The Bundu Bunch Get a Surprise by Allan Low Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9781739081348 Print Length: 36 pages Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff The Bunch is back!And more wholesome than ever! Sipho, Monica, Jabu, and Jacob get to write their names in book one. It’s a sweet story about sad circumstances: a group of […]
The Butcher and the Butterfly by Jim Antonini Genre: Literary Fiction / Sports ISBN: 9798218530495 Print Length: 256 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A gritty story of smoky bars, violence, and salvation “‘Does this look like the face of a winner?’” Up and coming boxer Bobby Raymond, the Baltimore Kid, has a shot […]
Alafair Burke’s latest thriller, The Note, is a compelling exploration of how a single impulsive act can unravel carefully constructed lives and expose long-buried secrets. Through the intertwined stories of three friends – May Hanover, Lauren Berry, and Kelsey Ellis – Burke crafts a nuanced psychological thriller that keeps readers guessing until the final devastating […]
In his latest novel, Mothers and Sons, Adam Haslett demonstrates his exceptional ability to excavate the deepest chambers of human emotion while maintaining a precise, elegant prose style. Mothers and Sons is a profound meditation on the ways trauma reverberates through lives and relationships, told through the intertwining stories of Peter Fischer, a gay asylum […]
All the Missing Pieces marks Catherine Cowles’ triumphant entry into the romantic suspense genre, masterfully weaving together a heart-wrenching love story with a chilling true crime narrative. As the first installment in the Shady Cove series, this novel sets a compelling foundation for what promises to be an enthralling collection. The Story That Grips You […]
The Night Garden of My Mother by Sandra Tyler Genre: Memoir ISBN: 9781953136770 Print Length: 288 pages Publisher: Pierian Springs Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Lola Lee A moving story of life and death, of mother and daughter This memoir is like an intimate portrait, a reflection of its beautiful cover. Sandra Tyler deals with […]
The Silver Squad by Marty Essen Genre: General Fiction / Humor ISBN: 9781734430394 Print Length: 278 pages Amazon Reviewed by S.A. Evans Between road tripping and vigilantism, these septuagenarians are doing everything but slowing down. The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles answers the questions I don’t hear many people ask. Can 70-year-olds pull off the […]
Songs of My Father and Other Essays by Gardner Landry Genre: Nonfiction / Essays ISBN: 9798891325074 Print Length: 156 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Joelene Pynnonen This uncomfortably entertaining collection of autobiographical essays will either make you cringe with recognition or thank God this wasn’t your family. For Fred Landry, patriarch of […]
Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan is a spellbinding tale that masterfully combines mythological elements, political intrigue, and a compelling romance. From the immersive landscapes of Tianxia to the celestial expanse of the Immortal Realm, Tan crafts a narrative that resonates with depth and emotion. Plot Overview The story follows Liyen, the heir to Tianxia, as […]
Cake, Lemonade, and Sprinkles by Aishah Hight Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798986333250 Print Length: 32 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A bright, lighthearted story about letting your star shine London’s birthday is coming up, and everyone on the school bus is talking about what they’re going to wear to her costume party. […]