The Faithful Dog
Title: The Faithful Dog: A Civil War Story
Author: Terry Lee Caruthers
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN: 978-1-68433-978-5
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 216
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
Hollywood Book Reviews
There is just something about a story about a dog which immediately attaches itself to your heart. Even though this book is a work of fiction, it is based on actual events patchworked together by author Terry Lee Caruthers’s dedicated researched and filled in with some imaginative interpretation. After reading this novel, you
Finding Magdalena
Title: Finding Magdalena
Author: Shannon Condon
Publisher: Rowanvale Books Ltd.
ISBN: 978-1912655311
Pages: 370
Genre: Thriller / Drama
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
Maggie Curran has lost everything. During her Freshman year, her parents are killed in an accident, leaving her to work through her grief at boarding school, and with the help of her best friend (who may also be in love with her), she makes it through another year. Her new
Dark Nights – First in the Until Dawn Series
Title: Dark Nights – First in the Until Dawn Series
Author: Jordan E. Walker
Publisher: Writer’s Branding
ISBN: 978-1954341159
Pages: 180
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed By: Susan Brown
Hollywood Book Reviews
This imaginative fantasy begins in mystery with an enigmatic cloaked figure who magically disappears in a poof of smoke. That is just one of the many mystifying and fanciful events which take place in Dark Nights – First in the Until Dawn Series, the first installment of this storyline by author
The Evolutionary Cosmos
Title: The Evolutionary Cosmos: Outside-In Thinking the Universe
Authors: Richard Westberg and Cal Orey
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1-6655-5472-5
Pages: 126
Genre: Science / Cosmology
Reviewed by: Jason Lulos
Hollywood Book Reviews
A theory of everything? The Legos of the Universe? Speculative works in theoretical physics, such as The Evolutionary Cosmos, sometimes seem to contain elements of mysticism and that is because, in their ruminations about the mysteries of the Universe and the bizarre manifestations of quantum
Becoming The Admiral’s Wife
Title: Becoming The Admiral’s Wife – A Dual Memoir of a Called Pair
Author: Cecily Watson Kelln
Publisher: Proisle Publishing Services, LLC
ISBN: 1737525550
Pages: 420
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the most interesting memoirs I have ever read – Becoming the Admiral’s Wife is the story of Cecily Watson Kelln’s life and her journey in love and marriage to her husband. What is interesting is the
Quoting Matilda
Title: Quoting Matilda: The Words and History of a Forgotten Suffragist
Author: Susan Savion
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 9798886221404
Pages: 184
Genre: Women’s Studies History
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
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There have been many movements over the years that bring a group of people together in an effort to fight against oppression and for equality. Equality can be a difficult thing to accomplish, as longstanding prejudices and viewpoints which have been embedded into a person’s heart since
Naughty Nata
Title: Naughty Nata
Author: Donna Deal
Publisher: Mainspring Books
ISBN: 978-1641336840
Pages: 52
Genre: Action & Adventure Erotica
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
Of the many life lessons we learn at an early age, learning to always speak the truth is often the first and most important rule we are given. For in telling the truth, honesty and open communication help build and improve a relationship, whereas a lie can take hold
E Troubled Destiny
Title: E-Troubled Destiny: Can Love Grow Out of Chaos?
Author: R. Drew Springfield
Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media
ISBN: 979-8886221527
Genre: Romance/ General Fiction
Pages: 320
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
E-Troubled Destiny: Can Love Grow Out of Chaos? is an intelligently written book by R. Drew Springfield. The text follows Elaine, an American woman whose life is upended after her marriage crumbles leaving her frustrated and weary. With a rebellious 16-year-old daughter to take care of too, Elaine concludes that
Yesterday Revealed The Florida Keys
Title: Yesterday Revealed The Florida Keys: Hubris of Pretension
Author: Kerry Kwiecinski
Publisher: Go To Publish
ISBN: 978-1647494865
Genre: Historical, Romance, Adventure
Pages: 316
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
In this evocative text, author Kwiecinski introduces readers to Amy, Geo, Tucket, and Maryanne, who are out kayaking in Content Keys, an island in Monroe County, Florida. The four encounter three dead bodies and their beautiful trip is suddenly marred by
Easy 8: The Big Event
Title: Easy 8: The Big Event
Author: Carrolyn Foster
Publisher: Tate Pub & Enterprises LLC
ISBN: 1683529391
Pages: 28
Genre: Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
Easy 8: The Big Event is a fun story for children of all ages with vibrant illustrations, humorous dialogue, and a delightful depiction of bull riding that weave in a focus on giving thanks to Mother Earth for everything she has provided.
The bulls have prepared for the last bull riding event of the season where
Hell’s Fury Unleashed
Title: Hell’s Fury Unleashed
Author: Francisco Nieto
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 979-8886220438
Pages: 262
Genre: Literature & Fiction / Action & Adventure
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
In recent years, one of the planets biggest concerns has been the clashes with catastrophe in which we, as a species, have had to face. From the environmental disasters threatening our planet due to climate change, to dangerous rhetoric facing once civilized countries, and the never-ending threat of nuclear war over
Veil Not Fail
Title: Veil Not Fail: Protecting Your Personal Assets from Business Attacks (Rich Dad Advisor Series)
Author: Garrett Sutton, Esq.
