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President Kennedy Has Been Shot: Experience the Moment-To-Moment Account of the Four Days That Chang
5 Stars A sad moment in history This book is a time line account of the days that led up to and after JFK's death. Wherever possible,...

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Aug 29, 2017


Shattered: An Emily Graham Novel by McKensie Stewart
5 Stars A stunning page-turner! The first thing that drew me in was the "tense" of the story. Yes, it started out with tension and...

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Aug 29, 2017


Crazy Love by Rachael Tamayo
4 Stars Eyebrow raising! The minute I read chapter one, especially for Noah, I realized why the title is called Crazy Love. Then, you...

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Aug 28, 2017


Ideas and Inspiration for fantasy and science fiction writer by James Hutchings
3 Stars Interesting resource If you're a writer (or want to be) and are interested in sci-fi or fantasy, this book can give some ideas or...

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Aug 28, 2017


And Ye Shall Be as Gods by Jan Notzon
4 Stars A depth of prose This is one of those stories, filled with metaphors as it examines (or the character examines) good and evil,...

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Aug 28, 2017


Poems by Walt Whitman
5 Stars Whitman is a genius If you have the chance to read Whitman do it. He was a man well before his time. He was always true to...

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Aug 28, 2017


Love Bites by TL Clark
3 Stars Interesting paranormal The story is full of vampires and witches, and Shakira's existence in this world. This is the first book...

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Aug 27, 2017


A Sibling's Dilemma by Molly V. Lovell
4 Stars Good story I like to be surprised when I read a story. I don't read the synopsis if I can help it, and I just bring myself to...

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Aug 25, 2017


The Geyser Girl of Yellowstone Park by Myrtle Brooks
4 Stars Connection with oneself and nature This is a mythical and magical story and it was well written. This is the first book I've read...

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Aug 24, 2017


Secret Need2 by Satin Russell
4 Stars Thrilling It's a romance mixed with suspense, and it is one of those unexpected stories. Secrets are always lurking in small...

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Aug 22, 2017


The Infinite League by John Yeo Jr.
5 Stars Gripping and compelling! It's all about how a story is told and how the story plays out, and of course, the characters. The...

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Aug 21, 2017


Friend by Khadija Styles
4 Stars Filled with Drama There is a fine line between friends and enemies, and usually someone has to be friends before they can be true...

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Aug 20, 2017


America's Needless Wars: Cautionary Tales of Us Involvement in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Ira
4 Stars A very interesting book It's an interesting look at War and how some wars (or needless) could have been prevented. Sometimes...

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Aug 19, 2017


Mary Poser by Angel A
4 Stars A Mix of fun and romance Sometimes opposites attract, but when cultures attract and collide, something wonderful can happen. This...

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Aug 19, 2017


Local Author showcase
I am from upstate New York (I live in Ballston Spa, which is outside of Saratoga Springs). I am an author, blogger and book reviewer. I...

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Aug 17, 2017


Gryphon by Brian Foster
4 Stars Simply magic I love a story that integrates mythology into it, and this is a story filled of magic. It's a journey and adventure...

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Aug 17, 2017


Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
5 Stars Whitman is a genius If you have the chance to read Whitman do it. He was a man well before his time. He was always true to...

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Aug 17, 2017


Crimson Hills by Margaret Mal
4 Stars A uniqueness that fits a dystopian genre This story is definitely unique and it can conform to a few genres, and that's the sign...

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Aug 15, 2017


Exceeding Expectations by Melanie Nowak
4 Stars Vampires the continuing story Now that Alyson has turned, things are moving forward and changing. If you're going to read this...

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Aug 15, 2017


The Magician's Workshop, Volume Two by Christopher Hansen and JR Fehr
5 Stars A magical (pun intended) sequel I enjoyed the first book in the series, and was introduced to the myriad of great characters, but...

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Aug 13, 2017


The Tree Of Rebels by Chantelle Atkins
5 Stars Timeless It's in the future, but the future is not so far off. It's one of those stories that you can't put down until the end....

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Aug 11, 2017


The Magician's Workshop, Volume One by Christopher Hansen and JR Fehr
4 Stars Fantastic story Enter the world of magicians, and one of the courses of study is the color ceremony. This book was filled with...

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Aug 10, 2017


Tarnished Gold by Lynn Thompson
5 Stars Magnificent read! Sam is struggling, even more so now that she has a family. She's just dealing with not remembering parts of her...

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Aug 8, 2017


Darkshine by R.D Vallier
4 Stars Leaves the reader wondering It's not a typical story about good and evil, truth and lies, and that's what brings this story...

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Aug 6, 2017
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