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
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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
Viglets: Ode to Dumbness
Title: Viglets: Ode to Dumbness
Author: Viggo P. Hansen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456753231
Pages: 88
Genre: Self-Help / Humor / Entertainment
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
A dedication to dumbness, this collection of viglets is aimed at those who have made being dumb a lifestyle look attractive and successful. These charming viglets explore the topic of dumbness. The book delves into the perks of being a dummy such as how they’re exempt from the
2025: A Story of Survival
Title: 2025: A Story of Survival
Author: Carl Berryman
Publisher: Authors Tranquillity Press
ISBN: 978-1970081664
Pages: 449
Genre: Dystopian Fiction
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni
Hollywood Book Reviews
2025: A Story of Survival is a glimpse into what would happen should there be a global nuclear war. Ethan Bradley, a Marine General Officer, sees what is coming and is quick to start preserving the lives of his wife Gypsy, their two teenage sons, Sam and Josh, and himself. As the citizens of the world
Vampiro Trilogy: Volume III
Title: Vampiro Trilogy: Volume III: Brotherhood of the Bat
Author: Don W. Hill, M.D. & Tom Cavaretta
Publisher: Bookwhip Company
ISBN: 9781953537614
Pages: 412
Genre: Vampire Horror
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
Throughout all of human history, there has always been a certain allure or calling for people to explore outlets related to what some may consider to be “the dark side” of life. Things and interests related to the macabre, the darkness and
Bee and Fairy Power
Title: Bee and Fairy Power
Author: Nisa Montie and Frank Scott
Publisher: Authority
ISBN: 978-1958895009
Pages: 80
Genre: Children / Fantasy
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
Bee and Fairy Power is an enchanting tale that follows Isabella, a young fairy, and Donya, a boy Nature Being living in Fairy-Joy Land, in their new adventure to Earth. The Bee Nation on Earth is suffering greatly. Many bees are dying from pollen poisoned with chemicals and the genetic code of the plants has
Kissed by a Bear!
Title: Kissed by a Bear!
Author: Roberta Huston
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8886223385
Pages: 32
Genre: Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
Hollywood Book Reviews
Writer Roberta Huston has composed a vivid recollection surrounding a trip she and her family took when she was young, from Washington State to the wilderness of British Columbia.
Interestingly, Huston allows her brother Jerry, then a teenager, to “tell” the tales, since he had perhaps the greatest understanding among the youngsters of what was going
Sarcasm is a Dragon’s Best Friend
Title: Sarcasm is a Dragon’s Best Friend:…Until You Lose Your Scales
Author: Stephanie Collins
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN:978-1649085375
Pages: 1030
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
While we live in an age where science prevails over myth more often than not, there are still plenty of people who subscribe to superstition and legends. That includes the power of curses, or the power at least that people put into curses. One thing that many consider to be a
The New Planet
Title: The New Planet
Author: Carol Love Forbes
Publisher: Carol Love Forbes
ISBN: 978-1684860692
Pages: 60
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
The line between spirituality and science has always been a tricky one. The idea one cannot exist without the other has kept these two paths from merging into one another for centuries, and has led to many conflicts and battles which have held back our society in profound ways. Yet what if the divide between
Hospital!: A Medical Satire of Unhealthy Proportions
Title: Hospital!: A Medical Satire of Unhealthy Proportions
Author: Kyle Bradford Jones
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN: 1685130909
Pages: 128
Genre: Fiction / Satire
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
Welcome to the ‘zany hellzapoppin’ world of The Peloton Forward Crescendo Care Amicus Health Priority Catalyst Wellness Code Blue Memorial Hospital of Her Motherly Excellence. A world inhabited by the reprehensible obscenity-spewing Dr. Camus and an incandescent gang of characters including the Censor; Blaine the
Viglets: PITHY WISDOM for a Balanced Life
Title: Viglets: PITHY WISDOM for a Balanced Life
Author: Viggo P. Hansen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456753231
Pages: 88
Genre: Self-Help & Psychology Humor
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
We know how the meek shall inherit the earth. How about the wry? Or the droll and lyrical?
Viggo P. Hansen, your time has come – stand up and get counted. Hansen, ever handy with a clever turn of phrase, is a writer and educator in mathematics. He is also a generous gift giver: witness this collection