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Bardic Voices by Mercedes Lackey
I'm re-reading this series, as since my husband's death I find comfort in the literature I read as a teen or a young adult. And what I'm finding now, nearly thirty years later, is the same kind of anti-racism text as is found in Real Life Politics today. One of the Free Bards (Kestrel) is talking about Humans Only signs and varying things being declared as evil...

and I'm thinking... didn't I just hear this story on NPR?

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Revenge of the Gypsy Queen in Books

Mar 9, 2018

When mystery author Tracey Eaton heads to New York for her sister-in-law's wedding, she finally gets her first real life mystery. The bride has vanished and the family wants to cover it up. Why? This is my third time through the book, and I enjoy it each time. Still have a couple of small issues with the ending, but they are minor.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-revenge-of-gypsy-queen-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated How to Crash a Killer Bash (Party Planning, #2) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Thanks to Penny, I got an ARC of this book. Presley Parker is hosting a murder mystery to raise money for San Francisco's de Young museum when the play's victim dies in real life. The final quarter seemed a little bumpy with Presley being over shocked by things I thought were obvious. The climax still surprised me and kept me turning the pages.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-how-to-crash-killer-bash-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Emily Long (18 KP) rated Skulduggery Pleasant in Books

Dec 22, 2018

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Easy reading

Who doesn't want to have a literary adventure?!

The authors humorous character is revealed within this book. Following a teenage girl the book sets up for those to follow. I began reading this when i was 12 years old and 8 years later i purchased the latest book in the series. The easy to read plot line grasps its readers and draws them into another world within the one we know. It certainly brings adventure and excitement into real life.

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Christine A. (965 KP) Dec 22, 2018

This is my son's favorite series!

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Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog in Books

Dec 31, 2019

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I've been a fan of Dave Barry for most of my life and have turned to his works in times of trouble. When I saw this book on Netgalley I was thrilled. This book is fantastic.
Dave Barry has a great way of writing to you not at you. It's oddly personal considering the whole syndicated column thing.
The last part about Sophie's illness is a real tear-jerker.