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virtual_allison

virtual_allison

Joined May 2016

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Delivering the Truth | Edith Maxwell
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A little slow in parts but an interesting and accurate historical mystery.

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A solid, if slightly predictable entry in the "escaped from religious sect" genre.

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More 'academic' than Fun Home (lots of musings on the nature of the self, psychology etc. ) but still really wonderful.

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Everything I like in a book - historical fiction, mystery, plucky heroine, and everything ends with a neat-ish bow.

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Interesting meditations on the performance aspect of grief.

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Archie Vol. 1 | Mark Waid
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Fun new update on the classic. Love the new art!

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Couldn't put it down! Examines the many threads of a complex issue with ease.

kdwinchester LOVED this book. I grew up in Portsmouth. #SmallWorld 8y
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A must-read if you're interested in 20th century exploration.

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Mehso-so

Interesting and important but a bit dry.

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Mehso-so

Alright but the issues raised about community and care for those with disabilities were unresolved.

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The perfect blend of historical accuracy and mystery thriller.

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Too short! Could also be titled 'Schadenfreude is bad and you should feel bad.'

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Mehso-so

As with many true crime books, the motives behind the crimes remain unclear making for a less than satisfying read.

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You'll want to be best friends with both Marys by the end of the book. I would sooooo watch a biopic of either of these badass ladies.

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Spiritual successor to the Boxcar children where the children do not get parents at the end but do get a baby and a house.

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Mehso-so

The irony that I, a slightly curmudgeonly librarian, did not really care for this book about a curmudgeonly book store owner is not lost on me.

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Great story of overcoming a difficult childhood. Audiobook is narrated by the author, complete with authentic Long Island accent.

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Interesting stuff. Like a lot of non-fiction books by journalists it may have been better suited to a series of articles.

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Easy Pickings: A Novel | Richard S. Wheeler
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Kind of a deus ex machina ending but okay if you like plot driven stuff.