Monthly Archives: July 2013

Love, war and murder

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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When things heat up

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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Stephanie Plum meets Monk? Well, not exactly…

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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Life, love and friendship – retold

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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North Carolina and the KKK?!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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Those who serve, and those who wait

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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Taking fresh aim at Gettysburg

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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Into the viper’s nest

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Linda

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 →

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