Synopsis: Louisa Robertson’s father is furious when he finds her acting on stage. Now, she’s being shipped off to America to marry some stranger her father thinks will bring out the “lady” in her. Luckily, Louisa’s maid agrees to switch places with her! Her maid will marry the American and get the... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Part neuroscience, part memoir, Theme and Variations: Musical Notes by a Neurologist, explores why humans—unique among the world’s species--play and listen to music, suggesting that it is fundamental to human existence, culture, and well-being. Drawing upon his experiences as a scientist and flutist to examine the importance of music... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Found in Paris, an old, long neglected book that purports to be the journal of one Henry Howard turns Michael Devon's world upside down. Within its tattered pages, Michael finds a rich tableau of mid-sixteenth century life, experienced with all of the wonder and sense of adventure of a teen-aged... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: NYSTCE English Language Arts CST (003) Study Guide: Rapid Review Test Prep and Practice Questions for the New York State Teacher Certification Examination (003) will provide you with a concise overview of the NYSTCE 003 test, so you know exactly what to expect on test day. We’ll take you through all the concepts covered... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Stray Son is an adult novel telling the story of a haunted Vietnam vet in the year 2000, reduced to working for a Santa Barbara mortuary, picking up dead bodies. One day he picks up a live one—his elderly father’s young ghost, a WWII Marine who starts following him around town. Then son receives... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: These ballads convey a fantastic vision of the world as it was imagined in medieval Scandinavia, with monsters and magic intermingled with the very human concerns of heroism, tragedy, love, and revenge. The great hero Sigurd is joined in this collection by troll-battling warriors including Holger Dane, Orm the Strong, and others. There... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: One night an eighteen-year-old Irish girl, recently arrived in London to attend drama school, meets an older man – a well-regarded actor in his own right. While she is naive and thrilled by life in the big city, he is haunted by more than a few demons, and the clamorous relationship that ensues... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: This journey of the unexpected begins with the deployment of John Willoughby. He writes a letter expressing his committed love to his fiancee Tiffany Adams, who misplaces the letter within an hour after receiving it. Through happenstance, Kelly; the wife of another relationship finds the letter while walking her dog. Enthralled by the... Continue Reading →
That's right...you read correctly. Book girlfriends. No one has discussed which female characters would make the best book girlfriends. So, I would like to hear from all of you, which female characters would make the best book girlfriends and why? Two super great book girlfriends that pop into my mind in literature are Jo and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: In this smart and enthralling debut in the spirit of The Weird Sisters and Special Topics in Calamity Physics, the only remaining descendant of the Brontë family embarks on a modern-day literary scavenger hunt to find the family's long-rumored secret estate, using clues her eccentric father left behind. Samantha Whipple is used to... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Emma Lovett leaves her philandering husband and crosses the country to begin her teaching career at a high school in Pinewood, Colorado.There, she meets Leslie Parker, a fellow teacher given to quoting Shakespeare to fit all situations, and the two become fast friends. Arriving at work early one morning, Emma discovers the body... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: When two persistent interviewers asked Caldwell if he would define Fiddler, his answer was "Nope." It was his averment that meaning is a function of the story. That's one of the two responses an author can make to requests for meaning. The other is to say what he was trying to do; that,... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: True love does triumph...in some shape and form. Isabelle has always risen above tragedy and heart break. When her baby died, she rose and survived. As she dealt with a cheating and abusive husband, she rose and survived. Isabelle thought her chance at finding happiness was fading, but real love was nearby. When... Continue Reading →
Why is Literature So Important? By Danielle Urban Everywhere we look, literature is everywhere. It’s talked about a lot. People are taught literature at a young age and all through their school life. Literature can be taught or passed on verbally or in written form. We share it with others. Literature is in... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Train by Danielle Urban protrays a haunting story just as errie and horrifying as the Holocaust but with a modern twist and a horror much worse than Hitler himself. A young girl boards a train with her family, and instead is led to a faraway place reaking of terror and death. Once the... Continue Reading →
