A moving and emotional tale of two brothers each trying to survive in the Syrian city of their birth as well as where life will take them. The author wove the tale between and through the brothers as they each experienced different situations but at the same time remain connected to each other and Raqqa, … Continue reading The Road from Raqqa by Jordan Ritter Conn
Book Review
The Outlander War: Book 3 of the Forever Avalon Series by Mark Piggott
From the moment I got this book into my hands, I knew the author had upped his game. The cover is intense and eye-catching. And then I started to read----- I have enjoyed this series from the first book. I would hand it to anyone over the age of 13 that wanted a great adventure, … Continue reading The Outlander War: Book 3 of the Forever Avalon Series by Mark Piggott
Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
A few years ago I obtained this author’s book, It Feels Good To Feel Good, Learn to Eliminate Toxins. I still have it on my shelf, refer to and recommend it often. When I heard she was publishing this next book, I was first in line. This book expands beyond her first book to children, … Continue reading Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
Salvation Station by Kathryn Schleich
The other night as I got into bed to do my before sleep reading, I was faced with this “Two of them were just babies. Captain Linda Turner had been a homicide detective for over ten years, but this crime scene was still a shock.” ---- and I closed the book. Wow-what a grab of … Continue reading Salvation Station by Kathryn Schleich
In The Land of the Tian Shan Mountains by Muhammad Idrees
A combination of travelogue and memoir, this book gives the reader an inside view, not only of Kyrgyzstan but also the people and culture through the eyes of a young graduate student from Afghanistan. I learned a lot from reading this book. I had no idea how Kyrgyzstan, a democratic county, would be viewed by … Continue reading In The Land of the Tian Shan Mountains by Muhammad Idrees
The Boy Behind the China Cabinet: A Memoir about Addiction, Hollywood, Mother Teresa and Me, By Paul LeGreca
While this author may be new to the book world, his experience in the world of entertainment and creative arts comes through on the pages of this book. This is the story of a man’s journey on several unusual paths. A man who listened to that inner voice and what he was being called to … Continue reading The Boy Behind the China Cabinet: A Memoir about Addiction, Hollywood, Mother Teresa and Me, By Paul LeGreca
The Last Ny-Failen: Book Five in the Kingdom of Jior Series By Wendy L. Anderson
I have been waiting for this book with anticipation and a bit of sadness. I knew the author planned to end the series with this, the fifth book. While I love the world and characters she had created, I am sad to see them end. However, I can appreciate an author who knows how to … Continue reading The Last Ny-Failen: Book Five in the Kingdom of Jior Series By Wendy L. Anderson
The Heretic by Michael Deeze
This is the third and final installment in the Emmett Casey Chronicles. While I have read all three, this is my favorite. As the main character, Emmett takes time to reflect on his life as a mature adult; the reader gets to really see this man for who he has always been - A good … Continue reading The Heretic by Michael Deeze
The Demon Phone by Sean Erik
I was nicely surprised and a little creeped out by this free short story that the author offered for signing up to receive his newsletter. This is the kickoff to his series of Vince West. It’s Urban Fantasy with a touch of light Horror – my definition. The main character has sold his soul and … Continue reading The Demon Phone by Sean Erik
Bits & Bites: Tales from a Twisted Mind by Michael S. Vassel
Name a genre, and it is covered in this collection – everything but the kitchen sink. Each story dovetails into your imagination with a tiny string of continuity. This is not a collection where you want to skip any one story as they are all needed as you get to the end. Lately, I’ve been … Continue reading Bits & Bites: Tales from a Twisted Mind by Michael S. Vassel
