The Serpent and the Eagle by Edward Rickford (Book Review #565)

The Serpent and the Eagle is book one of Tenochtitlan Trilogy. This historical fiction is set in 1519 where Motecuhzoma leads the Mexica Confederacy. Mesoamerica has been happy for years and the nation prosperous, however, just like every other story, peace is not to stay as Hernando appears and has other plans for the land. Read More

The Wonderful Whippet of Winifred by Philippa Stasiuk (Book Review #563)

The wonderful whippet of Winifred is a thriller mystery written about Winifred and her show puppy named Shumba. As Shumba begins to win, other dogs start to disappear. Freddy and Eli get together to find out who and what is behind the incidents creating an exciting, thought-provoking fictional story.

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The little book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber (Book Review #562)

The little book of Stoicism is a book geared towards bettering your life using Stoic Philosophy. The book begins by providing a brief explanation of the history of Stoicism. The philosophy of what it means and how effective the practices, meditations are for our daily life. I particularly enjoyed how the author compartmentalized the ideas into more straightforward and understandable wording. By using old techniques and philosophy, it addresses modern and complex issues we face today.

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The Princess of Baker Street by Mia Kerick (Book Review #561)

The Princess of Baker Street is a young adult fiction story discussing two young teens, their emotional roller-coaster rides, transgender issues, and suicide matters. The story affects two kids in particular. A boy and a girl who once faces the dilemma of finding her identity and the other, her best friend, who is seriously neglected and abused.

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Foiled by Carey Fessler (Book Review #560)

Foiled is a historical speculative action storybook about two Roswel children that obtain a piece of alien technology and become fugitives. The story is set in the 1940s and Kate and Billy, aged 11, happen to share a secret that causes the CIA getting involved. They warn Billy’s family that they are never to talk about the items he has found. As the CIA attempts to move them to Germany, Billy runs for help to Kate and she manages to hide him, creating this interesting adventure of tales.

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Treading the Uneven Road by Lorna Brown (Book Review #559)

Treading the Uneven Road by Lorna Brown

 

Treading the uneven road is a short collection storybook that is all set in a small village in the early 1980s and ’90s. Each story is filled with passion and interesting characters. It focuses on Ireland and its people discussing some of the issues they used to have at the time such as how receptive they were for change. It spoke of marriages, friendships, love, sexuality, and emotional encounters between storylines.

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Lance:  A Spirit Unbroken by Walter Stoffel (Book Review #558)

Lance is a memoir story about a dog that is rescued only for their owners to realize later on the extensive amount of work and trouble they have gotten themselves in. This humorous book discusses a Border collie dog that has endured many years of hardship and abuse before a man and woman rescue him. However, the new owners are clueless about what they have done, and once they find out the real reason for Lance being prisoned, they then have to make some critical and heart aching choice.

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Do you have to be a nerd to read science fiction? by Clive Fleury

Do you have to be a nerd to read science fiction? by Clive Fleury

 

What do Leonard DiCaprio, Nicolas Cage, Mila Kunis, Megan Fox, and Ben Stiller have in common? Yes, I know they all movie stars but besides that? They are all devotees, lovers of science fiction books and movies, in fact, everything science fiction. And yet none of them lack social skills, and they don’t seem the type to be boringly studious. I wouldn’t describe any of them as losers either. So what the heck are they doing liking sci-fi!

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Money is the Root of All Evil by Keith Julius

Money is the Root of All Evil by Keith Julius

 

We’re all aware of the phrase “Money is the root of all evil.”  It’s been around for ages, having originated in 1 Timothy of The Bible, but many people misquote it.  The actual phrase is “For the LOVE of money is the root of all evil.”  I emphasize the word love because, let’s face it, money of itself cannot be evil.  It is an inanimate object and, as such, is neither good nor bad, saintly nor evil.  Money serves a purpose in our lives, is a commodity we all need to survive, and while some may consider it a necessary evil (there’s that word again) much good can be accomplished if used properly.  There are two sides to this coin to consider.

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