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Mar 2024: What’s Bred in the Bone

What’s Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies Fiction suggested by Romie From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood, through various mysterious encounters, the events in Francis’ life were not always what they seemed. From Amazon – Francis Cornish was always good at keeping secrets. From the well-hidden family secret of his childhood to […]

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Feb 2024: What Happened to You?

What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. Non-Fiction suggested by Nader Our earliest experiences shape our lives. Here is powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.

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Jan 2024:The Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Fiction suggested by Susan From Amazon –   Four boys set out to travel the country in search of a fresh start: Emmett and Billy want to find their mother who left them when they were young, and Duchess and Woolly are on the hunt for a stashed wad of cash. […]

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Dec 2023: Caleb’s Crossing

Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Fiction suggested by Lynnie 1660s: Bethia, 12 year old Puritan, and Caleb, young son of a chieftain, form a secret bond. Old ways vs new ways. Caleb eventually becomes the first Native American graduate of Harvard. From Amazon – A tale of passion and belief, magic and adventure. Bethia Mayfield […]

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Nov 2023: Muppets in Moscow

Muppets in Moscow:  The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia by Natasha Lance Rogoff Non-Fiction suggested by Romie Interesting and suspenseful, making Sesame Street in Russia.  A tale of perseverance and creativity, and how disparate cultures find common ground. Russia’s people, culture, and their complicated relationship with the West. From Romie […]

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Oct 2023: Solito

Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora Non-Fiction suggested by Sharon A young poet tells the inspiring story of his treacherous migration from El Salvador to the US at the age of nine. A memoir of bravery, hope, and finding family. From Amazon – A young poet tells the inspiring story of his migration from El […]

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Sep 2023: The Land of Little Rain

The Land of Little Rain by Mary Hunter Austin Non-Fiction suggested by Shirley A series of short essays written >100 years ago about California’s southeastern Sierra mountains and deserts and some of their most interesting characters. From Shirley – I very much am liking “The Land of Little Rain” by Mary Austin. Different versions of […]

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Aug 2023: Maid

Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land Non-fiction suggested by Barbara From Amazon – Evicted meets Nickel and Dimed in Stephanie Land’s memoir about working as a maid, a beautiful and gritty exploration of poverty in America. Includes a foreword by Barbara Ehrenreich. At 28, Stephanie Land’s plans […]

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Jul 2023: The Hare with Amber Eyes

The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund de Waal Non-Fiction suggested by Lynnie Waal is a world-famous ceramicist who inherits 264 pieces of Japanese netsuke carvings. He uncovers their history and also his family’s five generation history. From Amazon – Edmund de Waal is a world-famous ceramicist. Having spent thirty years making […]

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Jun 2023: The Handmaid’s Tale

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Fiction suggested by Shirley In this classic story, what once was the United States reacts to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by creating a society where women are strictly controlled. From Amazon – Set in the near future, it describes life in what was once the United […]