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“Every time you take one path, you must live with the memory of the other: of a life left unchosen. Decide as seems best, one course or the other; each way will have its bitter with its sweet.”Like its predecessor, The Girl in the Tower is a book about medieval Russia, a country...
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“Only a fool wants war, but once a war starts then it cannot be fought half-heartedly. It cannot even be fought with regret, but must be waged with a savage joy in defeating the enemy, and it is that savage joy that inspires our bards to write their greatest songs about love and...
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Margaret of York leaves England in the late 15th century, during the last turbulent years of the War of the Roses, to be wed to Charles of Burgundy. Margaret of York’s marriage cements the relationship with Burgundy, forming a barrier to Louis of France, who manipulates behind the scenes for his country’s advantage....
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (✬✬✬)The prose is quite beautiful. Morgenstern clearly has a way with words, and she does a wonderful job bringing the circus to life. Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (✬✬✬)An interesting read that kept my attention, but I found the characters annoying and very difficult to like. They...
