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11/22/63 by Stephen King

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        Book Review:   11/22/63   by Stephen King Date:   May 20, 2026 Publication and Context Title:   11/22/63 Author:   Stephen King Edition:   First Scribner Hardcover Edition Publication Date:   November 8, 2011 (Reviewed here in retrospect for its 15th anniversary) Publisher:   Scribner (A Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.) Page Count:   849 pages ISBN:   978-1-4516-2728-2 (print) / 978-1-4516-2730-5 (eBook) Genre:   Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Thriller Target Audience:   Adult readers of speculative fiction, historical thrillers, and literary Americana. Publication Context: Arriving in the late fall of 2011,   11/22/63   marked a distinct pivot in Stephen King’s oeuvre. While King is widely heralded as the master of contemporary horror, this novel leans heavily into historical historiography and science fiction. Written during a time of modern political polarizatio...
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A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons: An Academic Review

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  A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons: An Academic Review Date:   May 20, 2026 Star Rating:   ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This provision has in no way affected the objectivity or content of this review. Bibliographic Details Title:   A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons   (Saffron Everleigh Mystery #1) Author:   Kate Khavari Edition:   First Edition Publication Date:   June 7, 2022 Publisher:   Crooked Lane Books Page Count:   262 pages Format:   Hardcover ISBN-13:   978-1639100071 /   ASIN:   1639100075 Genre:   Historical Mystery / Fiction / Romance Target Audience:   Adult readers of historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and “STEMinist” literature. Introduction: Purpose and Thesis Balancing an executive career managing a large cadre of government employees, alongside the chaotic joy of raising four c...
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