Soraya: The Other Princess
Title: Soraya: The Other Princess
Author: Saber Azam
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1984563467
Pages: 540
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
Saber Azam explores the history of Afghanistan throughout the last several decades through the eyes of a resilient and courageous woman named Soraya. The story has an honest voice as Azam captures the sorrow and tragedy that befell the people under the rulers which begins in the 1960s. This is inspired by the amazing life of Soraya
Deeptide…Vents of Fire
Title: Deeptide…Vents of Fire
Authors: Donald Ray Schwartz and Steven Evans
Publisher: GoToPublish
ISBN: 978-1-950073-47-4
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 234
Reviewed by: Suzanne Gattis
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Part military spy thriller, part scientific discovery fiction, Deeptide …Vents of Fire has it all. This adventure takes you on a ride that could very well someday be a reality. It sparks your imagination and leads you to worry what is really out there that is still undiscovered. In this book, follow two female heroines, who
The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies
Title: The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies
Author: Donna Carr Roberts
Publisher: Mr. Fuzzy Ears LLC
ISBN: 978-0-578-63576-7
Pages: 54
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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A daring dog leads the way to the enjoyment of nature as he cooperates with the cops and locates a group of mischievous bunnies.
Life for Mr. Fuzzy Ears seems ideal – he has some adopted siblings,
Gildor: The Forbidden Land
Title: Gildor: The Forbidden Land
Author: Arthur Woodring
Publisher: Go to Publish
ISBN: 978-1647491031
Pages: 268
Genre: Action & Adventure/ Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Finding a way to put into words the feelings of love, joy, and family has been a heavy task for many writers over the years. Few realize that love is as scientific and capable of understanding as evolution, for as Stephen Hawking once said, “Some people would claim that things like love,
Gods of Tomorrow
Title: Gods of Tomorrow
Author: Lawrence Burke
Publisher: Book Art Press Solutions
ISBN: 9781952852312
Pages: 234
Genre: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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The landscape of the world is often defined by who has the most power, and thus the most control over the various aspects of life. As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand
Lamellia: The Wizard In The Forest
Title: Lamellia: The Wizard In The Forest
Author: Gloria D. Gonsalves
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1728393599
Pages: 38
Genre: Children’s Action & Adventure Books
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
In a world known for cruelty and chaos, kindness is often the light that pierces the darkness for many people. As Lao Tzu once said, “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” Teaching children at a young age the
Social Work
Title: Social Work
Author: Thomas Duffy
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 9781694404688
Pages: 272
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Rae C. Bernard
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We’re all living a life full of ups, downs, and happy middle ground. What we go through shouldn’t be the pinnacle on deciding whether or not life is worth living. Life grants us plenty of opportunities to experience both love and loss, but we must hold up our end to
Gimme Shelter: Part Four
Title: Gimme Shelter: Part Four
Author: Kevin O’Neal
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1648030564
Pages: 166
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
An innocent venture to get a look at the science projects quickly goes sideways when three bullies set out to destroy and cause chaos. The three bullies beat Sandra up when she tries to interrupt, and lock her in the closet. This pushes her to take on rigorous training and becomes
Just a Thought
Title: Just a Thought
Author: Richard Byrd
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1-5462-5229-0
Genre: Motivational, Self-Help
Pages: 101
Reviewed by: Allison Walker
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In the tradition of bedside table books, author Richard Byrd presents readers with a small gem. His book, Just a Thought is a collection of one hundred unique thoughts presented cleanly and clearly for readers to reflect upon. Each page features one sentence concluding with “…just a thought.” These ideas and advice are meant to encourage the reader open their
Being the Way
Title: Being the Way
Author: Rev. Patrick McAndrew D.R.S.
Publisher: LitFire Publishing LLC
ISBN: 978-1641518208
Genre: Religious
Pages: 176
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert
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While people are mired in the confines of a world that seemingly remains steeped in confusion and fear, it becomes easier to lose sight of the true beauty of life, our blessed inherent nature, and the active divinity within it; as a side effect, your grip on faith devolves tenuously, at best. However, there exist those whose
From the Mountaintop
Title: From the Mountaintop: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Enlightenment
Author: Campbell Bolwell
Publisher: Stampa Global
ISBN: 978-1951585273
Genre: Spirituality
Pages: 268
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
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From the Mountaintop is an insight spiritual text from Campbell Bolwell. Bolwell has written a book that will enlighten readers. From the Mountaintop tells the story of Bolwell’s spiritual journey from childhood to adulthood. The book offers opinions and insight from various religious and spiritual texts to back up his assertions about faith. Bolwell
Guideless the Rivers’ Course
Title: Guideless the Rivers’ Course
Author: Stefano Duetagli
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532085109
Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
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Stefano Duetagli’s Guideless the Rivers’ Course is not only refreshing to read but also quite intriguing. The author’s ingenuity can be seen through three aspects; his character creation, the flow of the plot, and the organization of the novel. There are many things to like about Stefano Duetagli’s writing. I appreciate the author’s skill with words. The dialogue and conversations among
8:15
Title: 8:15: A True Story of Survival and Forgiveness from Hiroshima
Author: Dr. Akiko Mikamo
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1643619897
Pages: 212
Genre: Memoirs / WWII Biographies
Reviewed by: Tony Morales
