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A Question of Taste

Title:  A Question of Taste: A Tale of Political Intrigue 
Author: Keith Salmon
Publisher: Toplink Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1950256570
Pages: 182
Genre: Political Thriller/Suspense
Reviewer: Christina Avina

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A tale as old as time itself, there has never been a great civilization without those in power over the masses seeking to

Progressives, Leftists, and Black America

Title: Progressives, Leftists, and Black America: How the Leftist’s Progressive Policies and Causes Have Been Bad for Black America 
Author: Brian Oglesby
Publisher: Brian Oglesby Publications
ISBN: 978-1967421251
Pages: 452
Genre: Non-fiction / History / Politics 
Reviewer: Anthony Avina 

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In today’s political climate, the need to find and address the root causes of so many of the issues facing the United

The Devil’s Stone

Title: The Devil’s Stone
Author: Marie Reindorp
Publisher: Author Reputation Press
ISBN: 979-8888535363
Pages: 356
Genre: Action Adventure
Reviewed by: Subhrajit Saha

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Imagine finally embarking on the trip you’ve dreamt about your entire life – only to have it spiral into your worst nightmare.

Episodes Intertwined

Title: Episodes Intertwined: Collection of Poetry 3
Author: Rosa M. Diaz
Publisher: Bookside Press
ASIN: B0CY3H74Z7
Pages: 228
Genre: Survival Biographies / Poetry
Reviewer: Anthony Avina  

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If there was ever a role more challenging yet more rewarding in any society, it is that of being a mother. No one other than a mother can truly ever understand the challenges, as well

A Caregiver’s Tips

Title: A Caregiver’s Tips: My Wife Had Alzheimer’s Disease
Author: Fred Buse 
Publisher: ‎Author’s Tranquility Press
ISBN:  978-1966088356
Pages: 64
Genre: Non-Fiction / Self-help
Reviewer: Lily Amanda 

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A Caregiver’s Tips: My Wife Had Alzheimer’s Disease by Fred Buse is a personal, emotional, and practical book where Buse shares what it was like to care for his wife,

Ace Foreign Language Education

Title: Ace Foreign Language Education: Introduction to the Babble Training Method
Author: Cheol Beom LEE
Publisher: Book Domain, LLC.
ISBN: 978-1964100449
Pages: 413
Genre: Education & Teaching / Teacher Resources / Education Theory
Reviewer: Christina Avina

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If a person takes the time to really look at the world, one of the most beautiful things is the abundance of different cultures and languages which this planet has to offer. Different cultures and

Time Messenger

Title: Time Messenger
Author: F. Jay Falone
Publisher: Bookside Press
ASIN: B0DHLSLDYF
Pages: 186
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewer: Jennifer Bailey 

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Colonel Jenks, Dominic Costa and Maria D’Luce embark on what they think is a test mission, only to find themselves among other worldly life forms: the Tarsi. The Tarsi are

Crossroads of Empire

Title: Crossroads of Empire
Author: Michael J. Cooper
Publisher: Koehler Books
ISBN: 979-8888245125
Pages: 368
Genre: Historical Fiction / World War I / Mystery
Reviewer: Anthony Avina 

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Within the grand scheme of things, namely during times of war, people can feel small or overlooked when global events are taking place. Yet far

Mary and Sir Edward

Title: Mary and Sir Edward
Author: Stewart T. Monti Sr.
Publisher: Stewart Monti Sr.
ISBN: 978-1631031120
Pages: 28
Genre: Children’s Book/Fable
Reviewer: Beth Adams

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With a written foot of a rhythmic form of lines in verse, author Stewart T. Monti Sr. tells the story of Sir Edward of Kare, a

Petey The Pug Escapes for 24 Hours

Title: Petey The Pug Escapes for 24 Hours
Author: Renee’ Servello
Publisher: Explora Books
ISBN: 978-1-998394-70-8
Pages: 30
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewer: Beth Adams

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Is it a common thought for children to run away from home?  In author Renee’ Servello’s story titled, Petey The Pug Escapes for

Victor and the Tactibbarlemac

Title: Victor and the Tactibbarlemac 
Author: Jan Atkinson 
Publisher:  Reading Glass Books
ISBN: 978-1962-497299 
Pages: 48
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent 

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Victor and the Tactibbarlemac is an engaging and sweet story about creatures and people coexisting which will teach children about differences, kindness,

Shadows

Title: Shadows: The Myth Awakens
Author: Daniel Harry
Publisher: Dan’s Scribbling
ISBN: 978-0-9600893-1-4 
Pages: 317
Genre: Horror / Fiction
Reviewer: Arthur Thares

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If you are a fan of horror, you are going to be hooked from the single-page prologue. Author Daniel Harry does what most writers struggle to do by writing a

Breaking Free from the Inner Critic

Title: Breaking Free from the Inner Critic
Subtitle: The Underlying Cause of All Addictions and Social Problems (The Revised Version of “Breaking Free From Critical Addition”)                                         Author:Kalie Marino, M.S.W
Publisher: Writers Branding LLC
ISBN: 979-8895311554
Pages: 169
Genre:

