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Giveaway: We’re giving away 15 vintage classics by Virginia Woolf, Truman Capote, T.S. Eliot, Willa Cather, J.D. Salinger, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and others! Won’t they look lovely on your shelf? =) Enter to win these classics by: 1) following macrolit on Tumblr (yes, we will check. :P), and 2) reblogging this post. We will choose a random winner on 26 February, at which time we’ll start a new giveaway. Good luck! Follow our IG account to be eligible for our IG giveaways. For full rules to all of our giveaways, click here.

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Found a nice place to enjoy the sun, my book, and a beer. I’ll never tell. #booklife https://www.instagram.com/p/BvIFtHMnWDq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p4mxynyun8qr

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Finishing “Malafrena”. #booklife #lequin (at La Reina At El Rey Court) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAv3YEn57y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cqtsu73mdysc

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It always seems to grow. So much to look forward to. #thestack #booklife https://www.instagram.com/p/Btus_QkHR26/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pvo8pn23pn5k

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Sunday morning classic and coffee. #booklife #ursulaleguin (at Intrigue Chocolate & Coffee House) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJhSMCH8yV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wlmwy6ru9br9

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The Book of Esther - Emily Barton

In a society where men and women have well defined roles it is hard to break away from expectation. The Book of Esther does well to delve into the idea that gender and age are no limitation, with a sprinkle of steampunk and fantasy added in. That said at times the inability for any of the characters learn and to grow was a bit frustrating. Amit, a mystic that helps to create golems, is constantly unable to admit that the golems are alive or have any feelings or desires despite evidence that is right in front of his eyes. This could add to the depth of the story but end up being a sticking point that is never resolved. In the end it felt like this was the first book in a series of novels to come. I hope that is the case. I received this book from blogging for books in exchange for this review. You can read more about the auther, Emily Barton at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/307767/emily-barton/.

In a society where men and women have well defined roles it is hard to break away from expectation. The Book of Esther does well to delve into the idea that gender and age are no limitation, with a sprinkle of steampunk and fantasy added in. That said at times the inability for any of the characters learn and to grow was a bit frustrating. Amit, a mystic that helps to create golems, is constantly unable to admit that the golems are alive or have any feelings or desires despite evidence that is right in front of his eyes. This could add to the depth of the story but end up being a sticking point that is never resolved. In the end it felt like this was the first book in a series of novels to come. I hope that is the case. I received this book from blogging for books in exchange for this review. You can read more about the auther, Emily Barton at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/307767/emily-barton/.

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The Glorious Heresies

McInerney does an amazing job of transporting the reader to Ireland. From the slang an voice to the description of the characters environment. She is able to paint the picture. I wasn't sure who was supposed to be the antagonist and who was the protagonist but I found myself routing for everyone against each other. It is brilliant how each characters life is interwoven with each other as well. I couldn't put it down and I wanted to know what would happen next. I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

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Ready to pack up and see how far I can get. 

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Modern Blah

I had hopes for Shylock Is My Name.  Not even high hope, just hopes.  What I read was a long winded rambling about the upper class in England with an undertone of religious generalization.  The internal dialog of the characters goes now where and there is no character development.  I spent most of my time wondering if the main character was psychotic and imagining Shylock as an excuse for his behavior.  In the end he basically gives up and everything returns to how it was before the story started.  There was no character development and very little story.  I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review and would have to say that I am glad I didn't spend money on it.  

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“A Fine Imitation” A novels review

Amber Brock does a fine job of teasing the reader along.  When a group from New Yorks high society decides they need a mural painted in the pool room none of them thought there would be any scandal.  The artist is a mystery and Vera tries to discover his past while trying not to confront hers. 

Thanks to blogging for books for providing this book in exchange for this review.  I throughly enjoyed getting to know the characters and experiencing the roaring 20′s through the their eyes.  Find out more about “A Fine Imitation and Amber Brock blow

http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/531213/a-fine-imitation-by-amber-brock/

http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2108108/amber-brock/

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Book Review "Near Enemy"

"Near Enemy" by Adam Sternbergh was a fun take on the cyberpunk genre. Following would be hitman "Spademan" through a semi deserted New York is fun and fast paced. Sternbergh is able to vividly describe the city in decay while the character constantly banter. That paired with constant dialogue without the he said, she said hang ons, is an enjoyable change. Thanks to Blogging for Books for providing this book in exchange for the review. I'm looking forward to what is available next. Learn more about Adam Sternbergh and Near Enemy at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/170649/adam-sternbergh/

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By Peter Lagergren

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