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Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies. Heartbreaking, but what a story of love.

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 / beckmank / 7 Comments

5/5 Stairs. This story is heartbreaking. Funny. Sad. Honest. Endearing. Intense. Real. But most of all, full of love. 

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The Night Circus

May 15, 2017 / beckmank / 6 Comments

5/5 Stairs. A truly unexpected pleasure.

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The Nest. A mini review.

February 23, 2017February 19, 2017 / beckmank / 5 Comments

4/5 Stairs. An interesting look into the lives of the four Plumb siblings, who are forced to come together when their trust fund is jeopardized.

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The Diviners. A mini review.

February 4, 2017 / beckmank / 1 Comment

4/5 Stairs Ms. Bray draws the reader into 1920's New York City, while weaving a paranormal tale that is dark and creepy at times.

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Looking for an answer? Hamilton probably has one.

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 / beckmank / 4 Comments

Need an answer to someone's question? Look no further than Hamilton, my friends.

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