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Book Review – Shelter

Author: Harlan Coben Title: Shelter, part one of the Mickey Bolitar series for young adults Overview After losing his father in a car accident and his addict mother to rehab, fifteen-year old Mickey Bolitar arrives at a new high school. Within weeks Mickey’s new girl interest, Ashley, disappears. While he befriends a couple high school …

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In-between

Okay. I finished the story. For months I spent every available and creative minute with my characters. When it was done, I had this incredible feeling of elation. My test readers insist it’s ready. The feeling of accomplishment made me smile. I was happy. But within days, the excitement diminished. I am getting restless. I …

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Book Review – Every Man Dies Alone

Book Title: Every Man Dies Alone Author: Hans Fallada, born Rudolf Wilhelm Friedrich Ditzen Overview Hans Fallada’s Every Man Dies Alone deals with the lives of several Berliner citizens during Germany’s Third Reich. After Otto and Anna Quangel’s only son dies at the front, the couple becomes disillusioned about the government. Rations grow leaner and the …

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