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March 2022 Mini-Challenge

Happy Pi day! March 14 is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π! It’s celebrated on 3/14 since the first digits of pi are 3.14. It’s also just an excuse to eat pie. Am I right? And to further the celebrations, we’ve dedicated our March mini-challenge to pi (or pie) related prompts! […]

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After the Romanovs

Book Review After the Romanovs by Helen Rappaport As a teen, I remember being enamored with a fictional series set in prerevolutionary Russia. This was my first introduction to the Romanov time period and that fascination continued over the years. However, I’d never read much about the plight of the exiles after the Russian revolution.

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The Midnight Ride

Book Review The Midnight Ride by Ben Mezrich Ever heard of the Gardner Museum Heist? On March 18, 1990, thirteen works of art were stolen from the museum by two men posing as police officers. The case remains unsolved, the artwork still missing, and no arrests made. And that’s where this story begins…

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The Last Grand Duchess

Book Review The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull The Romanov family has long held fascination for many of us. The last Tsar and his family, disappearing in the middle of the night. Stories of bullets bouncing off clothes lined with jewels, and countless imposters claiming to be one of the daughters. And while we

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February 2022 Mini-Challenge

Our February 2022 mini-challenge has arrived — our first mini-challenge of the year! For those who are new here, mini-challenges are bonus prompts that we release spontaneously throughout the year. They are completely optional and can be read in addition to your regular fifty-two prompts, or doubled-up and combined. Ready to see this month’s prompts?

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Her Hidden Genius

Book Review Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict Her Hidden Genius is the best of Marie Benedict! Impeccably researched and beautifully written, this story uncovers the incredible life of a woman history overlooked. (Keep reading for the full book synopsis.)

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The Ex-Husband

Book Review The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton It’s an offer she can’t refuse… and can’t escape. Charlotte is an ex-con. But her past is catching up with her. And when she’s invited aboard a luxury yacht to act as a personal assistant, she realizes that someone else on board knows what she’s done. And they

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