Israela
Title: Israela
Author: Batya Casper
Publisher: Inks & Bindings
ISBN: 979-8-88615-049-0
Pages: 316
Genre: Historical War Fiction
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha
Hollywood Book Reviews
Israela, authored by Batya Casper, is an incredibly well-written historical war fiction novel with mind-blowing themes and an excellent storyline. It narrates the lives of three women in war-torn Israel, exploring the issues of identity, heritage, womanhood, war, loss, grief, and Israeli culture.
Ratiba, Orit, and Elisheva are the protagonists and the narrators of
My Descent Into Hell
Title: My Descent Into Hell: A Continuing Memoir of the Son of John F Kennedy’s Assassin – Two More Killings and Their Consequence
Author: Bruce H. Bell
Publisher: Bookside Press
ISBN: 978-1998784479
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
On November 22, 1963, ‘Camelot’ ground to a halt. On that day, the convergent vectors of history, misalliance and doom rained down upon the open-air limo of JFK –
The Singapore Plotters
Title: The Singapore Plotters
Author: Donald S. Lawson
Publisher: Diamond Media Press Co.
ISBN: 9781954368163
Genre: Biography / True crime
Pages: 100
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“Fraud knows no honor and fraud knows no decency,” Chuck Gallagher.
The Singapore Plotters by Donald S. Lawson is a recapitulation of the hapless duplicate events that happened to the author. Narrated in the first-person, this 100-page biography is a true reflection of the current fraud crisis and
The Thirteenth Order II: Darius-Planet of Creation
Title: The Thirteenth Order II: Darius-Planet of Creation
Author: Linda Arena
Publisher: Authors’ Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1959197911
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy
Pages: 356
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Thirteenth Order II: Darius-Planet of Creation is an impressive fictional story in the science and fantasy genre written by Linda Arena. The novel starts with a compact show of action and mystery, where a hunt to seek information on the existence of a foreign
Hidden: Nistar
Title: Hidden: Nistar
Author: Batya Casper
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 9781649611727
Pages: 178
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.” ― Warsan Shire. Hidden: Nistar is a stunningly gripping epic historical novel by Dr. Batya Casper, a renowned author who commands respect and sheer knowledge in Arts & Literature.
The text comprises of two perplexing stories, “Hidden” and “Hanover
Christianity’s Murderous Totalitarianism: Volume 1
Title: Christianity’s Murderous Totalitarianism: Volume 1 – Christian Beliefs
Author: William Sierichs Jr.
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 978-1977221308
Pages: 506
Genre: History / Christian Church History
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
With so much conflict and hardship happening in multiple countries all around the world, including but not limited to the United States, the need for some to find a meaning or cause behind the conflicts we are seeing today is quickly overtaking
Polyxena: A Story of Troy
Title: Polyxena: A Story of Troy
Author: H. Allenger
Publisher: Book Savvy International
ISBN: 979-8986437033
Pages: 478
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
In literature, some of the most profound moments of time can be found in tragedy. From the tragic accident that takes a beloved one, to the long fight with an illness that ultimately takes a parent, or even the more fantastic elements of fiction that sees entire planets
Letters from Sadie
Title: Letters from Sadie
Author: Darla Hedrick Quinn
Publisher: WestBowPress
ISBN: 9781664246324
Pages: 155
Genre: Non-Fiction / Epistolary
Reviewed by: Manik Chaturmutha
Hollywood Book Reviews
Letters from Sadie by Darla Hedrick Quinn is a heartfelt non-fiction novel. It is a collection of letters from the author’s grandmother, Sadie, to her family during her stay in a sanatorium. The letters date back to the early 20th century, during the onset of worldwide tuberculosis. TB was a dangerous disease back then, and patients were mostly
It’s Not About the Money
Title: It’s Not About the Money: Creating a Fulfilling Life
Author: Chuck Denison
Publisher: BookWhip
ISBN: 978-1948801461
Pages: 106
Genre: Biographies
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of life’s toughest moments has to be when a parent watches their child grow up and leave the house to find their own place in the world. Whether that moment comes when they leave for college, get their first apartment, or fall in love and marry
The Adventures of Marvin and Spinster
Title: The Adventures of Marvin and Spinster
Author: Vincent Staschiak
Publisher: Page Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-6624-7966-3
Pages: 30
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
Hollywood Book Reviews
Only in the fanciful world of personified animals and insect characters frolicking in nature, can a question such as this be answered: What does a bird with many phobias have in common with a spider that wears glasses and has a pocket protector? The answer: Friendship.
Children’s book author Vincent Staschiak brings together Marvin, a bird
The Adventures of George Lee
Title: The Adventures of George Lee: A Race Against Time
Author: Orville Mann
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 9781543415209
Pages: 198
Genre: Action & Adventure / Fiction
Reviewed by: Gabriella Harrison
Hollywood Book Reviews
In Orville Mann’s The Adventures of George Lee: A Race Against Time, some nefarious world powers are keen on starting World War III. They have created a super weapon strong enough to wipe out the United States of America. When the enemy’s plans are intercepted, a team of military and civilian expert’s
Aren and Élise
Title: Aren and Élise
Author: Ettenig Sayam
Publisher: Ewings Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 979-8886400984
Pages: 308
Genre: Romance
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.” Sarah Dessen.
