Catalina and the Duke of Lombard
Title: Catalina and the Duke of Lombard
Author: Patricia Derrick
Publisher: Page Turner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1-63871-027-1
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 116
Reviewed by: Suzanne Gattis
Hollywood Book Reviews
A story packed full of crime, adventure, luxury and friendships, this novel by Patricia Derrick is an interesting young-adult read. The characters of Catalina and the Duke of Lombard might not be the ones you expect, but that just adds more to the story. Following the life of
The Wolf Man
Title: The Wolf Man
Author: Jon R. Gonzalez
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1-63871-085-1
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 369
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
Hollywood Book Reviews
It is always interesting when a creative mind takes a long-standing idea and gives it a fresh new twist. The idea of The Wolf Man has been rebooted so many times that it takes something special to make it stand out in the crowd. The Wolf Man by Jon R. Gonzalez offers a more contemporary yet somehow timeless take on the subject matter. Though this
Who Am I? I am
Title: Who Am I? I am
Author: Donna Beaumont-Harding
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 978-1647537227
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book / Education
Pages: 44
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
Hollywood Book Reviews
This is not your ordinary children’s story, as author Donna Beaumont-Harding begins to peel the onion on many advanced topics including Quantum Physics, Dimensional Realities, Energy and Light Beings – all done under the simplicity of illustrations and explanations which young children can
We Live and Learn: At a Life Pace
Title: We Live and Learn: At a Life Pace
Author: Claudia Walthing Andrade
Publisher: URLink Print and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1649081773
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 118
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown
Hollywood Book Reviews
A spiritually infused, lovingly created compilation of poetic works, Claudia Walthing Andrade’s, We Live and Learn: At a Life Pace offers a beautiful and impassioned compilation of poetic works which present a heartfelt view of the author’s life journey and the lessons learned.
A victorious work altogether, this collection of poems not
Uncle Ted
Title: Uncle Ted: A G.I.’s Journal of World War II
Author: Barbara Gibby
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647538347
Pages: 372
Genre: History/Military
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
While war has always been a subject of great contention and study, only those who have lived through it can truly understand the consequences of war. While leaders throughout all of human history have waged war with one another, it is the soldier who has always paid the price, either in
Without Redemption
Title: Without Redemption: Slavery and that Elusive American Promise of a More Perfect Union
Author: C.D. Harper
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647537890
Pages: 148
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro
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A man is on the run as the clock counts down on the scourge of slavery. The war between the States has turned in favor of the Union, emancipation has been proclaimed, yet the South clings to their lost cause. Joseph, a man who has escaped
The Crystalline Planet
Title: The Crystalline Planet
Author: S.B. Andresen
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 978-1982256692
Pages: 132
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Crystalline Planet is a stimulating tale that follows the main character, Sam, into an uncharted planet, a world that thrives on different energies and feelings. Sam makes the journey in the hope of finding his friend Christopher, who had earlier left their planet, the Earthen Moon Colony, to explore the crystalline planet hoping to find the rainbow crystal
The Voice of the Rooster
Title: The Voice of the Rooster: And the Lessons It Teaches
Author: Mrs. Ellen Beth Berman
Publisher: Ellen Beth Berman
ISBN: 978-0692529447
Pages: 80
Genre: Inspirational & Religious Poetry/Spiritual Self-Help/Literature
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
While we as a people like to assume and take credit for the knowledge we obtain, sometimes it is far nobler to admit that we need help or the insight of
Gunlords — The Sapphire King
Title: Gunlords — The Sapphire King
Author: Russell A. Reball
Publisher: PageTurner Press & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1638713500
Pages: 350
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Susan Brown
Hollywood Book Reviews
The relationship between man and machine is about dominance, generally by man. But in this action-packed science fiction novel the tables get turned when the soldiers of Bravo Company come up against a superior robotic killing machine.
Set in a cataclysmic future after a Second Civil War, the landscape of the United States is
Selectively Lawless
Title: Selectively Lawless: The True Story Of Emmett Long, An American Original
Author: Asa Duane Dunnington
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1649614421
Genre: Non-fiction / Historical Biographies
Pages: 180
ISBN: 164961442X
Review by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
Selectively Lawless is a tongue-in-cheek fun romp through 50 years of the (not so) Old West and the true-life story of an American anti-hero. Author Asa Duane Dunnington narrates the adventures, foibles and fables of his outlaw uncle,
What Happened At Lake Tallulah?
Title: What Happened At Lake Tallulah?
Author: Nina Lisicar
Publisher: Book Vine Press
ISBN: 978-1953699640
Genre: Fantasy Fiction
Pages: 296
Reviewed by: K.R. Lawrence
Hollywood Book Reviews
What Happened At Lake Tallulah? is a sci-fi, fantasy tale, we learn the story of a woman named Margaux. Her story is one chock-full of action, romance, and adventures in space. At every new chapter, there’s something new to discover, whether it be aliens, doppelgängers, or a dog named Dolly!
Author Nina
Henry’s Mysterious Voice
Title: Henry’s Mysterious Voice
Author: Nancy L. Hurley
Publisher: WestBow Press
ASIN: 9781973660026
Pages: 66
Genre: Children’s Animal Stories
Reviewed by: Rae Capri
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God is everywhere, watching over all of His children as we have access to Him whenever we need Him. Many may want to be selective of God’s children when everything God created is considered a part of Him. Humans and animals don’t share the same purpose of creation, but
Princess Reigns
Title: Princess Reigns
Author: Roger Williams
Publisher: BooksGoSocial
ISBN: 9798532401693
Pages: 290
Genre: Thriller
Reviewed by: Anita Lock
Hollywood Book Reviews
One woman’s religious charlatan acts turn malicious when she discovers a means to wealth in Roger Williams’s debut, Princess Reigns.
