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Book Reviews: October 2021

November 3, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book Reviews October 2021

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Today I’m sharing my reviews of the books I read in October. My reading was stymied a bit because I am deep into editing my next book. And also, I binge-watched Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. So there’s that.😉

Still, I managed to read six great books in October. Maybe you will add one or two of these to your stack.

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Book Reviews: September 2021

October 1, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

September 2021 Book Reviews

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Hey friends! Today I’m sharing my reviews of the books I read in September. I enjoyed these books for different reasons. From the 1500s to present day, I met the magical and mental, I cried with and cheered for amazing protagonists that will not soon be forgotten. I hope you find a story in my September Reads to add to your list.

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Book Reviews: August 2021

September 1, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

August 2021 Book Reviews

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When I look back over the books I read in August, I know each of these stories enriched my life in some way. In fact, as a group, this may be my favorite collection of five books I’ve read in a row. And that’s saying something.

The Girl With The Louding Voice is a debut novel with a brave young protagonist. This was my “mystery date with a book” selection chosen at Barnes & Noble Fayetteville. (If you don’t remember this fun experience, read about it HERE.)

Two of the books I read in August are older ones—The Poisonwood Bible (published in 1998) and The Paris Wife (published in 2012). Can you believe I just got around to reading The Poisonwood Bible? I know I’m not the very last person on earth to read it because a slew of people NEVER read anything longer than a tweet. BUT, I may be the last of my reader friends to read it. The great takeaway here is that there are a bazillion fabulous books out there still waiting for me. Also, just because a book is a new release or on the best seller list, doesn’t necessarily make it half as good as some of those found on the shelves of a used bookstore. With respect to The Paris Wife , it has been on my list for some time. The day I found it in a neighborhood Little Free Library was a lucky day for me!

Klara and The Sun? Oh my… It was such a different read for me, one that got me thinking, for sure.

Salt to the Sea is classified as young reader. As C. S. Lewis said—No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally—and often far more—worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond. I absolutely agree!

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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