The Unknown
Title: The Unknown: A Taste of the Dead
Author: Castello Gilbert
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1664144828
Pages: 172
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Death is an often terrifying and a very difficult subject to wrestle with in life. Whether it is dealing with the death of a loved one, or someone close to us – how the loss impacts our lives, or the even the impending death of ourselves and facing the uncertainty of death face to face,
Princesses and Mermaids
Title: Princesses and Mermaids: A Taryn & Kevin High Seas Adventure
Author: Terry Boucher
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1649088956
Pages: 60
Genre: Children’s Folk Tales & Myths / Adventure
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
Some of the world’s greatest lessons come not from history, but rather from the myths and legends that have come before us. While some may believe these myths and legends to be true, others see value
The Silicon War
Title: The Silicon War
Author: Mark Hanson
Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1649089328
Pages: 310
Genre: Fiction / Suspense
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Silicon War is a thrilling fictional story that is based on events as they may have happened after World War II. Set in the period during the Cold War and the arms race, the book begins with the American intelligence team realization that advanced electronic equipment and stolen integrated circuits from Silicon Valley companies have
Marshal Felton and the Wild Bunch
itle: Marshal Felton and the Wild Bunch
Author: Terry Larkin
Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1649089090
Pages: 490
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Literary
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
In an age where technology reigns supreme and continues to advance every single day, one of the aspects of life that people want to get back to but are nervous about their safety or security in the process is adventure. Life itself is an adventure, and there are so many paths to take
The Sixth of September
Title: The Sixth of September
Author: Callista Bowright
Publisher: CMD
ISBN: 978-1952046100
Pages: 892
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Erotica
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
Far too often in life, we as a people forget just how much we struggle, and how people around us are struggling as well. It is easy to take a person at face value and make snap judgements, but there is usually far more to a person than a single moment, and
Insanitytoo
Title: Insanitytoo
Author: Donald Lee Overman
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1638710431
Pages: 292
Genre: Fiction / Thriller
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro
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The Year is 2022 and the leader of Russia yearns for the greater glory of the Soviet Union. The respect and power of the awesome “evil empire” has dissipated; countries they once dominated buckle at their oversight. Vocoding, the current Russian President, has a plan to utilize alliances with fellow countries (Iran,
The Mirror Apocalypse
Title: The Mirror Apocalypse
Author: John Ayang
Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
ISBN: 978-1489711854
Pages: 326
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Religious Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
As science and technology advanced in the world, many different industries and ways of life have been impacted. Health is definitely one of them, from having new technology to help surgeons see things on a microscopic level in real time – to battling diseases which would have been deadly only a century
Bush Pilot
Title: Bush Pilot
Author: Ron Carpenter
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN: 979-8673329603
Pages: 119
Genre: Traveler, Biography/Memoir
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been – and there you will always long to return.” Leonardo DaVinci. Bush Pilot is a swift-moving and lucid memoir of Ron Carpenter as he takes readers through his flying adventures in the skies, some of the places he
Playing For Keeps
Title: Playing For Keeps: How A 21st Century Businesswoman Beat The Boys
Author: Therese Allison
Publisher: TA Books
ISBN: 978-1735088600
Pages: 314
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
As a young, eager, goal-oriented, aspiring businesswoman myself, a book like Playing For Keeps: How A 21st Century Businesswoman Beat The Boys by author Therese Allison could not have been a more perfect read for me. In this telling and intimate biography which doubles as a lesson in
Spirituality in the 21st Century
Title: Spirituality in the 21st Century
Author: Frank P. Daversa
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1491853047
Pages: 130
Genre: Self-help book, Christian Literature
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
Reasonably thinking, we cannot achieve all of our goals overnight. They represent ongoing works-in-progress. It is the pursuit itself of these changes which makes for a positive difference in life.
In author Frank P. Daversa’s book, Spirituality in the 21st Century, I found it to be an engaging,
The High Sign
Title: The High Sign
Author: David S. Heeren
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647531584
Pages: 312
Genre: Christian Reference
Reviewed By: Dan MacIntosh
Hollywood Book Reviews
There have been plenty of books written about the second coming of Jesus. Many have even foolishly set an exact date for Jesus’ return, only to be proven decidedly wrong by history. To a large degree, though, the Bible is a book filled with prophecy. Books like Daniel in the Old Testament and
V is for Vivian: Vengeance hath no fury…
Title: V is for Vivian: Vengeance hath no fury…
Author: Lawrence Burk
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 978-1648035814
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 200
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
One thing every reader will like about V is for Vivian is how engaging the author is. Lawrence Burk’s style of writing is friendly and encouraging as he narrates the plot like he is giving a story in real-time, getting the readers’ full attention.
In His Father’s World
Title: In His Father’s World
Author: C.D. Harper
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 9781647536534
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Historical Fiction/Drama
Pages: 390
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
One topic which has been a constant source of friction and tension amongst people of the world has bene the subject of race and equality. While it may seem like such a simple task to make sure everyone is seen as equal in not only the eyes of the
Diversity
Title: Diversity: A Colourful Collection of Short Stories Author: Monique Gliozzi
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
ISBN: 978-0228831229
Pages: 122
Genre: Action & Adventure
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Some of the greatest authors of our time have written memorable short story collections in which we go back to time, and time again. Stephen King is a major author who comes to mind in that category, in fact. I know for myself; I always appreciate
The Illusion is Not the Conclusion
Title: The Illusion is Not the Conclusion
Author: Paulette Ravenel -Woodside
Publisher: Urlink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647536558
Pages: 112
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Illusion is Not the Conclusion is an inspiring story about Paulette Ravenel-Woodside’s fight against breast cancer. This text will help many readers.
