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July 7, 2021
THE POPE’S BUTCHER: Based on the True Story of a Serial Killer in the Vatican
By Joseph C. GiocondaRating:
4.0 / 5.0
Immersing the reader in the bloody but fascinating world of medieval witch trials, Joseph Gioconda's debut is a thrilling take on a little-known historical episode.
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
Joseph D’Aquisto’s LEFT FOR DEATH is a solid effort in the crime and mystery genre. The storytelling and writing style present a few obstacles, but...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
An engaging dark fantasy set in a rich, lively, and vivid dream-world, THE BOOK OF NODD: The Dreamwalker will captivate fans of the imaginative and...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Jim Genzano’s SEA AND SWORD is a fast-paced, swashbuckling kickoff to a middle grade fantasy series with a cliffhanger ending that will leave readers excited...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Dog lovers will adore A DAY AT THE POOL, the true tale of Bella, a Labrador/pit bull mix who was adopted by Andrea D. Malone...
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0
CLASS is a cleverly written, riotously intense work of literary fiction that uses the full scope of language to provide a darkly humorous and, at...
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
A sometimes wry and witty, sometimes controversial, and often riveting read, THE OMEGA PORTAL by Anonymous provides an expansive amount of potential answers to ponder...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
REFLECTIONS ON MOUNTAINEERING (A Journey Through Life as Experienced in the Mountains) is enjoyable and thought-provoking for both devotees of mountaineering and casual readers who...
June 30, 2021
THE CAREER LAB FORMULA: 8 Easy Steps To Get You From College to a Career in STEM
By Siddhi ShahRating:
3.5 / 5.0
Written in a breezy prose style, Siddhi Shah's THE CAREER LAB FORMULA is suitable for any recent college graduate in any field and while not...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
By channeling a unique perspective informed by a lifetime of personal memories, Bruce McCandless III offers readers both a meticulously researched and well written portrait...
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
William Wall's epic political satire AMERICAN DREAMING: The Odyssey of “Yew”, showcases the dangers of corporate greed and capitalism without a safety net with lots...
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
While a bit outdated in some places, LESSONS FROM THE SET by Usher Morgan is a treasure trove of interesting, educational stories, as well as...