by Whitney Smyth | Dec 5, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), NW Setting, Social Science, Special Interest, Sponsored
Have you ever visited a city only to discover that its downtown area is neglected, difficult to navigate, and devoid of all personality? Have you visited a city that’s the polar opposite and greatly enjoyed the local hangouts, niche shops, good food, and an ease of...
by Whitney Smyth | Nov 19, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Historical Fiction, Mystery, Crime & Thriller, Sponsored
Peter Bridgford’s Where Eagles Dare Not Perch is an engrossing historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War. Zachary Webster, only days away from being sent back to the front lines with the rest of his company, murders Jonathan Stiller in cold blood for...
by Eric Stalker | Nov 2, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Children's, Sponsored
The mind of Zoey Song is like a torrential river after a storm. Her thoughts are fast flowing with crazy twists and turns and, if you aren’t careful, you will find yourself swept along with them. Her high energy antics and (usually) unintentional trouble-making only...
by Whitney Smyth | Nov 1, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Business & Investing, Sponsored
If you own or run a small to medium-sized business and have been considering doing business in and with China, then Stanley Chao’s Selling to China may be a great resource. This isn’t going to be a quick read, although Mr. Chao clearly does what he can to present his...
by Retired Reviewer | Oct 23, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Science & Technology, Sponsored
If you’ve ever wanted to take a crash course in the sciences, then Astronomy & Natural History Connections: From Darwin to Einstein may just be the book for you. Barry Boyce’s book makes a bold attempt to teach readers about the wonders found around us here on...
by Whitney Smyth | Sep 27, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Fantasy, Horror, Sponsored
One sunny Tucsonan day, five artists find themselves drawn to another realm, each finding an entrance to a hidden land of fairy tales that seems as if it were built just for them. Coyote, a musician with a mysterious past, brings them together, which triggers the...