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Author Archives: J D Jung
Nobody Is Ever Missing – Catherine Lacey
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I was beginning to realize that what I wanted was the noise of people living near me, but not near enough to cause any inaudible noises to show up because I knew that those sorts of … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction
Tagged fiction, New Zealand
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The Vices – Lawrence Douglas
(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “It would be years before I would be prepared to accept his self-assessment [as a sick person], and even then, not fully. …he was handsome, wealthy, the youngest tenured professor at one of the nation’s … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction
Tagged family, lies, mystery, Religion
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Going crazy trying to find those Underrated Reads!
Dear readers, please be patient with us. You may think that we’re on hiatus, or worse, have totally disappeared. Not so. We’re definitely around, struggling to find literary gems that we recommend. We’ve been doing a lot of reading (and I mean tons!), but … Continue reading
Posted in Let's talk
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A Conversation with Author Cari Lynn
Cari Lynn I was so intrigued with Cari Lynn’s latest novel, Madam, that I spent hours researching the infamous New Orleans Madam, Josie Arlington. Afterwards I just had to ask Cari about her story and what motivated her to seek out this fascinating piece … Continue reading
Posted in Conversations
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Eddie: The Life and Times of America’s Preeminent Bad Boy – Ken Osmond and Christopher J. Lynch
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…unlike the warriors’ Valkyrie, the Hollywood version didn’t let you know that you were going to die immediately; you were baited, strung along, and then let down to die a slow, lingering death. And like every … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs
Tagged classic television, memoirs
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Sex, Rain, and Cold Fusion – A. R. Taylor
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…each time he closed his eyes, he pictures working at Juan de Fuca…Down there, in that torrid, turbid world of extremes, how could he discern the workings of a fifth force so slight that it showed … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire
Tagged humor, satire
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Fighting Chance – Jane Haddam
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Tibor was always surprised at how casual and unassuming most real evil really was. …so much evil was done as everyday business…And it was nothing. It was just transactions. It had the same emotional force on … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
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The December Project: An Extraordinary Rabbi and a Skeptical Seeker Confront Life’s Greatest Mystery – Sara Davidson
(Reviewed by JD Jung) A few months ago I attended a Writers Bloc event to see author Sara Davidson promote her new book, The December Project. The evening began with a live video chat with Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi from his … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Non-fiction, Philosophical reads
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The Confessions of Frances Godwin – Robert Hellenga
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “My life doesn’t add up to anything, Father. More like the story of Troy—all in a day’s work—than Rome, going in circles instead of moving forward. I’ve worn out all the roles I used to play—daughter, … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction
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