The Coming

Title: The Coming
Author: A. Ben Bacon
Publisher: Explora Books
ISBN: 9781998394845
Pages: 142
Genre: Spiritual
Reviewer: Rae Capri

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Everyone has a life purpose, as many are in tune and understand the objectives of their mission, while others are still soul-searching to find answers. Not one soul is actively living

Menopausal Killer Sharks

Title: Menopausal Killer Sharks
Author: Jan Atkinson
Publisher: The Reading Glass Books
ISBN: 978-1962497770
Pages: 120
Genre: Humor / Fiction
Reviewer: Liz Konkel  

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Laurie is no stranger to repetition and is an expert at it, with marriages that took her five tries to hit the jackpot. Now she’s living the

IT BEGINS

Title: IT BEGINS
Author: Michael Albright
Publisher: LitPrime Solutions
ASIN: B0BMWD3DVW
Pages: 657
Genre: Science Fiction / Romance
Reviewer: Tony Esponiza

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A question which has been widely discussed over the years, especially with the advancement of technology and a better understanding of the Universe, does life on other planets exist or is

Valeriy Polekh

Title: Valeriy Polekh: French Hornist Laureate of All Russia
Author: David Gladen
Publisher: Workbook Press
ISBN:   978-196075257
Pages: 248
Genre: Biography
Reviewer: Barbara Bamberger Scott

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Author David Gladen here presents the autobiography of Valeriy Vladimirovich Polekh, an acclaimed Russian musician whose artistry was recognized over much of the globe.

Born in 1918 in Moscow, Polekh’s earliest memories were of a Christmas celebration

Exploring Wine Regions-México

Title: Exploring Wine Regions –México: Discovering México’s Quality Wines and Phenomenal Cuisine
Author: Michael C. Higgins, PhD
Publisher: International Exploration Society
ISBN: 978-0-9969660-6-1
Pages: 333
Genre: Travel / Culinary / Photography
Reviewer: Carol Davala 

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Tuckaway Retreat

Title: Tuckaway Retreat
Author: Karen A. Boxell
Illustrator: Sean Bixby
Publisher: Inks and Bindings, LLC
ASIN: B0DVJ89MX4
Pages: 120
Genre: Young Adult 
Reviewer: Alyssa Avina 

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In Tuckaway Retreat by author Karen A. Boxell, we are taken out of the monotony of city life and are thrown into the woods to explore the great outdoors in Vermont

A Thousand Kisses

Title: A Thousand Kisses: A Family’s Escape From the Nazis to a New Life
Author: John W. Weiser
Publisher: ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: ‎ 1978318073
Pages: ‎ 244
Genre: Memoir / Biographical / History
Reviewer: David Allen

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Values, Truth, and Spiritual Danger

Title: Values, Truth, and Spiritual Danger: Progressive Christianity and the Age of Trump
Author: Edward G. Simmons
Publisher: ‎ Wipf and Stock 
ISBN‏: ‎ 1666708860
Pages: 284
Genre: Non-Fiction 
Reviewer: David Allen

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Historian and religious scholar Edward G. Simmons gives readers a rare treat: a truly scholarly work that is energetic, reader-tuned, and amazingly contemporary. ‘Contemporary’ is an understatement. Simmons’ book

My Final Re-Spot

Title: My Final Re-Spot:  A Young Sailor’s Misfortune on the Flight Deck of the USS Forrestal CV-59
Authors: John Pugioti and Wesley E. Etheridge Sr.
Publisher: Kravitz and Sons LLC
ISBN:9798896390947
Pages: 104
Genre: Memoir / History
Reviewer: Reyan Boris Mishra

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Lightning and Thunder

Title: Lightning and Thunder: A Love Story Filled with Miracles
Author: Albert Clark
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781541151994
Pages:  284
Genre: Romance -Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Barbara Bamberger Scott 

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Writer Clark arrays memories – many tender, some trying – all focused on his lifetime partner Carolyn, whom he met after viewing her from the balcony of their apartment building – both of

Wet My Hands

Title: Wet the Hands
Author: Dr. A. H. Yurvati
Publisher: Yurvati Legacy Press
ISBN: 979-8991704809
Genre: Non-Fiction / Memoir
Pages: 120
Reviewer: Margie Przybylski  

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Doctor Yurvati’s memoir, Wet the Hands, weaves the coming of age tale of a Catholic school boy who was condemned to “never amount to anything,” among the rich American history of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Public Hostage, Public Ransom

Title: Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America
Author: William Bronston, M.D.
Publisher:Page Publishing
ASIN: 978-1684569090
Pages: ‎383
Genre: Autobiography / Politics
Reviewer: David Allen

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‘Institutional America’ includes but is not necessarily limited to ‘hospitals’ and ‘schools’ for the mentally retarded, the