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Sex Parties are Just a Day in the Life of Julia Campbell and Brad De Luca: Review of Masked Innocence

You’re invited… What: Masked Innocence When: This Friday, 10 p.m. ‘til dawn Where: The Franklin Estate, Irongate Attire: Masked Sexy Consideration: $5,000/couple We welcome you to our quarterly party. The theme is Masked Innocence. Please dress accordingly. As always, we must have your current credentials on file. Party rules are…

Amanda HarknessMarch 8, 2014

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Sarah Winman’s “Tin Man” is Heartbreaking and Tender

A tender and beautiful story, Sarah Winman's novel Tin Man is heartbreaking and wonderfully moving, focusing on the relationship between two people, first as young boys and then as adults, with an exquisitely written and introspective look into the experiences and intimacies that are shared in a relationship so close. At twelve…

Jennifer BlankfeinJune 11, 2018

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Review: ‘The Waters & The Wild’ is a Stunning Exploration of Human Character

Daniel Abend lives a comfortable life as a successful psychotherapist on the Upper West Side of New York City. He is a single father raising a teenage daughter. When one of his patients commits suicide Daniel receives a note that has him start to ask questions about his patient's death.…

BookTribMarch 13, 2018

Fiction

Review of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’: Does J.K. Rowling Break New Ground?

Well, here we are. The “last” tale of the Harry Potter saga from J.K. Rowling and this time it hits the stage on London’s West End. Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Arthur A. Levine Books, July 31, 2016) penned by Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, continues the story of The…

Matt GillickAugust 3, 2016

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Layered with Sex, Lies and Glamour, ‘She Regrets Nothing’ is Utterly Captivating

Rarely do we find a book that boasts of intrigue and mystery that's as sly as it is sexy and just plain fun; but author Andrea Dunlop is a rare talent. Dunlop's latest novel, She Regrets Nothing: A Novel is a multi-layered story where the themes of power, sex and glamour…

Rachel Fogle De SouzaFebruary 7, 2018

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Review: ‘The Family Next Door’ Exposes The Complexities of Life Through Family Drama

Pleasant Court is a family neighborhood where everyone is cordial and happy... but are they really? Author Sally Hepworth takes us behind closed doors and skillfully reveals secrets, lies, hidden agendas and family drama in The Family Next Door. Some of the salacious secrets involve a baby left in a…

BookTribMarch 15, 2018

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New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Genova Returns with Heartbreaking Novel ‘Every Note Played’

In her latest novel, Every Note Played (Scout Press/Gallery), concert pianist Richard has experienced life's joys through playing the piano, his expert fingers on the keys his livelihood and his passion. But, when he is given the diagnosis of ALS, Richard starts losing the use of his hands, then arms. His…

BookTribApril 9, 2018

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Sam Hooker’s “Peril in the Old Country” Is The Perfect, Dark Comedy Escape

His latest book, Peril in the Old Country, draws the reader into a kaleidoscope of absurdist humor, stunning imagery, and a fantastical plot. Hooker is an expert when it comes to dark humor, and it clearly shows. In a land where rules are everything - also known as the Old…

BookTribJune 5, 2018

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Review: Dan Brown’s ‘Origin’ is a Breathtaking, Action-Packed Mystery

Perfectly written for the big screen, Dan Brown definitely knows how to keep a plot moving! He feeds the reader information, just enough to peek your interest, and to create mysteries and questions. In each chapter, he adds more fuel to the fire and slowly reveals clues to bring you…

BookTribMarch 7, 2018

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Family Bonds are Tested by Mental Illness in Mira T. Lee’s Debut, ‘Everything Here Is Beautiful’

In her new book Everything Here Is Beautiful (Pamela Dorman Books), author Mira T. Lee eloquently shows us when someone has a mental illness, it affects each person in the family and impacts all relationships. Miranda and Lucia grew up very close, as loving sisters, Chinese-American girls from New York. When…

BookTribMarch 12, 2018

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Kimmery Martin’s ‘The Queen of Hearts’ Asks If Friendship and Betrayal Go Hand-in-Hand

Combine late hours working at the hospital with an irresistible, handsome, charming and persistent doctor, friendships and disasters and you end up with the stunning debut, The Queen of Hearts, by Kimmery Martin. Zadie and Emma are best friends, from medical school to the present, currently living in North Carolina and…

BookTribMarch 16, 2018

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‘The Immortalists’ Review: If You Knew You Were Going To Die Tomorrow, How Would You Live Today?

