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Jann Barber rated a book really liked it Claws of Action (A Cat Lady Mystery #4) by Linda Reilly (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
At first, I wasn't sure I would enjoy this book, even though I love cats, because there was a cat spirit that would occasionally appear to Lara and help her with problems. Once I got into it, things changed, and I was right there with Lara and Aunt F ...more
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Jann Barber rated a book it was amazing Grand Slam Murders (A Bridge to Death Mystery, #1) by R.J. Lee	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
This is the second book I have read recently with a female reporter who wants to move up in the ranks at the newspaper. That is probably just interesting to me. I give this five stars for several reasons. Originally from the South, I can relate to man ...more
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Jann Barber and 12 other people liked Book-Lover Book Blog's review of Here To Stay: "Well I'm certainly feeling rather lucky to have great in-laws, especially after this thrilling read! And I wish I could give this more than 5 stars, it's worth a hundred more (at least!). Not only were the characters exceptionally well put together..." Read more of this review »
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Jann Barber and 33 other people liked Mark's review of Here To Stay: " Elliot is single, good career, lovely home in Dulwich, fairly well off and happy ( he also still likes Eau Savage which I used to love in my youth!) But he is lonely Enter Gemma, she appears at an ‘open garden’ event Its instant ( fatal ) attraction..." Read more of this review »
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Jann Barber and 34 other people liked Darinda's review of Here To Stay: "Elliot has a comfortable life with a rewarding career and a beautiful home he remodeled. The only thing missing is a family. When he meets Gemma, she seems perfect for him, and they have a brief courtship before marrying. Soon after getting marrie..." Read more of this review »
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Jann Barber wants to read The Warehouse by Rob Hart (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
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Jann Barber entered a giveaway The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware (Goodreads Author) 50 copies available, ends on September 23, 2019 Enter to win »
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Jann Barber rated a book really liked it Thirteen (Eddie Flynn #4) by Steve Cavanagh (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
It’s the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house – and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury. But there’s someone on his tail. ...more
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Jann Barber rated a book liked it Grave Expectations by Heather Redmond (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
Charles Dickens is living in a flat near his fiancé, Kate Hogarth. Due to social constructs of the time, they are not to be alone together in his rooms. His brother or her sister usually provide chaperone services. Miss Haverstock, an elderly spinster ...more
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“I think when a reader reads a whole book - which takes six to ten hours - that’s kind of a gift to the author. The gift of close, undivided attention. To who else do we listen so closely for eight straight hours? And when readers give that gift to me, I’m grateful for it.”
― Po Bronson

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“Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.”
― Mark Twain

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“The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”
― Flannery O'Connor

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“This morning I wake to the blue-white light of an approaching spring in New York: the kind of light that promises it will not be this cold forever.”
― Tre Miller Rodriguez, Splitting the Difference: A Heart-Shaped Memoir

tags: heartshapedmemoir, nyc

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