Book Review
The Precious Jules
by Karen Rigby
A Maryland family navigates the return of their institutionalized daughter in "The Precious Jules", Shawn Nocher’s contemplative novel about duty, love, and sibling fears. Thirty-two years ago, Ella Jules—a child challenged because...
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The War on All Fronts
by Karen Rigby
A fledgling romance is the focus of Kim Oclon’s sensitive historical novel "The War on All Fronts". In 1967, high school graduates Anthony and Sam are poised to separate. One is bound for basic training by choice, and the other aims...
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A Factotum in the Book Trade
by Karen Rigby
London’s antiquarian book world, its purveyors, and their charming, sometimes eccentric proclivities fill Marius Kociejowski’s droll memoir "A Factotum in the Book Trade". The son of a Polish father and English mother, Kociejowski...
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Plagued by Bad Beliefs
by Karen Rigby
"Plagued by Bad Beliefs" is an entertaining, perspective-driven historical novel centered on the fallout of a small town’s rivalries. In Jerry Dean Pate’s historical novel "Plagued by Bad Beliefs", a crusading journalist searches for...
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Belinda
by Karen Rigby
A daring spy longs for a new beginning in "Belinda", an entertaining romantic thriller. In Mark Zvonkovic’s romantic thriller "Belinda", a lawyer and an ex-spy reunite, risking the unknown. Lyn is a Houston lawyer who is stalling on...
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Blue Zeus
by Karen Rigby
"Blue Zeus" is a convincing, beautiful photography book that reveals the necessity of conserving wild horses. Wild horse advocate Carol J. Walker’s striking photography collection "Blue Zeus" tells the story of a Blue roan and his herd...
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The Museum Lives in Me
by Karen Rigby
An eye-catching, inspirational picture book, "The Museum Lives in Me" is a valuable reminder of art’s relevance to people’s everyday lives. Victoria Scott Miller’s energetic picture book "The Museum Lives in Me" tags along on a...
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Auntie, Auntie!
by Karen Rigby
"Auntie, Auntie!" is a heartfelt picture book in which an adult delivers encouragement during a family visit. An aunt’s hopes for her nephew inspire Martha Hindo’s sunny picture book, "Auntie, Auntie!", about a family’s loving role...