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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated An Undisturbed Peace in Books

Oct 5, 2020

Whether you know about the black mark on American history known as the "Trail of Tears" or not, this fascinating historical fiction novel will be an excellent way to learn about it (or learn more about it). Read why in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2016/01/18/paths-of-love-and-sorrow/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated In the Skin of a Lion in Books

Oct 5, 2020

The Tempers of Historic Toronto is the title of my latest #bookreview for Michael Ondaatje's historical fiction novel "In the Skin of a Lion". With this, I have finally read ALL of Ondaatje's novels! You can find my review on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/31/the-tempers-of-historic-toronto/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Meet Me in Monaco in Books

Oct 7, 2020

Woohoo! This is my 300th book review! See what I thought of this historical, biographical, women's fiction novel that is being touted as a "summer read" (because of the romance aspect) but I call it "Heaven Scent" (and no, that's not a misspelling) on my blog now! https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/07/12/heaven-scent/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Last Banquet in Books

Oct 7, 2020

In pre-revolutionary France, Jean-Marie d'Aumount's earliest memories are of eating beetles from the dung heap outside his dead parent's home. After being rescued from this, he begins a life of unusual tastes and adventures. My revised review is here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/08/23/a-pre-revolutionary-french-feast-of-fiction/

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated When we Were Young and Brave in Books

Oct 9, 2020

The Bird in the Bamboo Cage

4.5/5 Stars! I knew nothing about the Japanese occupation of China during WWII, but this historical, women's, fiction novel really helped fill in that gap. Take a look at my #bookreview on my blog here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/10/09/the-bird-in-the-bamboo-cage/

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Ari Augustine (10 KP) rated The Lightning Stenography Device in Books

May 4, 2020

The Lightning Stenography Device

M.F. Sullivan | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror

10.0

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I loved how wacky this book was, balancing a mix of horror and surreal fantasy in a way that kept me moving through the pages. Unlike anything I've ever read, with a quad of narrators, deep philosophy, and the stitching together of Science Fiction and Fantasy in a delightfully horrific way.

Hands down LOVED it.