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Life As I Lived It

Title: Life As I Lived It:  Small Town Country Living
Authors: Richard W. Block
Publisher: Reputation Press
ISBN:  978-1-64961-252-6
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 343
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares

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Memoirs are almost synonymous with famous people telling the most intimate details of their life, but I have found some of the most interesting memoirs to be by ordinary people who have lived extraordinary lives. But, of course, it doesn’t hurt if that ordinary person is also a gifted storyteller who can weave

Are You Wearing My Other Shoe?

Title: Are You Wearing My Other Shoe?
Author: Marcia Bundalian Stephen
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1684860913
Pages: 200
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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Something that often gets people thinking about the course of things and how the journey they’ve been on can change at a moment’s notice is the intricate details of their life in general. Rarely do things go according to our plans for our lives, and yet the reality is despite how different we all are and

The Opossum and the Cats

Title:  The Opossum and the Cats
Author:  Marilyn B. Wassmann
Publisher:  Writers’ Branding
ISBN:   978-1-63945-170-8
Pages:  32
Genre:  Children’s Book / Poetry
Reviewed by:  Beth Adam

 

 

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Author Marilyn B. Wassmann has created a charming children’s story in her new book titled The Opossum and the Cats.  I, admittedly, needed to Google the difference between Opossum and Possum, to understand the nature of the animals, and learned that basically they both are same and even the names are used interchangeably.

The story

A Rebel Among Us

Title:  A Rebel Among Us: A Novel of the Civil War (A Renegade Series)
Author: J.D.R. Hawkins
Publisher:Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 978-1648030796
Pages: 493
Genre:Romantic Action &Adventure / War & Military Action Fiction
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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One of the things that people rarely ever think about or consider when discussing the impact of war throughout history is the immediate aftermath. There are many books written about the long-term effects war has on things like the economy, a nation’s

Silhouettes of Time

Title: Silhouettes of Time
Author: Maya Mitra Das
Publisher: Authors Press
ISBN: 978-1-64314-509-9
Pages: 347
Genre: Short Stories
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski

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Maya Mitra Das’ collection of short stories, Silhouettes of Time is a delightful inspiration for all readers to behold. Das’ stories feature bold heroines and protagonists that love to learn and go on adventures. The stories take place in the beautiful country of India – Das’ love for her country and heritage shines through on every

Deadly Distrust

Title: Deadly Distrust
Author: Mary Schaller
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1664142107
Pages: 252
Genre: Science Fiction / Mysteries
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina

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The act of mystery propels us ever forward as human beings. The need to work our minds and uncover hidden truths and long-lost secrets is a practice as old as time itself. In our modern age, one of the most tried and true mysteries around is also one of the saddest,

Signals From Saipan

Title:  Signals From Saipan
Author:
Reginald Nelson
Publisher:
URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN:
978-1684861460
Pages:
468
Genre:
Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Reviewed by:
Tony Espinoza

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One of the world’s greatest and most regrettable pastimes is war. Every civilization and major human advancement has come either on the heels of or in the wake of some major conflict, both on a national scale and on a global scale. From the ancient battles between Athens and Sparta to the American Civil War and of course WWII,

Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846

Title: Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846
Author: Laurel Anne Hill
Publisher: Sand Hill Review Press
ISBN: 978-1949534207
Pages: 252
Genre: Teen & Young Adult / Magical Realism
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

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The need to help others and protect those we love and care for is an inherit trait that most people share with one another. Putting aside the natural instinct to protect oneself, the call to forge

Vampiro Trilogy: Volume I

Title: Vampiro Trilogy: Volume I: The Night Crawler Protocol
Author: Don W. Hill, MD
Publisher: Bookwhip Company
ISBN: 978-1953537478
Pages: 292
Genre: Vampire Horror / Genre Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the virus continues to evolve and the world’s new normal involves vaccines and masks in public places, the discussion surrounding viruses and their effect on the general population has become a part of our daily discussion as a society. In

Have We Found Our Better Selves?