The Illusion is Not the Conclusion tells the story of how Ravenel-Woodside coped with her diagnosis of breast cancer. Throughout
Mystery of the Asteroid Belt
Title: Mystery of the Asteroid Belt
Author: S.A.M. Safaa A. Mhawi
Publisher: Go To Publish
ISBN: 978-1647491956
Pages: 102
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro
Hollywood Book Reviews
The confines of outer space are vast and mysterious. The chaos which enshrouds our galaxy is the subject of space exploration. One particular mystery brings an exploratory team to examine an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Jacob Brown is in his mid-30s and is a space enthusiast; he has been tapped to lead
Dad Had Issues
Title: Dad Had Issues
Author: Cynthia Gadson
Illustrator: Maurice Lindsey
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1-64908-724-9
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book / Education
Pages: 28
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
Hollywood Book Review
Dad is raising three sons: Yogi, Olson, and Urel – whose initials spell out “YOU.” Dad, who is a strong man, clearly illustrated by his muscular physique, has rules he needs his sons to follow for their own safety; at home, in school, and everywhere. This is the foundation of the behavioral
On Freedom and Revolt
Title: On Freedom and Revolt: A Comparative Investigation
Author: Carl E. Moyer
Publisher: Readers Magnet LLC
ISBN: 978-1-949981-09-4
Genre: Non-Fiction, History
Pages: 108
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
Hollywood Book Reviews
Comparing two historical figures is nothing new in the literary world, but usually the two have something substantial in common. The author of On Freedom and Revolt: A Comparative Investigation, Carl Moyer, has chosen two uniquely different characters in history to examine their views on freedom, especially
Riley the Rhinoceros
Title: Riley the Rhinoceros
Author: Patricia Derrick
Art and music by: Jean-Paul Loppo Martinez
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1-64908-969-4
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Pages: 30
Reviewed by: Beth Adams
Hollywood Book Reviews
Within this colorful and wonderfully illustrated jungle lives many animals, each with their own personified characteristics. Readers are brought into author Patricia Derrick’s Riley the Rhinoceros by seeing Riley become the jungle’s “Jungle Bus,” carrying smaller animals to help find their
The Princess and the Mirror
Title: The Princess and the Mirror
Author: Isabel Cintra
Publisher: Underline Publishing LLC
ISBN: 978-1949868241
Pages: 26
Genre: Children’s Fairytale
Reviewed by: Nicole Olson
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Isabel Cintra’s beautiful children’s book The Princess and the Mirror belongs on the bookshelf of every little girl in this country! Not only is it full of imaginative and detailed illustrations by Zeka Cintra, the storyline teaches young girls
Facets of the Past
Title: Facets of the Past: No Dark Deed Goes Unpunished
Author: Monique Gliozzi
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
ISBN: 0228848911
Pages: 184
Genre: Mystery
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
This is a mystery, suspense, thriller about a 38-year-old man, Hank Gild, who was previously working as a locksmith and landed a job at Schloss Starnberg, a castle, as a tour guide. Little did Hank know that he had not landed the job on merit, but through a carefully hatched plan by someone interested
Liberty and the Wall of Separation Between Church and State
Title: Liberty and the Wall of Separation Between Church and State
Author: Robert J. O’Keefe
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1649086983
Pages: 196
Genre: History of Religion & Politics/Church & State Religious Studies
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the most talked about political issues since the founding of our nation has always been the separation of church and state. The founding of this nation came on
How Blessed You Are In God’s Promises
Title: How Blessed You Are In God’s Promises
Author: Barney Sol Reese
Publisher: Go to Publish
ISBN: 1647493919
Pages: 520
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Author Barney Sol Reese will bring you closer to God and help you understand your purpose on earth. The author’s knowledge about God and spirituality is vast. One cannot help but admire how Barney Sol Reese articulates his points. The author takes time when discussing one topic, and exhausts
Friends of the Enchanted Forest
Title: Friends of the Enchanted Forest: How They Save Christmas
Author: Glenda Crenshaw
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1-6-4908-866-6
Pages: 30
Genre: Children’s book
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
This is a delightful story about five friends: Sweetie, the skunk, Jumper, the fox, Sticky, the raccoon, Billy the porcupine, and Charlie the monkey. They lived in the Enchanted Forest. All had unique individual abilities. Each winter just before Christmas, the five friends would get
Mom Had a Problem
Title: Mom Had a Problem
Author: Cynthia Gadson
Illustrator: Maurice Lindsey
Publisher: Pageturner, Press and Media
ISBN: 978-1649083326
Genre: Children’s Books
Pages: 32
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
Hollywood Book Reviews
In this colorful, teachable story, three daughters are riled to the point of exploding when their mother gives them cookies. What’s wrong? Author Cynthia Gadson has the answer.
Mom has “three inquisitive daughters”: Tina, Nina, and Tiny. The initials T.N.T. become significant when Mom decides to bake cookies for them. She counts out 15