Book Review
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...
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The Cure
A guide for Christians to live humbly in a secular world, this book is a thoughtful addition to spiritual literature. Steve Byrens, a former missionary who graduated from Liberty University, presents an evocative, Gospel-based spiritual...
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club
Thoroughly researched, Webster’s book shines a light on a horrible tragedy and reveals the ugly truth behind a seemingly idyllic Kentucky community. Though it moves at the pace of a mob thriller, this latest book from Kentucky...
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Time To Talk
"Time To Talk" is a charming and unpredictable story laden with quirky characters and sharp, playful writing. Poet and artistic adventurer Roderick Hart’s debut novel is a skillfully crafted and humorous exploration of the limitations...
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Their Fate Is Our Fate
Doherty emphasizes the delicate and interdependent nature of ecosystems; as the birds go, so do we. An outwardly esoteric project from Nobel Prize-winning immunologist Peter Doherty, "Their Fate Is Our Fate" employs authorial charm and...
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The Strength of Bone
This is a book honest in its brutality, though brightened by hopeful sparks. The debut novel from seasoned physician Lucie Wilk is the stark tale of a doctor’s search for personal redemption abroad; one which examines, in tones both...