Should this book stay on the list?

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    • July 28, 2023 at 1:51 am #888
      Book Girls’ Guide
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        @bookgirlsguideam

        Was this book a good fit for the Read Around the USA Challenge?

      • July 29, 2023 at 6:48 pm #988
        Anne Goff
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          @anneg

          I think it was a good fit. I loved the descriptions of New Orleans sprinkled throughout. I loved New Orleans and the French Quarter when I visited several years ago. It was fun recognizing street names, restaurants etc

        • July 31, 2023 at 2:52 am #1052
          Kimberly
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            @kiki

            Definitely! The location details and descriptions were great.

          • August 3, 2023 at 3:33 pm #1077
            Marsha Rutherford
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              @marsharutherfordyahoo-com

              For a “Read Around the USA” Challenge the descriptions of New Orleans in the book were spot on. References to real places, sounds, and smells, and New Orleans lore (voodoo curses, Mr. Bingle, etc.) gave the story authenticity. I also think there are not a lot of places where such a story could be set; New Orleans is perfect with so many undercurrents of culture and blurred lines of legality and society. It is a wonderful read!

               

            • August 3, 2023 at 3:35 pm #1078
              Marsha Rutherford
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                @marsharutherfordyahoo-com

                Absolutely! See above.

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