Author: oceanwriter
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Book Review: My Life in France by Julia Child
I’ve been watching Julia on HBO and have been thoroughly enjoying it. When this book was selected for a group read, I was super excited to read Julia Child’s own words. I was moderately familiar with her growing up coming from a PBS family on both sides, but I never thought much about her on…
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Book Review: The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris
I enjoyed Tessa Harris’ book The Light We Left Behind so I was optimistic about The Paris Notebook as well — especially with such a vibrant cover! While I can’t say it surpassed The Light We Left Behind for me, it was still quite an interesting read…
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Book Review: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
I’ve unintentionally been on a Roosevelt kick this year. I’ve read a few of Marie Benedict’s books and was excited to see she (and Victoria Christopher Murray, though I have not read their previous collaboration) had a book that featured Eleanor Roosevelt…
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Book Review: You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt
Over the years I’ve heard a number of great quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt. I never realized she had books published until I came across this one. My high exceptions were met and then some…
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Book Review: I’m Engaged to Mothman by Paige Lavoie
I don’t know if my reading tastes are in the process of changing or if I just have a strange soft spot for Mothman, but I am having so much fun with this series. I read I’m in Love with Mothman a couple of months ago and I’m so happy I didn’t have to wait too long…
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Book Review: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray
The fact Frances Perkins isn’t a more widely discussed historical figure is shocking to me. I’m guilty of having spent years only knowing her by name and the fact she was the first woman to be a part of a presidential cabinet. I knew nothing of her story or her works…
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Book Review: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
As expected from Fiona Davis, The Spectacular has a stunning NYC backdrop. I didn’t even read the synopsis when I picked up this book. I saw Radio City Music Hall on the cover and didn’t care to know more. Plus, having read The Magnolia Palace, I figured it was a safe bet…
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Book Review: Eyes in the Sky by Arthur Holland Michel
A few years ago I read a book that discussed aerial surveillance. I eventually started looking for a book that discussed it at length. Eyes in the Sky was an interesting, albeit unsettling, find…
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Book Review: No One Saw It Coming by Susan Lewis
Complicated family dynamics, secrets, murder, twists, mental health… Intriguing stuff here!…
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Book Review: A Novel Thief by Jessica Baker
After a brief introduction in the A Bookworm of a Suspect anthology, Jessica Baker has embarked on a new cozy mystery series. This time the story is set in the present, however, it maintains a classic feel all while incorporating elements of fantasy…