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Fun Facts Friday: Brian Moore
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Fun Facts Friday: Brian Moore

Man of la BookAugust 25, 2023

Brian Moore was an Irish novelist and screenwriter. He is known for novels describing life in Northern Ireland during World War II.

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Book Review: Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes
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Book Review: Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes

Man of la BookJuly 4, 2023

I felt that the book is most poignant when the characters are interacting. The sense of desperation they feel everyday is something that’s felt on every page

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Fun Facts Friday: Nora Ephron
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Fun Facts Friday: Nora Ephron

Man of la BookMay 19, 2023

Nora Ephron was a writer, journalist, and of course, filmmaker. Her screenplay for When Harry Met Sally was ranked as the 40th greatest screenplay of all time

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Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
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Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Man of la BookApril 13, 2023

A charming debut novel, about an unlikely friendship between an elderly widow and a giant Pacific octopus that will leave you surprised and delighted!

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Book Review: Number One Fan by Meg Elison
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Book Review: Number One Fan by Meg Elison

Man of la BookSeptember 15, 2022

Number One Fan by Meg Elison has many aspects, a fascinating look at worlds that co-exist with me, but which I’ll never be a part of (hopefully).

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Book Review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
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Book Review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Man of la BookSeptember 1, 2022

This was a very enjoyable yarn, convincing and lovely. A good story, with a bunch of pop-culture references, just enough tech-talk to make sense

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Fun Facts Friday: Christopher Isherwood
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Fun Facts Friday: Christopher Isherwood

Man of la BookAugust 26, 2022

Christopher Isherwood was a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and writer who was born in England, and lived in the United States

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Book Review: The Circle by Dave Eggers
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Book Review: The Circle by Dave Eggers

Man of la BookJuly 21, 2022

The Circle’s plan is to make each and every person a member, track their movements, film them, and shine a light on government, as well as private citizens

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Fun Facts Friday: John Fante
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Fun Facts Friday: John Fante

Man of la BookApril 8, 2022

John Fante (8 April 1909 – 8 May 1983) was an American novelist, writer, and screenwriter. His semi-autobiographical novel Ask the Dust is his most famous work

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Book Review: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
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Book Review: Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Man of la BookApril 5, 2022

I the magical realism, an explanation of Chinese calligraphy. A fascinating read into what makes up the calligraphy symbols, and how Daiyu interprets them

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