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Title: Keeper of Enchanted RoomsAuthor: Charlie N. HolmbergGenre: FantasyYear Published: November 1, 2022 (release date for paperback on Amazon) Date Started: October 16, 2022Date finished: October 18, 2022 The story takes place in Rhode Island in early to mid 1840’s and is about a man named Merritt Fernsby who inherits a home that is haunted.... Continue Reading →
Title: Far Beyond DestinyAuthor: Stephen C. PerkinsGenre: Sci-fi, paranormalYear Published: November 1, 2021 Date Started: October 19, 2022Date finished: October 21, 2022 This book is about an antagonist whose goal is to take over the world by destroying people in power using ordinary people. Sam Yalta Booth is not your ordinary man. In fact, he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gamma RecruitsAuthor: James PelkmansGenre: Sci-fiYear Published: March 22, 2022 Date Started: April 16, 2023Date finished: April 18, 2023 This is a story about Jayson Reilly and a bunch of other recruits who were sent to a location in Hawaii as test subjects. However, it turns out that that wasn’t the case. Through the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Future of Disruptive TechnologiesAuthor: Dr. Srikanth GaddamGenre: Non-fiction; General Technology & ReferenceYear Published: November 25, 2020 Date Started: October 26, 2022Date finished: October 28, 2022 This book covers technology that can benefit as well as hurt humanity. It’s very informative and provides insights into the main types of technology that has the most... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stroke of WinterAuthor: Wendy WebbGenre: Contemporary fiction, murder mystery, gothic romanceYear Published: November 1, 2022 Date Started: October 22, 2022Date finished: November 1, 2022 This story about a woman named Tess who wants to restore a home that belonged to her family. She learns some mysterious things about the house and the people... Continue Reading →
Title: To Dream of ShadowsAuthor: Steve N. LeeGenre: Historical Fiction; War Story; RomanceYear Published: April 16, 2023 Date Started: April 10, 2023Date finished: April 14, 2023 This is a story about bravery, compassion, and love. Two people, an SS soldier and a Jewish woman transferred to his camp, are put in a tough place and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Story of HumanityAuthor: Ishi NobuGenre: NonfictionYear Published: September 26, 2022 Date Started: November 14, 2022Date finished: November 18, 2022 This is a fascinating book about the beginning of humanity and all the things humans have done to destroy themselves and the planet. It provides a ton of insights into everything that’s happened in... Continue Reading →
Title: Funny BonesAuthor: Dr. David FriedmanGenre: Nonfiction, HumorYear Published: October 18, 2022 Date Started: December 14, 2022Date finished: December 17, 2022 This was a fun and interesting read. Dr. Friedman sounds like a great person with a great sense of humor. He even seems to bring out the humor in his patients. Some of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. VanderpoolAuthor: Mike GuardiaGenre: Nonfiction, Biography, Military, WarYear Published: November 25, 2022 Date Started: December 17, 2022Date finished: December 19, 2022 This story is about Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool, an enlisted army soldier who fought during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.... Continue Reading →
Title: When All Else FailsAuthor: Mark LagesGenre: Nonfiction; Memoir; AutobiographyYear Published: March 24, 2023 Date Started: April 3, 2023Date finished: April 9, 2023 This is a memoir of sort about the author, Mark Lages. There’s a bit of autobiography and researched information throughout the story as well. However, overall, I’d say it leans more toward... Continue Reading →
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