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MEMPHIS READS: AND THE PEOPLE STAYED HOME

Andrea reviews And the People Stayed Home by Kitty O’Meara. Tra Publishing, 2020. 9781734761788. 32pp. This picture book started out as a poem the author penned about the world pandemic. O’Meara’s words quickly drew acclaim and words of praise by dignitaries, world leaders, politicians and celebrities. It’s obvious why so people- adults…

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MEMPHIS READS: THE WONDER BOY OF WHISTLE STOP

Hollye reviews The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg, Random House Publishing, 2020, 285 pages Do you remember Ruth and Idgie from Fannie Flagg’s novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe?  This newest book is about Bud Threadgoode from Whistlestop, Alabama. He is Ruth’s son which…

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Memphis Reads: DOLLY PARTON: SONGTELLER, MY LIFE IN LYRICS

Andrea reviews DOLLY PARTON, SONGTELLER:  My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton, Chronicle Books, 2020, ISBN 978-1-7972-0509-0, 380 pages Anyone who knows me knows that Dolly Rebecca Parton is my favorite person in the world. She is an excellent singer/songwriter, a savvy businesswoman, a cherished family member, and much more. I am…

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MEMPHIS READS: FIRE LOVER by Joseph Wambaugh

Marilyn reviews Fire Lover: A True Story  by Joseph Wambaugh, William Morrow Publishing, 2002. The author has written a page turner about a real life arsonist. Not just any arsonist, but one who is exceptionally sly and crafty.  For several years, California was plagued by mysterious fires that were both in…

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Memphis Reads: WHO ELSE CAN LOVE YOU? by DWIGHT E. KOBAR

Andrea reviews WHO ELSE CAN LOVE YOU? by Dwight E. Kobar, BookBaby Publishers, 2020, 40 pages. This is a sweet children’s book that conveys a strong message. The author reminds his readers it is recommended for adults to stay in touch with our inner children. When we are able to…

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Happy Thanksgiving from Memphis Reads!

We at Memphis Reads believe 2020 is  going to be a year we will always remember. But take a moment to acknowledge everything you are grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from all of us at Memphis Reads!

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MEMPHIS READS: THE END OF HER by Shari LaPena

Andrea reviews THE END OF HER by Shari LaPena, Penguin Random House, 2020. This book is about the devil. No, not a cartoon version where he is in a red suit with horns and carrying a pitchfork as he tempts you, sitting on your shoulder opposite of the angel. I mean, another…

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RIP Sam McBratney (1943–2020)

Sam McBratney has died. He was a writer of books for children and adults. He was best known for the children’s bestseller “Guess How Much I Love You” which is arguably his most well-known story. The  picture book follows two nutbrown hares, more than likely father and son. The story…

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10 SCARIEST BOOKS OF 2020

These are from the website, LitReactor.com, and just in time for Halloween. Here are the 10 scariest books of 2020: 10. “The Bank” by Bentley Little   09. “If It Bleeds” by Stephen King   08. “Devolution” by Max Brooks   07. “The Only Good Indians” by Stephen Graham Jones  …

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