Title:  Have We Found Our Better Selves? (What We Can Learn from Covid 19)
Author: Meril R. Smith
Publisher:  BookSide Press
ISBN:  978-1990695223
Page:  100
Genre:  Non-Fiction
Reviewed by:  Lisa Brown

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Providing a thoughtful look into the era of Covid 19, author Meril R. Smith offers, Have We Found Our Better Selves? a work which delves into Covid 19 and its overall effect on society. Explored through eyewitness vignettes and personal experiences, this work does well to present the answer

From Shreds To Riches

Title:  From Shreds To Riches: Inspired by True Events
Authors:  David Fisher and Cal Orey
Publisher: ‎ From Shreds to Riches LLC
Pages: ‎ 396
ISBN: ‎ B098JL3Q5V
Genre:  Motivational/ Fiction/Financial Crime Thrillers
Reviewed by:  David Allen

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Welcome to the world of fast bucks, cut-throat competition, and sleazy business. Welcome to the world of Scott Newman, light bulb telemarketer extraordinaire. The unstated premise of this exuberant roman à clef is that the corruption and greed of Newman’s universe, ostensibly

I Am Not The Moon Lake Camp Killer

Title: I Am Not The Moon Lake Camp Killer
Author: Tambi Harwood
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN:  978-1649614469
Pages: 290
Genre: Thriller
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey

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Liam is a 17-year-old boy who has mysteriously developed powers after he and his friends discovered a meteor at their summer camp, Moon Lake Camp.  Suddenly, Liam is wrongly accused of being the killer of twelve of his fellow campers.  Now he must figure out how to not only clear his name, help

The Strength of the Nation

Title:  The Strength of the Nation
Author:  Luisa Mirella Plancher
Publisher:  URLink Print and Media
ISBN:  978-1-68486-1236-2
Pages: 176
Genre:  Political
Reviewed by:  Suzanne Gattis

 

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Having an opened mind to what political views author Luisa Mirella Plancher had within The Strength of the Nation pleasantly surprised me. What I found was an honest and hopeful book which pointed out if we all work together we can make a better world:  politicians no longer fighting and sticking to different sides of

As the Sun Rises, Darkness Falls…Or Does It? (Katiann, 2)

Title: As the Sun Rises, Darkness Falls…Or Does It? (Katiann, 2)
Author: J.D. Kiser
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 978-1480893894
Pages: 396
Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Suspense / Action Fiction
Reviewed by: Alyssa Avina

 

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One of life’s most difficult lessons to learn is the lesson that other people will not always believe in the same things that you do, and we, as a people, must learn to live with that knowledge and accept it, otherwise risk conflict and mistrust amongst

Stolen Grace

Title: Stolen Grace: A Memoir: How God Rescued Me from the Jaws and Claws of the United Methodist Church
Author: Rev Errol E. Leslie
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing
ISBN: 978-1638449515
Pages: 522
Genre: Christian Church Leadership / Christian Family & Relationships
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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One of the hardest realizations a person can come to in this life is to realize that we are human, and as such are prone to

Finding Truth

Title:  Finding Truth: Journey of a Christian and His Church
Author:  William G. Chipman
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN: 979-8603372105
Pages: 192
Genre: Middle grade fiction, Religious, Christian
Reviewed by: Leah Shepherd

 

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Christian is a sensible, resourceful nine-year-old who finds a way to feed and shelter himself after his parents die of smallpox. He catches fish and traps animals to eat. He’s so mature and practical that you may find it hard to imagine. He even has the foresight and knowledge to build a deer-proof

Confessions of an Elementary School Principal

Title: Confessions of an Elementary School Principal
Author: Meril R. Smith
Publisher: Bookside Press
ISBN: 978-1645847809
Pages: 179
Genre: Adult Non-fiction
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni

 

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Confessions of an Elementary School Principal by author Meril R. Smith is a collection of experiences and life lessons for teaching, learned by the author. It also includes a few experiences and testimonies from other teachers, secretaries, and students of Meril Smith. Through the author’s challenges and experiences, the reader can see how Meril’s success

