Book Review
A Mania of Love
This is an introspective, magnetic foray into Greek culture and history. "A Mania of Love" by J. N. Pratley is an introspective foray into the history and philosophy of ancient Greece via the life of one of its poets. Clarence is a...
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King Daniel
Nautical twists abound as "King Daniel" excites with its page-turning thrills and familial revelations. Against a colorful backdrop of pirates, family secrets, and intrigue, Susan Wolf Johnson’s "King Daniel" shines as a literary...
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Illusion
This complex fantasy has its own unique mythos and style. Tracey R. Newman’s "Illusion" is a wild ride through various mythologies and ancient histories, centered on cosmic drama and reincarnation. Nickolaus Piper, a famed University...
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Don't Go to Bed Angry
WIth the warmth of close friends, the DeArmonds gently urge couples to engage with each other and reach the roots of conflict. Don’t Go to Bed Angry, by husband-and-wife duo Deb and Ron DeArmond, is a journey through the land mines of...
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My Life with the Saints
Martin invites his literary pilgrims to sit awhile with contemplatives, and even to share in a few jokes with a pope. James Martin’s "My Life with the Saints" is a stunning spiritual memoir that offers a glimpse into the lives of some...
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Body on the Bayou
The characters are the most compelling aspect of the novel, as even minor players possess unique and memorable personalities. Southern charm and humor permeate Ellen Byron’s "Body on the Bayou", a Louisiana murder mystery rife with...
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The Universe Playing Strings
The undertone of a wordless answer to loneliness and doubt runs beneath its lines of elegantly crafted prose. "The Universe Playing Strings", by R. M. Kinder, is a tapestry of middle America threaded with music, as souls drift into each...
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Froelich's Ladder
Froelich’s Ladder delights with its wit and imagination. Bristling with the bizarre, Jamie Duclos-Yourdon’s Froelich’s Ladder is a fantastical commentary on humanity’s interconnectedness. Wrapped in the trappings of American tall...