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The Rhythm of Secrets by Patti Lacy – A Book Review
With The Rhythm of Secrets, Patti Lacy proves herself an author of immense talent. The Rhythm of Secrets is an ambitious tale that presents the story of Sheila, a humble woman married to a high-profile pastor. However, Sheila has secrets—dark secrets—that even her husband has not yet discovered. From the wildness of 1940s New Orleans…
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Crossover Dribble by PJ Farris – A Book Review
One thing’s for sure: PJ Farris knows basketball! In this young adult novel released by Mayhaven Publishing, Joe Perkins is a young man desperately in love with the game of basketball and willing to do anything to improve his playing skills. However, his father—a hardworking, relentless farmer—is constantly after Joe to help out more on…
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Ex Machina: Term Limits by Brian K. Vaughan – A Book Review
Few conclusions have been as utterly satisfying as Ex Machina: Term Limits. Ex Machina has always been one of those titles that demanded both patience and commitment. With its myriad flashbacks, labyrinth plotlines, and complicated subject matter, it often required several readings. I assure you, in this tenth and final volume, your dedication is rewarded…
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The Disappearance of Alice Creed – A Movie Review
I recently had the opportunity to get this movie for free from Amazon.com if I promised to review it. I figured that wasn’t much of an obligation, and so I agreed. I had remembered briefly hearing … reading … something about The Disappearance of Alice Creed, so I figured why not? Though I wasn’t terribly…
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Sunset Park by Paul Auster – A Book Review
Sometimes if you read enough of a certain author, you tend to notice the author’s trends, tendencies, and recurring themes. Sunset Park is clearly a Paul Auster book, especially in regards to the above mentioned, but I believe it also features the most engaging and well-rounded characters he’s presented in quite some time. Sunset Park features Miles Heller,…
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Koko Be Good by Jen Wang – A Book Review
This graphic novel, released by :01 and created by Jen Wang, is something of an enigma for me. On one hand, the story has been done, the characters aren’t very likable, and there isn’t really much in the way of plot, particularly climax. However, the art is so fetching that I can ignore the previous…
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