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Larry McMurtry, Acclaimed Author of “Lonesome Dove,” “Terms of Endearment,” and “The Last Picture Show,” Dies at 84

Photo Credit: Diana Lynn Ossana The highly successful writer Larry McMurtry died yesterday, Thursday, March 25, at 84 years old. He’s known for penning his bildungsroman Lonesome Dove, the screenplay for Brokeback Mountain, and the adapted-for-film Terms of Endearment and The Last Picture Show, among many others; he’s overarchingly lauded…

Judy MorenoMarch 26, 2021

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An admired and lauded surgeon climbs to the top of his profession, but his callous and questionably moral determination angers colleagues and friends who vow to destroy him. He becomes a member of the president's cabinet when a personal family tragedy presents him with a dilemma that leads to a…

BookTribNovember 20, 2015

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Jane Austen, Science Fiction and “Fifty Shades of Grey” Combine in This Genre-Bending Read

The story opens innocently enough as a young woman rouses from her London drawing room reverie to hear her mother say, “Annabeth, sit up straight.” Annabeth has become a problem for her parents. At age 18, she’s nearly past her prime for making a marriage that will enhance her family’s…

Joanna PoncavageMarch 14, 2022

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Human Motivation in an Epic Story of Love and Longing

The Plot: Beasts of Little Land by Juhea Kim, has us rewind to 1910 when Japan has annexed Korea. The Japanese Imperial Army has taken control of the Korean people and the resources of their country. People try to fight oppression from the Japanese invaders who confiscated their land and…

K.L. RomoJanuary 12, 2022

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Romance, Mystery & Art Behind a Tranquil Fifth Avenue Façade in Fiona Davis’ Latest

The stories embedded in the architectural masterpieces of New York City have long intrigued Fiona Davis, whose new novel, The Magnolia Palace (Dutton), is set in a Fifth Avenue mansion that happens to house one of the finest art collections in the world. The industrialist Henry Clay Frick, who made…

Claudia KeenanJanuary 25, 2022

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Genetic Modification Threatens Human Race in Sci-Fi Thriller Set in Future Chicago

Who can stop reading a book that in its first chapters describes a brave new world 600 years from now that only hints at an event known as “the Arrival”? Hunter by Robert M. Leonard opens with Thomas Hunter, some kind of non-human, standing on a ledge five miles above…

Joanna PoncavageDecember 14, 2021

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Racism Challenges Pure Bonds of Friendship Amidst a Life-Threatening Storm

A grown woman named Sarah huddles in a dark closet. “It was then, she felt the entity quicken within her as it began gnawing away from the inside out. Her throat went dry as her breaths came in shallow gasps, and she heard a growling in her ears. By the…

Judy MorenoDecember 17, 2021

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Success at Any Cost: Charismatic Man Climbs “A Ladder to the Sky” by John Boyne

If you loved The Heart’s Invisible Furies and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne like I did, although very different, you may want to check out A Ladder to the Sky (Hogarth). This incredible story keeps you on your toes … guessing who the narrator is, who…

Jennifer BlankfeinDecember 6, 2021

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“The Great Cyprus Think Tank” Is An Intellectual Tour of Both Island and Human Psyche

"To grasp Cyprus in its essence both mythic and real, hurry up and join Bart Beasley's fantastic expedition, as told in this priceless novel by master storyteller Larry Lockridge." — Takis Kayalis, Professor of Modern Greek Literature, Hellenic Open University; formerly with the University of Cyprus. A zoologist, a nutritionist,…

BookTribOctober 4, 2021

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Can These Triplets Heal a Community That’s Literally Been Poisoned? “One Two Three” Go …

I was lucky enough to be able to engage in conversation with the talented and charismatic Laurie Frankel at my latest book club meeting, where we discussed her moving new novel, One Two Three (Henry Holt and Co.) The group gave this amazing book rave reviews and we thoroughly enjoyed…

Jennifer BlankfeinOctober 22, 2021

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“The Devil Pulls the Strings” and a Troubled Hero Strives to Sever the Ties

What do secret societies, world mythologies, steampunk vampires and time travel have in common? The Devil Pulls the Strings by J.W. Zarek weaves these strands and more into a complex multi-genre romp that combines urban fantasy, science fiction and paranormal adventure, with a big dash of Renaissance faires and the…

Gevera Bert PiedmontSeptember 15, 2021

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“Little Hours” Highlights Unexpected and Healing Bonds Between Unique Women

In her debut work of fiction, author Lil Copan creates a world so real, rich and relatable that you will not want to leave it behind. The epistolary novel, Little Hours (One Bird Books), is a character-driven story revolving around an exchange of letters between a 42-year-old woman seeking peace…

Susan BaileySeptember 16, 2021

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Military and Political Thriller Meets American Family Saga in “The Wolf and the Fox”

Readers seeking a l-o-n-g thriller they can sink their teeth into, one that's rich with characters and history, need seek no more. D.P. Harshman’s The Wolf & The Fox Volume 1, Beginning of the Middle (D&D Publications LLC) is the first of a planned six volumes, each averaging 700 pages.…

Joanna PoncavageAugust 4, 2021

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“The Partnership Protocol” is Anything But the Usual Protocol

Peace on earth. We’ve all heard it talked about, promoted and wished for. Some of us have maybe even taken a step towards it at one time or another. Maybe we’ve donated to the poor or attended a protest against violence or injustice, but real, full-scale world peace? Is that…

Paige VigliaroloMay 26, 2021

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Steven Rowley’s “The Guncle” Packs a Gut-Punch of Heart and Humor

The Guncle (G.P. Putnam's Sons) by Steven Rowley is a delightfully heartfelt story of family and loss; the perfect book to kick off the summer, especially during Pride Month. Uncle Patrick, the fun uncle who lives across the country in Palm Springs, has no experience with children yet he is…

Jennifer BlankfeinJune 17, 2021

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“By His Side” Portrays a Bond That Transcended Racial Inequality

“My hope is that this work will help us take a step closer to understanding slavery and the scars the system left on our country,” says Jinny Powers Berten of her poignant historical novel By His Side: The Story of George Washington and William Lee (Fountain Square Publishing). At its…

Jim AlkonApril 21, 2021

Larry McMurtry, Acclaimed Author of “Lonesome Dove,” “Terms of Endearment,” and “The Last Picture Show,” Dies at 84

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Jane Austen, Science Fiction and “Fifty Shades of Grey” Combine in This Genre-Bending Read

Human Motivation in an Epic Story of Love and Longing

Romance, Mystery & Art Behind a Tranquil Fifth Avenue Façade in Fiona Davis’ Latest

Genetic Modification Threatens Human Race in Sci-Fi Thriller Set in Future Chicago

Racism Challenges Pure Bonds of Friendship Amidst a Life-Threatening Storm

Success at Any Cost: Charismatic Man Climbs “A Ladder to the Sky” by John Boyne

“The Great Cyprus Think Tank” Is An Intellectual Tour of Both Island and Human Psyche

Can These Triplets Heal a Community That’s Literally Been Poisoned? “One Two Three” Go …

“The Devil Pulls the Strings” and a Troubled Hero Strives to Sever the Ties

“Little Hours” Highlights Unexpected and Healing Bonds Between Unique Women

Military and Political Thriller Meets American Family Saga in “The Wolf and the Fox”

“The Partnership Protocol” is Anything But the Usual Protocol

Steven Rowley’s “The Guncle” Packs a Gut-Punch of Heart and Humor

“By His Side” Portrays a Bond That Transcended Racial Inequality

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