Book Review: Troy Carrol Bucher's Debut Novel ‘Lies Of Descent’ Brings Promise To A Fantasy World

In this compelling fantasy from a debut author, two young people must unite two warring cultures to banish the gods who destroyed their homeland. For those who wish to fall out of this world and into a sword-wielding, coming-of-age story full of trials and errors, you have found another book to stack on your pile. You may want to add this book closer to the top as the landscape offers both promise and intrigue. The story starts on one path before veering off wildly in two different and enticin

Book Review: ‘Inland: A Novel’ Drives Through A Long Dusty Road With Little Reward At The End

In the lawless, drought-ridden lands of the Arizona Territory in 1893, two extraordinary lives unfold. Nora is an unflinching frontierswoman awaiting the return of the men in her life — her husband, who has gone in search of water for the parched household, and her elder sons, who have vanished after an explosive argument. Nora is biding her time with her youngest son, who is convinced that a mysterious beast is stalking the land around their home. I need to tell you before you read my review;

Book Review: ‘Inventing Joy’ Is Inspiring And Easy To Read

From Joy Mangano, the self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, inventor of the Miracle Mop and inspiration behind the acclaimed film Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence comes a breakthrough story of love and hope that will unlock the best and brightest version of you. Miracle Mop maker Joy Mangano co-authored her memoirs along with Alex Tresniowski in a light-hearted format. Reading this book was more like sitting down to drink coffee with Joy than picking up a tome for personal growth. Mind you, I did

Book Review: ‘Marital Advice To My Grandson, Joel’ Is A Heartwarming Book Filled With Love And Laughs

When my grandson, Joel, got engaged, I decided to jot down a few words of marital wisdom for him, based on my vast experience as a husband. Then I thought, why share this wisdom with only one person when I can share it with the whole world. So, I started a blog, listing new marital advice every week. As the popularity of the blog grew, people suggested that the material should be turned into a book and, well, here it is! Peter Davidson has written a charming book for his grandson Joel, a true t

Book Review: ‘The Mirror’ Is Imaginative And Thrilling

A 20-year-old Boulder girl stares into her grandmother’s Chinese mirror on her wedding day in 1978, faints and comes to in her grandmother’s body–in 1900–about to be married to a miner. As she moves through life, even giving birth to her own mother, she becomes known as a fairly decent seer. Had she paid more attention in school, she would have been a great one. Imagine switching lives with your grandmother and giving birth to your mother. In this ultimate time-traveling thriller, written by th