Probably one of the most controversial topics still in the book publishing industry is the idea of an author (or publicist) paying for a review of their book. It’s an offshoot of the self-publishing versus publishing industry argument that comes from the old vanity presses of the past. A vanity press, for the younger readers, […]
Book Summary: Belonging Matters supports the adoption community while creating a conversation with those not directly touched by adoption. The collection explores the pursuit of identity and the boundaries of family and kinship. It challenges the reader to embrace all of who we come to be, and to discern with whom and where we belong. […]
Book Summary: Tensions are at a breaking point. The Western markets that once relied on Russian gas have turned to Israel for their energy needs. Furious, Russia surreptitiously moves to protect their interests by using their newfound ally, Iran, and Iran’s proxy militias. As Israel’s elite fighting forces and the Mossad go undercover, they detect […]
As an aspiring artist looking for inspiration, Creative Together by Steven Kowalski is a book that will ignite your creative spark and guide you on a journey of self-expression. With its unique blend of practical advice and thought-provoking exercises, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to unlock their artistic potential. Book Summary To […]
Introduction 7: Joanna Hardis’ Just Do Nothing is a thought-provoking exploration of the benefits of embracing idleness. Through her captivating storytelling and well-researched evidence, Hardis challenges societal norms and invites readers to reconsider their relationship with productivity. Book summary: Is there a space between where you are and where you want to be? Do you […]
Book Summary: Resilience isn’t inherited. It’s a hard-fought skill forged by our ability to pick up the broken pieces of our past and remake them into something new. Meet four-year-old Delicia, a poor but carefree child who is about to have her world shattered. Along with her seven-year-old brother Nile, she is kidnapped from her […]
Book Summary: Exploring the realms of death and dreaming, the occult, the unconscious and the soul, Epicedium is a stream of consciousness collection of 50 works. Told as a four-part story of transformation, Epicedium is a stream of consciousness exploration of spiritual awakening, passion, loss, and journeys in consciousness. Throughout, the protagonist’s experiences show a […]
In a small English town lies a haunted road called the Devil’s Corridor. Though the Devil’s Corridor is known for its strange occurrences, teenage Olivia and her three friends drove through it one night on their way home from a party. The girls lost control of the car and crashed – but when Olivia regained […]
Cribb has already written a novel covering the years of Lincoln’s presidency: Old Abe. In The Rail Splitter, he turns to Lincoln’s youth, offering us a portrait of one of the most respected presidents as a young man beginning his political career. There’s a great deal to enjoy about this book, and I learned a […]
Muhammad was the founder of the Islam religion and was a prophet. Muhammad’s (570-632)’s words and deeds have been chronicled and relayed in the centuries after his passing. Many biographies have been written mentioning Muhammad’s skills in battle, The Warrior Prophet: Muhammad and War attempts to set the record straight. Muhammad launched offensive campaigns as […]
Manning has made a book as sharp-edged and vital as the Colorado mountains it’s set in. Sylvie Pelletier came to Colorado from Vermont with her family after her father took a mining job. Mining, however, is deadly work, and the town itself is not much safer. Miners and their families struggle to scrape by while […]
