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The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant Digest & Review Activists fought for an end to child labor. Women secretly shared pamphlets about contraceptives. At the height of prohibition, patrons at certain cafes drank whiskey from teapots. Born in 1900, Addie Baum formed an identity separate from her traditional upbringing during a time of worldwide change. Now, at age eighty-five, Addie tells her granddaughter about her life and the times in which she lived,...
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The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • A digest of the The Invention of Wings • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's impact and its important to read • And more!
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Last One Home by Debbie Macomber Digest & Review. Last One Home is a novel written by Debbie Macomber. The central plot of the book is about a woman who discovers the bravery needed to finally let go of her past and turn her attention to herself and her daughter after she leaves a bad marriage. It does not focus on the violence and heartache of the situation, but instead shows that with the help and love of friends and family, a single mother can...
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A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson Digest & Review.
A God in Ruins is the companion novel to Life after Life, both written by Kate Atkinson. Life after Life tapped into what life would be like with infinite chances to live and how choices affect those chances. A God in Ruins tells the story of Teddy Todd-husband, father, and war hero-as he tries to adjust to life after the war. He never expected to survive the war, so he is essentially facing a future...
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When Junior Whitshank built the house, he fell in love with it. After months on the construction site, thanks to a little bit of luck and trickery, he was finally able to buy it and make it a home for him and his family - fulfilling a long-time dream. Years went by and Junior and his wife grew old, the house becoming the life of their son, Redcliffe, who is now 70 years old. Together with his wife, Abby, they start to notice the toll that their age...
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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Digest & Review. Gabrielle Zevin is a famous American author and screenwriter, known mostly for her book Elsewhere and the script for Conversations with Other Women. In her newest novel, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, she presents us with a beautiful story of a bookshop owner, who after losing his wife and witnessing his business slowly fall into decline becomes a recluse and gives in to depression....
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Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Digest & Review Everything I Never Told You, the debut novel by Celeste Ng, is about a Chinese American family living in small-town Ohio during the 1970s. The book begins when the Lee's middle child, Lydia goes missing and is found dead in a local lake. The entire family is torn apart by this news, as Lydia was her parents' favorite child. The death of Lydia drives everyone apart in their search for answers...
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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Digest & Review. With this digest, you'll enjoy: • Digest of the groundbreaking novel Me Before You • Review of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Stories beyond the digest • And More! NOTE: This is NOT a summary nor the original book but a worry-free solution without the spoilers and surprises. What others are saying:"Very concise and helpful for our Book Club." "It is full...
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10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse by JJ Smith Digest & Review. Are you tired of looking bulky all the time? Are you getting frustrated by useless dieting routines and not seeing any positive weight-loss results? Do you feel tired most of the time? Well then, get ready to look slimmer, and sexier, and to feel healthier by following J.J. Smith's The New York Times bestselling 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. It will jump-start your weight loss, increase your...
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Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson Digest & Review. Who do you trust? As Christine closes her eyes, she knows that all the memories she has collected today will vanish when she falls asleep. When she awakes tomorrow, she will have no recollections of today. It is the same every day; there is so much she does not remember— that she is married, how old she is, or even how she got to where she is. She believes she is still in her early twenties; she...
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Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll Digest & Review. This is a tale of Ani, a girl who had it all- good looks, money and a perfect boyfriend with a wedding just a few days away. This is a book about a girl who was living a lie. Ani's past keeps her strictly enclosed in a cage she has built for herself. When she decides to take part in a documentary on the horrific event which changed her life forever, will it finally bring her peace? What lengths...
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The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • Digest of The Goldfinch • Reviews of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Stories beyond the digest • And more!
Disclaimer: This digest is an unofficial reader's guide to aide informed decisions, enhancing appreciation of the book. This is NOT a summary and does not contain any text of the original book.
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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein Digest & ReviewWhat is a hobbit? Hobbits are a clan of little chubby people; around half the height of a person and sporting big furry toes. Hobbits are a lively bunch and enjoy drinking and having loads of fun. One such hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, lives in a cozy cavity beneath a hill at Bag End. He is content with his serene and tranquil life, but this is all about to change. Gandalf, an ancient wizard, arrives at Bilbo's...
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Mean Streak explores the long-standing question, "Does the end justify the means?" Is it acceptable to do something immoral to achieve a positive outcome? Where does one draw the line? True to form, bestselling author Sandra Brown delivers in this nail-biting mystery offering heaps of danger, shocking ploys, suspense, and sexy romance. Mean Streak is a wildly compelling "edge of your seat" read. This novel tracks several complex personas that are...
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • A digest of the Ready Player One • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's impact and its important to read • And more!
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Four Blood Moons by John Hagee Digest & Review. The theories of how the world ends are incessant. If you want to strike fear into the heart of someone, tell him or her that the world is coming to an end with the much awaited fourth blood moon around 8 pm on September 27, 2015. You will hear the word Docudrama thrown around whenever you look up information on John C. Hagee's book, Four Blood Moons: Something is About to Change. In his book, he talks...
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The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker Digest & Review With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • A digest of The Art of Hearing Heartbeats • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's impact and its important to read • And more! What other readers are saying: "You can read it before you read the novel or after you read it as a supplement to the actual...
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Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Digest & Review. Clay Jannon, a young artist and recent college graduate, recently fell into unemployment. Passing up one "Help Wanted" sign after another along the streets of San Francisco, he finally comes across Mr. Penumbra's advertisement looking for a night clerk for his 24-hour bookstore. Clay's interest in typography and a particular fantasy series leads him on an exciting adventure between the...
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We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Digest & Review With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • Digest of the book We Were Liars • Reviews of the book and author • The reception of the book and reader's reactions • Stories beyond the digest • And more!
Disclaimer: This digest is an unofficial reader's guide to aide informed decisions, enhancing appreciation of the book. This is NOT a summary and does not contain any text of the original book....
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War Brides by Helen Bryan Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy:• Digest of the book• Reviews of the book and author• The reception of the book and reader's reactions• Stories beyond the digest• And more!
Disclaimer: This digest is an unofficial reader's guide to aide informed decisions, enhancing appreciation of the book. This is NOT a summary and does not contain any text of the original book.