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“He’s wonkish and not terribly entertaining. You could say as much about the book.”

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a needed addition to the shelves of thoughtful parents and citizens, affluent or not.”

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“a well-written and engrossing account of a World War II episode which has not necessarily seen the light of day . . .”

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“The Secret Game is a compelling and truly American story.”

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“highly recommended as a way to create healthy habits for a more peaceful, happy life.”

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“For those who want to understand the inner workings of a self-mutilator, Sharp is an excellent read.

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“This is how modernism works. It is an ongoing conversation among the chef, the diner, the ingredients, and our collective memories.”

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“It is the writing itself that astonishes. It is elegant, poetic—even appropriately elegiac—and wry.”

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“Kevin Carey has written a challenging book, one that deserves careful attention . . .”

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For yogis who seek a deeper connection with their practice, here is a clear path toward physical, mental, and spiritual practice . . .”

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There are at least 40 baby name books currently listed on Amazon, touting upwards of 10,000, 50,000, even 100,000 names, so one can’t fault an author for trying to find a new angle to stand out fro

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The first quarter of the New Year usually yields very little in terms of interesting or memorable books, but this year that cycle has been broken and has produced  one more wonderfully engaging boo

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Abandoned NYC deserves attention.”

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For months he stood over me—a lone soldier in a silhouette.

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“Mortensen’s imagery is rich with fantastical and grotesque elements reminiscent of Brueghel, Hieronymous Bosch, or Goya.”

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One of the joys of reading is discovery.”

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“the message of hope and inspiration has the potential to help millions who are survivors of trauma and the people closest to them.”

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The preface of Mathematics Without Apologies is certain to discourage readers that are expecting a “popular” mathematics text from reading further.

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Private Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens is a lush book that takes you into 21 outstanding east coast country gardens. They are well worth the visit.

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American Goulash tells Stephanie Yuhas’s childhood story with humor, pathos, and love.”

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“From the New World is an indispensable addition to any literary library, a tour de force selection of Jorie Graham’s critically important poems to date.”

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In picking up the subtitle All the Gossip Unfit to Print, the folks at Blood Moon Productions have, with their new volume Love Triangle: Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman and Nancy Davis, 

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strikes a wonderful balance between an art gallery book and a how-to book for the more creative and adventuresome.”

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“For lawyers (and others) who want to improve their state of mind, feel healthier, be more effective, and experience better work-life balance, Yoga for Lawyers is recommended.”

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“Anything we practice repeatedly changes the brain; fixate on iPhones and similar screens, and we become better at staying helplessly glued to them.”

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