Title: Truths I Never Told YouAuthor: Kelly RimmerPublication: April 14, 2020Publisher: Graydon House; HarlequinGenre: MysteryPages: 352 SYNOPSIS: (From Goodreads) REVIEW: **A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.** Usually when I read a mystery novel I am expecting suspense and …
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Still riffing on the historical fiction film podcast by Megan and Kristin, Shekhar Kapur’s Elizabeth (1998) was specifically mentioned in the podcast as one of their favorites. And once again, based on anecdotal evidence from conversations with others, Elizabeth seems to be well-appreciated as a film, especially as a performance by Cate Blanchett. In …
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Title: The Summer SetAuthor: Aimee AgrestiPublication: May 12, 2020Publisher: Graydon House; HarlequinGenre: RomancePages: 384 SYNOPSIS: (From Goodreads) The real drama happens backstage in this juicy novel about an idyllic summer theater where hot stars, has-beens and hopefuls chase roles—and each other. Charlie Savoy was once Hollywood’s hottest A-lister. Now, ten …
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I had had this movie on my Amazon wish list for months. I wanted something new and fun to watch. Finally bit the bullet and got it. I watched it a few days later and was hooked from the very beginning. I have watched it multiple times since and my …
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Title: Love Is Not EnoughAuthor: Mark MansonPublication: March 26, 2020Publisher: Audible OriginalGenre: Self-helpLength: 7 hours 33 minutes SYNOPSIS: (From Amazon) Best-selling author Mark Manson brings his signature no-nonsense wisdom back to the subject he started his career covering: relationships. Being with your partner may feel like rainbows and unicorns, but …
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Title: The One Who Got AwayAuthor: L.A. DetwilerPublication: February 19, 2020Publisher: HarperCollinsGenre: Mystery/ThrillerPages: 313 SYNOPSIS: (From Goodreads) Adeline Evans has recently moved into a home for the elderly. A safe space, where she can be cared for. When she begins to receive cryptic and threatening notes, she is certain that …
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Fiona Apple made herself known with two albums that were released closely to one another Tidal (1996) and When the Pawn…(1999). She even snagged a Grammy Award for her wonderful vocals on her Alternative Rock hit ‘Criminal.’ I cannot stress how important Fiona Apple was to women who loved the …
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Title: The Bride TestAuthor: Helen HoangPublication: May 7, 2019Publisher: Berkley (Penguin)Genre: RomancePages: 315 SYNOPSIS: (From Goodreads) Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions—like grief. And love. He thinks he’s …
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Megan and Kristin’s recent podcast about historical fiction films reminded me of a flick that is often admired by those who have seen it, if they have at all. On a not so scientific Facebook poll, about half of respondents (my friends) said that they had seen it. Nearly everyone …
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Title: Next Year in HavanaAuthor: Chanel CleetonPublication: February 6, 2018Publisher: BerkleyGenre: Historical FictionPages: 394 SYNOPSIS: (From Goodreads) After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity–and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution… Havana, 1958. The daughter …
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