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Mandy Mikulencak

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The United States

Website

http:///www.mandymikulencak.com

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Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

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August 2011

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Mandy Mikulencak has been a writer her entire working life. First, as a journalist, then as an editor and PR specialist for two national nonprofits and a United Nations agency. Today she lives in the mountains of Southwest Colorado with her husband. Her historical novel, THE LAST SUPPERS, was released by Kensington Publishing in late 2017. Her next book, FORGIVENESS ROAD, comes out in March 2019.

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Average rating: 3.78 · 3,884 ratings · 573 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Last Suppers 3.74 avg rating — 2,410 ratings — published 2017 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forgiveness Road 3.92 avg rating — 1,019 ratings — published 2019 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Burn Girl 3.72 avg rating — 455 ratings — published 2015 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Fruitcake Lovers Anonymous

I think I need to start a support group for those of us (relatively few, it seems) who love fruitcake. In my opinion, the haters haven’t tried the right kind of fruitcake. It’s been almost two years since my novel, The Last Suppers, came out. The story is about a young, female prison cook who is obsessed with preparing the most meaningful last meal for death row inmates. One of the elderly inmates

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Mandy Mikulencak rated a book it was amazing Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Duchess Goldblatt	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
READ THIS BOOK RIGHT AWAY. You will be in stitches.
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This historical fiction held me from the first page to the last. O'Farrell's writing is vivid and transports you to a different time and place. ...more
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This historical fiction held me from the first page to the last. O'Farrell's writing is vivid and transports you to a different time and place. ...more
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Mandy Mikulencak rated a book it was amazing How to Stop Time by Matt Haig (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As I've said in other Matt Haig reviews, I will read ANYTHING Haig writes. This book is a mind-bendy, captivating, thought-provoking exploration of our limited human experience -- and what transpires when we know how long we've left to live. ...more
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I will read (or listen to) anything by Matt Haig. His storytelling and character development are just extraordinary.
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I will read (or listen to) anything by Matt Haig. His storytelling and character development are just extraordinary.
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A thoroughly enjoyable fast read. Because I'd just visited Paris before reading, the story transported me to the city and its charms. ...more
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I will read ANYTHING that Murakami writes. These stories, filled with supernatural elements, draw you into worlds beyond imagination. While this wasn't my favorite Murakami book, it is a must read for anyone who enjoys his writing. ...more
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This is a perfect book. The writing, the storyline, the characters. What an exceptional storyteller -- transporting us to a time in history without it feeling like a history lesson. James' story will stay with you a very long time. Everett deserves e ...more
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This is a perfect book. The writing, the storyline, the characters. What an exceptional storyteller -- transporting us to a time in history without it feeling like a history lesson. James' story will stay with you a very long time. Everett deserves e ...more
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“Just because someone didn't have book smarts didn't mean they didn't have interesting thoughts.”
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“Only our minds keep those dark moments alive and breathing, and only our minds can put them to rest.”
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