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River Town Girl by Lynn Litterine (Book Review #847)
River town girl is a memoir about the author growing up in the Hudson River around the 1950s, 60’s and the early 70’s. The author takes us on a journey explaining her life in a very principal and poetic way. She comes from a… Continue Reading “River Town Girl by Lynn Litterine (Book Review #847)”
A Grand Exposition by Kim Idynne (Book Review #845)
A grand exposition is a historical mystery set at the 1889 World’s Fair. It begins with Elizabeth, who has recently lost her husband and son. She moves to Delhi with her daughter, Charlotte, and is told to stay away from the Indian neighborhoods. Things… Continue Reading “A Grand Exposition by Kim Idynne (Book Review #845)”
A Child of the Cold War: Code Name: Kitten by Cathy O’Bryan (Book Review #844)
A child of the cold war is a historical fiction based on a real family dealing with the cold war intruding in their seemingly normal life. Emmy, a teenager, is unaware that she has high-level CIA agents’ parents, wanted by the Nazi sympathizers.
Game of Mass Destruction by Chloe Gilholy (Book Review #842)
Game of mass destruction is a dystopian sci-fi book written about Yuzuko. She is forced to take part in the game of mass destruction. It is a reality tv show hosting twenty contestant fighting robots. As Yuzuko participates in the 30th season, she has… Continue Reading “Game of Mass Destruction by Chloe Gilholy (Book Review #842)”
What mothers withhold by Elizabeth Kropf (Book Review #876)
What mothers withhold is a book filled with beautiful poems written about what a mother goes through as a female. What their body, mind, soul, and transformation experiences is remarkable, and the journey that the author attempts to reflect in her poems is what… Continue Reading “What mothers withhold by Elizabeth Kropf (Book Review #876)”
Can you see my scars? by Samuel Moore-Sobel (Book Review #840)
Can you see my scars? is a memoir about Samuel’s trauma, healing, recovery, and adversity? It begins with him being 15 years of age working before he starts high school. A tragic accident with sulfuric acid leaves him with countless challenges, surgical procedures, and… Continue Reading “Can you see my scars? by Samuel Moore-Sobel (Book Review #840)”
The Sins of Others by Florian Schneider (Book Review #839)
The sins of others is a historical fiction set in 1933. It tells the story of Ben Heimlich, an English conflict zone photographer, and his estranged mother, who happens to be a militant fanatic on the run. Although Ben’s life may seem ideal, he… Continue Reading “The Sins of Others by Florian Schneider (Book Review #839)”
Rejecting Destiny by Dennis Scheel (Book Review #835)
Rejecting destiny is a dark fantasy story. It is the third book of the series in the underworld’s series. The story begins with Denida and Nina grieving over their son’s murder. Both are in despair and deal with the issue differently. Denida has the… Continue Reading “Rejecting Destiny by Dennis Scheel (Book Review #835)”
The Auctioneers by Florian Schneider (Book Review #836)
The auctioneers is a fictional story about Anabel Medina, a Salvadoran immigrant and social worker in Los Angeles who, after having famously subdued a rampage shooter on a killing spree in Malibu, rises to become a popular international voice for peace and social equity.
