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The City and Its Uncertain Walls, by Haruki Murakami

December 17, 2024 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A story of a mysterious city with high walls, the separation of our real and shadow selves, and the utility of dreams. A novel of magical realism, offering metaphors and posing questions about life.

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December 17, 2024 /Marguerite Rauch
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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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Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

August 28, 2022 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A gentle, sensitive set of four stories set in a modern day Tokyo diner, that will charm you and give you a boost of hope.

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August 28, 2022 /Marguerite Rauch
2022 Reviews, Magical Realism
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Unlikely Animals, by Annie Hartnett

June 13, 2022 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

This could be my favorite book this summer, maybe this year. A gentle, humorous story of kindness and love for family, friends, and neighbors.

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June 13, 2022 /Marguerite Rauch
2022 Reviews, Realistic Fiction, Magical Realism
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The House in the Cerulean Sea, by TJ Klune

July 24, 2021 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A novel of this moment in our culture—but be careful to read closely, for some of us will have a problem with its message.

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July 24, 2021 /Marguerite Rauch
2021 Reviews, Magical Realism, Fantasy
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The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig

March 13, 2021 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Just when Nora Seed decides to give up on life, she walks into the Midnight Library, where endless choices may lead her back to a life worth living. Highly recommend.

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March 13, 2021 /Marguerite Rauch
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Nothing to See Here, by Kevin Wilson

February 15, 2020 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

Lillian Breaker gets a chance to be a Mary Poppins-style nanny to 2 twins who have the unfortunate habit of catching fire, jeopardizing their dad’s chance at a political career. Catch this hilarious, satirical novel.

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February 15, 2020 /Marguerite Rauch
2020 Reviews, Humor, Magical Realism
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