Tag: Reading
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Story in Review: Longbourn by Jo Baker
A retelling of Pride & Prejudice, but from the point of view of the servants, Longbourn by Jo Baker is a delightful read. If you are a fan of P&P (I most certainly am), and are always eager to read just a little more from the worlds of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, then you will probably…
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Story in Review: Population 485 by Michael Perry
Population: 485 is Michael Perry’s memoir about coming home a different person after being gone a long time. It’s a story about a small town, family ties, and being a redneck. It’s also a story about love, heartache, and finding your center. Perry’s storytelling is all encompassing: he can tell a two-page joke that keeps you reading with…
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Story in Review: Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan is the sweet story of Willow Chance, a young girl who has had a rough life. Adopted at birth, Willow is now in middle school, and doesn’t really fit in. The problem is, she’s a genius. Bright beyond her years, she has a hard time interacting with kids…