by Admin | Sep 17, 2019 | Australia, fiction, Post-partum Depression
Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Despite the seriousness of much of the content that the book hints at, this is a quick read for the last days of summer.” Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty, a young Australian author, with several novels published, tackles a controversial...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | Children, creativity, family, fiction, Literature
The Resurrection of Joan Ashby: A Novel Reviewed by: Janet Levine “A stunning debut novel. The Resurrection of Joan Ashby by Cherise Wolas encompasses a wealth of superb writing, mature insights, and breathtaking risks . . .” A stunning debut novel. The Resurrection...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | Children, creativity, family, fiction, human rights, reconciliation
In the Midst of Winter: A Novel Reviewed by: Janet Levine Well known and adored by millions of readers worldwide, Chilean-American author, Isabel Allende with her 21st novel In the Midst of Winter will please multitudes of her fans and also leave them uneasy. Uneasy...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | apartheid, Children, family, fiction, reconciliation, South Africa, thriller
Sacrificed Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Sacrificed places Chanette Paul among the classiest thriller writers of our day.” Sacrificed by Chanette Paul is a long and satisfying read. Despite its length it is a page-turner that will keep you reading long past the moment...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | fiction, mystery, reconciliation, thriller
Long Black Veil: A Novel Reviewed by: Janet Levine “All the twists and turns and deliberate obfuscation of characters names and identities and piled on bizarre coincidences in overly descriptive scenes, only add to the Byzantian complexity of what essentially is a...
by Admin | Jun 29, 2016 | Children, creativity, family, fiction, historical fiction, saga, young adults
Barkskins: A Novel by Annie Proulx Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Over 300 years the forests are raped, eco-systems destroyed, wealth generated, and the insatiable international desire and greed for wood exploited.” Annie Proulx, the author of Barkskins is an accomplished...
