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JUST FINISHED

Partita

by Barbara Kingsolver

★★★★☆

A beautifully written story of a gifted pianist shaped by grief, family, love and the complicated choices that redirect a life.

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FROM KAREN’S KITCHEN

A good book deserves something delicious.

I’m gathering the recipes I make, love and want to remember—starting with this easy sesame ramen noodle bowl.

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