Book Review
Standing My Ground
by Anna Call
This is the incredible true story of a remarkable woman who cracked the glass ceiling of the medical world. Like many unsung heroes of women’s history, Clair M. Callan has had a remarkable career. Born in Ireland during World War II,...
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The Hystery App
by Anna Call
Davy’s dramatic but thoughtful treatment of this subject matter calls to mind a feminist Nicholas Sparks. Seamlessly combining themes of romance, grief, and feminism, this realistic science fiction drama, "The Hystery App", by V. T....
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Sucker
by Anna Call
Snappy, funny noir mashes up with vampires and unholy ritual in this entertaining caper. Van H. Avram doesn’t know much about vampires, but he does know about women. They seem to follow him everywhere: skinny, blond, dead women who...
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Nonprofit
by Anna Call
Sardonic and painfully entertaining, "Nonprofit" is gallows humor for the public sector. In tackling the bitter subject of nonprofit fraud, Matt Burriesci’s "Nonprofit" is so agonizingly funny that do-gooders of all stripes will grind...
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The Search for Tomorrow's Treasures
by Anna Call
Fans of dramatic tension and female leaders will have good reason to anticipate the next installment in this sci-fi series. As Beth Griffin, captain of the Aries, leads her crew into space, their journey becomes one of self-discovery as...
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Punk Elegies
by Anna Call
Sometimes dizzying but always exciting, this punk memoir is a microcosm of a musical moment. A memoir of chaos, punk rock, and drugs, "Punk Elegies" by Allan MacDonell delivers an experience without a message. MacDonell, punk rock...
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Dungeon Twilight
by Anna Call
This conclusion to a graphic-novel series blends hilarity with wisdom as the fascinating characters work to save their planet. In this, the latest installment in Joann Sear and Lewis Trondheim’s widely acclaimed Dungeon Twilight...
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Deadly Cold
by Anna Call
A fast-paced, politically savvy potboiler, "Deadly Cold" is a quick and engaging read. A series of apocalyptic natural disasters plunges Earth into a deep freeze in Jed O’Dea’s "Deadly Cold". Two fugitive scientists, Maya and Tucker...