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Book Review: The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen
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Book Review: The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen

Man of la BookNovember 19, 2024

A hilarious, thought-provoking novel, narrated by a retired professor, delves into microaggressions, assimilation, and legacy of the Inquisition

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Book Review: The Prince of the Skies by Antonio Iturbe
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Book Review: The Prince of the Skies by Antonio Iturbe

Man of la BookMarch 15, 2022

I loved how the author incorporated scenes from The Little Prince into the narrative, allowing Saint-Exupéry to build his classic over the years

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Fun Facts Friday: Giorgio Vasari
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Fun Facts Friday: Giorgio Vasari

Man of la BookJuly 30, 2021

Giorgio Vasari (30 July, 1515 – 27 June, 1574) was a writer, painter, and engineer from Italy. He is considered to be the foundation of art-history writing.

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Book Review: The Passion According to Carmela by Marcos Aguinis
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Book Review: The Passion According to Carmela by Marcos Aguinis

Man of la BookNovember 28, 2018

Carmela Vasconcelos, an divorcee, gets caught up in the of the Cuban Revolution, joins Lucas, her brother, as they run away from their parents to join Castro.

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Book Review: The General’s Cook by Ramin Ganeshram
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Book Review: The General’s Cook by Ramin Ganeshram

Man of la BookNovember 19, 2018

A historical fiction book taking place in 1793, following the life of Hercules, a slave in Mt. Vernon, as well as President George Washington’s chef.

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Book Review: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
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Book Review: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor

Man of la BookOctober 18, 2018

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor tells of Grace Darling, a celebrated heroine, and her ancestor a hundred years later.

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Thoughts on: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman
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Book Review: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Man of la BookOctober 2, 2011

Richard I, “Lionheart”, takes his vows seriously including the one to free Jerusalem from Salah-a-Din. He leaves his kingdom with his armies to the holy land.

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