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The Konar and the Apple: Fun, Beauty, and Dread—From Ahwaz to California by Babak Hodjat (Book Review #1370)

‘The Konar and the Apple’ is a memoir of Babak Hodjat’s journey from when he was a child living in Iran during the revolution of Iran in 1979. He travels to Japan and lives there in his teens before moving to the United States,… Continue Reading “The Konar and the Apple: Fun, Beauty, and Dread—From Ahwaz to California by Babak Hodjat (Book Review #1370)”

Killing the Butterfly by Dale Ward (Book Review #1369)

‘Killing the Butterfly’ is a fiction thriller, and you follow Patty, a 19-year-old girl who dreams of travelling the world writing. Her dreams don’t really go as planned. Travelling, she does but with her violent boyfriend, Roy, who gets her involved in violent crimes.

Eric the Earthworm by Cheryl Bond-Nelms (Book Review #1368)

‘Eric the Earthworm’ is a children’s book about an Earthworm named Eric. He is filled with envy, and this feeling is discussed with beautiful illustrations for the reader. With his mother’s help, Eric expresses this feeling and deals with it so he can be… Continue Reading “Eric the Earthworm by Cheryl Bond-Nelms (Book Review #1368)”

Under My Bed and Other Essays’ by Jody Keisner (Book Review #1367)

‘Under My Bed and Other Essays is a memoir that details the author’s childhood, covering many emotional and raw experiences.

Forgotten Evil by Quill Holland (Book Review #1367)

Forgotten Evil is a science fiction story about Raith, who is 30 years old and only remembers the last two years of his life. He lives on Planet Gaia and has a lovely life until his girlfriend is captured, and he stops at nothing… Continue Reading “Forgotten Evil by Quill Holland (Book Review #1367)”

An Accidental Parisian by Juliet Young (Book Review #1366)

An Accidental Parisian is a memoir about Juliet and her journey going to Paris. Her plan is to stay there for two years, learn a few things, including French and have some adventure, but little does she know that her life is changed.

Revolution by David Dorrough (Book Review #1365)

Revolution Is a dark humor fictional tale, and its added contemporary comedic element creates a very interesting read. Bill and Yvonne Smede are two middle-aged protagonists living in California, introducing all the drama that comes with their life, friends and relations.

Marty and Lenny by Tania Woznicki (Book Review #1364)

‘Marty and Lenny’ is a children’s picture book about two monkeys with different personalities. Marty is polite, and Lenny is a bit of a bully. The combination of both delivers a beautiful story that engages the young mind and brings a smile to your… Continue Reading “Marty and Lenny by Tania Woznicki (Book Review #1364)”

28 Disastrous Dates by Poppy Mortimer (Book Review #1363)

‘28 Disastrous Dates’ is a memoir written with much humor and the realization of how harsh the dating world is.