Ava Myles-Edwards is the pastor of a small church in Del Toray, California. A beloved, charismatic speaker, her congregation knows her as Princess Ava. Although the twenty-eight-year-old is drop-dead gorgeous at the outset, she has nothing less
Embracing Autism
Title: Embracing Autism: One Father’s Fight for his Wonder Boy
Author: James E. Strode
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 1647538378
Pages: 124
Genre: Memoir, Psychology
Reviewed by: David Allen
Hollywood Book Reviews
Embracing Autism: One Father’s Fight for his Wonder Boy by author James E. Strode is part biography, part memoir, but most of all an amazing window on the almost limitless capacity of one man and one family to compassionately and lovingly raise a severely autistic child.
Jimmy, now 14
Spots and All My Dogs
Title: Spots and All My Dogs
Author: Leonard W. Lindros, Jr.
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: B084BVLQD5
Pages: 116
Genre: Pets, Memoir
Reviewed by: Jennifer Bailey
Hollywood Book Reviews
Having a dog in your life is an adventurous experience; you never know what they will do next. Any who has owned a dog knows their intelligence, loyalty, silliness, and the comfort the bring. In this anthology, Leonard W. Lindros Jr. takes readers into a world of dogs: his dogs. As readers read
The Music Room
Title: The Music Room
Author: Deborah C Marks
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 978-1-64753-846-0
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 221
Reviewed by: Allison Walker
Hollywood Book Reviews
It is around the year 2064, shortly after the Third World War. The country is unrecognizable as we know it. Overwhelmed by crime and hopelessness, world leaders have given up and instead a tyrannical dictator rules the United States. His merciless enforcers, called the Detectives, police the streets. Music is outlawed and those who dare to protest
Around the World in Five Lines
Title: Around the World in Five Lines
Author: James B. Anstead
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: 978-1-64753-717-3
Genre: Poetry
Pages: 46
Reviewed by: Allison Walker
Hollywood Book Reviews
Limericks have long held a spot in the hearts of children and adults alike for their playful themes and strict structure, which makes them all the more joyful to read, and poet James B. Anstead’s collection is no exception. Anstead’s collection of limericks, titled Around the World in Five Lines, is a fun and
Cowboy on the Wrong Train: Mouse with a Clue
Title: Cowboy on the Wrong Train: Mouse with a Clue
Author: Jeanne Ann Off
Publisher: BookWhirl Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-61856-484-9
Pages: 125
Genre: Mystery, Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by: Jason Lulos
Hollywood Book Reviews
With Cowboy on the Wrong Train: Mouse with a Clue, author Jeanne Ann Off gives readers an endearing and suspenseful tale of mystery in a novel which could be classified as a coming-of-age western, and a morality tale. Although set in modern times, these
The Art of the Deal
Title: The Art of the Deal: 13 1/2 Inches of Manhood
Author: The Author Mr. De
Publisher: Go To Publish; 1st edition
ISBN: 9781647493486
Pages: 129
Genre: Romance
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
There is something to be said for a great, steamy, romance novel. Often, people find such stories to be cheesy or comical when in fact there is a serious art form to writing an arousing, romantic story that is also well-written. That is why The Art
Leaving Freedom to Find Peace
Title: Leaving Freedom to Find Peace: My Life’s Journey
Author: Donal H. Godfrey
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1643619292
Pages: 206
Genre: Autobiography
Reviewed By: Dan MacIntosh
Hollywood Book Reviews
The test of a life lived well is to get better, and not become bitter when enduring hard times. It’s easy to become angry and blame the world for all your troubles. However, it’s far wiser to learn from these struggles and make a better life for yourself. Such is the
The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: New Generations
Title: The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: New Generations
Author: Carole Love-Forbes
ISBN: 978-1974645763
Pages: 332
Genre: Historical romance
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“Death comes, but abundant life seems to follow it.” -asserts Author Carole. The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: New Generations is a brilliant text based upon historical events surrounding the birth of the United States of America. This is the third sequel in the series. I suggest that readers
The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: A New Nation
Title: The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: A New Nation
Author: Carole Love-Forbes
Publisher: Create Space
ISBN: 978-1522727958
Pages: 400
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting bushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” – Samuel Adams, founding father of the United States of America. The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: A New Nation is the fourth and last volume
The Princess: A Fairy Tale
Title: The Princess: A Fairy Tale
Author: Michael Cristian
Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC
ISBN: 1649611293
Pages: 136
Genre: Fairy Tales
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Princess: A Fairy Tale by author Michael Cristian is a charming fairy tale about a princess who discovers her true power as a leader, the love she has with a knight, an epic battle for her kingdom, the fight against a wicked witch, and the threat of a half-sister that wants her throne.
Princess Malina
Acid and Bribery
Title: Acid and Bribery
Author: Jeanne Ann Off
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781498432832
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 153
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
Hollywood Book Reviews
With so many stories filled with action and adventure in faraway lands, it’s sometimes easy to forget that a story more grounded in reality can still be just as entertaining. A title like Acid and Bribery doesn’t give you much to go on, but it does offer some mystery and mystique. Though
2012: The Weak Economy and How to Deal with It to Empower the Citizens
Title: 2012: The Weak Economy and How to Deal with It to Empower the Citizens
Author: Joseph Albert Gorski
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456799746
Pages: 60
Genre: Political Literature
Review by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Anyone working in government would need to read this book because of how bare the author has laid out problems affecting citizens. Author Joseph Albert Gorski has written an incredible book which should get the attention of those in authority. The author writes from experience with the passion he