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Red Vienna, by Eve Neuhaus—Book Review
In her ambitious historical novel “Red Vienna,” the first of the “Two Suitcases” trilogy, Eve Neuhaus resurrects a largely forgotten moment of 20th-century history—the socialist experiment of interwar Vienna and its eventual suppression. Set between 1929 and 1934, this first volume in…
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Afraid to Let Grow, by Annette Nauraine—Book Review
Annette Nauraine’s “Afraid to Let Grow” delivers a poignant and authentic portrayal of a mother’s journey to overcome fear and learning to let her children forge their own paths. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit community in Norwalk, Connecticut, this women’s…
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Drifter’s Gate, by Rachael S. Lucas—Book Review
Drifter’s Gate A Desolate World In the scorched remains of Civitas Apex—a once-magnificent metropolis now reduced to jagged ruins—a man known only as Drifter hunts for meaning among the devastation. So begins this gripping dystopian novel, in which Rachael Lucas transforms familiar…
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Haunted: Letters from Elspeth, by R. D. Salmon—Book Review
From Innocent Letters to Terror In R.D. Salmon’s haunting debut “Haunted: Letters from Elspeth”, the reader is drawn into an intricate web of mystery through the increasingly disturbing correspondence of Elspeth Slater to her lifelong friend Frankie. What begins as an epistolary…
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Time and Time Again, by Jacky Gray—Book Review
Jacky Gray’s “Time and Time Again”, the first book of the Time Doctors series, is set to delight readers with its clever fusion of genres, blending an exciting time-travel adventure with the fun factor of Dungeons & Dragons. The story follows a…
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Across the Windswept Sea, by Michelle Rosier—Book Review
Michelle Rosier’s “Across the Windswept Sea” is an engrossing historical novel that navigates the turbulent waters between duty and desire, convention and freedom. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1824 London society, this story charts the journey of Christin Chesterfield, a young…
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An Unlikely Sunset: A Collection of Haiku, Tanka & Chöka Poetry, by Joe Giampaolo—Book Review
A Journey Through Japanese-Inspired Poetry “An Unlikely Sunset” stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary poetry inspired by classical Japanese forms. Joe Giampaolo’s collection goes beyond mere homage, offering a series of meditative reflections conveyed through the elegant simplicity of haiku, tanka,…
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Reborn in Shadows, by Maya Fisher—Book Review
Maya Fisher’s ambitious debut “Reborn in Shadows” introduces readers to a story as rugged as the Appalachian mountains that serve as its backdrop. At the center of this story stands Miriam Ryder, a transgender woman and below-the-knee amputee who arrives in the…
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3000 Orgasms, by Rebecca Ferguson—Book Review
Rebecca Ferguson’s memoir “3000 Orgasms: How I Went from a Sexless Marriage to a Multi-Orgasmic Wonderland” delivers exactly what its bold title promises—a candid chronicle of one woman’s journey from sexual frustration to liberation. This refreshingly honest book blends vulnerable personal memoir…
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Night of the Blue Moon, by Alina Capella—Book Review
Capella’s Night of the Blue Moon delivers a refreshing story by skillfully interweaving multiple genres into one unforgettable experience. The novel centers on Ariel Gianapoulou, whose triple existence forms the narrative’s compelling foundation: by day, a reserved young woman navigating life in…
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