Author Archives: Joanie

The Almost Moon

May 15, 2010 – 1:01 pm

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A raw and emotionally intense portrait of a more-than-difficult mother/daughter relationship that descends into murder and the 24 hours that follow. I found this story bleak and depressing. Did manage to finish the book, but it was not an enjoyable read for me.
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Fifty Acres and a Poodle

May 15, 2010 – 12:34 pm

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Author Jean Marie Laskas writes for The Washington Post & Esquire Magazine plus other national publications. This book, originally published in 2000, is her story of growing up as a “city gal”, who always hankered to own a farm and live in the wide open spaces. A humorous, heart-warming but also poignant story [...]

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