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Aug 14, 2018

Chinawoman's Chance: 1 (Portia of the Pacific Historical Mysteries) by James Musgrave

Aug 14, 2018

If you are an aficionado of historical fiction like me and appreciate a well-crafted murder mystery and courtroom drama I recommend "Chinawoman’s Chance (Portia of the Pacific Historical Mysteries)" by Jim Musgrave.

Aug 14, 2018

Aug 2, 2018

Full Circle by Regina Timothy

Aug 2, 2018

The underlining theme of Full Circle by Regina Timothy is friendship, and some of our friends may surprise us in our darkest state of being.

Aug 2, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Jake, Lucid Dreamer by David J. Naiman

Jul 25, 2018

With the loss of a parent I can imagine being devastating for any child, the challenges for Jake in “Jake, Lucid Dreamer by David J. Naiman seems overwhelming for any middle schooler, but Jake is an impressive resilient young man navigating life four years after his mother’s death. David J. Naiman writes vivid dreams and imageries that rounds out the story for enjoyable reading.

Jul 25, 2018

Jul 14, 2018

OMO by J.H.M. Okthos

Jul 14, 2018

“I liked that J.H.M. Okthos brilliantly engages in writing about people with depth and imperfections not just adding characters with no importance, a pleasing change of pace for my summer reading.”

Jul 14, 2018

Jul 13, 2018

Colossal Chaos from Out of the Blue by Stache Publishing

Jul 13, 2018

Stache Publishing returns to A Bastard's Indie Book Reviews ( check out my review of GUNPOWDER WITCH by Jordan Williams ) with a comic anthology series featuring some talented artists and writers with "Colossal Chaos from Out of the Blue", 26 strange tales in all with plenty of imaginative short stories and impressive illustrations for collectors of up and coming publications putting out great independent books.

Jul 13, 2018

Self-Discipline: Grow Your Mental Toughness To Resist Temptation, Become More Motivated And Finally Get Things Done! (Self help, Self Improvement, Self Control) by Keith Coleman

Jul 13, 2018

“What is summer reading without a self-help book to motivate me to complete my summer "To Be Review" list or having answers for my friend currently seeking employment?”

Jul 13, 2018

Jul 12, 2018

Something's Happening Here: A Memoir of the 60s by Dennis Hicks

Jul 12, 2018

“As Gen Xers, we grew up with the consistency of being bombarded by things of yesteryears directly influencing our culture with a mixed feeling of admiration (civil rights, music, anti-war ) and disdain (the 70s, 80s greed, and more war) for "baby boomers." Gen Xers are the disrespected middle child caught between the world made by the baby boomers and the world inherently for millennials ( not a diss on Gen Y or Gen Z ). For a Gen Xer like me, I am still fascinated with 60s culture and movements, furthering my awe by reading "Something's Happening Here: A Memoir of the 60s" by Dennis Hicks, perhaps the most personal glimpse of innocence lost and heartfully written books about "baby boomers."

Jul 12, 2018

Jul 6, 2018

Lachesis' Allotment: A Short Collection of Notes, Observations, Questions, and Thoughts by Diana R.A. Morris (Amazon Giveaway Ends July 12 )

Jul 6, 2018

Jul 3, 2018

A Life Worth Living: The Journey of an Authentic Soul by Carla Feagan

Jul 3, 2018

Reading "A Life Worth Living: The Journey of an Authentic Soul" by Carla Feagan I was expecting a guide for me to achieve an "authentic soul," but instead I got a sensory-rich memoir, with poetry that gives the book an artistic flavor. The poetry between chapters and within chapters are the highlights of this book striking your senses with smart details, a wise choice by the author in a very personal and brave journey.

Jul 3, 2018

Jul 1, 2018

Las Hermanas by Raedene Jeannette Melin

Jul 1, 2018

“In our reality where we remain clueless or apathetic of places like this, and the people that yearn to escape the violence are not giving a platform to plead for our understanding; they stay nameless so easily discarded like the victims that die around Adi, this book provides you clarity.”

Jul 1, 2018