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
The Ghosts of Belcourt Castle
Title: The Ghosts of Belcourt Castle
Author: Harle H. Tinney
Publisher: URLink Print and Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1440199134
Pages: 110
Genre: Unexplained Mysteries / Supernaturalism
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Scary stories, things that go bump in the night, urban legends and folklore are just some of the things that consistently fascinate us. Take haunted house stories, for example. We are drawn to an eerie tale of spirits unable to rest or cross over to the other side. In recent
A Double Life, A Single Love, A Sinclair Story
Title: A Double Life, A Single Love, A Sinclair Story
Author: Rosalinda Haddon
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1646288199
Pages: 280
Genre: Action & Adventure Romance / Romantic Erotica
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
One thing that everyone in this world has in common is that we all have secrets. Some of us have secrets which are more personal or small in nature, while others hold onto secrets that can be damaging to both themselves
The Great Little Tailor
Title: The Great Little Tailor
Author: Isabel Cintra
Publisher: Underline Publishing LLC
ISBN: 978-1949868302
Pages: 45
Genre: Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
When thinking about what makes an amazing children’s book, for me, the first thing that comes to mind is worthwhile life lessons at the forefront of the book. They can teach a variety of life lessons, of course, but the one goal should always be for the child to learn this valuable lesson that could influence their
Diunthum
Title: Diunthum: Illumnesia
Author: Spector Grove
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1-6641-4370-8
Pages: 241
Genre: Fiction/Science Fiction/Fantasy/Apocalyptic Fiction
Reviewed by: CC Thomas
Hollywood Book Reviews
The opening scene of Spector Grove’s Diunthum: Illumnesia grabs the reader by the shirtfront right away and thrusts us into a stark and haunting futuristic world, one devoid of plants, insects, or birds. Only humans are left to struggle their way through each day, desperately searching for and refining a dwindling water source left in decaying pools. Residents of the
Christian Ufology
Title: Christian Ufology
Author: John Milor
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 1649087551
Pages: 376
Genre: Christian
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
Christian Ufology is more than just narratives about God, believers, and daily living. Author John Milor examines different subjects related to God and daily living. The author quotes the Bible on a dozen occasions when explaining his thoughts and discussing the select topics in the book. I like John Milor’s style of writing as he
The Romulus Chronicles
Title: The Romulus Chronicles: Mary’s Tale
Authors: Alexander Mescavage & Eunice Beauchman
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647537203
Genre: Horror
Pages: 266
Reviewed by: Philip Zozzaro
Hollywood Book Reviews
The genre of Horror has suffered from a devolution over the passing years as pop culture (especially cinema and television) has emphasized the gore over the psychological terror. Nothing seems to be left to the imagination. This is according to the authors in the opening pages, but maybe they were being facetious.
Legacy Episode 1
Title: Legacy Episode 1: The Search for Love
Author: Robert Maxxim
Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media
ISBN: 971-1-64908-449-4
Pages: 426
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
‘To hope is spiritual, to achieve is human, to understand is personal, and to have is physical.’ The author has written first-hand accounts of his life, his desire to know God, His will for humankind, and to find his soulmate. He shares his revelations with readers, his visions and dreams of embodiment and
Ting Ting, The Girl Who Saved China
Title: Ting Ting, The Girl Who Saved China
Author: Ryan O’Connor
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1664153189
Pages: 48
Genre: Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Aly Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
In Ting Ting, The Girl Who Saved China by Ryan O’Connor, the author has us dive into the origins and importance of Chinese New Year within Chinese culture. We learn why families celebrate the holiday the way they do and learn of the story of why the
Dying Art
Title: Dying Art
Author: Joe Kilgore
Publisher: Addison & Highsmith
ISBN: 978-1592110919
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 260
Review by: Anita Lock
Hollywood Book Review
Artwork turns macabre in more ways than one in Dying Art, Joe Kilgore’s latest in the Brig Ellis Saga.
Brig Ellis hasn’t seen nor heard of Lela Mangas in years, yet the war veteran turned freelance investigator doesn’t waste time taking a plane from San Diego to Texas when his high school
Last of the English Roses
Title: Last of the English Roses
Author: Charlotte Kendrick
Publisher: GoldTouch Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1953791030
Pages: 132
Genre: Parenting & Relationships
Reviewed by: Christina Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the most difficult and nearly impossible things to predict is how someone will cope with grief. Whether it is the trauma of a past event or the loss of a loved one, grief can take many forms and come out through us in an equally vast number of ways. However, grief can also
The Professor with Many Faces
Title: The Professor with Many Faces
Author: George S. Haines
Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media
ISBN: 1649087624
Pages: 366
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Professor with Many Faces is set in the year 1944 when the United States of America had joined the Allies in the Second World War against the Axis powers. Some of the German high-ranking officers who had managed to sneak secretly into America, together with German escaped prisoners,
Lost in Time
Title: Lost in Time
Author: Dan Arthur Busby
Publisher: Golden Ink Media Services
ISBN: 978-1952982774
Pages: 128
Genre: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the most sought after and talked about scientific pursuits is looking towards the future and past, in the way of time travel itself. While the subject has been a source of entertainment in the world of science fiction for years, modern day pursuits have revealed a real
Whispering Spirits
Title: Whispering Spirits
Author: Reverend Carl Yount
Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
ISBN: 978-1647535544
Pages: 90
Genre: Epic Poetry/Spiritual Self-Help
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
When looking ahead to what life has in store for us all, humanity as a whole often stops to ask themselves what their existence truly means. What will our lives turn out to be? Will we be able to control our destiny or be ruled by fate? As Paul Auster once said, “The world is