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Surrender

Title: Surrender: Anderiker Book I
Author: Clair Conway
Publisher: Scriptor House
ISBN: 9798886920925
Pages: 616
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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One of life’s greatest mysteries is that of the heart. The human heart is not only the core of our life and what keeps us alive, but is filled with the lifeblood of human emotion and in particular, romance. The mystery resides in the knowledge

Adventurous Max Flax

Title:  Adventurous Max Flax
Author:  Kathleen Curtis Wilson
Publisher:  Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN:  979-8-88945-444-1
Pages:  36
Genre:  Educational Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by:  Beth Adams

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What first caught my eye was the exquisite illustrations by Geoff Fulton in the book Adventurous Max Flax by author Kathleen Curtis Wilson.  With a whimsical personified flax plant portrayed as Max,

Kristina’s Cache

Title: Kristina’s Cache: A Memoir of Adventure and Survival in Alaska
Author: Kristina Ahlnäs
Publisher: Proisle Publishing Service
ISBN: 978-1959449355
Pages: 438
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda 

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to start a life in a land of extremes – where cars fail to start due to the biting cold, berms of snow render roads

Daughter of Job

Title: Daughter of Job 
Author: John M. Hartley
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing 
ISBN: 979-8888874233
Pages: 302
Genre: Literature & Fiction/History  
Reviewed by: Christina Avina 

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Although we can never truly know when we will face it, adversity is something which is not only a natural part of life, but something we all must face at one point or another. The challenges

Reflections Part 1

Title: Reflections Part 1
Author: Kenny Harmon
Publisher: Writers Branding, LLC
ISBN: 978-1639458059
Pages: 186
Genre: Memoir / History
Reviewed by: Susan Brown

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A grandpa’s hamburger cookout-gone-awry for his grandchildren was the catalyst for author Kenny Harmon to take a look back at his family’s history and heritage in this narrative, Reflections Part 1. The cookout event, however, inspired a social media outpouring of interest which culminated in an outdoor gathering that brought more than 2,000

Gaels on Three

Title: Gaels on Three   
Author: Donald Schlenger  
Publisher: Ink Start Media  
ISBN: 978-1-961254-37-4 
Pages: 318  
Genre: Fiction  
Reviewed by:  Jason Lulos

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Author Don Schlenger’s Gaels on Three is an inspiring novel readers will find remarkably satisfying because it is one of those classic tales of how a sports team can unite a local community. Plot-driven by “Jersey,

Unraveling the Family History of Jesus

Title:  Unraveling the Family History of Jesus
Author:  Steven Donald Norris
Publisher: Pen House, LLC
ISBN:  978-1951961503
Pages: 604
Genre: History
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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When Christians talk about Jesus, they refer to him as the Messiah. He is this mighty son of God who gave his life to take away the sins of believers. In the Bible, Jesus

Evolve

Title:  Evolve: An Anthology of Horra/Thrilla Novellas
Author:  LaErtes Muldrow
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1463444464
Pages: 276
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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Evolve: An Anthology of Horra/Thrilla Novellas is a collection of super gripping stories which are easy to read and follow. Author LaErtes Muldrow’s book is the kind of book you read on an easy day,

100 Years of Deception

Title: 100 Years of Deception: A Blueprint for the Destruction of a Nation
Author: Alan R. Adaschik
Publisher: Booklocker.com
ISBN: 978-1958890332
Pages: 282
Genre: Politics
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda  

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100 Years of Deception: A Blueprint for the Destruction of a Nation is a solid presentation by a former Flight Test Conductor, Financial Analyst, and Administrator, Alan R. Adaschik,

Eddies of His Breath

Title: Eddies of His Breath: Contemplations of the Word
Author: Eric Ribbens
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 978-1480874008
Pages: 222
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.

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Eddies of His Breath: Contemplations of the Word by author Eric Ribbens, is a deeply stirring Christian book featuring hearty conversations by specific Bible characters such as Miriam, Adam, Leah, and Gehazi, among numerous

In the Footsteps of the Magi

Title:  In the Footsteps of the Magi – A Pilgrimage for Peace for Jesus’ 2000thBirthday
Author:  Robin Catlin Wainwright
Publisher:  Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN:  978-1685364700
Pages:  212
Genre:  Spirituality
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott

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Writer and peace promoter Robin Catlin Wainwright unfolds the remarkable story of a challenge he

Winds of Eruna, Book II: A Flight of Dragons

Title: Winds of Eruna, Book II: A Flight of Dragons
Author: Kathy Hyatt Moore
Publisher: Authors Tranquility Press
ISBN: 978-1961908024
Pages: 302
Genre: Fantasy
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.

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In this bold and smartly written sequel by author Kathy Hyatt Moore, the main protagonists from the planet Eruna, led by Lynette, a young wing woman, muddle through treacherous situations and dangerous encounters as they seek to escape from

The Dreamer 4

Title: The Dreamer 4
Author: A. D. Plautz
Publisher: The Ewings Publishing 
ISBN: 979-8-89031-567-0
Pages: 344
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Amy Unger 

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Dreams are mysterious journeys of the mind which create vivid scenes in our subconscious. They offer glimpses into the boundless landscapes of creativity, inviting us to explore realms we often overlook while we are awake. Researchers propose that dreams

It’s Okay, I Toot Too!

