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The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

I just finished a really good book. The InterestingsĀ is the story of a handful of teenagers who meet at a performing arts camp called “Spirit-in-the-Woods” in 1974. The story starts with their their first heady summer together (so much so … Continue reading

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Critic’s Choice: The Cat’s Table

On March 16, several hundred readers attended the Critic’s Choice Program at the Naples Philharmonic to enjoy Elaine Newton’s discussion of The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. Newton is a fabulous speaker, a passionate reader and an obvious fan of … Continue reading

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A Nineteenth Century “Amazing Race”: Eighty Days by Matthew Goodman

Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World This book is probably not your typical beach read for a Florida reader (I’m reasonably sure I was the only one down at the beach with this hardcover … Continue reading

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