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CJ Reviews: The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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Title: The Color Purple Author: Alice Walker Publication Date: 1982 Format: Paperback Rating: 4 stars The Color Purple is the story of two sisters--one a missionary to Africa and the other a child wife living in the South--who remain loyal to one another across time, distance, and silence. Beautifully imagined and deeply compassionate, this classic of American literature is rich… Continue reading CJ Reviews: The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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CJ Reviews: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

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Title: The Lies of Lock Lamora (Book 1 of the Gentleman Bastards) Author: Scott Lynch Publication Date: June 26, 2007 Format: Mass Market Paperback Rating: 4.5 stars An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As… Continue reading CJ Reviews: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

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CJ Reviews: Me Before You by JoJo Moyes

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Title: Me Before You Author: JoJo Moyes Publication Date: January 5, 2012 Format: Paperback Rating: 4.25 stars Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has never been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair-bound after an accident.… Continue reading CJ Reviews: Me Before You by JoJo Moyes

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CJ Reviews: Cinder by Marissa Meyer

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Title: Cinder (Book 1 of the Lunar Chronicles) Author: Marissa Meyer Publication Date: January 3, 2012 Format: Paperback Rating: 4 stars Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. Cinder, a… Continue reading CJ Reviews: Cinder by Marissa Meyer