Book Review
Enchanted New York
Kevin Dann’s "Enchanted New York" is a historical walk down Manhattan’s magical memory lane. Revealing Manhattan to be a site of protracted enchantment, the book’s eight chapters are named for the type of magic and spiritual...
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Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit
Tragedies compete with triumphs in the spellbinding fantasy novel, "Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit". Valerie Dunsmore’s magical, lyrical novel "Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit" is about the secrets that bind families together and break them apart....
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Retrograde
"Retrograde" is a slow-burning science fiction adventure whose heroine is primed to win the age-old battle between good and evil. A dark mist swirls through the streets, infecting everyone in its path, in A. O. Godmasch’s science...
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The Trapped Daughter
A troubled girl combats her father’s constraints in the enigmatic psychological thriller "The Trapped Daughter". Jay Kerk’s intriguing psychological thriller, "The Trapped Daughter", explores the murky corridors and enigmatic...
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A Candle for San Simón
Kelly Daniels’s "A Candle for San Simón" is a gritty tale set in an unforgiving Central American world. Max, a born-again Christian, is trying to track down his father, Norman, who lives in Guatemala and drives a bus carrying...
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The Southern Wildlife Watcher
Rob Simbeck’s poetic nature book "The Southern Wildlife Watcher" includes three dozen examples of regional wildlife. Simbeck, whose awe toward nature compels him to engender awe in others, has been writing essays for South Carolina...
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A Diary in the Age of Water
Lyrical and dystopian, "A Diary in the Age of Water" is as much an ode to water as it is a cautionary tale about the dire implications of climate change. Nina Munteanu’s engrossing science fiction novel, A Diary in the Age of Water,...
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Prozac Monologues
"Prozac Monologues" is an informative memoir about dealing with bipolar disorder, the misconceptions around mood disorders, and effective treatment. Willa Goodfellow’s compelling memoir, "Prozac Monologues", reveals how common it is...