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Author Archives: J D Jung
Pearl, MD – Marie Bartlett
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) This book revolves around the time when a woman is not welcome to have a profession other than being a housemaid and giving birth. Men dominate and make decisions for her. If a woman decides to … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book review, race relations, Women, women's fiction
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My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive – Julissa Arce
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “In less than two weeks there was more than a good chance my secret would finally be exposed—the secret that could ruin my life, that could send me to jail, that could end my career before … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Immigration, Social Justice, World Issues
Tagged DACA, Dream act, illegal immigration, immigration, Mexico
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Happy Halloween!
(by JD Jung) For those of you who celebrate Halloween, we would like to remind you to have fun but keep it safe. Though the American tradition of the day tends to be quite campy, there are some underrated reads that are … Continue reading
Storm of Ecstasy (The Guardians of the Realms Book 9) – Setta Jay
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Being the son of Hades and a Guardian of Realms means Pothos has been gifted with immense power; powers that he struggles to control. The fact that half of his heritage is from the unknown world … Continue reading
Posted in Romance, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, erotica, Paranormal Romance
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Bunyan’s Guide To The Great American Wildlife- Quentin Canterel
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I don’t want to be weak. I want to have a voice like everyone else…Without a voice, I am nothing.” That’s how many of us feel. However for some, this sentiment is monumental. Take John, for … Continue reading
Posted in Dark/Sordid/Bizarre
Tagged book reviews, Bunyan, fiction, strange, weird
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Re-Thinking Autism: Diagnosis, Identity and Equality -Sami Timimi (Editor), Rebecca Mallett (Editor)
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) “Autism was not the problem: it was the systems, attitudes, and environments that disable people with autism that should be the focus of any concern.” Such a simple statement and yet what a profound message it … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction
Tagged autism, book reviews
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Game of Anarchy: Race Against Time – Kenneth Jones
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Rita has created a reputation as the Sting Queen solely based on her ability to expose corrupt politicians and their unsavoury schemes. Samar is a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army, who is disillusioned with … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Indian Literature, Political fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged book reviews, debut authors, mystery, political fiction, thrillers
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Weight Loss for Vegans – Kayla Keyes
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Lose weight and learn how to love yourself in ten days using Kayla’s structured diet plan. Kayla Keyes begins to tell us the reasons why we even start to consider making changes in our lives. She … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Cooking, Health and Fitness, How do I do that?
Tagged book reviews, Diet, vegans, weight loss
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The Vikramaditya Trilogy Book 1/The Guardians of the Halahala – Shatrujit Nath
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) The price of a promise, paid in blood. The deadly Halahala, the all devouring poison was an accidental find during the churning from the depths of the White Lake by the devas and asuras. Even the … Continue reading
Posted in Indian Literature, Reviewers' Top Picks, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged fantasy, fiction, Indian literature
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Eve Out of Her Ruins – Ananda Devi (translated from the French by Jeffrey Zuckerman)
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Night makes its way into our bodies and refuses to leave. Night and our hormones gone wild. We boys are bundles of frustration. We start following girls to the shuttered factory that devoured our mothers’ … Continue reading
Posted in African Literature, Dark/Sordid/Bizarre
Tagged book reviews, poverty, teenagers, translated literature
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