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Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, by Michael Lewis

November 05, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

The cautionary tale of Sam Bankman-Fried, which should shake up any confidence you may have in the current state of cryptocurrency.

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November 05, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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The Thursday Murder Club Mysteries, by Richard Osman

October 27, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Wonderful droll humor, clever plot twists, and four retirees trying to solve the murders that wander into their path— that is the Thursday Murder Club series, and you must not miss out.

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October 27, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
2023 Reviews, Mystery, Crime
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Silver Nitrate, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

October 10, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Moreno-Garcia tells a tale of the dark side of movie magic in this Gothic horror novel.

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October 10, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
2023 Reviews, Horror, Magical Realism
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The Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi

October 04, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Like old Godzilla movies? You’ll love this sci-fi, action novel of four nerds trying to stay alive, keep the Kaiju alive, and beat the bad guys.

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October 04, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Elon Musk, by Walter Isaacson

September 21, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Isaacson’s book is the most complete biography of Elon Musk to date. Musk is perhaps the most interesting and important people of our generation.

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September 21, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Homecoming, by Kate Morton

September 15, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A terrible family tragedy and mystery, set in the lush setting of the tropical bush of southern Australia, this is a novel of a search for meaning, identity, and the value of family and homecoming.

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September 15, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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The Trackers, by Charles Frazier

September 01, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Author of Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier writes a captivating mystery set in Depression-era Wyoming that seems destined for the theater. Recommended.

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September 01, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Zero Days, by Ruth Ware

August 27, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Ruth Ware dives into the world of information security and its dark side, affecting everyone who uses an app, phone, digital banking, which means everyone. Exciting, dangerous, and fast-paced, great suspenseful mystery.

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August 27, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
2023 Reviews, Mystery, Suspense
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On Earth As It Is on Television, by Emily Jane

August 20, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Quirky, funny sci fi novel, perfect for a light weekend read. TV, bacon, cheese, and plastic are our greatest achievements of human civilization, apparently.

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August 20, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
2023 Reviews, Humor, Science Fiction
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All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, by William Landay

August 13, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch

At long last, Landay delivers his next excellent mystery after Defending Jacob. Worth the wait.

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August 13, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story, by Terri-Lynne DeFino

August 06, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A New Jersey Italian story of love, food, and too much family in your business, this is a perfect beach read for August.

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August 06, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Hello Beautiful, by Ann Napolitano

July 29, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A modern homage to Little Women, but so much more. Lessons on depression, family relationships, and how love is always the best choice. A perfect summer read!

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July 29, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Yellowface, by R. F. Kuang

June 25, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

You will fly through this story of cultural appropriation, literary theft, and poisonous social media, as our heroine is desperate to obtain publishing success at any cost. Highly recommended.

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June 25, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Under the Whispering Door, by TJ Klune

June 11, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A whimsical tale of life and death, and how it is never too late to learn to love, and enjoy good tea.

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June 11, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder, by David Grann

June 04, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

An eighteenth century story of shipwreck, survival, and the price of poor leadership.

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June 04, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Hang the Moon, by Jeanette Walls

May 13, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Meet Sallie Kincaid, a Prohibition-era young woman coming of age in hillbilly rural Virginia, learning her families’ legacy, and what her own path will be. Recommended for your summer reading list.

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May 13, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Cold People, by Tom Rob Smith

April 30, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Aliens have arrived, and humanity is exiled to Antarctica to survive. Thus begins an exciting story of survival and moral choices.

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April 30, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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War, by Sebastian Junger

April 30, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

The Afghanistan War is now history. As we assess the cost, Junger’s book is an important part of understanding the human toll, the price our young men have paid for that conflict.

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April 30, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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Our Missing Hearts, by Celeste Ng

April 22, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch

A cautionary tale of what often happens when people are threatened and look for easy solutions, losing our humanity in the process. Highly recommended.

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April 22, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
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How to Sell a Haunted House, by Grady Hendrix

March 27, 2023 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Grady Hendrix returns with his trademark blend of southern humor and alarming horror.

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March 27, 2023 /Marguerite Rauch
2023 Reviews, Horror, Humor
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