Tag Archives: family dynamics
Book review: ‘Safe From The Sea’ by Peter Geye
Moody. Atmospheric. Unforgettable. In this stunning debut from author Peter Geye, a father and son are reconciled — and laid open, bare, along the frozen shores of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Noah Torr has long stood in the shadow of … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Great House’ by Nicole Krauss
A giant writing desk with an illustrious history unites many narrators in this stunning work of literature, a book that left me breathless. Nominated for the Indie Lit Awards, Great House was my first read as a literary fiction panelist. … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Love Goddess’ Cooking School’ by Melissa Senate
Come with an empty heart, leave with a very full stomach. On her sixteenth birthday, Holly Maguire is told by her beloved grandmother, known for her fortune-telling prowess, that her “Great Love” will enjoy sa cordula, a traditional Italian dish … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Other Mothers’ Club’ by Samantha Baker
They’re no wicked stepmonsters. When Eve falls in love with Ian, a widower, she understands he’s a package deal — but doesn’t quite realize what that means until three living, breathing, scowling children are before her, resolutely telling Eve she’s not their … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Short Girls’ by Bich Minh Nguyen
For immigration lawyer Van, life takes a spin after her husband announces unceremoniously, “I don’t want to live with you anymore.” She’s spent a long time feeling settled, comfortable and, in her words, “chosen” by Miles Oh, a successful, charismatic and … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘How To Be An American Housewife’ by Margaret Dilloway
I started Margaret Dilloway’s How To Be An American Housewife just before bed last week, distracted by my busy day and unable to calm my worried mind enough to sleep. From the opening sentence, I was surprised at how quickly … Continue reading
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