F. Scott Fitzgerald
“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”
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“My Father’s House” by Joseph O’Connor
In his latest book “My Father’s House,” Joseph O’Connor creates a protagonist based on a real man, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a priest in the Vatican. It’s 1943, and the Nazis control Rome, putting a circle around the Vatican, which announced its neutrality. However, one can’t remain neutral in the face of evil, which Hugh O’Flaherty…
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“The Vegan” by Andrew Lipstein
“The Vegan” by Andrew Lipstein starts with a slightly Woody Allen vibe of a Manhattan apartment party where Hershel Caine and his beautiful wife Franny invited another influential couple and a friend, Birdie, to, hopefully, establish good social connections. Hershel is a thirty-eight-year-old hedge fund manager leading a happy, stable life, and the future looks…
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“You Know Her” by Meagan Jennett
Sophie Braam lives in a small town somewhere in Virginia. This is the place where during winter, men mostly go to the bars and get drunk; in summer, there are tailgating parties revolving around beer and having a good time. For many men, having a good time means they can harass and insult women. Sophie…
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“Night Flight to Paris” by Cara Black
Never assume. Trust no one. Concentrate. Adapt. These are rules that Kate Rees, a young American woman, who, motivated by her hatred of German Nazis, serves as a sniper for the British, follows in her missions. However, the assignments she has been entrusted with are not what they seem, and rules don’t always apply. She…
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“Stravanging Strange” by Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky
For a reader, there is nothing better than discovering a new, great writer. I hadn’t heard about Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky (1887-1950) until I got a short book, “Stravanging Strange,” which consists of three stories, his notes, and excerpts from his wife, Anna Bovshek’s memoir. It was the perfect material to ignite my interest in this unique…
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“Showstopper” by Peter Lovesey
There is a new detective in town. Actually, he’s been around in the mystery literary circles for over 30 years, and he’s just new to me. “Showstopper” is the 21st book in the Peter Diamond mystery series by Peter Lovesey but the first one I read. What a pleasant surprise! Peter Diamond, the detective at…
