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May 3, 2018
South of Main Street by Robert Gately
4 Stars Touching Gately writes a great book, that really brings the reader in, not just as a reader, but someone who can feel for the...
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May 3, 2018
Great Cape o’ Colors by Karl Beckstrand
5 Stars Magnificent! The Great Cape o' colors allows children to explore the many different things that they can do with a cape. The...
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May 2, 2018
Bugs in the System by Connor MacDonald, Kelly Caldwell, Roderick Mitchell Jr., Joel Morgan, Allen Hu
3 Stars An eclectic collection This is a great collection of stories, but truthfully, some are better than others. I found there was a...
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May 2, 2018
Bittersweet Memories by Lynn Osterkamp
4 Stars Definitely bittersweet! It's a very fascinating read about memory and recall. The creation of the "memory enhancer" brings Anne...
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May 2, 2018
Pack or Prey by Melissa A. Graham
4 Stars powerful and gritty. It's dark and raw, and wonderfully addictive. The kind of story you don't put down until the end. Nothing is...
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May 1, 2018
The Footsteps of Cain by Derek Kohlhagen
4 Stars Wildly entertaining I enjoyed this book, and recommend it to anyone who loves adventure on a wild and holy ride. With light and...
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May 1, 2018
The Rat Tunnels of Isfahan by Alejandro Gutierrez
4 Stars Compelling! This is one gritty story. I like the rawness and intensity of the story, while also having an adventure. Gutierrez...
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May 1, 2018
If We Had No Winter by D. L. Pitchford
4 Stars Compelling This book definitely brings to late a time of self-exploration, and where better to do it than in college, when...
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May 1, 2018
Cross by James Patterson
4 Stars Thrilling This story brings Cross remembering not only his wife, Maria, but her death. It also seems that Cross has that little...
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May 1, 2018
Sharing the Wealth by Jack Dempsey
4 Stars Don't let the title fool you You can't always judge a book by its title or think you know what's in the pages behind the cover....
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Apr 29, 2018
Three Weeks In September by Ted Tayler
5 Stars And it continues I must admit I am addicted to Tayler's Phoenix Series. Once again, Olympus is battling against the usual...
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Apr 29, 2018
Didn't Get Frazzled by David Z Hirsch
4 Stars The side to medical school you didn't know This was an entertaining and fun read, and I enjoyed the adventures and misadventures...
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Apr 29, 2018
Roadmaps of the Mind by Will Mayo
5 Stars Magnificent The book and poet were featured in March as one of the Indie Poet for my Indie Poet Appreciation Month in 2018 on my...
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Apr 27, 2018
Open Book: Where the Road to Serendipity Ends by Rita Marie Recine
4 Stars Thanks for sharing ... The book and poet were featured in March as one of the Indie Poet for my Indie Poet Appreciation Month in...
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Apr 27, 2018
Mary Mary by James Patterson
4 Stars Chilling Just when you think you have this figured out, it takes a dramatic turn, and now, Cross is going back and forth between...
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Apr 27, 2018
A Graveyard Visible by Steven Conoboy
4 Stars Chilling This book will make you want to close your eyes, but you can't, if you want to enjoy the horror that lies within the...
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Apr 25, 2018
Review Policy Updated!
There has been a minor change to the review policy of Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. The Quick Response Table has been REMOVED. From now on,...
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Apr 22, 2018
Ealanta by Roxie Prince
4 Stars Remarkable journey The fantasy that brings the reader in on a magical journey. This was a well written story that didn't just...
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Apr 22, 2018
The Rosamond Series by Annastasia Arnold
4 Stars Interesting Arnold puts together a good, well written story. This story is impressive, and flows very well, as it brings together...
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Apr 22, 2018
London Bridges by James Patterson
5 Stars Terrifying This book is one of the more terrifying books of the Cross series. The Wolf is still out there, and so many have...
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Apr 17, 2018
Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson
4 Stars Chilling Another Alex Cross book, and this one keeps you glued to the pages. It's a terrifying trail of kidnapped bodies that...
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Apr 16, 2018
Myths of the Fallen City by James Derry
5 Stars Another great story. I've read Derry's other works, IDYLL, The Wilds, and Exile. I thoroughly enjoyed each one, and looked...
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Apr 16, 2018
Radiant Shadows: Beginnings by Sarah Baethge
3 Stars Interesting The premise was very interesting, but it probably could have been set up differently. It was divided into three...
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Apr 16, 2018
Shattered But Not Easily Broken by Mikel Wilson
5 Stars Remarkable! This book is simply remarkable. It was filled with deep emotions, triumphs, and losses. This story features Ally, and...
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