• Book Review: The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce

  

  In 1988, we meet Frank, a lonely vinyl shop owner. He has a knack for matching people with the right piece of music. Although deeply attuned to the emotional needs of others, he prefers to keep his distance. Even more so, he wants to keep CDs far away from his shop…

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  June 4, 2026

• Book Review: Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris

  

  Like The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka’s Journey is based on a true story. It’s been a long time since I’ve read the first book, but from what I remember, this felt like a good continuation…

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  June 1, 2026

• Book Review: Standing in the Forest of Being Alive by Katie Farris

  

  I got this book through a blind date with a book promotion on Independent Bookstore Day. It hadn’t been on my radar at all, but it sounded interesting, so I didn’t wait to pick it up. It was enlightening to read about the experience of someone battling cancer, especially having had a family member with…

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  May 28, 2026

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