When I was young, I found the idea that there were people who in the world who devoted their lives to writing about literature — about Shakespeare, say — both fascinating and mystifying. Readers had been puzzling over these plays for almost four hundred years — what could there possibly be left to say? Because
Read More from: https://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/reviews/jennifer-l-lieberman-power-lines-stsReview: The Rejected Writer’s Christmas Wedding
Synopsis: Southlea Bay’s favorite sweethearts, Flora and Dan, are getting married and the members of the Rejected Writers’ Book Club are excited to help. Especially the group’s head honcho, Doris Newberry, who, much to Flora’s frustration, wants to control every detail, attempting to strong-arm Flora into accepting ridiculous wedding vows, wayward bongo players and into
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/review-the-rejected-writers-christmas-club/Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight By Naoki Higashida
Sent to me by Sceptre in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: 11/07/17 Publisher: Sceptre ISBN: 978-1444799088 Format: Hardback, 288pp Genre: Non-Fiction Rating: 5/5 Summed up in a word: Perceptive First Impressions Oh it is good to be back with Naoki Higashida! If there is anyone should approach the vastly important subject of Neuro-Diversity, it is……
Read More from: https://alwaystrustinbooks.wordpress.com/2017/11/02/fall-down-seven-times-get-up-eight-by-naoki-higashida-sceptrebooks-autism-nonfictionnovember/Guest Post: The Flawed Ones by Jay Chirino
Goodreads Synopsis After leaving behind a trail of drug-addled destruction, Jay finds himself confined to the walls of a psychiatric hospital. He is now compelled to confront his actions, his issues, and the past that led him to such downhill spiral. But what surprisingly affects him most are the people that he becomes surrounded by;…<img
Read More from: https://bookworm1102.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/guest-post-the-flawed-ones-by-jay-chirino/Review: A Summary of What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton
Synopsis: This hard-hitting, in-depth book looks at the real campaign missteps and gaffes that lead to the greatest upset of all time. Widespread terror and panic strangled the country for months, but now we know why. Many blame it on Russia, wikileaks, Bill, etc, but the truth lies within. This page-turner reveals the side of
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/review-a-summary-of-what-happened-by-hillary-rodham-clinton/Review: A Place at Our Table
Synopsis: Kayla Dienner has suffered her fair share of heartache, which is why she vows to protect her heart at all costs . . . until she meets Jamie Riehl. Along with his volunteer work at the local fire department, running his Amish farm keeps Jamie Riehl busy. He barely has
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/review-a-place-at-our-table/Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet – Dallas Campbell (Review)
Sent to me by Simon & Schuster in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: 05/10/17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster ISBN: 978-1471164057 Format: Hardback, 256pp Genre: Non-Fiction Rating: 5/5 Summed up in a word: Inspiring First Impressions Like a lot of people, I have always had a huge fascination with outer space and travelling to other……
Read More from: https://alwaystrustinbooks.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/ad-astra-an-illustrated-guide-to-leaving-the-planet-dallas-campbell-review-simonschusteruk-nfnovember/The Wake of the Dragon
Steampunk and speculative fiction fans will probably adore it
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Happy Halloween! In honor of the hauntingly horrible holiday, I have a throwback review to share. Enjoy and have a bewitching evening. Dracula by Bram Stoker Themes: love, death, blood, sex, evil, gender roles, mental illness Setting: Transylvania – duh!, and England, late 19th century Is there anyone who doesn’t know something about the story
Read More from: https://speedyreadercom.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/halloween-horror/Review: Miseries, Illusions and Hope
Synopsis: My second book—Miseries, Illusions and Hope—is a collection of few short stories I wrote in the last few years. Most of them appeared on my blogs on Facebook and Blogger. These stories are about everyday people who are working hard for themselves and their loved ones. I call these people everyday heroes. They may
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/30/review-miseries-illusions-and-hope/Review: Professor Ladybug Teaches ABCs
Synopsis: Welcome to the wonderful world of Professor Ladybug! In this colorful, illustrated book, familiar objects and animals progressively introduce the 26 letters of the alphabet. This book is designed primarily for early learners (pre-K). Rating: 5-stars Review: The world of Professor Ladybug is amazing! The colors, entertainment, and charming pages are fun to explore.
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/review-professor-ladybug-teaches-abcs/Review: The Dragon Stone Trilogy
Synopsis: The bestselling Dragon Stone trilogy is now available in one complete set. This fantasy series has sold over 100,000 copies in the US and the UK! Discover this epic fantasy series by bestselling author Kristian Alva! This set includes: 1. Dragon Stones: Book One of the Dragon Stone
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/review-the-dragon-stone-trilogy/Review: Just In Time
Synopsis: For most of his adult life, the only place he felt at peace was at home in Silver Lake, Ohio with his parents–but after their sudden death, he is left on his own. Eager to help their brother, Steve’s siblings, Scott and Sylvia, who both live in Los Angeles, scramble to find someone reliable
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/review-just-in-time/Review: Roxie and Fred
Synopsis: “Readers will enjoy the warm-hearted celebration of this zesty old woman savoring the hell out of her final years.” – Judith Viorst, American writer, journalist, and bestselling author of I’m Too Young To Be Seventy. They meet by chance. Age doesn’t matter. Having spent her life helping underprivileged women, Roxie, 88, is now content
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/review-roxie-and-fred/Book Review – The Education of a Young Poet by David Biespiel
The Education of a Young Poet by David Biespiel / Counterpoint / 978-1619029934 / October 10, 2017 In a lot of ways, I have regarded my writing and my reading as being the product of some privilege. It’s not altogether traumatic to admit. I’ve considered myself fortunate to stroll beside prodigious architects of the written
Read More from: https://www.emptymirrorbooks.com/reviews/book-review-the-education-of-a-young-poet-by-david-biespielReview:: The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso
In the Raverran Empire, magic is scarce and those born with power are strictly controlled — taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon Army. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that threatens…
Read More from: http://candidceillie.com/review-the-tethered-mage-by-melissa-caruso/Review: Right Where We Belong
Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak returns to Silver Springs with a moving story about rebuilding your life when you’ve got nothing left to lose Savanna Gray needs a do-over. Her “perfect” life unraveled when, to her absolute shock, her husband was arrested for attacking three women. With her divorce settled, she takes
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/10/30/review-right-where-we-belong/Review – In Real Life
I received this on NetGalley for an honest review, I was taken in by the detail of the book, plus the side fact that I used to be a massive gamer and know what can happen to your life when the game takes priority over life. Anyway, we follow this girl, Anda, who is introduced
Read More from: https://britishbookblogger.wordpress.com/2017/10/29/review-in-real-life/Baehrly Breathing
Paranormal romance fans will love it, and it has a wonderful take that to Twilight’s imprinting.
Read More from: http://bookangel.co.uk/review/baehrly-breathing/Saga Vol. 6 ~ Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
Saga Vol. 6 was an excellent ride. The perfect balance of action, romance, drama, and overall plot, Vol. 6 was an excellent way to end my jaunt of the Saga series, for the time being. Vol. 7 is already out, but unfortunately it’s too new to my library system, so I have to wait until
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