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Book Review: The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand
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Book Review: The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand

Man of la BookJuly 22, 2019

The true story of Udham Singh, a Sikh orphan, setting out on a decades long scheme to murder an English diplomat, t Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the Lieutenant Governor

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Book Review: Death in Shangri-La by Yigal Zur
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Book Review: Death in Shangri-La by Yigal Zur

Man of la BookMay 29, 2019

Dotan Naor made a bet with Willy Mizrachi that he can locate his missing son. Willy is a ruthless arms dealer, and his son has settled as in the Himalayas.

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Fun Facts Friday: Lady Augusta Gregory
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Fun Facts Friday: Lady Augusta Gregory

Man of la BookMarch 15, 2019

Lady Augusta Gregory (15 March, 1852 – 22 May, 1932) was a folklorist, drama writer and theater manager from Ireland. Described “the greatest living Irishwoman”

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Book Review: America for Beginners by Leah Franqui
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Book Review: America for Beginners by Leah Franqui

Man of la BookAugust 7, 2018

The book shows us the same traveling experience through three sets of eyes, Mrs. Sengupta, Satya, and the American Rebecca Elliot.

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Book Review: The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Man of la BookDecember 29, 2016

Unlike many other similar books I’ve read, the author does not try to force tears out of the reader (something I dislike), but instead tells a good story with all the tragedy and happiness which happens in life.

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Book Review: The Explorers Guild: Volume One: A Passage to Shambhala by Jon Baird and Kevin Costner
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Book Review: The Explorers Guild: Volume One: A Passage to Shambhala by Jon Baird and Kevin Costner

Man of la BookDecember 22, 2015

The beautiful design alone of this book is worth a look for any bibliophile, even if you might not enjoy the story.

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Book Review: Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice by Marjorie Shaffer
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Book Review: Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice by Marjorie Shaffer

Man of la BookJune 4, 2013

Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice by Marjorie Shaffer is a non-fiction book tracing history through the trade of black pepper

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Book Review: How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid

Man of la BookMarch 6, 2013

Article first published as Book Review: How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia: A Novel by Mohsin Hamid on Blogcritics. About: How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid is a fictional book in guise of a self-help […]

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Book Review: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
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Book Review: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

Man of la BookAugust 18, 2010

Cutting for Stone is a glorious family / medical saga covering multiple generations and locations. Marion, the narrator, is an emotional and intelligent person

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Book Review: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
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Book Review: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Man of la BookJuly 14, 2010

A 2006 memoir of Ms. Gilbert which chronicles her trip around the world after her divorce and takes the reader with on her journey of self discovery.

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