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Category Archives: Contemporary Literature

10Jan2017

Book Review: Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller

Posted in Contemporary Literature, Fiction by mmelland

Norwegian by Night is a charming novel that explores fatherhood, aging, love and personal and societal values. It’s the story of an ordinary American man who is trying to make amends with his past as he faces the end of his life. At times sweet, funny and sad, it is always heartfelt and imaginative. Continue reading →

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20Sep2016

Book Review: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

Posted in Contemporary Literature, Fiction by mmelland

What Alice Forgot is a very well written novel that explores what happens to our personalities, priorities and relationships as we age and mature. Continue reading →

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9Aug2016

Book Review: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Posted in Contemporary Literature, Fiction by mmelland

A Man Called Ove is a story that reminds us that everyone has a personal history that has shaped them, most everyone has redeeming qualities that you can uncover if you try hard enough, and life isn’t so bad if you let other people in. Continue reading →

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31May2016

Book Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Posted in Contemporary Literature, Fiction by mmelland

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is a sweet, funny story about one man’s redemption through books and unexpected relationships.

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