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Review: Dancing on the Edge by Tyrone Polastri

Welcoming readers into a lifelong journey of inner mastery, confidence, and awareness, Dancing on the Edge: Moving Through Life with Power, Dignity and Effectiveness by Tyrone Polastri takes a bold and original line on self-improvement and expansion of the self.

Exploring the complex challenges that lie at the edge of uncertainty, the author lays out critical tools and thought processes for decision-making and offers advice for increasing trust in our instincts and ourselves. Via a detailed but concise array of training tips and assessment tools, readers can navigate this difficult edge of self-doubt, which requires dedicated practice, a consistent vision, […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-04-11T19:24:27+02:00April 11th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Self-Help Book Reviews|

Review: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches from Outer Space! by I. S. Noah

A conspiratorial comedy of delectable proportions, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches from Outer Space! (A 21st Century Fairy Tale) by I. S. Noah is a whimsical and wise work of YA sci-fi for a new generation of compassionate leaders.

When Violet is burdened with babysitting her two younger brothers at the last minute, she begrudgingly brings them along on the hike she had planned for the afternoon. As if running into a scientist hunting for Bigfoot in the forest outside Bend, Oregon isn’t strange enough, her brothers stumble across a mysterious spaceship stashed away in a hidden cave. Even more […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-04-10T12:20:19+02:00April 8th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Middle Grade Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent

A young woman transcends a tragic loss to uncover the truth about her own life in Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent, a gripping YA thriller from a masterful pen.

Stepping out of her sheltered life for the first time, Retta is nervous and eager for a normal high school experience, real friends, and the chance to literally run free on the cross-country team. Having lost her father and all four of her grandparents in a mysterious accident years earlier, Retta struggles under the weight of grief and isolation, but she begins to blossom in this new social soil.

However, unsatisfied […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-04-03T13:05:30+02:00April 2nd, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Young Adult Book Reviews|

Review: Looking for Tennessee Williams by George Sanchez

George Sanchez’s evocative novel, Looking for Tennessee Williams: A Novel of New Orleans, November 1963, is a captivating literary excursion into the sultry, historical atmosphere of New Orleans during the tumultuous week surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination. Deftly intertwining personal drama with broader social tensions, the novel uses the backdrop of a Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival as both metaphor and catalyst for exploring complex personal relationships.

The plot revolves around a university theatre group’s journey, both literal and emotional, to perform Williams’ iconic play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Central to the story is the intense and fraught […]

Arthur2025-04-01T10:48:30+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews, Literary Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: The Matriarch Messiah by Maxine Trencavel

Destinies are questioned and family secrets are finally revealed in The Matriarch Messiah by Maxime Trencavel, a spectacular second installment of the Mystery of the Matriarchs saga.

Still stunned by the knowledge that they are the rebirthed souls of an ancient matriarch and her husband, unlikely hero Peter Gollinger, and his battle-tested partner Zara Khatum, have welcomed a new member into their relationship – the voice of God in Zara’s head. Driven by an ancient force to find the mysterious cavern of blue light, Zara is compelled to fulfill the mission of her lineage, but her success depends on Peter’s […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-03-28T20:44:25+02:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: You Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership by G. Damon Wells

An impressive exploration of decision-making by both organizations and individuals, You Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership: How Smart Leaders Leverage Biology, Behavior, and Complexity to Build Exceptional Organizations by G. Damon Wells is an unapologetic guide to self-knowledge and long-term effectiveness in whatever life direction you choose.

In a world where thought leaders have become more public-facing and accessible, it has become clear that being in charge doesn’t necessarily mean being the right person for the job. This book attempts to identify and bridge the disconnect between traditional leadership methods and contemporary efficacy in positions of authority. Wells explains the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-03-27T11:30:07+02:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Leadership Book Reviews|