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August 23, 2021

LIVING DEAD WHILE BEING ALIVE

By Michelle L Melendez
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Having parents who were also LIVING DEAD WHILE BEING ALIVE, Michelle L. Melendez's memoir  depicts one determined woman's remarkable journey towards learning how to experience...

August 23, 2021

VIGNETTES OF THE POSSIBLY DYING

By KB Eliza
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

KB Eliza’s VIGNETTES OF THE POSSIBLY DYING is a hard-to-classify book which couches truth in ambiguous language. Receptive readers will find it a challenging but...

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August 20, 2021

READ ISLAND: THE PICTURE BOOK

By Nicole Magistro, Alice Feagan
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A captivating and beautifully illustrated read-along that has all the makings of an instant classic, READ ISLAND is the perfect example of a picture book...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Dan Burns' A NECESSARY EXPLOSION is easy to read and filled with inspiring, relatable poems and while the collection lacks the subtlety and nuance that...

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August 20, 2021

MY HEART WENT WALKING

By Sally Hanan
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

MY HEART WENT WALKING is an absolute gem of a novel, taking readers on a compelling, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, but ultimately uplifting journey.

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

A tale of family intrigue, Deb Pines’ A PLAGUE AMONG US is an enjoyable read with a big cast of interesting characters, a number of peculiar...

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August 18, 2021

HOSTILE REMNANTS

By Thorn Osgood
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Set in a complex world but with a simple premise, HOSTILE REMNANTS is a colourful and nuanced futurescape fantasy novel which shines with depth and...

August 18, 2021

DREAMSHADOW

By Daniel Sonderling
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

Blending elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and an occasional foray into horror, DREAMSHADOW ultimately overcomes its flaws and, in the process, delivers a fun, sometimes frightening,...

August 16, 2021

THE ORIGINS OF AIDS AND AUTISM

By Ronald L. Besser
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

From evolution to modern Man's medical mayhem, THE ORIGINS OF AIDS AND AUTISM by Ronald L. Besser covers quite a bit of controversial ground although...

August 16, 2021

ENCOUNTER

By Graeme Cann
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

For a man who has devoted so much of his life to others, it’s little surprise that Graeme Cann’s ENCOUNTER, a simple, understated book of...

August 16, 2021

FAMILY TRIP TO MAGICAL MADAGASCAR AND BEYOND

By Nicki Geigert
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

FAMILY TRIP TO MAGICAL MADAGASCAR AND BEYOND is an informative and visual travel book with spectacular images, let down by a less-than-polished prose style.

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Ruth Thompson's QUICKWATER ORACLES are “channelings” that offer inspiration, food for thought, and some really lovely turns of phrase, but are not intended to be...

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