Book Review
Carnality
by Aleena Ortiz
In Lina Wolff’s psychological thriller "Carnality", a writer arrives in Madrid and sets out to become a new person. The writer observes a married couple, Santiago and Miranda. He has dementia; she cares for him. Enchanted by their...
Book Review
Hear & Beyond
by Aleena Ortiz
An inspirational and supportive guide for people with hearing loss, Hear & Beyond knowledgeably encourages self-advocacy. Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan’s self-help book Hear & Beyond models methods of self-determination for...
Book Review
Tell Me More About That
by Aleena Ortiz
"Tell Me More About That" is a self-help guide to becoming more patient and compassionate with others. Rob Volpe’s self-help book "Tell Me More About That" urges letting go of personal judgments on controversial topics. Having...
Book Review
Hotel Highway Very Most Famous
by Aleena Ortiz
A woman seeks meaning and connections after being abandoned by her husband in the musing novel "Hotel Highway Very Most Famous". Sudha Challa’s spiritual novel "Hotel Highway Very Most Famous" is about a woman’s triumphs and despairs...
Book Review
Heart Disease & Hypertension
by Aleena Ortiz
The encouraging medical guide Heart Disease & Hypertension suggests ways for individuals to improve their heart health. Bryant Lusk’s Heart Disease & Hypertension is an informative medical text that delves into supplemental...
Book Review
The Voice of the Rooster
by Aleena Ortiz
Warmth, love, and social awareness direct the poems of "The Voice of the Rooster", a collection that champions the religiosity of living simply. In plain language, Ellen Beth Berman’s reflective poetry collection "The Voice of the...
Book Review
Eyes of Optimism and Pupils of Faith
by Aleena Ortiz
Reflecting on contemporary conflicts and perspectives, the poetic entries of "Eyes of Optimism and Pupils of Faith" exalt the pursuit of inner peace. Shayan Raei’s spiritual poetry collection "Eyes of Optimism and Pupils of Faith"...
Book Review
The Secrets We Share
by Aleena Ortiz
In Edwin Hill’s novel "The Secrets We Share", love and deception intertwine through murders connected to one family. As a child, Natalie came across her father’s body in the woods. Now a grown woman, Natalie is a police officer, and...