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Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)
Unspoken: A Dust Novel delivers a gripping and emotionally resonant story of survival, separation, and the enduring bonds of family. Set against the bleak backdrop of the 1935 Dust Bowl, this first installment in The Dust Series follows ten-year-old Ruby Lee Becker, a girl… Continue Reading “Unspoken by Jann Alexander (Book Review #2183)”
The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)
The Washashore is an absorbing, atmospheric novel that pulls the reader into another time and place with astonishing ease. Its pages are soaked in sea air, shadowed by old-world expectations, and lit by the quiet courage of someone trying to find their footing in… Continue Reading “The Washashore by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones (Book Review #2176)”
Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2162)
Oyindamola Dosunmu’s Your Tomorrow Was Today is a striking and powerful debut—one that pulses with emotional gravity, cultural resonance, and a fierce literary voice. Set between the energetic bustle of Lagos City and the evocative terrain of Eastern Nigeria, this novel invites readers into… Continue Reading “Your Tomorrow Was Today by Oyindamola Dosunmu (Book Review #2162)”
The Front Step by Roly Andrews (Book Review #2155)
In The Front Step, author Roly Andrews invites readers to step into a vibrant, offbeat world where ordinary moments brim with unexpected humor, insight, and emotional depth. This eclectic collection of thirty short stories—twenty-one previously published across global platforms and nine never before released—showcases… Continue Reading “The Front Step by Roly Andrews (Book Review #2155)”
Eyes of a Different Color by Robert Jaffee, MD (Book Review #2116)
Eyes of a Different Color is a poignant and richly detailed debut novel that navigates the complexities of identity, culture, and love through the eyes of two people from vastly different worlds. Inspired by lived experiences, Robert Jaffee offers a story that is as… Continue Reading “Eyes of a Different Color by Robert Jaffee, MD (Book Review #2116)”
The Cobbler’s Crusaders by Rick Steigelman (Book Review #2095)
Rick Steigelman’s The Cobbler’s Crusaders is a charming, witty, and delightfully unpredictable tale of childhood mischief and cultural collision, set against the postcard-perfect backdrop of Paris. But don’t let the premise of “three rascally nine-year-old girls” fool you — this novel is written for… Continue Reading “The Cobbler’s Crusaders by Rick Steigelman (Book Review #2095)”
The Promise of Unbroken Straw By Ken Steele (Book Review #2065)
Ken Steele’s The Promise of Unbroken Straw is a sweeping, heartfelt novel that captures the quiet ache of loss, the tangled web of family secrets, and the strength it takes to carry the weight of a fractured past. Set against the stark beauty of… Continue Reading “The Promise of Unbroken Straw By Ken Steele (Book Review #2065)”
The Gates of Polished Horn by Mark A. Rayner (Book Review #2055)
In The Gates of Polished Horn, the mundane and the mythic coalesce into a lyrical meditation on memory, marriage, and the fragile nature of identity. Through the lens of Liz and Oscar’s quietly fraying relationship, the novel invites readers to inhabit an interior world… Continue Reading “The Gates of Polished Horn by Mark A. Rayner (Book Review #2055)”
Where I Belong by Candice Black (Book Review #2053)
Candice Black’s Where I Belong unfolds in short, dialogue-driven snapshots, following Clara—a woman who has just lost her job—through conversations that hint at both the upheaval in her life and the support she unexpectedly finds. Despite its brevity, the piece captures Clara’s resilience and… Continue Reading “Where I Belong by Candice Black (Book Review #2053)”
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