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Ghost Town – Book Review

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Ghost Town by Richard W. Jennings Houghton Mifflin, 2009 Reviewed by Cathy Newland Paisley, Kansas.  Don’t laugh.  The town’s name could have been Plaid.  When they couldn’t decide what color to name the town, they compromised.  Really, it could have … Continue reading →

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Kansas Notable Books

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

The Kansas Center for the Book (KCFB) announced its list of “Kansas Notable Books” for 2010.  These fifteen books, written by Kansans or about Kansas, were selected from among 150 contenders. “To be notable, a book has to stand out as an … Continue reading →

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The Scent of Rain and Lightning – Book Review

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

The Scent of Rain and Lightning: A Novel by Nancy Pickard Ballatine Books, c. 2010 Reviewed by Cathy Newland   Don’t you just love the title?  Can’t you smell it now?  A Kansas rainstorm.  A thunderstorm.  Sometimes welcome, sometimes not … Continue reading →

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Ogallala Blue – Book Review

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

Ogallala Blue: Water and Life on the High Plains by William Ashworth c. 2006 Reviewed by Bryon Cannon The Ogallala Aquifer lies under parts of eight High Plains states and has provided the water needed for various kinds of life … Continue reading →

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