Title:  It’s Okay, I Toot Too!
Author:  Eileen Tanaka-Sylvia
Publisher:  Page Publishing     
ISBN:  979-8-88793-514-0
Pages:  22
Genre:  Illustrated Children’s Book / Humor
Reviewed by:  Beth Adams

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Nature calls in many ways, yet the very most common is passing gas, yes, a toot.  In author Eileen Tanaka-Sylvia’s light-hearted book titled, It’s Okay, I Toot Too!,readers are

Unchronicled: Subduing the Scourge

Title: Unchronicled: Subduing the Scourge
Author: Kamil Przybylo
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media, LLC
ISBN: 979-8-89174-071-6
Genre: Fiction / Action / Adventure
Pages: 341
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares

 

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Unchronicled will catch you off guard in such a wonderful way. One of the most amazing aspects of any book is not really knowing what you’re getting into until

Life Lessons From 7 Miles High

Title: Life Lessons From 7 Miles High: The View That Captured My Heart
Author: Jeff Senour
Publisher: URLink Print and Media
ISBN: TBA
Pages: 94
Genre: Self-Help / Christian / Inspirational
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

 

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Life Lessons From 7 Miles High: The View That Captured My Heart is a heart-stirring book by author Jeff Senour, a seasoned pilot and

Ultimate Cruelty

Title:  Ultimate Cruelty: A Mother’s Memoir
Author: Sara M. Doiron
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media LLC
ISBN: 979-8-88963-987-9
Pages: 578
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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When you start reading the book, you are loaded with intrigue, which then transforms into concern and empathy. Ultimate Cruelty: A Mother’s Memoir is a book which takes readers

See, Hear, and Understand

Title: See, Hear, and Understand
Author: Ida Dean, PhD
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 9798891741539
Pages: 110
Genre: Religion/ Spirituality/ New Age
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

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See, Hear, and Understand by Ida Dean, PhD is a boldly written and deeply illustrated Christian guidebook offering reputable points which aim to help believers grow in faith, prayer, and relationship with their Creator.

Author Dean begins by telling of the gruesome sufferings God pressed upon His begotten Son, Jesus

Helens: Not Necessarily About Sex

Title: Helens: Not Necessarily About Sex
Author: Matthew Louis Kalash
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 979-8-88945-282-9
Pages: 328
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Short Stories
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel  

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This collection of stories creates a unique exploration of themes about love, art, literature, relationships, and much more. Each story features different

Sherlock Holmes’ Lost Adventure

 Title: Sherlock Holmes’ Lost Adventure: The True Story of The Giant Rats of Sumatra
Author: Lauren Steinhauer
Publisher: BookBaby
ASIN: B0BG5TR3LR
Pages: 196
Genre: Traditional Detective Mysteries   
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers 

 

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One of literature greatest treasures is mystery. All manner of life’s greatest inventions, discoveries, and experiences have come from a bit of

Superman!: A Kansas Man’s Story

Title: Superman!:  A Kansas Man’s Story
Author: William Craig Lachowsky
Publisher: Friesen Press
ISBN: 978-1-03-914687-7
Pages: 117
Genre: Memoir / Non-fiction
Reviewed by: Susan Brown

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A memoir is simply a story. It is one individual’s look back on their life in an attempt to understand what made them who they are. It takes courage to delve into self-reflection. It takes particular

The Civil War In My South Carolina Lowcountry

Title: The Civil War In My South Carolina Lowcountry
Author: James L. Harvey Jr. 
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 978-1662847745
Pages: 262
Genre: Non-Fiction / U.S. Civil War History / Biographical 
Reviewed by: Jack Chambers

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Our ability to be able to understand our past and how we got to this place we

A Becharmed Callie Christmas

Title: A Becharmed Callie Christmas: A Story of The Civil War
Author: J.D.R. Hawkins
Publisher: self-published
ISBN: 979-8866387212
Pages: 90
Genre: Historical-Fiction
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert

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A bestselling, award-winning author of Civil War fiction, J.D.R. Hawkins adds another installment to her well-received The Renegade series, which focuses on the life-altering effects of the Civil War on a family from Alabama. To which, this book, A Becharmed Callie Christmas adds to the atmosphere and perspective of the war

Seattle’s Used Bookstores 1999 and 2019

Title: Seattle’s Used Bookstores 1999 and 2019: A Love Note to Book Culture And The Pre-Digital Age
Author: Mary Brown
Publisher: Brilliant Books Literary
ISBN: 9798889452935
Pages: 126
Genre: Non-fiction
Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni

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Seattle’s Used Bookstores 1999 and 2019: A Love Note to Book Culture And The Pre-Digital Age is an essay of sorts about used book stores existing and pre-existing in the Seattle area of Washington state, USA. With photographs new and old, it

The Hang Out Group

Title:  The Hang Out Group: And the Creatures of the Garden
Author:  Taylor J. Gase
Publisher: Book Vine Press
ISBN: 978-1955885492
Pages: 414
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington

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 If you are looking for an exciting and thrilling book about friendships, friend groups, adventure, wild experiences, and experimenting with life, then The Hang Out Group: