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Take SAG HARBOR to the Beach
I know it’s December and not the usual time of year for talking about beach books, but if you’re lucky enough to be heading out for a holiday cruise or a beach vacation you’ll want to take SAG HARBOR...
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An Object of Beauty is Just That
There is no doubt that Steve Martin is a modern-day Renaissance Man. He’s a talented actor and incredible… author? Reading Steve Martin’s latest novel An Object of Beauty, I was confronted with more...
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What Would Hannah Do?
We’ve all seen the homeless begging for food or money on the street. And we’ve all had a range of reactions, from giving a couple bucks or a sandwich, to trying not to make eye contact, to feeling...
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Chelsea Handler is the Cure for Road Rage
I’m gonna be honest here… I bought the audio version of Chelsea Handler’s ARE YOU THERE VODKA? IT’S ME, CHELSEA because it was on sale. I had a long drive planned and I wanted something light and fun...
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ROOM with a Viewpoint
Emma Donoghue explores some unquestionably scary territory in her latest novel ROOM. The story’s narrator, Jack is born in captivity in a small shed where his mother has been abducted and forced to...
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Cooking Up A Love Storm
In today’s post, our newest regular contributor and food expert Jozette Kauffman celebrates Valentine’s Day with some yummy food and a dash of gross humor. In her post, she wonders if I’ll invite her...
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Poems are the New Tweets
Welcome to our newest regular contributor, Amy Pence, who joins Midtown Review as our poetry guru. If we relied on my experience with poetry there would be a lot of “There once was a man from...
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Reading Rx
It is true that for some of us books are our biggest comfort. Just looking around my apartment at the stacks of books makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, and getting to spend hours curled up with one is...
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Book Review: THE QUEEN OF PALMYRA
Regular contributor Jozette Kauffman is back today with her review of the THE QUEEN OF PALMYRA by Minrose Gwin. Sounds like a tough but incredible read that is well worth the time. It also sounds...
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New Poetry: Short but Tweet
In today’s post, regular contributor and poet Amy Pence is back with her latest poetry review. Alas sweet readers, even Amy’s reviews read like poetry: Now that I have convinced you—hopefully—to read...
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Poetry Review: April Awakenings
April is Poetry Month, and our regular contributor Amy Pence is back with a review of two collections that will pique your interest even if you’re not a long time lover of poetry. Why can’t the mind...
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A Sandwich by Any Other Name…
Tired of the same ole ham and cheese or tuna sandwich? Midtown Review is here for you. Regular contributor Ana Raquel is back with a cookbook review that will have you rethinking the sandwich. And...
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Amy Hearts ARDENCY
Poet and Regular Contributor Amy Pence is back today with a compelling review of Ardency by Kevin Young – and a convincing argument for paper over digital. I ♥ Ardency. Kevin Young’s collection of...
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Book Review: HALF A LIFE
Regular Contributor Denise Neary is back today with a review of a memoir by acclaimed fiction writer Darin Strauss (CHANG AND ENG). I am a sucker for the beautifully written tragedy. I love to read...
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Bad Liars Make Tangled Webs
Earlier this week I had the honor of interviewing Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and author James B. Stewart at the Atlanta History Center as part of the Livingston Lecture series. He was in town to...
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Poetry Review: CRADLE BOOK
They say you learn something every day. I would like to learn who “they” are, but until then I’m happy with today’s lesson… a new word to add to my vocabulary… Proem. I looked it up and officially it...
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Tacos, Tacos, Tacos for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert!
Regular Contributor and intrepid foodie Ana Raquel is back today with tacos for every occasion. Need something for a first date dinner? How ’bout tacos. Want to serve your hubby breakfast in bed?...
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Get Free Books!
If you love books and think you can write book reviews, Midtown Review wants you! We are looking for a few good reviewers who can commit to doing one book review per month. Want to apply? Here’s how...
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Book Review: A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD
Looking for something unusual to read this summer? Shannon Ross, our newest contributor shares her impressions of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize winning A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD by Jennifer Egan. The...
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Book Review: THE KITCHEN HOUSE
So… I have a confession to make. And I know I can trust you not to spread it around… I actually read THE KITCHEN HOUSE by Kathleen Grissom by mistake. It’s not that I wouldn’t have chosen it, in...
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