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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Love, war and murder
Chris Bohjalian is without a doubt one of the finest writers in America today. His novels are literary without pretension and compelling stories without unnecessary artifice. He writes about terrible events so that we comprehend their enormity without being blinded … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary literary fiction, Historical Fiction
Tagged Chris Bohjalian, Mystery, suspense, World War II
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When things heat up
While it’s still summer, read Maggie O’Farrell’s latest novel, the aptly named Instructions for a Heatwave. If you read it, as I did, as an audio book when driving, you’ll really get the atmosphere right when you begin to listen … Continue reading
Stephanie Plum meets Monk? Well, not exactly…
The only drawback to taking this book to the beach or on an airplane is that it moves along so quickly and enjoyably, you’ll find yourself at the end before you want to be there! Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson … Continue reading
Life, love and friendship – retold
Here’s a good, rather old-fashioned novel that relies on excellent writing, skilled character development, vivid descriptions and considerable insight into human nature to tell its story. In print, it would be a great choice for a vacation or other time … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Books, Contemporary literary fiction
Tagged audiobooks, contemporary fiction, Joanna Hershon
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North Carolina and the KKK?!
The KKK in North Carolina? White hoods and crosses may not be much in evidence these days, but Tom Dillon reviews a book that argues that the Klan’s legacy is strong in today’s political climate. Reviewed by Tom Dillon KLANSVILLE, … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Contemporary Nonfiction, History, Politics
Tagged Ku Klux Klan, N.C. politics, Southern history
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Those who serve, and those who wait
A number of recent articles have looked at the growing military/civilian divide, the reality that even though the United States has been at war since just after Sept. 11, 2001, the vast majority of Americans don’t know anyone in the … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary literary fiction
Tagged Eleven Days, Lea Carpenter, military fiction, Naval Academy, Navy SEALS
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Taking fresh aim at Gettysburg
A century and a half later, one might think that everything useful has been written about Gettysburg, that massive, bloody and crucial Civil War battle. But Paul O’Connor finds that a new book published in time for the battle’s sesquicentennial … Continue reading
Posted in American History, History, Military History
Tagged Allen Guelzo, Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War history
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Into the viper’s nest
Rarely is a history lesson as entertaining as in the Maggie Hope World War II novels. Here’s a review of the latest one, No. 3 in the series. Review by Linda C. Brinson HIS MAJESTY’S HOPE. By Susan Elia MacNeal. … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Thriller/Suspense
Tagged historical novels, Maggie Hope, Susan Elia MacNeal, World War II
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