Perspectives are strange and glorious things, and getting perspective from debut author Hala Alyan was both informative and eye-opening, offering a view of life from voices often unheard from. Please read on for my review of Read more of this post
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Storytelling has been an integral part of many cultures, none quite as strong as in the African and Islamic cultures, with poetry and tales that last millennia. Abubakar Adam Ibrahim is using his talents as a storyteller to bring us today’s tale, one that combines a forbidden romance with political intrigue, and flavors it with the rich tapestry of Africa. Please read on for my review and an excerpt from Read more of this post
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An interesting premise and condition in today’s title from Colleen Oakley – what if touching another person could kill you? And then, how do you learn to deal with that when you lose your ability to remain safely within your space, when your sole support is gone? Please read on for my review of Read more of this post
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If you’ve ever been to Verona and wandered the streeets, you may have come across the Juliet House, formerly owned by the dell Capello family and purchased by the city and renamed the Juliet House for the similarity to the surname Capulet. Glenn Dixon, during a school exeat from teaching high school English, and more specifically the play of Romeo and Juliet, spent time in Verona and met, and became one of the Club di Giulietta, the people who volunteer to answer letters to Juliet, both posted and left on the walls. Please read on for my review of Read more of this post
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How do you say goodbye to someone who is here, but may never remember it? That is the question posed by Swedish author Fredrik Backman in this lovely novella, written to help him work through those questions. Narrated by David Morse, please read on for my review of Read more of this post
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Obsession with perspective, I have it. I’m always looking for new and different angles that present a story with fresh (to me) eyes. Nancy Peacock has created such a story with this new release, from the perspective of a former slave as he retells his story as he waits for his execution. Please read on for my review and an excerpt from Read more of this post
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Another Strand Magazine short story on the blog today, this one written by Ray Bradbury and narrated by Graham Halstead, all about the idea of inspiration. Please read on for my audiobook review of
I’m always looking for the new and different in my reading, and this story, set in Paris during the construction of the Eiffel Tower was just what I needed. Written by Beatrice Colin, and a December 2016 Indie Next selection, please read on for my review of
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A curious mix of romance, historic fiction and family saga combine in this debut offering from author Piper Milton. The World War I setting provides a lovely backdrop in which the characters drive this plot forward in
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We all have the experience of ‘wishing away’ something in our childhoods, even if for a moment. Susan Bishop Crispell takes that common moment a few steps further when adding the ability to make all wishes come true in
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