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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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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.
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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.
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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.
January 13, 2023
YOUR BEST LIFE: Tactics, Tools and Insights to Create a Life of Fulfillment, Joy and Abundance
By Mike XRating:
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.
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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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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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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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January 11, 2023
CHOOSING LIFE: One man’s journey through alcoholism and depression to wellness and self-discovery
By Blue AndrewsRating:
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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...