Book Review
To the Survivors
"To the Survivors" weaves together many candid accounts to form a brave and alarming exposé of assault. After years of volunteering at a rape crisis center, Robert Uttaro debuts with "To the Survivors", a work designed to facilitate...
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Blest by the Dark Angel
Keiffer’s struggles with depression challenge the rest of us to seek awareness of how our friend, family member, or coworker might be suffering. Now a multimedia project incorporating her traveling photographic exhibit, Ann Keiffer’s...
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Luz
Written with verve and sensitivity, Gonzalez crafts a humorous Cuban tale full of unexpected twists and rich characterizations. Luis Gonzalez’s debut novel is a hefty, surprising, and absorbing exploration of faith, both in political...
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The Sovereign Order of Monte Cristo
With audacity and breadth, Holy Ghost Writer takes great bombastic liberties with classic characters and historical events. An anonymously penned tome comprised of three previously independent novels, "The Sovereign Order of Monte...
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Rebekah's Treasure
These pages breathe life into first-century Palestine, and afford dignity to those who fought against Rome’s influence to maintain both faith and family. Sylvia Bambola’s latest novel is an emotionally charged postbiblical adventure...
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Searching for Shackleton
Every character has something to say in Shackleton’s search for meaning in the universe. Kenneth Finkelstein’s debut novel, "Searching for Shackleton", is a dialogue-saturated exploration of selfish preoccupations that devolves into...
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The Bribe
Two main characters prove to be evocative letter writers, adept at setting scenes from decades past and schooled in the art of looking for meaning in horror. From concentration camp survivor Oskar Klausenstock, author of The Prayer,...
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The Playdough Poem
Playdough acts as an antievolution allegory in this lively, trilingual poem paired with vibrant illustrations. Former Sunday school teacher Sandra Edwards delivers a trilingual poetic project designed to persuade children toward belief...