If you’re looking for things to be grateful for, be glad you weren’t born a noblewoman in the middle ages. The Marriage Portrait depicts Lucrezia…
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“The Song of the Cell” by Siddhartha Mukherjee – Book Review
If you want to learn about biology without having (too many) flashbacks to high school science class, start with The Song of the Cell.
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“The Lions of Fifth Avenue” by Fiona Davis: Book Review
Two women. Two eras. One enduring library. The Lions of Fifth Avenue unravels the mystery of valuable book thefts from the New York Public Library…
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“The Sanatorium” by Sarah Pearse: Book Review
I almost stopped reading this a few minutes into it. The prologue creates such a sinister atmosphere that I put it down for a few…
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“Good Company” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney: Book Review
Preparing for her daughter’s high school graduation, Flora Mancini stumbles across her husband’s wedding ring stuffed in an envelope in storage, forcing her to reevaluate…
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“Untamed” by Glennon Doyle: Book Review
“I love people, but not in person. For example, I would die for you but not, like, meet you for coffee.” Please tell me I’m…
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“Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson: Book Review
If you’re looking for a book to help you understand race in the United States better, consider Caste by Isabel Wilkerson. While I’m only learning…
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“The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett: Book Review
Captivating and vivid, The Vanishing Half wraps a powerful message in a rich, personal story. If you haven’t read this yet – do! It’s one…