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The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
"If you’ve read any reviews about this book, then you know it’s a GUT-WRENCHING read. Did I love it, absolutely I did, were there things I didn’t care for, yes there were! But for me, it still deserves all the stars. Mercy, where do I even begin without giving spoilers away. The story opens with a horrific tragedy and the story unfolds from there. We’ve all seen some of these stories on the news and we’re so quick to cast judgment aren’t we. Now I’m not saying that if you commit a crime you shouldn’t be held accountable, you absolutely should be. But each situation is unique and this story allows you to dive behind the scenes. If you’ve read this, then I think you’ll know what I mean by that. It for sure gave me lots to think about and wrestle with. One minute I’m feeling sympathy for Corby and the next I’m wanting to knock his head off, but I never stopped rooting for him. Lamb has worked in a correctional institution teaching writing, and this clearly shines through in his writing. I’ve been through counseling, so I especially
appreciated the way he wrote those sessions. We all need a Dr. Patel and Mrs. Millman in our lives. Someone to believe in us, cheer us on when even we’ve screwed up. I was so happy Corby had them and a friend in his cellmate, Manny. I’ve seen lots of people who are disappointed with the ending and I get that. Again, I can’t say much without giving something away. No matter how it ended, Corby would have a hard road ahead of him. I know I’ve rambled a bit, but books that touch my soul are the hardest to review. With the prison setting, there are triggers galore and some very crass language. Every single one of these characters will stay with me and look for this to be in my top reads this year!"
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The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay
"I enjoyed Reay’s exploration of happiness and career fulfillment.

Both Diana, as Tate Gallery’s Keeper of Modern Collections, and Lily, as her assistant, have broken all barriers in the UK as the first female keepers in a major institution. Their personal lives are as curated as their workplace. When Lily discovers that happiness isn’t what she does but how she feels about what she does, she’s willing to undertake gasp-worthy moves! The art of sacrifice kept me intrigued.

Although I’ve read plenty about the art world during the Nazi regime, it was good to see how Reay linked this to equality and freedom for women in the workplace. It was equally interesting to learn about the art of forgery and the life of Picasso.

This story about risks, scandal, and personal/professional growth will resonate with many; especially those who take time to peel back the veneer.

I was gifted this copy by Harper Muse and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review."
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Comment292417680 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:11:46 -0700 <![CDATA[Keri commented on Gigi's review of The English Masterpiece]]> /review/show/7692083253 Gigi's review of The English Masterpiece
by Katherine Reay

I’m not familiar with this author, but with that streak of 5 stars from you I’m thinking I should try her! ]]>
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The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay
"I have never given Katherine Reay less than 5 stars and The English Masterpiece brings that streak to 4 books. I’m not sure anyone does historical fiction better than Reay. The characters? Beautifully developed. The setting? Perfect. The plot? A moment for the plot… spectacular. The pace? Unputdownable. Do yourself a favor and dive in to this one asap."
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by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I am not into glam at all but I remember liking this one a lot. But I’ve discovered sometimes good narration can make the experience more fun for me, and can override things I might notice more when reading. ]]>
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by Allison Larkin

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by Kim Hooper

Excellent review, Jayme. So many things happening in our world that are difficult to absorb, but it’s so important to live in reality and not hide from it. ]]>
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