Monthly Archives: November 2014

Diana Gabaldon, “Outlander”

Posted on November 18, 2014 by carolwallace

Careful, now. The electronic version of Outlander doesn’t bear a warning label, but it should. It would say something like, “Reading this book may cause complete absorption in an imaginary world. Side effects could include missing deadlines, neglecting children, skipping … Continue reading →

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Daniel James Brown, “The Boys in the Boat”

Posted on November 3, 2014 by carolwallace

If I say that The Boys in the Boat is like Seabiscuit, only with humans, and on water, I mean no disrespect. How could I? This is one of those heart-warming sagas of effort rewarded and character winning the prize. … Continue reading →

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