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Hooked on Books

Fall 2020 Hooked on Wonderful Books

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” ~~ Harper Lee NOTE: If you’d like to write short reviews (350-500 words) for Writer Advice, please send a query and a sample of a review you are proud of. 🙏 BEGINNING WITH CANNONBALLS: A Novel Written by Jill

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Summer 2020–Hooked on Books

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“Reading is an act of civilization; it’s one of the greatest acts of civilization because it takes the free raw material of the mind and builds castles of possibilities.”    —Ben Okri   Would you like to review books for Writer Advice? Click on the contact button, tell us what kinds of books you like, and send

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Spring, 2020 Hooked on Quality Books

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” – Mason Cooley Especially true in April 2020! – “Stay home, stay healthy, and read.”   — B. Lynn Goodwin   Would you like to review books for Writer Advice? Or share your reviews with Writer Advice? Click on the contact button, tell us

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Winter 2020–Hooked on Eclectic Books

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“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

By B. Lynn Goodwin

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

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“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

By B. Lynn Goodwin

  “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

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“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

By B. Lynn Goodwin

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 21 Number 4

By B. Lynn Goodwin

  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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Hooked On Books – Volume 20 Number 4

By B. Lynn Goodwin

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

By B. Lynn Goodwin

     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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