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Need a quick introduction to Louis L’Amour novels? Look no further than the engaging Last Stand at Papago Wells (1957). Continue reading
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Green Leaf in Drought-time by Isobel Kuhn (1957)
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The story of missionaries Arthur and Wilda Mathews stuck and suffering in China as Communism swept the nation in the early 1950s. Continue reading
The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov (1957)
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You might be seeing a few more Asimov titles in my book review list this year. Fair warning. Just as the kids and I once had a “Year of Dahl,” so I think this is turning into a “Year of … Continue reading
Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren (1957)
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Pippi Long stocking, Book #2 My kids are growing up faster than I expected (said every patient ever, probably). When I found the second and fourth Pippi Longstocking books in our church library, I personally was stoked, but my aging … Continue reading
The Chinese Maze Murders by Robert Van Gulik (1957)
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My parents are hardcore mystery fans, so much so that I’m surprised my siblings weren’t named Agatha, Ngaio, or Rex. For some reason, I had never gotten into the mystery genre for novels, though mystery/suspense/thrillers are easily my favorite types … Continue reading
From Russia with Love by Ian Fleming (1957)
“Doesn’t do to get mixed up with neurotic women in this business. They hang on your gun-arm, if you know what I mean.” This book has been my introduction to the real James Bond. Admittedly, I have never even sat … Continue reading