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Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
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Worth reading.

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January 18, 2023

LAME GAME

By Clyde Sampson II
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

Pithy and heartfelt, Clyde Sampson II's LAME GAME eschews social science for a personal connection with young readers who could use some words of encouragement.

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January 16, 2023

MAKING FRIENDS WITH MONSTERS

By Sandra L Rostirolla
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Sandra L Rostirolla combines C. S. Lewis-style theology with fascinating characters in her clever and entertaining YA novel, MAKING FRIENDS WITH MONSTERS.

IR Approved
January 16, 2023

THE SILVER SPHERE TRILOGY

By David Gittlin
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

David Gittlin's THE SILVER SPHERE TRILOGY is a blast of old-school science fiction with witty dialogue and a relentless pace.

January 16, 2023

TAKING THE SHORT BUS: Teacher, I Need You

By Bruce Beryl Fisher
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Poignant, nostalgic, engaging and atmospheric, Bruce Beryl Fisher's TAKING THE SHORT BUS: Teacher, I Need You, is an homage to a bygone era.

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

With more passion than detail, YOUR BEST LIFE by Mike X is an energizing look at ways to change one's life for the better.

IR Approved
January 13, 2023

SUBURBAN MONSTERS

By Christopher Hawkins
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Each of the stories in SUBURBAN MONSTERS is a masterful exercise in building tension and creating a sense of unease, as author Christopher Hawkins delves...

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January 13, 2023

ANGELS OF ANTILA

By RG Shacklett
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

ANGELS OF ANTILA is the tale of drama, disease, and murder on the high seas as author RG Shacklett rewrites history in this fun, swashbuckling,...

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January 13, 2023

HEL TAKES A HOLIDAY

By Ryan L Canning
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Despite its demonic themes, Ryan L Canning's HEL TAKES A HOLIDAY is a horror novella with no shortage of gags and festive humor blending Christmas...

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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Recommended for readers grappling with self-acceptance and mental health issues, Blue Andrews' CHOOSING LIFE is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will leave a lasting...

Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

Though sometimes a little dry, Jeffrey Cooper's FOOT SOLDIER IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION does a good job at detailing the way technology has altered...

IR Approved
January 11, 2023

YOGA OF YARN

By Liza Laird
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A thoughtful exploration of the relationship of fibercrafts--especially knitting--to yoga, meditation, and internal serenity, Liza Laird 's YOGA OF YARN (A Knitter's Handbook for Self-Discovery)...

January 9, 2023

THE SECRET CHILD

By David Thomas Kay
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Although it renders a portrait of a complex and fascinating period of English history, David Thomas Kay’s THE SECRET CHILD is too focused on describing...

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