In the summer of 1969, four children from a Jewish family on the Lower East Side of Manhattan visit a psychic and are told the date they will die. Does this information, this prediction, change the way they choose to live? That question is wrapped in mystery in The Immortalists, a…

Jennifer BlankfeinFebruary 26, 2018

Fiction

A Very Human Story: Review of ‘One Station Away’ by Olaf Olaffson

Knowing the author of One Station Away: A Novel, Olaf Olafsson, is a successful businessman, the Executive Vice President of Time Warner and responsible for introducing Sony PlayStation, this book was not what I had expected, but I was pleasantly surprised how well written and engaging it was. One Station…

Jennifer BlankfeinJanuary 16, 2018

Fiction

No Singular Brand of Feminism in Naomi Alderman’s ‘The Power’

In this enthralling, dare we say feminist, prize of speculative fiction The Power, Naomi Alderman conceives a near future where the deadly power to electrify spirals from women’s collarbones, through their hands, effusing across the globe, forcing a new world order. Though published in 2016, interest in the book picks…

Maria V. LunaFebruary 23, 2018

marriage of a thousand lies sj sindu review

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SJ Sindu’s ‘Marriage of a Thousand Lies’ Explores the Multicultural Struggles of LGBTQ Life

A lovely debut, Marriage of a Thousand Lies (Soho Press, June 13, 2017) brings to light the layers of struggles that shape our decisions on how we choose to live our lives. Lucky and her husband Kris are both gay, in a marriage of convenience to keep Kris in the…

Jennifer BlankfeinMay 31, 2017

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Lisa Halliday’s “Asymmetry” – The Hot Novel of 2018

A few months ago a first novel called Asymmetry was published whose author, Lisa Halliday, wrote about an affair she had with Philip Roth. I saw that the book had good coverage but then heard via another famous writer (who, by the way, ends up being mentioned in the novel) that it…

Joseph OlshanJune 27, 2018

Sex Parties are Just a Day in the Life of Julia Campbell and Brad De Luca: Review of Masked Innocence

Sarah Winman’s “Tin Man” is Heartbreaking and Tender

Review: ‘The Waters & The Wild’ is a Stunning Exploration of Human Character

Review of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’: Does J.K. Rowling Break New Ground?

Layered with Sex, Lies and Glamour, ‘She Regrets Nothing’ is Utterly Captivating

Review: ‘The Family Next Door’ Exposes The Complexities of Life Through Family Drama

New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Genova Returns with Heartbreaking Novel ‘Every Note Played’

Sam Hooker’s “Peril in the Old Country” Is The Perfect, Dark Comedy Escape

Review: Dan Brown’s ‘Origin’ is a Breathtaking, Action-Packed Mystery

Family Bonds are Tested by Mental Illness in Mira T. Lee’s Debut, ‘Everything Here Is Beautiful’

Kimmery Martin’s ‘The Queen of Hearts’ Asks If Friendship and Betrayal Go Hand-in-Hand

‘The Immortalists’ Review: If You Knew You Were Going To Die Tomorrow, How Would You Live Today?

A Very Human Story: Review of ‘One Station Away’ by Olaf Olaffson

No Singular Brand of Feminism in Naomi Alderman’s ‘The Power’

SJ Sindu’s ‘Marriage of a Thousand Lies’ Explores the Multicultural Struggles of LGBTQ Life

Lisa Halliday’s “Asymmetry” – The Hot Novel of 2018

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