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1/5
Really bad
Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.
3/5
Good
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4/5
Very Good
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5/5
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3.2 / 5.0
Anne Marie Bennett's FEATHERS IN THE SAND is a subtle and mood-driven book that thrives on the beauty with which it describes the everyday.
July 4, 2022
FOR THE HURT OF MY PEOPLE: Original Conservatism and Better, Simpler Healthcare
By Joseph Q. Jarvis, MD, MSPHRating:
3.0 / 5.0
In his FOR THE HURT OF MY PEOPLE (Original Conservatism and Better, Simpler Healthcare), Dr. Joseph Q. Jarvis--who has been lobbying for healthcare reform for...
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Rating:
4.7 / 5.0
Political satire at its finest, Bo Bancroft’s MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN is a bold debut that delivers a sweeping indictment of American politics that everyone...
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
Clocking in at just over 75 pages, Chris Kelso's THE BLACK DOG EATS THE CITY is a novella that serves as an allegory for depression,...
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July 1, 2022
TALI NOHKATI, A Piece of Earth Under the Stars: Tome II
By Koza Belleli, Dorine Heller ( Translator)Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
A captivating adventure tale rendered with the dreamlike delicacy of a prose poem, TALI NOHKATI, A Piece of Earth Under the Stars: Tome II, is...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Strong dramatic content thickens Nathan Pettijohn's PUBLIC OPINION, a character-driven plot involving a complicated man with exceptional cyberspace skills and a dodgy moral compass.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
B.T. Polcari's 's cozy mystery, FIRE AND ICE, includes all the elements required to engage readers into solving the puzzle—a compelling hook, interesting characters, a...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
F. J. Morris’ THIS IS (NOT ABOUT) DAVID BOWIE is a ‘must-read’ collection of thought-provoking flash fiction every bit as evocative as the musical icon...
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3.0 / 5.0
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4.4 / 5.0
Chuck Snearly’s FAR OUT MAN offers readers an intriguing blend of comedy, commentary, and genre-bending fiction that never fails to entertain.
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Rating:
4.1 / 5.0
Exploring one of history’s most enduring mysteries, Bart Rice’s KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASURE FOUND is a solid debut from a talented writer and historian.
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
Kendall D. Gott's STEAMBOAT SEASONS: Dawn of a New Era presents a compelling and detailed portrait of an under-appreciated juncture in American history.