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Carol S. Surges

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Before this recent adventure into the world of writing, I was a library media specialist and taught at every level face-to-face and online. In my spare time, you'll find me in my gardens or on my bike. ...more

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The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland

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Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity

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While this book may not be for everyone, it provides a lot of options for discussion and contemplation. It takes place at the end of the 13th century and encapsulates five years in the life of an adolescent girl, Aleys. Aleys is not your typical girl ...more
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The Supremes are a unlikely trio of friends who meet in high school and go through their lives remaining connected. The community meeting place is Earl's All-You-Can-Eat cafe where the community gets together, mostly after Sunday church services, to ...more
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This book is intended for people with concerns about their gut/digestion. For me it was a great introduction to yogurt making. I went through the process as Davis details in his book and, as predicted, had great results. Bottomline, one doesn't need ...more
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This was the first book I've read by Lawhon and I'm certain I'll be reading another in the near future. She admits in her afterword that she took many liberties with the story and I'd have to agree that her 21st century sensibilities were evident. Th ...more
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This appears to be a 'love-or-hate' kind of book. For me, it was a bit of both but mostly it left me feeling positive about my personal life. Not ever having had any of the mental health issues of either the main character, Nora, or apparently the au ...more
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