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A Fine Imitation – Amber Brock
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “She had sacrificed a friend to save herself, and for what? To be disdained by her husband? To become the queen of meaningless social rituals? To be a good girl but a bad person?” Vera Longacre … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Romance
Tagged book reviews, Prohibition, women's fiction
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United States of Japan – Peter Tieryas
(Reviewed by Don Jung) Just image…what if the Axis powers defeated the Allies in WWII and Japan took over the western United States? This curious twist on history is what Peter Tieryas writes about in his novel, United States of Japan. … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, fiction
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Divine Ecstasy (The Guardians of the Realms Book 8) – Setta Jay
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Sacha was born into slavery to demented Gods. All her life she only knew the meaning of torment and anguish until she was gifted as a Guardian of the Realms. She has learnt how to hide … Continue reading
Posted in Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, erotica, sex, women's fiction
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Heirloom: A New Orleans Thriller – Lisa Rey (Author), LD Sledge (Contributor)
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…probably the most incredible story that ever came out of a city that was accustomed to sordid weirdness from Voodoo to political murder…how can a world so beautiful to the eye conceal such sick human behavior … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged book reviews, Crime, New Orleans, thrillers. New Orleans fiction
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The Complete Review Guide to Contemporary World Fiction – M. A. Orthofer
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) As an aficionado of contemporary world fiction, I’m always on a quest to discover more works translated into English. The internet is a great resource, but I spend too much time desperately trying to find authors … Continue reading
Posted in Our Best, World Literature
Tagged book reviews, reference, world literature
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Hope We Never Meet Again – Srinath Krishnamoorthy
(Reviewed by Darshith Badiyani ) I must admit that I’m not an avid reader anymore but there are a few books that hold my interest right from the prologue until the very end. Hope We Never Meet Again is one … Continue reading
Fardwor, Russia!: A Fantastical Tale of Life Under Putin – Oleg Kashin, (Translated from the Russian by Will Evans)
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Fardwor, Ruissa!” The girls at the mental hospital mean “Forward, Russia!”, but it doesn’t come out that way, and as everything else, is blown out of proportion. That is one aside but amusing part of the political satire, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire, Political fiction, Slavic Literature, World Literature
Tagged book reviews, Putin, Russia
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Karna’s Wife: The Outcast’s Queen – Kavita Kané
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) I love mythologies. Indian mythologies and historical facts are my absolute favorites. The number of ways in which you can tell a story is the most fascinating feature of mythologies.The Mahabharata is one of those stories … Continue reading
Posted in Indian Literature, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, Indian fiction
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Vortex – Paul D. Marks
(Reviewed by Cathy Carey) “We did more than just fight a war; we found a way to cash in on it. I guess we had larceny in us to begin with. And now they thought I had the swag. But … Continue reading
