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Poe: Birth of the Detective Story by Edgar
Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe is often cited as fathering the modern
detective story. His trilogy of stories follows amateur detective C. Auguste
Dupin as he tries to perfect the idea of "ratiocination" or the
"art of reasoning and rational." The trilogy begins with the 1841
short story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," which follows Dupin
trying to solve a double murder in Paris. The sequel, 1842's "The Mystery
of Marie Roget," again follows Dupin as he tries to solve the murder of
Marie Roget, whose body is found in a local Paris river. The final installment
in the series, 1844's "The Purloined Letter," follows Dupin's attempt
to recover a letter stolen from a private sitting room.
It is an interesting choice of stories. I found them very
dull. - PP 3 stars
The Wishing Thread by Lisa
Van Allen
For fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Sarah Addison Allen, The
Wishing Thread is an enchanting novel about the bonds between sisters, the
indelible pull of the past, and the transformational power of love.
I found it a little far-fetched, but it was a nice, easy read.
- GP 4 stars
How to Rate a Cat: Rate Any Feline Friend from
Their Boopable Nose to Their Sweet Toe Beans by Matthew McGlasson
If you consider yourself a pet parent, love looking at cute
kittens online, or are just an all-around animal lover, then this is the book
for you. From their spiky bedhead to their adorable paw beans to everything in
between, identify, recognize, and celebrate what makes each kitty special and
unique. Become an expert cat-rater based on signature characteristics.
This is so cute and enjoyable. I loved it! - MS 5 stars
Other Books Mentioned:
The World of the Pronghorn by Joe
Van Wormer
The Boxcar Librarian by
Brianna Labuskes
The Girls of Good Fortune by
Kristina McMorris
The Man with the Golden Arm by
Nelson Algren
The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by
Agatha Christie
Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have
Triumphed Against All Odds by Michael J. Tougias
The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love by
Kristin Kimball
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie
Bostwick
The River Knows Your Name by Kelly
Mustian
Lies on the Serpent's Tongue by Kate
Pearsall
Eleanore of Avignon by
Elizabeth DeLozier
Speak to Me of Home by
Jeanine Cummins
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher
Murray
A Month in the Country by J.L.
Carr
Hear My Sad Story: The True Tales That Inspired
"Stagolee," "John Henry," and Other Traditional American
Folk Songs by Richard Polenberg
Over the Edge by Jonathan Kellerman
Book of Shadows by Phyllis Curott
James Acaster's Classic Scrapes by James
Acaster
Working Girl Blues: The Life and Music of Hazel
Dickens by Hazel Dickens, Bill C. Malone
Friendliest Town on the Trail: Damascus, Virginia by Bunny
Medeiros
Walking to Wijiji: ... my journey overcoming
loneliness by Bunny Medeiros
New Books:
The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog: And
Other Serious Discoveries of Silly Science by Carly Anne York
The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned
Icon's Enduring Impact on America by Mark Whitaker
Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and
How It Changes Everything by James R. Doty
Blonde Dust by Tatiana de Rosnay
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