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"The Dreaming Way" by Toko-pa Turner

An educational and enlightening dream guide #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

The Dreaming Way Toko-pa TurnerHer Own Room Press (2024)ISBN: 978-1775111221Reviewed by Dawn Colclasure for Reader Views (11/2024) What are dreams? Why do we have them? What do things that appear in our dreams mean? In “The Dreaming Way: Courting the Wisdom of Dreams” author Toko-pa Turner delves into the mysterious and esoteric world of dreams as well as dream work. This book offers a…

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"Don't Tell Me There Ain't No God" by Gary McDougall

A Powerful Account That Will Leave You Wanting More #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Don’t Tell Me There Ain’t No God Gary McDougallKengar Publishing (2019)ISBN: 978-1646061884Reviewed by Lily Andrews for Reader Views (11/2024) It’s been a while since I immersed myself in the pages of a Christian memoir, so Gary McDougall’s heartfelt and immersive story, “Don’t Tell Me There Ain’t No God,” was the first I have read in a few months. I am glad I picked it up. It is a story of…

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"Celebration Playhouse" by Gary P. Cohen

The Show Must Go On – No Matter What! #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Celebration Playhouse Gary P. CohenIndependently Published (2024)ISBN: 979-8333513601 Reviewed by Joan Kirschner for Reader Views (11/2024) Author Gary P. Cohen has drawn extensively on his long-term background and experience as a theatrical producer, playwright, and author of non-fiction theater books to create his high-intensity thriller, “Celebration Playhouse: A Theatrical Thriller.” It…

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"Never Enough Words" by Jack Hammond Jr.

Wrestling with personal struggle and societal unrest. #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Never Enough Words   Jack Hammond Jr.Independently Published (2024)ISBN: 979-8340234841Reviewed by Amanda Caswell for Reader Views (11/2024) Jack Hammond Jr.’s “Never Enough Words” digs deep into the lives of ordinary people struggling with the extraordinary weight of history, personal traumas, and the shifting societal landscapes of the American South. Readers should understand that this is…

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"The Shard of Asclepius" by Stewart F. Brennan

A Spell-binding Journey #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

The Shard of Asclepius Stewart F. BrennanFriesen Press (2024)ISBN:  978-1038306845Reviewed by Sara Lancaster for Reader Views (11/2024) Books, antique shops, and curious rocks.  A mystery that’s rooted in ancient mythology yet threatens to take over the world. “The Shard of Asclepius” is a story that will suck you in. You’ll find yourself turning pages, upset when life calls you out of the…

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"A Mixed Bag" by Agnes McIntyre

An Indulgent Bedtime Read That Lingers #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

A Mixed Bag Agnes McIntyreFriesen Press (2024)ISBN: 978-1038303981Reviewed by Lily Andrews for Reader Views (11/2024) Short stories enthusiasts will delight in Agnes McIntyre’s “A Mixed Bag,” a collection whose satisfying immediacy and vivid prose give the stories a sense of place. The sixteen pieces probe the essence of the human psyche, both in its strengths and frailties. Through a set of…

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"Tokyo Tempos" by Michael Pronko

Unique Perspective on Living in Tokyo #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Tokyo Tempos Michael PronkoRaked Gravel Press (2024)ISBN Number: 978-1942410348Reviewed by Richard Bist for Reader Views (11/2024) As the fourth installment in Michael Pronko’s Tokyo Moments Series, “Tokyo Tempos” offers a unique perspective on living in this incredible city. Panko, a Kansas-born writer who has lived in Japan for over twenty years, provides the reader with his experiences…

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"Tell No One" by Donna M. Zadunajsky

A chilling domestic thriller brimming with secrets. #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Tell No One Donna M. ZadunajskyIndependently Published (2024)ISBN:  979-8343316506Reviewed by Stephanie Elizabeth Long for Reader Views (11/2024) Judith is still reeling over the haunting flashbacks of finding her daughter lying in the bathtub in a pool of her own blood—Mia’s weak pulse, the whir of the ambulance, and the soul-crushing realization. Her beautiful teenage daughter had tried to…

