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The PassionateReader
I write book reviews–known for romance, truly adore mysteries, everything is interesting to me. I also write on cultural issues and usually end up making many mad. All opinions are most definitely my own.
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April 11, 2026
My favorite mysteries, part one
no pat plots here
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April 7, 2026
The New Fear of Being Cut Off by Your Children
the silencing of the rents
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April 5, 2026
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner: a review
there is little to love in this lauded tome
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April 2, 2026
The Invisible Circus by Jennifer Egan: a review
it was very much like this
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March 30, 2026
Please, don't feed the (feral) cats.
save the birds
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March 29, 2026
Uncommon Passion by Anne Calhoun: a review
warning: neither the book–fabulous–or this review is SFW
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