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July 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published July 2014.

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Gilgamesh

by Michelle Anne Schingler

Davis offers an intriguing, provocative translation of an ancient hero’s tale. Gerald J. Davis, whose previous work includes translations of Beowulf and Don Quixote, returns with an approachable take on a tale that predates the Bible.... Read More

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The End Is Not Yet

by Eric Anderson

End-of-the-world scenario highlights the foibles of humanity and the judgment of those on high. When the end of days arrives, will you be prepared? In Diane Pillars’s debut novel, those guided by a true faith lead by example as those... Read More

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Finding Myself

by Kaavonia Hinton

This author’s bravery and generosity in the sharing of her experiences with abuse and alcoholism are encouraging to those who have gone through similar struggles. "Finding Myself" is a testament to ignoring the ego and focusing on... Read More

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Bridal Veil

by Julia Ann Charpentier

This captivating mix of feminist outrage and philosophical soul-searching takes readers on a romantic time-travel adventure. A fairy tale wedding takes a turn into nineteenth-century America in this time-travel romance that questions the... Read More

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Crimes of Faith

by Kristine Morris

Near-ecstatic prose and a complicated subject matter make for challenging and timely reading. In "Crimes of Faith", Anah Jochebed employs visionary prose that seems to have been crafted while in an ecstatic state to give voice to her... Read More

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Wild Flowers

by Sheila M. Trask

Along the way in this essay collection, be on the lookout for Bessler’s surprising take on things like the role of the soul in mental illness and the spiritual glory of nakedness. There is a certain beauty in sameness—picture endless... Read More

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A Balm in Gilead

by Margaret Cullison

A rape and a search for justice lead a young woman on a road toward overcoming fear in this complex story. "A Balm in Gilead" tells the story of a young woman’s rape and the ongoing danger she faces from her attacker. Marie Green... Read More

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