Author Archives: Carol Early Cooney
The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
Dear Fellow Reader, Wow! It has been hot. And there hasn’t been a drop of rain in a long time. Of course, this is the summer that I finally decided that I should do more in the yard. So, I … Continue reading
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle
Dear Fellow Readers, This image truly relates to the book I am reviewing today. I do, on occasion, read paranormal cozy mysteries. They are light and have some humor and I find they are great when I want something to … Continue reading
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Tagged Fiction, Just Like Magic, Paranormal romantic fiction, Sarah Hogle
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Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout
Dear Fellow Reader, An hour ago, I was in the basement waiting for the National Weather Service to cancel the tornado warning that it issued for my area. And now I sit here, and the sun is shining. I can … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Strout, Fiction, Lucy by the Sea, Pandemic fiction
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Six Feet Deep Dish by Mindy Quigley
Dear Fellow Reader, Isn’t there something appealing about reading a book that takes place in a locale that you are familiar with? I find that it perks my interest. I want to see if I have been in the … Continue reading
Book Banning
Dear Fellow Reader, I have been reading articles for the last few months about the attempts in many locations to ban books. Not only ban books but also persecute librarians. (https://www.rawstory.com/watch-new-chattanooga-da-may-prosecute-librarians-for-contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-minors/) (https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/3592899-michigan-public-library-defunded-over-inclusion-of-lgbtq-materials/) Oh my. I am not sure where to … Continue reading
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Tagged Banned Books, Gender Queer, LGBTQ+ LITERATURE, Maia Kobabe
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Carol Early Cooney 