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"Smuggler's Love" by T.D. Wilson

Atmospheric Love and Outlaws #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Smuggler’s Love T. D. WilsonGreywalker Press, LLC (2024)ASIN: B0D1LQWKD2Reviewed by Holly Smith for Reader Views (11/2024) Some time ago, Reese Daniels helped take down space mobster Gideon Almora with the help of Gideon’s niece, Irina Almora. Through that adventure, Reese and Irina fell deeply in love. Now, they operate on the outskirts and smuggle to make money. While making a delivery on…

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"Secrets We Don't Keep" by Misty Barber

)Healing self-worth through heartbreak and introspection. #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Secrets We Don’t Keep Misty BarberOlympia Publishers (2024)ISBN: 978-1804399651Reviewed by Elizabeth Upshur for Reader Views (11/2024 Misty Barber’s collection, “Secrets We Don’t Keep,” is a fantastic examination and exploration of how beauty and adaptation in the name of satisfying another person wreaks havoc and destruction on the self. This work is a sequel to her previous book, “Things We…

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"Written in Stone" by Diane Bator

A collision of murder and family secrets. #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Written in Stone Diane BatorEscape With a Writer Publishing  (2024)ISBN 978-1738332816Reviewed by Ashley Hooker for Reader Views (11/2024) “Written in Stone,” book one in the AJ Cadell Mystery series by Diane Bator, is a story that touches all the emotions and keeps readers turning the page. Allison Jane, known to her friends and family as AJ, is a young woman working in a candy store and…

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"The Bluff" by Bonnie Traymore

Secrets, suspense, and tension on the edge of a cliff. #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

The Bluff Bonnie TraymorePathways Publishing (2024)ISBN: 979-8218417543Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (11/2024) Kate Breslow is a widow trying to move on after her husband’s mysterious death, but it’s not easy. The unresolved case leaves her with more questions than answers. But with nothing holding her to the small town of Crest Lake on Lake Michigan, Kate intends to start fresh as…

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"The Hub" by Aaron C. Lemke

Gritty.  Grim.  Imaginative. #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

The Hub Aaron C. LemkeBeaver’s Pond PressISBN: 978-1643435558Reviewed by Terri Stepek for Reader Views (11/2024) Jack woke up to a nightmare.  He had been in a 301-year sleep since the rich and powerful of Earth chose to slip away and begin life anew on Mars.  He never understood how he had gained a berth in a pod for the journey, being neither rich nor powerful.  But there he was, struggling…

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"Christmas Romances: 5 Short Stories" by C.L. Hamilton

Heartwarming Holiday Anthology #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Christmas Romances: 5 Short Stories C. L. HamiltonPages N More (2024)ISBN: 978-1763716711Reviewed by Holly Smith for Reader Views (10/2024) “Christmas Romances: 5 Short Stories” by C.L. Hamilton delivers five delightful and romantic short stories. Ms. Hamilton has woven five charming romance stories. While the first two are related by plot, they all fit together with the themes of love and the…

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"Our Global Crisis" by Brian D. McLean

A New Perspective on Resources Amid “Our Global Crisis” #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Our Global Crisis Brian D. McLeanTellwell Talent (2024)ISBN: 978-0993607226Reviewed by Mary O’Brien for Reader Views (11/2024) “Our Global Crisis: We’ll Never Run Out!” by Brian D. McLean is an insightful examination of the global sustainability debate. Instead of approaching the topic from the angle of scarcity and environmental doom, McLean challenges readers to consider a radical question.…

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"Somewhere Over the Moon" by Fabiana Reis

The Moon in All Her Glory #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Somewhere Over the Moon Fabiana ReisChiado Books (2023)ISBN: 978-9893767788 Reviewed by Kassia Scotti for Reader Views (11/2024) Fabiana Reis’ collection of poetry in “Somewhere Over the Moon” explores what it is to be human and connected to the world around us. The themes involve self-love and healing, encouragement, ponderings, anecdotes, and images of the natural world.  Reis strings these…