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Cultural Education circa 1920s Japan

December 6 by Martin Cruz Smith The date of the title, and the cover’s image of the “rising sun” Japanese flag give away the time and place of this book. But it isn’t set on that date, rather it is … Continue reading

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Mystery and Romance

Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson You know an author has made it, when before you even see the “New York Times Bestselling Author” on the cover, you notice her name is set in a (much) bigger typeface than the actual … Continue reading

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Dark and Fascinating

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

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