Becoming a Lake Girl and Family
Title: Becoming a Lake Girl and Family
Subtitle: Owning and Operating a Family Resort on the Magical Lake of the Ozarks
Author: Debora (Christenson) Amandola, PhD
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 978-1982273415
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 67
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski
Hollywood Book Reviews
Divine in Essence
Title: Divine in Essence
Author: Yarrow Paisley
Publisher: Whiskey Tit
ISBN: 978-1-952600-55-5
Genre: Short Stories
Pages: 216
Reviewer: Allison Walker
Hollywood Book Reviews
In his short story collection, Divine in Essence, wordsmith Yarrow Paisley pens a collection of ten surreal and disquieting tales too gnarled and unruly to fit neatly into
A Child’s Guide to Wisdom
Title: A Child’s Guide to Wisdom
Author: Everton Robinson
Publisher: Laurcan Publishing LLC
ISBN: Education/Religion
Pages: 70
Genre: Parenting
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Hollywood Book Reviews
A Child’s Guide to Wisdom is an educational and insightful book about how children can learn values to make them better adults in the future. Author Everton Robinson has written
Axel: The Mysterious Tapestry
Title: Axel: The Mysterious Tapestry
Author: Adelpha L. DeGuzman
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN: 979-8871869796
Pages: 238
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
An imaginative fantasy adventure, Axel: The Mysterious Tapestry, by author Adelpha L. DeGuzman is playful, and filled with themes of family, destiny, and becoming a hero.
Axel received a strange gift on his eleventh
Petrification
Title: Petrification
Author: Reggie David
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
ASIN: B08NFMHSZK
Pages: 194
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
To make sense of life, oftentimes people will turn to fiction to find ways of coping or explaining some of life’s greatest challenges or questions. Whether it is what happens to people after they die, or how mankind can
The Spear And The Sentinel
Title: The Spear And The Sentinel
Author: J. L. Hancock
Publisher: Braveship Books
ISBN: 978-1-64062-202-9
Pages: 340
Genre: Fiction / Techno-Thriller
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author J. L. Hancock’s The Spear And The Sentinel is a fast-paced techno-thriller featuring themes of weapons of mass destruction
The Campaign
Title: The Campaign
Author: Hank Silverberg
Publisher: Urlink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647532185
Pages: 402
Genre: Literature & Fiction / Young Adult
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
In the United States, nothing has consumed the public eye more in recent months than politics. The Presidential race of 2024 has been on the minds of so many people,
Stranger on the Shore
Title: Stranger on the Shore
Author: William J. Borak
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 978-1639888177
Pages: 178
Genre: Mystery
Reviewed by: Rahul Sabbas
Hollywood Book Reviews
‘She woke to the smell of salt water, the gritty sand cold against her skin, but it was the emptiness inside her – an absolute void of
A White Man’s China
Title: A White Man’s China
Author: George Jaeggi
Publisher: Gnome Book Writing
ISBN: 978-1958400784
Pages: 128
Genre: Asian & Asian American Biographies
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Unless someone is willing to walk a mile in another person’s shoes, it is always easier to judge someone when someone doesn’t have all
Fairies and Sorcery
Title: Fairies and Sorcery
Author: Donald R. Richter
Publisher: Aspire Publishing Hub, LLC
ISBN: 978-1964393421
Pages: 412
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
Fairies and Sorcery by author Donald R. Richter is a story with magic, adventure, and a journey about second chances and helping others.
This is a tale of adventure and magic that begins
What Mom & Dad Never Told Us
Title: What Mom & Dad Never Told Us
Author: Mic Lowther
Publisher: BookBaby
ISBN: 0970441142
Pages: 184
Genre: Family & Relationship
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha
Hollywood Book Reviews
“Either get busy living or get busy dying,” the famous quotation from the 1994 Hollywood movie The Shawshank Redemption defines author Mic Lowther’s Family and Relationship novel What Mom & Dad Never
M*A*S*H Vietnam
Title: M*A*S*H Vietnam: What It’s Like to Be A War Nurse
Author: Lorna Griess
Publisher: Laylor Press
ISBN: 9781732900028
Pages: 154
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
Based on real-life events, Lorna Griess’s book M*A*S*H Vietnam: What It’s Like To Be A War Nurse describes
The Bones of the Apostle
Title: The Bones of the Apostle
Author: John Amos
Publisher: River Grove Books
ISBN: 978-1-63299-901-
Pages: 210
Genre: Fiction
Reviewer: Arthur Thares
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Bones of the Apostle is a throwback to classic detective novels. It is unapologetically direct and doesn’t rely on gimmicks or misdirection to tell the tale. Still, there is much
Immigration!
