Triss Stein is a fine story teller with a challenging story to tell, and "Brooklyn Secrets" is a story that resonates beyond its pages.
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Book Review: ‘Wicked Lewiston, A Sinful Century’ by Steven D. Branting
In "Wicked Lewiston, A Sinful Century" by Author and Historian Steven D. Branting, we are introduced to an area in Idaho that has a past of murder and mayhem that seems incomprehensible.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Dinner Party’ A Novel by Brenda Janowitz
In "The Dinner Party" by Brenda Janowitz, we are introduced to two different families coming together for the first time. Their children's connection creates an occasion both families feel can only help.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed!’ by Lisa Lewtan
"Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed!" by recovering food addict and self-professed Superwoman Lisa Lewtan is a savvy book about ditching the stress, guilt, and cravings — and learning how to feed mind, body and soul.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Organize Tomorrow Today’ by Dr. Jason Selk and Tom Bartow
Productivity is all about setting the right priorities, say Dr. Jason Selk and Tom Bartow, authors of "Organize Tomorrow Today." Learn how to retrain your mind for optimal performance in 8 key ways.
Read More »Book Review: ‘North of Here,’ A Novel by Laurel Saville
In 'North of Here,' Saville does a great job at getting into the psyche of her characters and bringing out the pain and sadness, as well as the confusion. She gives us a story of hope and redemption that doesn’t seem to have an answer.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny’ by Justin Hill
Justin Hill is a great story teller, and in "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny", he brings a strong group of characters together, weaving a fantastic tale of greed and revenge.
Read More »Billy Collins Shines His Poetic Light at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
When the former U.S. Poet Laureate read the phrase "frying pan of yourself/into the fire..." a young child in the audience gave a magnificent whoop. It was the perfect sound effect to punctuate the hot metaphor.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Jericho River, A Novel About The History Of Western Civilization,’ by David W. Tollen
In "The Jericho River - A Novel About The History of Western Civilization" - David W. Tollen has created a group of characters both intriguing and eminently likable. Often the action is unbelievable, but also mythologically and historically correct in most cases.
Read More »Book review: ‘Way Down in Louisiana: Clifton Chenier, Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop Music’ by Todd Mouton
Reading "Way Down in Louisiana: Clifton Chenier, Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop Music" by Todd Morton is the next best thing to taking a trip to the state and visiting the clubs and fais-do-do's yourself.
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