Tag Archives: book reviews
The Glorious Heresies – Lisa McInerney
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I don’t spend every second social occasion fantasising about enormous inanimate objects that one time used to mean something to me. But I’ve been fucked these past three weeks. I’ve been sick, and tired, and dizzy, … Continue reading
Posted in Dark/Sordid/Bizarre, Irish Literature
Tagged book reviews, drugs, gritty
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The Hearts We Mend -Kathryn Springer
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Widowed at the age of 25, Evie Bennett has spent the last 13 years raising her son Cody, encouraging women to boldly pursue God’s plan for their future. She wasn’t happy, as per the dictionary definition, … Continue reading
Ashvamedha: The Game of Power – Aparna Singh
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Ashwin Jamal is a charismatic youth icon with a fan following that is larger than all the politicians combined and he just became the youngest Prime Minister of India. Little does he know that for the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Indian Literature, Our Best, Political fiction
Tagged book reviews, crime fiction, mystery, political fiction
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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/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, Special Interests
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, Our Best, Political fiction
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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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’ dreams. … Continue reading
Posted in African Literature, Culture, Dark/Sordid/Bizarre, World Issues, World Literature
Tagged book reviews, poverty, teenagers, translated literature
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Seven Visual Steps to Yes: Difficult Decisions, Mediations and Negotiations Made Easier – Janet Miller Wiseman
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Seven Visual Steps to Yes is a reinforced and redesigned format of a user-friendlier book in an attempt to resolve conflict in relationships. Even if a couple is struggling to decide where to place their Christmas … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Your Best Self
Tagged book reviews, divorce, mediation, relationships
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