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Book Review: Space for Birds

Space for Birds by Dr. Roberta L. Bondar Genre: Coffee Table Book / Birds / Space ISBN: 9781773272450 Print Length: 256 pages Publisher: Figure 1 Publishing Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An interstellar love letter to two birds with long legs, long necks, and their own lives to lead The […]

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The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar

In her third novel, The Lies We Leave Behind, Noelle Salazar weaves an intricate tapestry of romance, wartime courage, and devastating secrets. Following the success of The Flight Girls and Angels of the Resistance, Salazar once again proves her mastery in crafting compelling historical fiction set against the backdrop of World War II. Plot and […]

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White Mulberry by Rosa Kwon Easton

In her debut novel White Mulberry, Rosa Kwon Easton weaves a compelling narrative inspired by her grandmother’s life as a Korean nurse in Japanese-occupied Korea and wartime Japan. This deeply personal story explores themes of identity, motherhood, and survival through the eyes of Miyoung, a young Korean woman who must navigate life in an increasingly […]

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The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman on October 8, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / General, Fiction / Jewish, Fiction / Romance / Later in Life Pages: 320 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads This is a heartwarming story about reconnecting with your first love later in life. […]

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Book Review: Caribbean Sun and Fun in Barbados (Miles of Adventure)

Caribbean Sun and Fun in Barbados (Miles of Adventure, 1) by Jamie Bright Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798218417871 Print Length: 56 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An exciting educational story celebrating the exploration of new places and cultures Miles cannot contain his excitement about his first beach day in Barbados. The […]

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STARRED Book Review: Sundown in San Ojuela

Sundown in San Ojuela by M.M. Olivas Genre: Fantasy / Latinx / Gothic ISBN: 9781941360750 Print Length: 350 pages Publisher: Lanternfish Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph An intimate, poetic gothic horror where murder, mythology and family drama intertwine M.M. Olivas has written an unforgettable book that you’ll only want […]

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On doing whatever you want by Peter Cheong

It’s ironic that I pursued a career in children’s books to get away from essay writing and public speaking, as nowadays I’m getting asked to do more and more of both. And I never would have guessed that I’d actually enjoy doing both of them. Isn’t it funny how things work out?  When I first […]

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Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood

Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood on October 1, 2024 Genres: Fiction / General, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Workplace Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I haven’t thought about anything but you since the first time I saw you.” Viola Bowen has the chance […]

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Kill Yours, Kill Mine by Katherine Kovacic

In Katherine Kovacic’s latest psychological thriller, Kill Yours, Kill Mine, six women bound by grief and rage orchestrate an intricate dance of revenge, guided by an enigmatic therapist with her own dark past. This gripping narrative weaves together elements of Greek mythology, modern psychology, and the harsh realities of domestic violence to create a compelling […]

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Book Review: Moscow Nights Return

Moscow Nights Return by Beth H. Macy Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Spy ISBN: 9798989679119 Print Length: 478 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Jaylynn Korrell A non-stop spy thriller about saving a friend from the KGB Elda Ainsworth said she was going to retire. But that doesn’t last long. When […]