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Review: The Black Wall Of Silence Part IV by George H. Butcher III

The Black Wall Of Silence Part IV by George H. Butcher III

The final chapter of a jaw-dropping exposé about the federal judiciary’s past and present conduct, The Black Wall Of Silence Part IV by George H. Butcher III hammers home a final nail in the coffin of judicial impartiality.

Just a few decades ago, the premise of this four-book series may have seemed like a long-form conspiracy theory, and many of these allegations would have remained unknowable and unprovable in a time before the Internet and collective calls for greater transparency in the judiciary. Today, many will have noticed shifts in America’s federal judiciary and the monumental shifts in apolitical tradition, […]

2024-11-04T18:07:33+02:00October 14th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Toys in Babylon by Patrick Finegan

Toys in Babylon by Patrick Finegan

Whip-smart satire and a cutting-edge premise make Toys in Babylon: A Language App Parody and Whodunit by Patrick Finegan a tongue-in-cheek romp for savvy language lovers everywhere.

The animated avatars of a popular language-learning app begin to panic when their mascot, Coki Bear, turns up missing, leaving the town of Cokville leaderless. Between filming reality television and responding to the prompts and stories that fuel their online world, these colorful characters hunt for their missing friend, but they’re not the only ones who’ve noticed her absence.

The programmers at the Cok Dilli company are stupefied when their irritatingly attentive brand-name […]

2024-10-14T08:40:45+02:00October 12th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: Sir DoGoody Button and Fleabins the Great…Troublemaker by K. Frances Carson

Sir DoGoody Button and Fleabins the Great...Troublemaker by K. Frances Carson

A delightful children’s book collecting the exhilarating adventures of two inseparable friends who wreak havoc everywhere they go, Sir DoGoody Button and Fleabins the Great…Troublemaker by K. Frances Carson is a charming work for new readers.

DoGoody is a well-dressed but goofy dog, while Fleabins, always attired in the most elegant garments, is a chaotic creature with a rather high self-esteem. Their explosive friendship turns an ordinary day into a wonderful adventure, sure to leave the Button family speechless, and make readers laugh out loud, as the book contains some authentically hilarious scenes. From a wedding to a public library, […]

2024-10-31T16:35:28+02:00October 11th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: The One Week Writing Workshop by Karin Adams

The One Week Writing Workshop by Karin Adams

A DIY guide to bringing your long-imagined story to life, The One Week Writing Workshop: 7 Days to Spark, Boost or Revive Your Novel by Karin Adams is a straightforward and revelatory tool for aspiring novelists of any age or experience level. Proposing that all the necessary knowledge to overcome writer’s block and move forward in your prose can be acquired in the span of a mere week, this step-by-step reintroduction to story-crafting is an essential and inspiring read.

Founded on a core philosophy of Method, Momentum, and Motivation, Adams’ book is broken down into seven comprehensive days of a […]

2024-10-31T12:26:06+02:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: The Fate of Our Union by Hildebrand Hermannson

The Fate of Our Union by Hildebrand Hermannson

The balance of harmony in the world is under threat, and a mythological age of unexpected heroes has arrived in The Fate of Our Union by Hildebrand Hermannson.

In this entrancing historical fantasy, the shadow of Rome’s boot is creeping across Europe, but the Germanic tribes and their mystical secrets have kept the invaders at bay. However, in a higher realm, gods play dice with existence, and the future of these diverse Sons of Men rests on the backs of a few unlikely companions.

Sunu the Saxon has recently proven himself and been renamed Red Stallion, Slayer of the Almighty […]

2024-10-11T11:03:22+02:00October 2nd, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: MMMM: and the Music that Made Me by Heather Joy

MMMM and the Music that Made Me by Heather Joy

A no-holds-barred look at the life and mind of an unconventionally wild spirit, MMMM: and the Music that Made Me by Heather Joy is an unapologetic and lyrical memoir. Boasting thirteen M-themed chapters composed of long-form personal essays, and accompanied by essential listening material, this is a blunt and charming downpour of social observation and fearless personal reflection.

Slow-burning and clever, like a sharp standup routine stretched over a few hundred pages, these anecdotal recollections feel deeply personal and specific to the author, yet the revelations and lessons she reaches are often universally profound. There is a restless wonderment to […]

2024-10-25T11:58:24+02:00October 1st, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: The Book Binder by C.A. Cordova

The Book Binder by C.A. Cordova

A captivating piece of ancient historical fiction, The Book Binder by C.A. Cordova is an unpredictable plunge into deception, decadence, and the dangerous power of knowledge.

In a world where women are forbidden from higher education or the wealth of literature, young Aria is a rebellious exception – a polyglot and a sponge for knowledge, thanks to her father, the bookbinder. When she saves the son of the pharaoh’s life with her hidden talents, she is quickly adopted into his cadre as an aegis – a highly respected mistress, as well as a secret spy. However, hunting down the heart […]

2024-10-24T18:17:38+02:00September 25th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Pride and Perjury by Alice McVeigh

Pride and Perjury by Alice McVeigh

Exploring and expanding the already rich world of Jane Austen and her unforgettable cast of characters, Pride and Perjury: Twelve Short Stories inspired by Pride and Prejudice by Alice McVeigh is a freshly imagined collection of blushing stories from the lives of the Bingleys, Darcys, Bennets and more. From sisterly scheming and lovestruck lads come courting to golden-tongued gossip and eminently polite betrayals, these narrative offerings are classic examples of Regency romance.

“One Good Sonnet” is a particularly charming tale, detailing the obsessive devotion of one Paul Perkins Esq. – a suitor for Miss Jane Bennet. Brimming with sharp banter […]

2024-10-24T11:37:14+02:00September 16th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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