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Just Play Like You Do in the Basement by Rick Porrello (Book Review #2249)
Rick Porrello’s memoir, Just Play Like You Do in the Basement, is a beautifully rendered coming-of-age story set against the glittering and turbulent backdrop of 1980s show business. With deft storytelling and unflinching honesty, Porrello recounts his astonishing journey from a Cleveland basement drum… Continue Reading “Just Play Like You Do in the Basement by Rick Porrello (Book Review #2249)”
Running From Herself By April Tompkins (Book Review #2221)
April Tompkins returns with another emotionally rich and character-driven novel, Running From Herself, a soulful story of identity, redemption, and the raw pursuit of purpose. Infused with music, heartbreak, and self-discovery, this contemporary fiction work takes readers on a journey that is both deeply… Continue Reading “Running From Herself By April Tompkins (Book Review #2221)”
A Small Compass by Cinda Gault (Book Review #1886)
Cinda Gault’s “A Small Compass” is a sweeping historical novel set in the early 19th century, chronicling the intertwined lives of two formidable women, Isobel Gunn and Marie-Anne Gaboury, as they navigate the challenges of identity, love, and survival in the fur-trading frontiers of… Continue Reading “A Small Compass by Cinda Gault (Book Review #1886)”
A Song in the Dark by S.D. Reeves (Book Review #1766)
“A Song in the Dark” by S.D. Reeves is a masterfully crafted tapestry of fantasy, woven with the threads of magic, intrigue, and the complex interplay of power. This second installment in “The Melody of Three” series not only deepens the enigmatic journey of… Continue Reading “A Song in the Dark by S.D. Reeves (Book Review #1766)”
The Black Leopard’s Kiss & The Writer Remembers by Laury A. Egan (Book Review #1761)
“The Black Leopard’s Kiss & The Writer Remembers” by Laury A. Egan is a literary journey that challenges the reader’s perceptions and invites them to explore the complexities of memory, identity, and the creative process. Egan’s two linked novellas are rich with magical realism… Continue Reading “The Black Leopard’s Kiss & The Writer Remembers by Laury A. Egan (Book Review #1761)”
Brothers and Strangers: A German-Iraqi Memoir by Junis Sultan (Book Review #1725)
“Brothers and Strangers: A German-Iraqi Memoir” by Junis Sultan is a poignant and deeply moving autobiography that delves into the complex and often challenging life of Junis, a young man born to an Iraqi father and a German mother. This memoir is a powerful… Continue Reading “Brothers and Strangers: A German-Iraqi Memoir by Junis Sultan (Book Review #1725)”
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