Publisher: BZK Press (May 3, 2022)
ISBN: 978-1947588165
Pages: 192
Genre: Law / Corporate Governance
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
It is said for all of the world’s best creative outlets and political movements, it is business which truly keeps the world running. Money and power come from the businesses which succeed in
Living The Miracles
Title: Living The Miracles: A Sailor’s Life in the Nuclear Power Age
Author: Albert Lee Kelln
Publisher: Proisle Publishing Service
ISBN: 1737871262
Pages: 220
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” This phrase, characterizing heroes, tough guys, and idealists, certainly suits (Ret.) Admiral Albert Lee Kelln, the author of this remarkable and truly inspiring memoir. Kelln’s memoir serves up a hearty
An Irishman by Now
Title: An Irishman by Now: An American Boy’s Tale of Passion and Discovery in Rural Ireland
Author: R. Michael McEvilley
Publisher: Go To Publish
ISBN: 978-1-64749-666-1
Pages: 305
Genre: Contemporary, Coming-of-Age, Romance
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
An Irishman by Now: An American Boy’s Tale of Passion and Discovery in Rural Ireland is an introspective coming-of-age tale by R. Michael McEvilley. Mickey Monaghan grows up on a family farm in Ireland, after relocating from the United States with his
White Storks of Mercy: Book One-Formation
Title: White Storks of Mercy: Book One-Formation
Author: Joni Anderson van Berkel
Publisher: jponipress
ISBN: 978-0-578-95780-7
Pages: 345
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Time Travel, Magical Realism, Mythology
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski
Hollywood Book Reviews
The first book of the White Storks of Mercy trilogy, titled “Formation” is an intriguing work of fiction written by Joni Anderson van Berkel. The author weaves imagination with Egyptian mythology and history. The main characters are two storks named Re
All’s Forgotten Now
Title: All’s Forgotten Now
Author: Michael S. Ripley
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 978-1728328171
Pages: 166
Genre: Fiction /Thriller/Fantasy/Horror
Reviewed by:Jake Bishop
Hollywood Book Reviews
Initially, you think you’re getting involved in a police procedural. There’s a murder in a Silicon Valley city. Cops converge on the crime scene. The main investigator, ex-Los Angeles homicide detective Ramos, seems like the prototypical protagonist. He’s got a marriage that’s falling apart. A daughter growing up
When Hope Is Your Only Option
Title: When Hope Is Your Only Option
Subtitle: One Man’s Brave Journey Through Life’s Adversity
Author: Jim Stavis
Publisher: URLink Print and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1-68486-079-1
Pages: 220
Genre: Self-Help
Reviewed by: Margie Przybylski
Hollywood Book Reviews
Jim Stavis’ life journey in battling diabetes and other health issues serves as inspiration to others in his Self-Help book titled When Hope is Your Only Option. He begins his book describing his most recent encounter with a health issue – the doctor explaining the dire circumstances of
Heatherbound
Title: Heatherbound
Author: Dorrine Simmering
Publisher: PageTurner, Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1649084224
Pages: 282
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey
Hollywood Book Reviews
A group of people who have become disenchanted with the politics of Earth, and long for a simpler life have settled upon a new planet; Heatherbound. But the group soon discovers that their paradise is not as perfect as it seems; it has no resources and they need to reach out to Earth to obtain resources
The Cupid Chronicles
Title: The Cupid Chronicles
Author: Dennis Copelan
Publisher: Apricot Springs Publishing
ISBN: 978-1737712206
Pages: 328
Genre: Action & Adventure Romance / Science Fiction / Fantasy
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
When it comes to the complex feelings and emotions that can brew with people who have fallen in love, there are a multitude of ways in which the human race have decided to express their emotions. From writing poetry to singing songs, creative
Reflections in a Paper Moon Volume 1
Title: Reflections in a Paper Moon Volume 1: Beginning Passage
Author: L.A. Espriux
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-88622-087-2
Pages: 694
Genre: Non-fiction / Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the best ways for a person or group of people to grow together is to go through a period of self-reflection. By reflecting on recent actions or choices in our lives, or the events of our
4:09 to 9:02 Boston To Oklahoma and New York Cities
Title: 4:09 to 9:02 Boston To Oklahoma and New York Cities: Beyond The Bombings
Author: David Hamel
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 9781638716921
Genre: Memoir / Sports
Pages: 162
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
4:09 to 9:02 Boston To Oklahoma and New York Cities: Beyond The Bombings is a passionate and inspiring memoir which chronicles the life of retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and former marathoner, David
Starfish Sky
Title: Starfish Sky
Author: Timothy A. Slykhuis
Publisher: Baico Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 9781927481554
Pages: 333
Genre: Memoir, Mental Health
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
Starfish Sky is a pragmatic perspective of one man’s struggle to beat the odds, one step at a time after a devastating brain injury following a tragic bicycle accident. Once he wakes up from a coma, Timothy realizes even everyday tasks that seemed so easy to do before
Marlon & Greg: My Life and Filmmaking Adventures with Hollywood’s Polar Opposites
Title: Marlon & Greg: My Life and Filmmaking Adventures with Hollywood’s Polar Opposites
Author: Joseph Brutsman
Publisher: BearManor Media
ISBN: 1629338281
Pages: 420
Genre: Memoir / Biography
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck: A Streetcar Named Desire; To Kill A Mockingbird; Godfather; Cape Fear…Whose life has not been touched by the searing performances of these two screen icons? Whose curiosity has not been piqued regarding their lives, their habits, their obsessions,
If Ya Wanna Know
Title: If Ya Wanna Know: Original Songs and Links to Youtube Woven into a Story of Suspense
Author: T.R. Comstock
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 1638719829
Pages: 44
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
The dream of making music weaves different lives together. Mark Dawson is an engineer with a passion for music which he shares with the love of his life, Lora. Everything changes when Mark gets into a car accident that puts him in a coma. While
A Dancer in Depth
Title: A Dancer in Depth: Paragraphs from a Theatre Life
Author: Stanley Howard Mazin
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1638719588
Pages: 262
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
William Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” We are each the hero or protagonist of our life’s story, and one never knows what kind of movie our life will