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Halfway through my reading of Ron Chernow's "Washington, A Life." It's a thick book in a small font but easy reading. Chernow's focus on human strengths and frailities makes this volume a page turner. His amazing details of the birth of our nation makes me grateful for the stamina and bravery of Washington, his aides, and the soldiers who were poorly supported by the Congress - lacking food, clothing, shelter...

Not a favorite. The writing feels a bit overdone YA to me. But I'll finish this one. I was hoping for an interesting series but this isn't it for me.

Moberg's characters are richly described in both their actions and their thoughts. The Swedish settlers of Minnesota experience successes and failures and through it all we, the readers, can't help but cheer them on. This a wonderful series...

Shelving for now. A book became available that I've been waiting for...

Pausing bc I need a break. I'm always reluctant to give up on a book but with this one I'm REALLY tempted. I'm going to read an absorbing fiction and then come back to this one. Maybe after I can finish Catherine de Medici. These last two choices have been challenging!

Pausing until I take it out of the library again. Had to return because others wanted to read it.

I got pulled in on the first few pages.