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Book Reviews, Literary Fiction, Must Read Fiction

Salvage the Bones: A Novel – Jesmyn Ward

Salvage the Bones: A Novel – Winner of the National Book Award Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Book Award winner and author of Sing, Unburied, Sing, delivers a gritty but tender novel about family and poverty in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina. A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch’s father is growing concerned. … Continue reading Salvage the Bones: A Novel – Jesmyn Ward

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Action, Crime, Italian Mafia Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Thriller

The Death of Me (Legacy Series book 1) by Carolyn M. Bowen  

The Death of Me (Legacy Series book 1) by Carolyn M. Bowen He’d rather save the Earth than exploit it. But buried bloodline secrets could force this man of peace into a life he dreads… David Jones moved to Tuscany to claim some much-needed headspace. Hoping to focus on his philanthropic efforts and find love, he vows to steer clear of his family’s underworld business. … Continue reading The Death of Me (Legacy Series book 1) by Carolyn M. Bowen  

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Children's Books, Kids Lit

A Special Day: The Day Eid Met Christmas by Mahmoud Elzein

A Special Day: The Day Eid Met Christmas by Mahmoud Elzein (Author), Rania Hasan (Illustrator)  Do you believe in magic, the magic of kindness? One special year, Christmas and Eid fell on the same day. And on that special day, two girls, Eva and Aya, discovered a magical friendship through the spirit of giving. Their generous acts of kindness inspire children to think of others regardless … Continue reading A Special Day: The Day Eid Met Christmas by Mahmoud Elzein

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Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Death in Paraíso by Jack Polo

Death in Paraíso by Jack Polo Private detectives Matt Singer and Jamal Wade’s plan to sell real estate as a side business explodes into murder when their client is brutally slain in a house they’ve listed for sale. In their search to find the real killer, Matt and Jamal are trapped in a Chinese puzzle box of cover-ups and corruption that goes to the very … Continue reading Death in Paraíso by Jack Polo

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Based on True Story, Family Sagas, Historical Fiction Reads, Romance, World War II Fiction

They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark  

They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark is a merger between American and Japanese events during WWII, and the very human reality of one American pilot and his love letters to his wife.  The candor in their loving correspondence, and the stark reality of war, clash against each other within the pages of this book.  Like the major and minor notes being pulled from an orchestra by a master conductor, history is brought to life and the full impact of war is felt. Continue reading They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark  

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Adventure, Fantasy, Humor

The Other Hamlet Brother by Luke Swanson

The Other Hamlet Brother by Luke Swanson  Meet Tim Hamlet, the identical twin brother of the famously melancholy Danish prince. Tim has abandoned royal life and is trying (and failing) to make it as a playwright in London. But then, tragedy rears its ugly head—King Hamlet dies, Claudius takes the throne, and young Hamlet dons an “antic disposition.” Tim charts a course for home despite his … Continue reading The Other Hamlet Brother by Luke Swanson

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Crime, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller

Top Producer: A Novel of Suspense by Laura Wolfe

Top Producer: A Novel of Suspense by Laura Wolfe When Mara’s dream job turns into her worst nightmare, she realizes it’s not only her livelihood at stake—it’s also her life. Real estate newbie, Mara Butler, can’t believe her luck when she lands a position with one of Chicago’s top realtors, Jacqueline Hendersen. But Jacqueline’s polished exterior conceals her crooked moral compass and relentless quest to … Continue reading Top Producer: A Novel of Suspense by Laura Wolfe

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Action, Adventure, Supernatural, Thriller, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

Requiem, Changing Times by R J Parker

Requiem, Changing Times by R J Parker Clint and Corbin are having a weird day. Best friends for life, things are getting a little strange around their town, and at school. When they’re followed by a strange man looking for Clint and later attacked by an imp, it makes sense to retreat to the safety of home. But when strangers from another world, Banks and … Continue reading Requiem, Changing Times by R J Parker

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Poetry

somewhere between shadow and light by Mariesa Faer

somewhere between shadow and light by Mariesa Faer somewhere between shadow and light is a romantic satire of interwoven stories about family intimate relationships menstruation anxiety and depression societal patterns cultural norms fear and death love inner peace and the quest for one’s inner truth a spectrum of one human’s shifting perspective through a growth cycle recorded in voice this book is a physical residue of and tribute to the awakening … Continue reading somewhere between shadow and light by Mariesa Faer

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