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M.G.’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at M.G.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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M.G. Lamb
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October 2021
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The Deserters
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M.G. Lamb
rated a book it was ok
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| This sounded like my kind of historical non-fiction book, but I found “Dark Renaissance,” a dry, tedious read. While the book does offer a vivid, unsettling glimpse into 16th-century England, (you did NOT want to live there), complete with its public ...more | |
"The Deserters is a gripping and deeply human look at two young men pulled into the chaos of WWII. Joey and Rico come from different worlds, yet the war binds their stories in a way that feels raw, emotional, and impossible to turn away from.
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"The Deserters is one of those stories that quietly gets under your skin. Joey and Rico step onto the page as two ordinary young men, but the war reshapes them in ways that feel painfully real. Their journeys cross at the sharp edges of loyalty, fear,"
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"The Deserters is a fairly typical book in my “to read” list when I want to escape into another world. This book didn’t disappoint. Oh my Lord!- Rico and Joey surprised me every time they showed up. They felt like real-life folks just trying to make i"
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Dec 09, 2025 10:14AM
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M.G. Lamb
rated a book it was amazing
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| Around 50,000 American soldiers deserted during World War II in Europe, most had experienced combat firsthand. These men were not cowards. I found The Deserters a gripping, thought-provoking account that sheds a highly worth reading light on the psyc ...more | |
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M.G. Lamb
rated a book it was amazing
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From a Review by Dee Williams-Reedsy Review Lamb's writing vividly depicts the period and the soldiers' experiences. From the rough streets of Chicago and New York to the damaged French countryside, Lamb's detailed descriptions bring the settings to ...more |
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M.G. Lamb
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| I just finished, "In the Distance". It was a good read, all in all, and I recommend it. Well written but hard to believe it was a Pulitzer finalist. It dragged heavily in some spots where I found myself skimming. Near the end, Diaz repeats some sente ...more | |
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