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Unmasked. A mini review.

April 10, 2022 / beckmank / 1 Comment

5/5 Stairs. A great look into the life of a criminologist who is obsessed with finding justice. Paul is empathetic, dedicated, and detailed, and this book takes you through his lifelong journey to find answers and solve the toughest cases.

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Beautiful Country. A mini review.

September 29, 2021September 28, 2021 / beckmank / 1 Comment

5/5 Stairs. A moving memoir told through the eyes of a child that follows the struggles immigrants face when they leave everything behind in hopes of a better life.

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Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered.

December 3, 2019December 2, 2019 / beckmank / 1 Comment

5/5 Stairs

If you like memoirs, or self help, or comedy, or swearing, or a combination of all of these things - give Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered a try.

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Chase Darkness with Me.

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 / beckmank / 1 Comment

5/5 Stairs - Part memoir, all true-crime, this is a story of empathy and the pursuit of justice. Billy Jensen's chasing darkness, and he takes the reader with him.

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The Library Book. A Mini Review.

October 31, 2018 / beckmank / 2 Comments

4/5 Stairs. The library fire is just one piece of this library's history. While it's an interesting event, it's the rest of the history and the people Ms. Orlean profiles that makes this book an enjoyable read for any book lover.

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