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Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic Church
Readers interested in the Catholic Church and religious history will enjoy this insightful work. Contributions from top theologians about the roles that various women played in papal households add considerable depth and detail to the stories of the popes.
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Hot Air
In her latest, Dermansky (Hurricane Girl) distills a potent brew from the sad consequences of power disparities among people. No arena of domestic human emotions is safe from her biting wit and analysis. Mother-daughter, employer-worker, husband-wife, rich-poor conflicts: all get their moment in the spotlight. It’s a laugh-till-you cry experience that will send readers to Dermansky’s backlist for more.
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Don’t Be a Stranger
The novel’s structure is a bit unbalanced, but it showcases best Minot’s characteristically elegant and sparse prose. For most readers, this work won’t hold up to the standard that Minot set with earlier works, such as her first novel, Monkeys.
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The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe
Many details of Christophe’s life remain murky, but Daut’s research is outstanding. She has unearthed new sources in Caribbean and European archives, and she weighs all evidence carefully and reaches judicious conclusions. This book’s depth of detail may daunt general audiences, but it is a must-read for scholars.
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Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers: Her Life, the Imperial Ideal, and the Politics and Turmoil That Shaped Her Extraordinary Reign
Highly recommended to readers of British history and particularly those interested in the political life of Britain during Victoria’s reign.
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The Note
Burke’s trademark style creates tension and suspense, but the deeply flawed protagonists might turn off some readers.
Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen
If, as Tosi believes, baking is a mechanism for magic, then she is a true culinary Houdini.
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A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families
This is a nice volume that encourages family connection and honors tradition. A solid win for shelves seeking to highlight Jewish cuisine, and a good resource for young chefs.
The City and Its Uncertain Walls
At times a meditation on romance, reality vs. fantasy, ghosts, and the power of written words, this metaphysical novel examines the questionable value of timekeeping while thoroughly exploring unconditional love, self-imposed constraints, and deaths of one’s body and soul.
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