Aren and Élise is a bustling offering by Ettenig Sayam in the romance genre. The novel features Aren Karajian and Élise Douchet, an elderly couple who are sixty-two years old and fifty years old respectively. The
World’s End and the Sea Angle
Title: World’s End and the Sea Angle
Author: Yank Shi
Publisher: Book Baby
ISBN: 978-1098359607
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Pages: 300
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
World’s End and the Sea Angle by Yank Shi is a wholesome, piercing romance novel, which welcomes readers to the glow and flow of love and romance blossoming between two students from two different cultures; A kind and soft-spoken Eastern girl Jin Li, who
Forty Years to Life
Title: Forty Years to Life
Author: Brenda Bradford Ward
Publisher: Goldtouch Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1959143055
Pages: 526
Genre: Parent & Adult Child Relationships / Job Hunting & Career Guides
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
In our modern world, one of the most contentious topics of discussion, especially in the United States but also on a global scale, is the question of gender identity and how we discuss it. For some, the question of gender is simple, if you were born a
Lizla, the Daughter of Isis
Title: Lizla, the Daughter of Isis: The Birth of a Soul in a Crumbling Empire
Author: Lilian Nirupa
Publisher: Author’s Tranquility Press
ISBN: 195945305X
Pages: 200
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
The mythology they taught back in grade school was heavy-handed, unapologetic, and freighted with dozens if not hundreds of names – gods, goddesses, demiurges, Titans – the whole nine yards. What they didn’t tell us: once you get beyond skin
Around the World in 12 Years and 12 Square Meters
Title: Around the World in 12 Years and 12 Square Meters: Memories and Insights
Author: Steffen P. Russak
Publisher: Authors Press
ISBN: 1643146785
Pages: 160
Genre: Biography
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
Ever dreamed of traveling around the world in a motorhome? Embark on that adventure in this delightful memoir that takes you along for the ride. Steffen and Marianne always wanted to see the world, and upon retirement, they finally got to live their dream. In this tale of adventure,
¿Eres tú?: A History of Lonquimay
Title: ¿Eres tú?: A History of Lonquimay
Author: Frank Tainter
Publisher: Gotopublish
ISBN: 9781950073931
Pages: 328
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Dan MacIntosh
Hollywood Book Reviews
There’s a whole lot going on in Frank Tainter’s novel, ¿Eres tú?: A History of Lonquimay. Yes, it is the story of an American from Montana that travels to Chile for the purpose of collecting medicinal plants. However, it is more about exploring the Chilian culture, from multiple angles. This character, Robert, is
Johnny Bad Ass
Title: Johnny Bad Ass
Author: The Big Lefthook
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-0595328482
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 244
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
Hollywood Book Reviews
In Johnny Bad Ass, an author who has selected a pen name related to the book’s theme – The Big Lefthook – displays an admirable grasp of action, plotting and especially, characterization in this tough, tender tale of a boy who learns to be a man in one of the most brutal professions of all.
Young Johnny O’Reilly is growing up
The Story of a Man
Title: The Story of a Man
Author: Marvin A. Hayes
Publisher: Gotopublish
ISBN: 978-1-64749-766-8
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 118
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
Hollywood Book Reviews
Poetry is a magical art form because four lines can tell a story in the right hands. Poets pour their hearts and souls into pages to make you feel how they feel, even if you come from entirely different backgrounds. Poet Marvin A. Hayes has compiled a book of poetry which is sometimes heady, sometimes visceral, but always
2023: World War III
Title: 2023: World War III
Author: Carl Berryman
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1649611628
Pages: 506
Genre: War Fiction / Dystopian Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
As our world’s current political climates and social orders continue to change and evolve, the need to see the signs of unrest and conflict that we are heading towards in the near future has never been more prevalent than it is now. From the conflict and horrific crimes occurring from Russia’s unprovoked
A Father’s Love
Title: A Father’s Love: Joyous Hope Book 3
Author: Jean DeFreese Moore
Publisher: Covenant Books
ISBN: 978-1-63814-961-3
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 343
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Hollywood Book Reviews
A Father’s Love: Joyous Hope is an uplifting and inspirational novel about how faith can overcome any obstacle. Jean DeFreese Moore has written a book that will inspire readers.
A Father’s Love tells the story of Reid Britt, a judge in frontier-era Kansas. He tries to instill law and order in his small town and escape
Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street
Title: Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street
Author: George S. Haines
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8886226164
Pages: 226
Genre: Mystery / Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
Intrigue at 404 Appalling Street is an utterly gripping mystery novel by the talented writer George S. Haines, and a sequel to the previous adventure titled The Legend of the Bent Organ Pipes. Luckily, the author offers a synopsis of the previous book making
But Is He Jewish?
Title: But Is He Jewish? and Other Quirky Tales
Author: Daniel Wolf
Publisher: Go To Publish
ISBN: 1647496950
Pages: 226
Genre: Fiction / Humor
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
Daniel Wolf stands on the shoulders of comedic giants: Mort Sahl; Henny Youngman; Alan King; Larry David; Jerry Seinfeld; Rodney Dangerfield. (Wolf, a writer, educator, and world traveler, is also a stand-up comic.) What they all have in common is hilarity, culture of origin (they’re all Jewish),
Divided We Fall
Title: Divided We Fall
Author: Carl Berryman
Publisher: Author’s Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1951020279
Pages: 507
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Divided We Fall follows the story of Ethan Bradley, his wife, and his family. Ethan is accomplished in his career and life, but along the way, things start falling apart. He is seen as a threat for how he lives, and even wanted by the state for his views on the second amendment. Things are also
Dwelling: A Memoir about Addiction and Recovery
Title: Dwelling: A Memoir about Addiction and Recovery
Author: Jolene Jones
Publisher: Diamond Media Press Co.
ISBN: 978-1951302597
Pages: 164
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
While it has always had a profound effect on our world, the concept and realization of various addictions has become much more prevalent in recent years. The influence it has not only on a person’s physical health but on their emotional support systems, and the