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The Melancholy Fate of Capt. Lewis by Michael Pritchett
The Washington Post Book World reviews
“Packed with strange characters and striking discoveries, The Melancholy Fate of Capt. Lewis explores one of America's most legendary adventures and surveys the...
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bookreview.com reviews
"This novel is sizzling hot. This is no light romance; it is a gritty, exciting work of fiction. It is near perfection with its no holds barred sex scenes,...
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The Beat reviews
"What do you get when Chick Lit intersects Chuck Palahniuk? You get relationship-based fiction with a tough, gritty edge. You get characters who aren't stock...
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Trattoria
bookideas.com reviews
"This book is gutsy and earthy. It is not for anyone who is offended by strong language. But if you don’t mind some common curses and everyday language, then...
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Mutual Holdings
RT Book Reviews reviews
"Has a When Harry Met Sally flavor."
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American Cool
bookideas.com reviews
American Cool is a fine example of a short story collection. The writing is tight and fresh; the tales hot, raunchy, and entertaining, if not disturbing. It's over...
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American Cool
Romantic Times Book Reviews reviews
DiPlacido's characters are risk-takers and rebels.  While not all of these stories fit the erotica genre, they are well written, unique and fascinating.  Realistic...
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Country Fried Soul: Adventures in Dirty South Hip-Hop
King reviews
"I always connect the South with a diamond," writes David Banner, setitng off the forward to Tamara Palmer's 24-karat exploration of Southern hip-hop....
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Country Fried Soul: Adventures in Dirty South Hip-Hop
SF Weekly reviews
One of Palmer's most interesting assertions: By testing out their tracks at strip clubs before releasing them as singles, Southern hip-hop producers are actually...
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Country Fried Soul: Adventures in Dirty South Hip-Hop
Record Collector reviews
Writer Tamara Palmer has been a hip-hop DJ for years and this shines through in her lively and enthusiastic introduction to the scene.
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Publisher's Weekly reviews
In this intelligent and witty memoir, poet Beasley (I Was the Jukebox) recounts her lifelong struggle to live a normal life while waging a battle against deadly...
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Dogs Don't Lie
There's a Dead Guy in My Living Room (blog) reviews
Simon’s book has the sharp kind of character detail I think she herself appreciates. Her crisp writing and polished plot are a pleasure from start to finish.
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Cindy's Love of Books reviews
SPOILER ALERT! All I have to say is wow! I was pleasantly surprised by the book and how much I really enjoyed it. Its fast paced and it literally sucks you in...
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Creative Acts of Healing: after a baby dies
Borders.com reviews
Creative Acts of Healing is an eloquent testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Van Praag provides the reader with an autobiographical account of the...
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Gertrude's Broken Wand (Marmalade Book 1)
Lynchburg Coupon Mama reviews
Marmalade is a book that today’s child is sure to love! Just from the back cover, I felt a flood of memories come back about books and movies including Alice in...
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On A Silver Platter
Reviews by Amos Lassen reviews
I have been reading Linda Morganstein for about three or four years now and the only problem that I have is that when I finish one, I have to wait a while until...
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The Onion reviews
The old adage that a book shouldn’t be judged by its cover doesn’t hold true for 420 Characters. As a formal experiment, its packaging helps define how it...
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Authonomy reviews
The first two chapters are the funniest start to a book I have ever encountered (well, I may exaggerate, but it felt like it). It keeps it up too. When our hero...
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Authonomy reviews
This is a fascinating take on the Jekyl and Hyde scenario, and one with which a lot of readers will associate, if not empathise, given that we all dream to be...
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Crimespree Magazine reviews
"Hellmann crafts a tragically beautiful story around a message that is both subtle and vibrant. The author does an amazing job of delivering her point but never...
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