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Carnality

by Aleena Ortiz

In Lina Wolff’s psychological thriller "Carnality", a writer arrives in Madrid and sets out to become a new person. The writer observes a married couple, Santiago and Miranda. He has dementia; she cares for him. Enchanted by their... Read More

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Hear & Beyond

by Aleena Ortiz

An inspirational and supportive guide for people with hearing loss, Hear & Beyond knowledgeably encourages self-advocacy. Shari Eberts and Gael Hannan’s self-help book Hear & Beyond models methods of self-determination for... Read More

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Tell Me More About That

by Aleena Ortiz

"Tell Me More About That" is a self-help guide to becoming more patient and compassionate with others. Rob Volpe’s self-help book "Tell Me More About That" urges letting go of personal judgments on controversial topics. Having... Read More

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Hotel Highway Very Most Famous

by Aleena Ortiz

A woman seeks meaning and connections after being abandoned by her husband in the musing novel "Hotel Highway Very Most Famous". Sudha Challa’s spiritual novel "Hotel Highway Very Most Famous" is about a woman’s triumphs and despairs... Read More

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The Voice of the Rooster

by Aleena Ortiz

Warmth, love, and social awareness direct the poems of "The Voice of the Rooster", a collection that champions the religiosity of living simply. In plain language, Ellen Beth Berman’s reflective poetry collection "The Voice of the... Read More

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The Secrets We Share

by Aleena Ortiz

In Edwin Hill’s novel "The Secrets We Share", love and deception intertwine through murders connected to one family. As a child, Natalie came across her father’s body in the woods. Now a grown woman, Natalie is a police officer, and... Read More

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