Medusa’s Lair

Title:  Medusa’s Lair
Subtitle: A Chic Sparks-Fish House Gang Novel
Author:  Kenneth L. Funderburk
Publisher: Author’s Tranquility Press
Pages:  203
Genre:  Fiction / Crime / Thriller
Reviewed by:  Jake Bishop

 

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The Medusa of the title is one bad lady who’s good at pulling the wool over people’s eyes and putting heat between the sheets as she sets her sights on increasing both her prestige and power in decidedly criminal ways. But

Sugar Paper

Title:  Sugar Paper
Author:  Tootsie Barron
Publisher:  Austin Macauley
ISBN:  1645369994
Genre:  Crime Fiction
Pages:  226
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro

 

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Kiki Fontana receives a phone call hinting of a raid on the family business. She is alarmed, but knows the tip carries credibility. Her husband and father-in law are rounded up in a raid, but Kiki remains resolute in protecting her small family. Her husband, Bobby, is smart but has become increasingly involved in his family’s business. Kiki is no

Fresh Cheese

Title: Fresh Cheese
Author: Troy Cheese
Publisher: Pageturner, Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1638717607
Genre: Poetry / Religion
Pages: 190
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

 

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Fresh Cheese by author Troy Cheese is an intimate, all-encompassing assemblage of poems which cover a myriad of topics in ordinary life based on the author’s true-life events.

The heartfelt poems are unflinchingly honest, raw, and candid, as the author leaves no stone unturned while describing situations in his life

Come, Climb Toward God

Title:  Come, Climb Toward God: Are You Hungry for God?
Author:  Marianna W. Albritton
Publisher:  Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN:  978-1641336963
Pages: 40
Genre:  Memoir / Self-Help
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott

 

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Christian writer and teacher Marianna W. Albritton recalls her personal “climb” to greater understanding in this combined manual and memoir.

Come, Climb Toward God: Are You Hungry for God opens with an elaborate metaphor as the author attempts to climb a ladder to reach a beautiful golden apple. She thinks

Metamorphosis of a Young Maiden

Title:  Metamorphosis of a Young Maiden
Author:  Dr. Wm. Patric Leedom
Publisher:  Author Reputation Press LLD
ISBN:  978-1-64961-075-1
Pages:  298
Genre:  Romance
Reviewed by: Suzanne Gattis

 

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The book Metamorphosis of a Young Maiden is a romantic story of love and connection that gives insight into how a relationship move through the ebbs and flows and provides goals of an honest growing relationship. With a series of letters and some comments to add more insight, readers see a relationship become an everlasting

Until Death Do You Part

Title: Until Death Do You Part: An American Family Meets Their Sicilian Cousins
Author: Wm. Hovey Smith
Publisher: Wm. Hovey Smith
ISBN: 978-1956161267
Pages: 370
Genre: Romantic Comedy / American Literature
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

 

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One of the strongest yet most complex groups of people you will inevitably find in life is that of the family unit. Whether it is the family you are born into or the family you make for yourself, family has a way of either being

Stories Beyond Belief

Title: Stories Beyond Belief: The Ultimate Collection
Author: S.R. Sutton
Publisher: PageTurner Press & Media
ISBN:  B09V1XLQW2
Pages: 520
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey

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Stories Beyond Belief: The Ultimate Collection is a collection of six short stories ranging from legends of witches, a vampire who travels through time to find a cure to being a vampire, reporters who seek to find answers to a curse, someone impersonating another just to ruin their life, a young woman who has been

The DNR Trilogy: Volume 3: Clinical Justice

Title: The DNR Trilogy: Volume 3: Clinical Justice
Author: Don W. Hill, M.D.
Publisher: Bookwhip Company; 1st edition
ISBN: B096T454MJ
Pages: 492
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by:  Anthony Avina

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The path to understanding ourselves and the Universe as a whole often begins by turning inwards. To truly understand all things, we must first understand what dwells beneath the surface of our own lives, and that means facing both the light and the darkness which inhabits us all. The