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A truly haunting part of modern history has to be the creation and use of the atomic bomb during WWII, which saw the horrific attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As Herbert Hoover once said, “The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and
The Sound of Unheard Melodies
Title: The Sound of Unheard Melodies
Author: Jan Surasky
Publisher: Sandalwood Press
ISBN: 9780997652154
Pages: 260
Genre: Historical fiction
Reviewed by: Anita Lock
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It’s a struggle between a predetermined future and a penchant for a young Oklahoman woman in Jan Surasky’s poignant novel, The Sound of Unheard Melodies. Lily Paxton lives in a blended environment. Lily, who is born into a life of privilege, grows up in the rugged territory of Oklahoma. The landscape provides her an appreciation for both the
The Harding Sisters of Sterling City Road and Me
Title: The Harding Sisters of Sterling City Road and Me
Author: Carol E. Plimpton
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1643613055
Genre: Biography
Pages: 110
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert
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Author Carol E. Plimpton offers an elegantly and thoroughly posed biographical memorialization of her family’s history with The Harding Sisters of Sterling City Road; a biography which not only pays loving tribute to her family members and their histories
The Girl Who Cloned Lightning
Title: The Girl Who Cloned Lightning: A Novel
Author: Cliff Ratza
Publisher: Lightning Brain Press
ISBN: 978-1734144840
Pages: 538
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Extraordinary people are often forced to adapt and survive the pitfalls of everyday humanity and find a way to embrace the wonders that life has to offer. As US Military General Omar N. Bradley once said, “With the monstrous weapons man
The Gladiator: Book II Lost
Title: The Gladiator: Book II Lost
Author: Tony Carangi
Publisher: Author’s Note 360
ISBN: 978-1689031493
Pages: 51
Genre: Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/War & Military Action Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
The job of a great writer can be difficult, as it takes a skilled storyteller to be able to build a narrative which draws the reader in, while conveying an important message, all at once. As Kurt Vonnegut once said, “When a man becomes a writer, I think he takes
The Christmas Spryte Encounter: Picture with Santa
Title: The Christmas Spryte Encounter: Picture with Santa
Author: Nanette Crighton
Publisher: Nanette Crighton
ISBN: 978-1733281713
Pages: 28
Genre: Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
It’s that time of year that every child is the most excited for: getting their picture taken with Santa. Only not every child is excited. Some are anxious and dread the time when their moms drag them to the mall. One such kid is a young boy that is anxious, angry, and scared at the
The Reading of The Will
Title: The Reading of The Will
Author: Nwanganga Shields
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN: 9781684334964
Pages: 266
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert
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Nigerian born author Nwanganga Shields delves skillfully into the hearts and minds of a Nigerian family in the throes of preparing for the funeral of their mother, in her 6th book focusing on life from the Nigerian perspective, The Reading of The Will.
Powerful emotions erupt when beloved family
Urban Faery
Title: Urban Faery: A Modern Fantasy
Author: Angela Savidge
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 978-1985385993
Pages: 144
Genre: Literature/Metaphysical & Visionary Fiction/Sports Romance
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
One of the literary world’s greatest joys is transforming fantasy into escapes from reality. As Maya Angelou once said, “If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities.” In author Angela Savidge’s book Urban Faery: A
Pirates Born From Iron and Blood
Title: Pirates Born From Iron and Blood
Author: Timothy Patrick Means
Publisher: Gold Touch Press, LLC
ISBN: 978-1951461041
Pages: 350
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
There have been many tumultuous eras of history in our world, including the age of pirates. An anonymous speaker once said, “A friend can betray you, but an enemy will always stay the same.” In author Timothy Patrick Means book, Pirates Born
Perspectives on Processes for Effective Project Management
Title: Perspectives on Processes for Effective Project Management
Author: Michael Amato
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781491865989
Pages: 104
Genre: Business & Management/Non-fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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In the world of business, taking on the role of a project manager and overseeing the overall progress of a major operation can be a difficult thing to handle. As the renown speaker Brian Tracy once said, “Practice Golden-Rule 1 of Management in everything you do. Manage others the way you would like to be
Gimme Shelter Part Three
Title: Gimme Shelter Part Three
Author: Kevin O’Neal
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-64361-977-4
Pages: 178
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
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Gimme Shelter Part Three is a heartfelt play about a family’s survival through the turbulent 1960’s and 1970’s. Kevin O’Neal has written a text that will easily engage readers. This book tells the story of Jack Bordowski, a police officer who goes to serve in the Vietnam War. When he comes home to his growing family,
The Nosferatu Conspiracy
Title: The Nosferatu Conspiracy: Book One – The Sleepwalker
Author: Brian James Gage
Publisher: KDK 12 Press
ISBN: 978-0-578-62713-7
Pages: 408
Genre: Thriller
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Nosferatu Conspiracy: The Sleepwalker is nothing short of a breathtaking, chilly and sometimes a scary story which delves into politics, power, family, loyalty, betrayal, and love. The author is excellent in his narration, developing new characters after every few chapters and keeping the main characters solid. You will love Brian James Gage’s
Memories of a Jewish Girl from Brooklyn
Title: Memories of a Jewish Girl from Brooklyn
Author: Helene Meisner Oelerich
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1640271880
Pages: 124
Genre: Memoir
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Hollywood Book Reviews
Helene Meisner Oelerich opens up about her life and experiences with all the blessings and craziness that consist of several memories which have made her who she is. She reflects on her childhood, thinking back to how her parents and her brother impacted her life, shaping her as a child that was always