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Ellen Metter’s *Still No Kids & Still OK* offers a refreshingly humorous and candid look at the intentionally child-free life. Now nearly old enough to receive “Save the Date” invites from the Grim Reaper, Metter uses her seasoned perspective to explore the joys and… Continue Reading “Still No Kids & Still OK by Ellen Metter (Book Review #1923)”
Karen A Wyle’s *A Boy Who Made Music* is a beautifully crafted picture book that chronicles the inspiring journey of one of Spain’s most celebrated composers. Joaquin Rodrigo, known for his contributions to classical music, overcame significant challenges, including near-total blindness from the age… Continue Reading “A Boy Who Made Music: The Extraordinary Life of Joaquin Rodrigo by Karen A Wyle (Book Review #1921)”
*Asayi: An Autistic Teen’s Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan* by Sharon Curcio is a gripping and richly layered novel that delves into the complexities of medieval Japan through the eyes of an autistic protagonist. The story follows Asayi, a young woman… Continue Reading “Asayi: An Autistic Teen’s Journey to Topple a Shogun in Medieval Japan by Sharon Curcio (Book Review #1919)”
Daniel Hall’s “It Was A Riot” offers a gripping and authentic exploration of growing up gay in the violent and poverty-stricken streets of East London. The novel centers on Eddy, whose childhood is overshadowed by relentless bullying, rejection, and the oppressive presence of his… Continue Reading “It Was A Riot by Daniel Hall (Book Review #1916)”
In “Five Hours North,” Ty Kearns takes readers on a colorful and gripping journey into the heart of Humboldt County’s cannabis culture during the green rush of 2008. This memoir, subtitled “A Memoir of Outlaw Farming on California’s Cannabis Frontier,” chronicles Kearns’ unexpected transformation… Continue Reading “FIVE HOURS NORTH, A Memoir of Outlaw Farming on California’s Cannabis Frontier by Ty Kearns (Book Review #1915)”
In “Why I Write Noir,” Robert White delves into the dark recesses of human nature, driven by a fascination with the grim realities of crime and the incomprehensible motives of serial killers. The book opens with reference to a line spoken by a former… Continue Reading “Why I Write Noir by Robert White (Book Review #1915)”
Paulette Hampton’s “When Life Was Yellow: Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the life of someone grappling with OCD. Through her candid storytelling, Hampton invites readers to experience the relentless nature of the disorder, from drawing invisible boxes around… Continue Reading “When Life was Yellow: Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Paulette Hampton (Book Review #1914)”