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The Charm of Lost Chances by Lucia Davis
5 Stars Wonderful read The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my 2018 Indie Author Appreciation Showcases on my...
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Jul 2, 2018
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Maharishi & Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles' Guru by Susan Shumsky
5 Stars Powerful and eye-opening I wasn't familiar with Maharishi except that he was a popular and iconic guru. The author shares her...
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Jul 1, 2018
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California's Deadly Women: Murder and Mayhem in the Golden State 1850–1950 by Michael Barry
5 Stars Inconceivably horrifying This book documents and details some of California's deadliest women. Barry takes the reader on the...
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Jun 28, 2018
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All you need is love by Hope Daniels, Shelly Davidson, Kay Ellis, Piper Kay, Victoria Kinnaird, Lily
5 Stars A hot and sexy collection Some of the authors in this grand collection, I've read before, and some are new authors to me. I must...
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Jun 23, 2018
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The Sinking of the Angie Piper by Chris Riley
5 Stars Gripping! I read that this is Riley's debut novel, and what a way to have a debut. It's a gripping and intense adventure that...
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Jun 22, 2018
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The Petulant Owl and Even More NonSuch Poems by Florence Remmer
5 Stars Magical and nonsensical! I thoroughly enjoyed this children's book of poetry. Remmer is a remarkable teller of children's...
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Jun 20, 2018
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This Does Not Leave This House by Julie Coons
5 Stars Powerfully raw with undeniable strength This is a very powerful memoir and I find that the author shows great strength and power...
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Jun 19, 2018
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Renegayd by David Kraine
5 Stars A magnificent journey This book is more than just about magic and revolutions, it's about the struggle to be who we really are. I...
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Jun 16, 2018
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Chinawoman's Chance by James Musgrave
5 Stars Magnificent A fictional yet historical look at the first woman lawyer in California. However, it is not just about being a...
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Jun 15, 2018
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The Baby on the Back Porch: A Short Story by Lucia Davis
5 Stars Absolutely Charming The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my 2018 Indie Author Appreciation Showcases on...
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Jun 13, 2018
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Epochs of Morning light by Elena Botts
5 Stars Incredible songs of the heart Botts is very well versed in poetry, and it brings a great flow to her feelings and emotions as she...
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Jun 11, 2018
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Shell Game by A. B. Funkhauser
5 Stars Highly imaginative! I really enjoyed this story, especially the premise of not truly knowing who your neighbors all. It's very...
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Jun 11, 2018
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The Wizards of Central Park West by Arjay Lewis
5 Stars Dark and Magical Yes, this book is very magical, bringing the reader to be transported to a whole new world of magic. There was a...
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Jun 6, 2018
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A Coach and a Miracle by Jim Johnson
5 Stars absolutely magnificent and inspirational I was made aware of this author on the Writer's Edge with McKensie Stewart's radio show....
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Jun 3, 2018
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Never, Never and Never Again by K.M. Breakey
5 Stars Heart-provoking It's a very in depth look into the lives in South Africa, about love, family, loss and survival. It may be...
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May 26, 2018
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Indie Song Review: I’m Not Racist by Shaz Rahman
5 Stars Powerful Message This is the first alternate media that I have reviewed, but I was intrigued when asked by the rapper if I could...
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May 26, 2018
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Searching for Goran by Grazia Gironella
5 Stars The title intrigued me but ... The title intrigued me but the content kept me glued to the pages. I liked the premise of the...
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May 25, 2018
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A Frequent Peal Of Bells by Ted Tayler
5 Stars Action-packed! Yes, I am a huge fan of Tayler's and his work of the Phoenix Series. Each story has an amazing group of...
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May 23, 2018
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Ape Mind, Old Mind, New Mind: Emotional Fossils and the Evolution of the Human Spirit by John Wylie,
5 Stars Interesting and Intriguing Insight The title was interesting but I wasn't sure about the book or exactly what it may have...
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May 12, 2018
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Time Wanderer by Gary Starta
5 Stars A great new story I am a fan of Starta's work, and I did enjoy the first book of the Camden Investigations series. Book 2 is just...
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May 10, 2018
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