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Miserable Holiday Stories by Alex Bernstein (Book Review #891)
Miserable holiday stories is a collection of not so miserable stories written for people who dislike holidays. The work is humorous and undoubtedly intriguing to read. Since they are short stories, you can read them at your leisure. The stories are mostly based on Christmas and Hanukkah, so it has something for all.
Read MoreThe Twisty Passages of Time by K. D. Loveridge (Book Review #890)
The twisty passages is the first book of its series. The children’s time travel book takes you on a history and science fiction journey as Liam Fennly’s sister passes away and Liam discovers that his family has been lying to him all along. Liam and his friend, Richard begins a journey discovering what that is and what really happened to Liam’s sister.
Read MoreFriendship Estate by Lynda R. Edwards (Book Review #889)
Friendship Estate is a historical Caribbean and Latin American fiction story about two boys, Brixon and Dexter, who have grown up like brothers and were breastfed by the same nurse. Although they are racially different, the power of love and unity, creating a free world for everyone, runs through their veins, and so with that being said, this sci-fi fantasy takes you on a journey to Jamaica in late 1700-1800.
Read MoreThe Challenges COVID Brings to Writing by Dennis Scheel
Many challenges have surfaced since the virus reared its ugly head all over the globe. With 100 million people infected, we have all been influenced in some ways, which, of course, also shows in the world’s penmanship. It’s been almost a year since everything changed. This includes writing as well. Many authors now work from home, in quarantine. Books about disease, pandemics, and COVID have exploded in fiction, children’s books, even in non-fiction, with an influx of readers taking an interest in older stories covering the subject.
Kindergarten Writing Paper by Jake Dennis (Book Review #887)
Kindergarten writing paper is a practice workbook allowing children aged 3-6 to practice writing between the dotted-lines. The first few pages teach you how to write the alphabet. Arrows allow you to know what directed the letters are to be drawn, and all together, there are many pages to practice so your child masters the skill of good writing.
Read MoreMax and The Spice Thieves by John Peragine (Book Review #886)
Max and the spice thieves is a fantasy fiction story filled with adventure, thrill, and dangerous missions. The story begins with Max Daybreaker looking for his mother. She has disappeared, and he has no idea what’s happened to her. Luckily a crew of Pirates, led by Captain Cinn, help Max on this journey.
Read MoreThe Risks of Dead Reckoning – The Lovelace Series (Book 3) by Felicia Watson (Book Review #885)
The risks of dead reckoning is the third book of The Lovelace Series. It begins with Naiche engaged and on a mission to follow up a distress call from an unexplained space. She enters the unknown territory, realizing many things are at stake.
Read MoreIn a Town Called Paradox by Miriam Murcutt and Richard Starks (Book Review #884)
In a town called Paradox is a fictional story about Corin Dunbar losing her mother and going all the way to Paradox in Utah to live with her Aunt Jessie. The story is set in the 1950s, and Corin hates her life, living with her obsessed religious aunt. Things take a turn when a famous Hollywood star comes to the town for filming. Suddenly this boring, quiet town livens up, business starts booming, and Corin’s life changes.
7 minutes to freedom by Natalya Androsova (Book Review#883)
7 minutes to freedom is a self-help book enabling the reader to meditate and liberate. The author uses prompts, words of wisdom, and intuition revealing secrets and providing an authentic voice.
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