Reviewing Books since 2009
Amiga
Amiga by Matthew Arnold Stern is a novel that reads like a memoir of a woman reflecting on her life as a computer programmer in the heady days of software development for personal computers. Part of her story is intimate and compelling, but the novel also delves into the true unfolding story of digital advances and its culture during the ... Amulet's Rapture (Curse of Clansmen and Kings Book 3).jpg "Amulet's Rapture (Curse of Clansmen and Kings Book 3)")
Amulet's Rapture is the third installment of Linnea Tanner’s award-winning series, Curse of Clansmen and Kings. This book tells of the continuing saga of the indomitable spirit of Catrin who is the rightful heir to the Celtic throne in Britannia. She has endured numerous life-altering events, the slaughter of her family by a half-brother ... | |
An Empty House Doesn't Sneeze
An Empty House Doesn't Sneeze by David Scott Richardson narrates the poignant story of 15-year-old Scotty Johannsen and his perspective on life in Seattle during the tumultuous year of 1943 amidst the backdrop of the Second World War. As the war raged, Scotty grapples with the complexities of adolescence while his hometown remains on high alert, ... An Unsuitable JobBy Bonnie Hardy
Inspired by the classic style of Agatha Christie, Bonnie Hardy's An Unsuitable Job is a cozy mystery that breathes life into the historical legacy of the Harvey Girls. The novel is set between 1929 and 1930 in the burgeoning town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, focusing on the expansive hospitality and tourism empire of Fred Harvey. Against the backdrop ... | |
Andersen Light
Young adult readers and adults looking to inspire them will be captivated by the striking cover art of “Andersen Light: A Meta-normal Novel,” by Tanya D. Dawson. This intriguing story introduces Georgie, a resilient fourteen-year-old girl navigating the challenges of a dysfunctional family dynamic. As Georgie struggles to find her place ... Animal,Vegetable,Miracle: A Year of Food Life
Author Barbara Kingsolver and her family abandoned the industrial-food pipeline to live a rural life—vowing that, for one year, they’d only buy food raised in their own neighborhood, grow it themselves, or learn to live without it. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is an enthralling ... | |
Antisocial
"Antisocial, A Love Story" by Joshua Ericsson is a captivating noir fiction crafted for mature readers who seek to explore the complexities of undiagnosed mental health disorders. This thought-provoking novel delves into the raw emotions, fears, self-doubt, and isolation experienced by broken individuals. Blurring the line between ... Anxious for AnswersBy Ilene Cohen
Anxious for Answers. The Surprising Truth about Anxiety and How you Can Master it for Good by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D., is a self-help volume that is timely for today's crisis, catastrophes, and chaos. Cohen's book could serve many as a panacea for the universal anxiety that has intensified as citizens isolate to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, ... | |
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An Engaging historical fantasy, Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner is a captivating tale of triangles; love, lust and espionage, friend, foe, and spies., barbarians, civilized Rome and spiritual-supernatural beings. The author’s knowledge of the mythology and the history of 43 AD Celtic tribes is astounding as she weaves a tapestry ... As Seen in a MirrorBy Caleb Rocke
As Seen in a Mirror, by Caleb Rocke, is a political/mystery thriller that begins with an introductory teaser from the conclusion which sets the stage, hints at the plot, and introduces major characters. Josh Cunningham is employed as a truth-seeker and field agent for a mega-industry firm called SEH. He is faced with searching for the truth ... | |
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