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January 2018

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 2018.

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Book Review

Buggy

by Emily Kubal

"Buggy" is a heartbreaking account of childhood abuse and the ways that its irreversible damage carries over into future generations. Timothy J. Richards’s novella "Buggy" draws from real-life events to show the effects of childhood... Read More

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Afternoon Tomatoes

by Carolina Ciucci

"Afternoon Tomatoes" is a satisfying poetry compilation that is charming in its colorful humanness. T. J. Richards’s "Afternoon Tomatoes" is a nostalgic, enjoyable, and earthy poetry collection. Organized alphabetically, poems shed a... Read More

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Death of a Movie Star

by John M. Murray

"Death of a Movie Star" evolves past its satire to become an engaging examination of the nuanced people behind famous faces. Timothy Patrick’s "Death of a Movie Star" paints a vivid picture of the price of fame. It is a compelling and... Read More

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Sing for the Dead

by Angela McQuay

"Sing for the Dead" is a thrilling mystery that harks back to the glory days of pulp fiction. Packed with action and suspicious characters, Cynthia Drew’s satisfying "Sing for the Dead" is a hard-boiled mystery with nonstop twists. A... Read More

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Simple Observations

by Katie Asher

This is stand-up comedy in written form, a culmination of oftentimes universal thoughts that are given a winking twist. Patrick Dykie’s straightforwardly presented book "Simple Observations" is a humorous work that skips between... Read More

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Runaway Ray

by Joseph S. Pete

The storytelling shows real flair, conjuring up the personal history of a man who shrouded his truths from those closest to him. Lorena Weaver’s multigenerational saga "Runaway Ray" is a full-bodied novel that draws upon a captivating... Read More

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