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One of the best books you will read this year. Outstanding! A powerful and emotional read. The Journey is THE must-read thriller of 2019. The gripping story of a young boy and his family, driven from their home by war and indiscriminate violence. Like millions of others, they attempt the treacherous journey across their war-torn… Continue reading The Journey (Journey #1) by Conrad Jones
Dr. Robert Hart, Sag Harbor’s just-named Man of the Year, is the envy of his friends and neighbors. His medical practice is thriving. He has a beautiful old house and a beautiful new wife and a beautiful boat docked in the village marina. Even his wayward son, Jonah, is back on track, doing well at… Continue reading Man of the Year by Caroline Louise Walker
Title: Unlikely FriendsAuthor: Sahar AbdulazizGenre: Contemporary Fiction/ Humor/ SatireRelease Date: February 19, 2019Cover Designer: Patrick Knowles (Patrick Knowles Design)Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC. Irwin is not only the local Librarian; he’s also a book snob and an all-around grouch. There’s nothing he values more than his privacy. As a loner, he’s happy to be… Continue reading Unlikely Friends (Abernathy & Crane #1) by Sahar Abdulaziz
MY REVIEW Today I am reviewing an unusual biography of a woman who would do anything to provide for her family even as far as becoming an escort. At twelve, I had about as much control over my limbs as a new-born giraffe. I had no friends. It’s difficult to form close bonds with tight-knit… Continue reading Sindy in Real Life: Intimate Confessions of a No-win No-fee Paralegal who became a No-fee No-me Escort by Sindy
As long as Ellis Sayre could remember, he wanted to know his real parents. He was Native American and had the brown skin to prove it. Which exact tribe was a mystery; he didn’t have the luxury of that information. It was hard for him to gauge why he was the way he was. Awkward.… Continue reading Right Handed Lefty by Ryan Coughlin
A shocking account of the government’s attempt to conceal the effects of the toxic waste released by a secret nuclear weapons plant in Colorado and a community’s vain search for justice—soon to be a feature documentaryKristen Iversen grew up in a small Colorado town close to Rocky Flats, a secret nuclear weapons plant once designated "the most… Continue reading Full Body Burden by Kristen Iversen
Welcome to my blog! I'm excited to present Lauren Clark, author of Dancing Naked in Dixie. What is Dancing Naked in Dixie about? It's really a story about a career girl finding happiness, love, and her place in the world where she least expects it. Here's the summary: Travel writer Julia Sullivan lives life in… Continue reading Author Interview with Lauren Clark
This book is an epistolary novel which means it is written in letters. The interesting part is that the letters are written by one person only. You would think this would make it difficult to follow how the other characters are feeling, but Ms. Robinson does an excellent job of letting the reader know. The… Continue reading The True and Outstanding Adventures of the Hunt Sisters by Elisabeth Robinson
This is an emotional story about a daughter that cannot do enough to please her neurotic mother. It's a story about two sisters from two different worlds. It's a story about a dysfunctional family. I have read many stories about dysfunctional families, but I found this one to be lacking character development and a slow… Continue reading Momentary Mother by Lisa De Niscia
I know I’m not an ordinary ten-year-old kid…I know ordinary kids don’t make other kids run away screaming in playgrounds. I know ordinary kids don’t get scared at wherever they go. My name is August, by the way, I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse. August may not look… Continue reading Wonder (Wonder #1) by R.J. Palacio