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Larger than Life

Jesus and King Arthur – maybe not the most natural of combinations, but here you are: American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon by Stephen Prothero This fascinating books looks at the changes in American culture … Continue reading

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Women who don’t fit

Here are two books about women who don’t fit in with the way society tells them to be – one who rejoices to be different, and one who desperately wants to fit in. Bitch Goddess by Robert Rodi This book … Continue reading

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Themeless again

Well, it would be nice if I could read along a theme, but I think I’ll just have to give up on that. Instead we have, as usual, a random assortment of books. East by Edith Pattou East is based … Continue reading

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They’re all recent

This time, only books I enjoyed. Really. And they’re all recent, though I couldn’t get my hand on Jennifer Crusie’s latest. Otherwise, these books don’t have much in common. The Kalahari Typing School for Men by R.A. Smith McCall. Here … Continue reading

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Half Mysteries

Today, for your enjoyment – two new and highly rated books, and a trio of mysteries. The New Books I know, I said I was only going to review books I liked. Well, I can’t say that I loved these … Continue reading

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Escape

It’s February here. I guess it’s February everywhere, but here, right now, this is meaning in-between temperatures. Warm enough to melt the snow that I love, leaving green mud and crusty black not-quite melted piles. Not warm enough for flowers … Continue reading

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Babies – and their Daddies

Just for the record, I am not pregnant. But yes, someday I do hope to become a mother, and I like to keep an eye out for good books on pregnancy and parenting. Here are a few on the earlier … Continue reading

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Book Reviews – Fantasy

Some of my friends (hi!) have asked me to post the book reviews I’ve been giving them, so they don’t get lost in the depths of board archives. So, here goes. These are books that I enjoyed reading. Maybe I’ll … Continue reading

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