“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich, American journalist NORMAL PEOPLE Written by Sally Rooney and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN-13: 978-1984822178 Hogarth The Push-Pull of Love What kinds of lovers are drawn to each other and push each other away? Perhaps they are those who are
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Fall 2019 Hooked on Quality Books
From the Editor: Yes, we changed the title, just slightly. These are reviews of books we recommend, and we only recommend quality. Admittedly, quality is in the eye of the beholder, but we try to give you lots of reasons why these are “must reads.” What piques your interest? Would you like to review books
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Hooked on Books — Reviews for Summer 2019
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” — Margaret Fuller Hooked On Books – July-September, 2019 THE NIGHT VISITORS Written by Carol Goodman and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN13: 9780062852014 William Morrow Ever felt the need to run away? It’s common among those who feel powerless because they can’t change or control the
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Hooked on Books — April to June 2019
“Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world.” – Jeanette Winterson In Pieces Written by Sally Field and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN-13:978-1538763025 Grand Central Publishing Validation and the Struggle to Get It Sally Field lived different lives onscreen and off, but
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Hooked on Books — January – March 2019
“If one reads enough books one has a fighting chance. Or better, one’s chances of survival increase with each book one reads.” — Sherman Alexie Hooked On Books SISTER OF MINE Written by Laurie Petrou and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN #: 978-1683317173 Crooked Lane Protecting Secrets Sister of Mine
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Hooked On Books – Volume 19 Number 2
TALENT Written by B. Lynn Goodwin and Reviewed by Ann McCauleyISBN# 978-1629293356Eternal Press This Kid Has Got Talent! B. Lynn Goodwin’s formidable debut Young Adult novel, Talent, is told through the voice of 15 year old Sandee Mason. It is about the challenges she faces as she attempts to establish a separate identity from the
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Hooked On Books – Volume 19 Number 4
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED Written by Jillian Lauren and Reviewed by B. Lynn GoodwinISBN # 978-0142181638Plume The Courage To Get What She Wants What does it take to get a second chance at life? For Jillian Lauren it means adoption. She wants to be a mother. She wants to protect a child from
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ODD CHILD OUTWritten by Gilly Macmillan and Reviewed by B. Lynn GoodwinISBN #: 978-0062697837William Morrow Complex Manipulation The teenage years get harder with each passing generation. In her latest novel Macmillan cuts to universal truths affecting two teenage boys and their families. Who is right? Maybe everyone. Maybe no one. Subtle meets unspeakable
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BLEAK HARBORWritten by Bryan Gruley and Reviewed by B. Lynn GoodwinISBN-13: 978-1503904682Thomas & Mercer Manipulation Creates Mayhem Excessive manipulation? Kidnapping? Disappearance combined with threats? What lengths will a person go to in order to extort money? And why? The motives will surprise you in Bryan Gruley newest book, Bleak Harbor. When 16-year-old
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Hooked On Books – Volume 21 Number 4
THE WEIGHT OF AN INFINITE SKYWritten by Carrie La Seur and reviewed by B. Lynn GoodwinISBN-13: 978-0062323477William Morrow Overseeing Reality and Drama Carrie La Seur’s third novel, The Weight of an Infinite Sky, is filled with beauty, sorrow, tradition, land encroachment, intimidation, guilt and all kinds of human resistance and drama. It’s laden with
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SMALL GREAT THINGSWritten by Jodi Picoult and Reviewed by B. Lynn GoodwinISBN #: 978-0345544957Random House Publishing Group The PC World and the Real World Collide Best-selling author Jodi Picoult writes about right, wrong, and race in Small Great Things, a novel about hard choices, justice, and the inherent prejudices in American society. Ruth Jefferson is
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Hooked On Books – Volume 21 Number 1
THE WIDOW’S HOUSEWritten by Carol Goodman and Reviewed by B. Lynn GoodwinISBN-13: 978-0062562623William Morrow Paperbacks Smudged Lines Between Illusion and Reality Ever been in the midst of a mystery? Puzzled by a partner’s behavior? Envious? Uncomfortable about your own skills or your place in the world? You are not alone. Clare Martin faces all
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