Anthology, presents an intriguing collection that showcases her narrative versatility alongside select works co-authored with Artemios Korkidis. The ... More

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Mean Spirit

Mean Spirit

by Linda Hogan

Osage Voices

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5out of 5 by Kallie W 6 days ago

People complain that the film, Killers of the Flower Moon, lacks Osage voices; well, here they are, in Mean Spirit. What a shame that Hogan gets no credit for writing/re-creating the story first, ... More

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Scarlatti: Complete Keybord Sonatas, Vol. 4

Scarlatti: Complete Keybord Sonatas, Vol. 4

performed by Beatrice Long (piano)

Beatrice Long Plays Scarlatti

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5out of 5 by Gissinglover 6 days ago

Pianist Beatrice Long has had an extensive career as a performer and educator. In 1996, she recorded a selection of sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti which Naxos released in 2002 as volume 4 of its still ... More

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Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1

Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1

by Aramis Williams (Illustrator), Feather Chelle

Literary Titan

5out of 5 by L.T. 6 days ago

Stranded whisks readers away to a fantastical underwater realm that is rich in adventure and environmental awareness. The story is centered around a group of immortal Dolphin Riders and their aquatic ... More

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Just for the Summer

Just for the Summer

by Melody Carlson

Cute premise!

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3out of 5 by Kristina 7 days ago

Just for the Summer by Melody Carlson has a cute premise. A job can get humdrum after a number of years. It would be a nice change of pace to be able switch positions with someone for two months. ... More

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The Mystery Writer

The Mystery Writer

by Sulari Gentill

A challenge to finish!

2out of 5 by Kristina 7 days ago

The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill is a story that I found challenging to finish. I was not a fan of the weepy and whiny Theo. She frequently needs to be rescued (it gets tiresome) by her brother ... More

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Among the Lowest of the Dead: The Culture of Capital Punishment

Among the Lowest of the Dead: The Culture of Capital Punishment

by David Von Drehle

Gripping

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5out of 5 by GARY C 7 days ago

Amazing journalism. How America resumed the death penalty.
Stories of the front lines. More

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