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Maraniss shares details of the time, explains the complicated economic, political, and social forces at work, and offers an intriguing account of this fraught moment in time, using carefully researched Impressed Visitors by Amber Share If you've missed the hilarious Subpar Parks phenomenon, it may be time

the eyes of her students--many of whom are venturing into knowledge of world religions for the first time

The story is funny, sometimes grotesque, at other times sweet, and full of surprises. Without airing out all of the family's dirty laundry, let's just say that this time Tess has really taken It addresses female empowerment within the frustrating constraints of the time, laying out some hopeful

to attend therapy to learn to cope with her anger, even though she's sure therapy is just a waste of time

of these, Hiram must learn to understand and master his mysterious powers that allow for shifts in time I'm listening to this as an audiobook and this is a slow mover so far; Coates is taking his time building The details of life at the time are wonderful, and some characters wield magic and hold mysterious powers

war stories; extensive details of the logistics of magical processes and of defusing traps; and page time But it gets softer around the edges, smoothed over like a river rock given time enough and water.

Vera and Edith are such a complementary partnership, and I loved spending time with these strong young I was taken by how remarkable the story was of the women's lives during this time of turmoil. 05 Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum Most of us are drawn to this time period thinking it was a war of I was fascinated by the two points of view (mother and daughter) and the two time periods (World War I'd like to read more about the facts of that time and of voyages like this.

scheduled for publication tomorrow. 02 The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins Emi Vargas is, frankly, tired for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make by Ron Lieber Ron Lieber, the New York Times

I had a tough time pinning down the tone(s) of the book.

In Hard Cash Valley, we spend page time with small-time drug dealers, cockfighting masterminds, Filipino William was a promising character, but we don’t have much time with him.

information onto old editions of the same stories--stories that connect these characters across space and time caught between two cultures, and her intense love for Korean food--the complex flavors, the frequently time-consuming

I only wished this were longer so I could spend more time in Sheldon's head and in his company. I only wished it were longer so I could spend more time in Sheldon's head and in his company.

At times their larger-than-life presences greatly overshadow Belle's own relatively small, quiet existence

Vera Wong is running a largely unvisited tea house, lamenting her grown son's lack of time for her, and

Chronic Illness--Lessons from a Body in Revolt by Tessa Miller, Sometimes You Have to Lie: The Life and Times I loved spending time with the uproariously funny Thomas as he recounts how he's navigated situations and abused, opening her own long-closed (and hitherto unknown to her) file and seeing for the first time her fully realized adult self, and this journey is satisfying to watch after living through the page time I was so happy spending time in her point of view throughout this book.

series (all of the books are set in Amish country), although they've been on my to-read list for a long time meant to stand alone, while readers following the books in order will note character development over time

in a family of difficult men, living on a rural Colorado peach farm--its existence in that place and time

for me to read about people making unhealthy or unhelpful choices for themselves, so I spent a lot of time

01 The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama I read Michelle Obama's wonderful

his dogged determination in comparing notes and working cooperatively with others--even when his full-time

library, this girl from Avenue A who read Greek and slipped into one of the rare books rooms three times

The author points out that "for a long, long time in Western science and medicine, women's sexuality

the whereabouts of a man who went missing during a fruitful archaeological dig in Egypt--at the same time

For a time, Wizenberg is at a loss to explain much more than the power of her shifted desire. Because it is difficult for her to elucidate, it is at times also a challenge for the reader to fully Life, a home management book that I adored the cozy idea of in my early married days (my love of and time

At times Inciting Joy feels most like stream of consciousness reflections.

I loved the details of life in the time period, as well as the unassuming women who show their true strength

details of who said what and how, (mis)interpretations of looks or actions, the tricky negotiation of time

charming song references, LGBTQ love, steamy scenes, character growth--and an irresistible playing-with-time One Last Stop plays with time in a really fun, interesting way, and through the time-jump premise McQuiston's

As we say in Arabic, Time doesn't change; time reveals.

JungHo as he sets sights on more than pickpocketing and scrambling to find enough to eat one day at a time

(And I had an uncharacteristically tough time noting any editorial issues because I was so captivated her, really sees her, and she finds herself wanting to let someone into her own world for the first time in a long time. unrealistically easy (although I admit that cruising along with the story made me happy at the same time -type closure for both felt too convenient, and even a little dismissive of the complexities of the time

There’s a lot of page time spent on figuring out the potential logistics of shoring up the levee, which

historical fiction story, inspired by the real-life Sarah Grimke, and includes excruciating details of the time Louis, and Robinson explores complex issues regarding race and related societal pressures of the time

from the shackles of marriage and the subsummation of a woman to her husband that was expected at the time

Six Four-Star Bossy Mystery Reads Doesn't the cold winter feel like the perfect time to cozy up with for me, but in this case, I felt Faulkner deftly crafted Helen as naive, overwhelmed, lonely, and, at times wonderfully oddball Stevie Bell as she takes her sleuthing skills outside of Ellingham Academy for the first time

The majority of page time is spent showing the tasks of daily life (and almost-claustrophobic interconnectedness Agnes befriends a local priest who is sympathetic to her situation, and in time it becomes clear that I still think about this book from time to time, and I read it years ago. I only wished it were longer so I could spend more time in Sheldon's head and in his company.

this hefty expansion of the 1619 Project, which was spearheaded by Nikole Hannah-Jones at The New York Times

I loved spending time with the uproariously funny Thomas. I loved spending time with the uproariously funny Thomas as he recounts how he's navigated situations

Wellness is darkly funny, intriguing, and, at times, poignant. After meeting for the first time, Michael, a recently divorced teacher, studious and thoughtful, and

they've always been very different in many ways, yet the women have been through difficult and joyful times

passion and, ultimately, a career, one for which he takes a sabbatical from his steady acting job at the time I laughed out loud multiple times; Kal is funny without trying too hard, and his tone is accessible even Without airing out all of the family's dirty laundry, let's just say that this time Tess has really taken It digs into avenues for female empowerment within the frustrating constraints of the time, laying out

The Women in the Castle offered a new-to-me angle on the events and surrounding circumstances of the time

which the madness is normalized. 02 This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Philipps Celebrity memoir time exchange for an honest review. 06 My Life with Bob by Pamela Paul Pamela Paul, editor of The New York Times

Lessons in Chemistry explores deep issues, conflict, and dark times, yet offers hope and joy.

Dean's escape from media scrutiny leads him to rent Evvie's apartment for a time.

fire-spotters, and other mountain folk characters who help or harm Honey as she fights for independence in a time

Interestingly, she spends far more page time on her relationship with John Mayer than on her life and She seems like a good egg, and I really liked spending time with her through this memoir.

I found that I missed a more narrative arc here--I would have loved spending more page time in her daily family and work life and seeing time pass in both respects.

Vera and Edith are such a complementary WWII partnership, and I loved spending time with these strong Vera and Edith are such a complementary partnership, and I loved spending time with these strong young

long-term romances with various of their mutual friends, breaking Raine's heart a little more each time