The Age of Edison by Ernest Freeberg

Very interesting.

The Mental Floss History of the World by Erik Sass

Decent.

Victoria's Daughters by Jerrold M. Packard

I thoroughly enjoyed this.

The Devil and Webster by Jean Hanff Korelitz

This was a fun read--a great send-up of the academic environment. I did find the ending somewhat disappointing.

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All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai

The first half of this book was utterly perfect; the second half was decent.

The Woman Behind the New Deal by Kirstin Downey

I was completely fascinated by this book.

To Sleep with the Angels by David Cowan

Very well done; a moving and sad story.

The Marvels by Brian Selznick

I really liked this book.

Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill

I loved this so, so much.

In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen

I thoroughly enjoyed this; it was like reading Downton Abbey.

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The Trophy Child by Paula Daly

Lots of good material here and an interesting read, but the ending felt like it came out of nowhere.

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The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-Reed

This was fascinating, despite the sometimes pedantic writing.