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"The Elements" | Reviewed by William Winkler
John Boyne’s most recent novel, “The Elements,” is an amalgam of four separately published novellas entitled “Water,” “Earth,” “Fire,”...

cstucky2
Oct 72 min read


"Vera, or Faith: A Novel" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
The Bradford-Shmukin family is struggling to stay together in a country falling apart. The family members, composed of Russian, Jewish,...

cstucky2
Oct 53 min read


"The Academy" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“The Academy,” by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham, is about the Tiffin Academy, its students, and staff. Tiffin Academy is a...

cstucky2
Oct 32 min read


Endearing Characters
Hello, Halloween! Excitement mounts as costumed kids knock on doors and ring bells envisioning sweet treats dropped into super-sized...

Clover
Oct 34 min read


"Awake: A Memoir," Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Jen Hatmaker’s new memoir is hard-hitting and cuts to the bone. The popular author and podcaster writes frankly and passionately in her...

cstucky2
Oct 22 min read


"Slashed Beauties" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“Slashed Beauties” is a historical horror novel alternating between the present and the 1770’s. The title refers to three women who, for...

cstucky2
Oct 22 min read


"I Wish I Didn't Have to Tell You This," Reviewed by Diane Lick
Leningrad, Russia: 1980—the KGB is watching everyone and everything. How can a young Jewish artist fulfill his dream? Prize-winning...

cstucky2
Sep 282 min read


"Who is Government" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Last year, Michael Lewis assembled a talented team of six writers. He challenged them to each seek out an unknown federal government...

cstucky2
Sep 243 min read


"Crooks," | Reviewed by William Winkler
Those who grow up in a family heavily laden with healthcare workers often choose a career in healthcare themselves. The same is true for...

cstucky2
Sep 232 min read


"Apostle's Cove" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
An unexpected nighttime call interrupts former Sheriff Cork O’Connor’s silent musings about his upcoming “significant” birthday. His son...

cstucky2
Sep 203 min read


"Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon/Reviewed by Diane Lick
If you could reconnect with someone you’ve lost, would you? If so, why? What do you think you would say? In “Lost Souls Meet Under a...

cstucky2
Sep 192 min read


"History Matters" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
"History Matters" is a posthumous collection of David McCullough's writings and speeches, many of which have never been published. The...

cstucky2
Sep 162 min read


"A Novel Murder" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“A Novel Murder,” by E.C. Nevin, is a cozy murder mystery with a perfect setting. Writers, agents, critics, and publishers from all over...

cstucky2
Sep 152 min read


“Sympathy Tower Tokyo” | Reviewed by William Winkler
Imagine a culture in which convicted felons are housed in a luxurious tower in the middle of a major metropolitan area. No negative...

cstucky2
Sep 122 min read


"We Don't Talk About Carol" | Reviewed by Jenni Olson
"We Don't Talk About Carol," by Kristen L. Berry, is a suspenseful mystery that will have readers flying through the pages. This is a...

cstucky2
Sep 101 min read


Fall Books Call
Yeah, September! The month Clover likes best. So many awesome books are born in this noteworthy month. “Fall Books Call” like sirens...

Clover
Sep 104 min read


"The Book of Lost Hours" Reviewed by Diane Lick
Hayley Gelfuso’s debut novel, “The Book of Lost Hours,” crosses many genres but may fit best on the magical realism shelf. There’s a bit...

cstucky2
Sep 42 min read


"Buckeye" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Readers are in for a treat with “Buckeye,” by Patrick Ryan. This big, sprawling, immersive novel has 452-pages that captivate from the...

cstucky2
Sep 43 min read


"2024" | Reviewed by Bill Schwab
There is no shortage of books written about the rise of Donald Trump and the fall of the Democratic Party during the 2024 presidential...

cstucky2
Sep 23 min read


"Daikon" | Reviewed by William Winkler
It is late summer, 1945. On the south Pacific island of Tinian the newly formed 509 th bomb group were preparing to deliver a new weapon...

cstucky2
Aug 292 min read
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