Title: Immigration!: A Tale of Political Intrigue
Author: Keith Salmon
Publisher: Toplink Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1950256556
Pages: 184
Genre: Political Thriller
Reviewer: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Immigration!: A Tale of Political Intrigue is an informative book, and an enjoyable read, especially if you want to be well-versed with global
The Saga of Bridget and Amanda
Title: The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: Book One of the New World
Author: Carole Love Forbes
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 9781684863983
Pages: 234
Genre: Fiction / Screenplay
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
If there is one truth in this world, it is that no matter what era or time period it is, women have had to endure
War And Woman
Title: War and Woman
Author: Robert Rogers
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1962859899
Pages: 114
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
In times of great distress and tragedy, a person can either find themselves breaking completely, or finding their true selves and who they are meant to be. While difficult to see the forest through the
AMISS
Title: AMISS
Author: L.L. McCall
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 9781964037486
Pages: 90
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
AMISS is a stunning work of fiction penned by L.L. McCall paints the expository depiction of family dynamics, sibling jealousy, and marital struggles through the lives of twin brothers, Paul and Peter. Carla’s dream comes true a
Magic Encounters
Title: Magic Encounters
Author: Danuta Szachanski
Publisher: Lighthouse Literary
ISBN: 979-8991226684
Pages: 158
Genre: Travel Biography
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
So many times, people get caught up in the monotony of everyday life. Routines, busy work, and home life often can get in the way of experiencing new things, and people often forget there is an entire world out
Drakkynn
Title: Drakkynn
Author: Matthew McNeal
Publisher: Citiofbooks, Inc
ASIN: 978-1962366366
Pages: 122
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
Hollywood Book Reviews
In Matthew McNeal’s novel Drakkynn, Colonel Connor Allan’s life is completely turned upside down during a military operation to recover a stolen “nuke.” Following a ferocious attack, he discovers his body has been altered to resemble
Teenage Years
Title: Teenage Years
Author: John Scott
Publisher: YMO Edition Inc
ISBN: 978-1-77833-080-3
Pages: 24
Genre: Self-Help / Life Lessons
Reviewer: Beth Adams
Hollywood Book Reviews
Teenage Years, by author John Scott, comes out like a huge Navy battleship’s 16-inch/50-caliber Mark 7 gun – blasting these opinion-filled 19 pages into the minds of readers. By this, I mean the author holds nothing back
The Exasperated Clock
Title: The Exasperated Clock
Author: Debbie Hickman
Publisher: Debbie Hickman; Large type / Large print edition
ASIN: 978-1963068481
Pages: 34
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Books
Reviewer: Alyssa Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
When looking for the perfect read-along children’s book, there are plenty of things that come to mind. Fantastic storytelling which is both educational and
From Today to Eternity – Vol 1
Title: From Today to Eternity – A Study of Biblical Prophecy and End Times – Volume 1
Author: Walter R. Scarborough
Publisher: Inks and Bindings
ISBN: TBA
Pages: TBA
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Walter R. Scarborough’s From Today to Eternity – A Study of Biblical Prophecy
Women Who Knew Jesus
Title: Women Who Knew Jesus: Revised Edition
Author: Rev. Dr. Bonnie Ring
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 9781684867370
Pages: 79
Genre: Religion & Spirituality / Screenplays
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
For those who choose to put their trust and faith in a religious belief system, the need to understand their place in the world often stems from
The Color of Pain
Title: The Color of Pain
Author: Melisa E. Arnold
Publisher: Olympus Story House
ISBN: 9781963851311
Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction / Human Tales
Reviewer: Subhrajit Saha
Hollywood Book Reviews
If you’re looking for a remarkable novel with a mind-bending narrative that intertwines love, hatred, betrayal, friendship, romance, and social commentary, all encapsulating the journey of life, then Melisa Arnold’s The Color of Pain is a must-read. This book offers a gripping
Back to Somalia
Title: Back to Somalia
Author: Glenn A. Bell
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89356-567-6
Pages: 283
Genre: Action & Adventure
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha
Hollywood Book Reviews
Ethan Breaux, a highly experienced pilot and former wing commander in the Iraq War, now CEO of his private company in England, is approached for a critical and secretive mission. A terrifying event in Africa threatens to echo the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.