A Love Story for a Nation by Mark Sasse is one of those novels that readers won't ever forget. For fans of The Fault within Our Stars, this is a must read. Though the plotlines differ it holds the same value and hearlt melting power as the famous book turned movie. I found the mystery... Continue Reading →
Cover reveal for October 2015 Issue We are looking for the following to feature in October's Issue: What's your story as a writer? As a blogger? As an editor? As a beta reader? As a publisher? Short Fiction Stories Creative Nonfiction Pieces Poetry Published a book or two? Let us know, and we'll feature it!... Continue Reading →
Uncertain Murder by James Litherland is a stunning and most captivating mystery of them all. His writing lures readers deep into the mystery of one man's death. A death that was ruled out as a crime. However there are two that believe it was. These two characters are just intriguing as the plot. They are... Continue Reading →
Breathe In by Martha Sweeney has captured both my heart and soul. It will leave readers breathless. I was given this novel by Martha Sweeney for a review. I am happy she was did. The characters are intoxicating and realistic. Martha has wonderfully placed more than just two irresistible characters and a hot romance together.... Continue Reading →
The Night Ferry by Michael Robotham is a fascinating thriller unlike any other. Michael Robotham's story is dynamically enthralling. The scenes take you deep into into its impressive plotline that will attract readers in like a moth to a flame. Vividly powerful story that will leaver readers senseless. A tale that every will want to... Continue Reading →
Meet Jacob Appel Q. Your first novel,The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up, won the Dundee International Book Award in 2012. Can you describe how the moment felt when you found out? JA: At first, I was suspicious. I figured it must be some kind of Nigerian 419 scam. So many publishers had rejected the book that... Continue Reading →
The Canterbury Sisters by Kim Wright is amazingly similar to the Canterbury Tales. A woman who made a promise to her dying mother to take her to Canterbury Cathedral is now left with fulling that same promise by taking her mom's ashes. Along the way Che Milan forgot the promise she made until her mother's... Continue Reading →
Modern Girl Part 2 Everyone is probably wondering how I had come to only one friend. Well, Charlie and I grew up together. His family lived right next door to me. I think he took pity on the little girl who was too quiet, then got scared when the same little girl was throwing her... Continue Reading →
Modern Girl by Me Part 1: Life is what you make of it. I was once told by a friend. And when now here, I am at their funeral. My life has been nothing but boring and bat crazy. Anyone who meets me runs like hell. They can't take my weird social skills or lack... Continue Reading →
A Different Reflection by Jane Gibson is indeed a story of how one woman views a new reflection of her life at hand and the one she had before. As a magazine writer Katharina Stewart needs a new story and when she finds a place that inspires her she will have to work hard to... Continue Reading →
The Girls of Mischief Bay is one inspirational novel that will lead readers in discovering how friendship can help heal you in times of woe. Susan Mallery has masterfully created a realistic noel that brings out life's tragedies and how real women deal with such situations. Readers can easily connect with each of the three... Continue Reading →
Paris Time Capsule by Ella Carey is one sensational women's fiction piece that readers will love. A photographer from New York is ready to begin her new life with her boyfriend when fate intervenes and breaks down the walls of the world she once knew. Cat Jordan is now the sole inheritor of of an... Continue Reading →
House of Echoes by Brendan Duffy is one thrilling literature piece that will send chills down readers back as they brave to delve deeper into this magnificent plot and the mysteries underneath. What horrors lie in store for a family thinking that the new house and the move would help make improvements to their family... Continue Reading →
The Queen of Hearts has been told of a prophecy that will happen within a year. Stating that a young human girl name Alice will come into Wonderland to cause chaos. Alice will steal the Mad Hatter heart. And this can change everyone and everything in Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts has decided to make... Continue Reading →
Are you good at literature? If you think you have what it takes then identify the works of literature in which these characters appear and please leave your answers in the reply or comment area below: 1. Bilbo Baggins 2. Rhett Butler 3. Elizabeth Bennet 4. Captain Nemo 5. Jim Hawkins 6. John Clayton, Lord... Continue Reading →
Whose Am I? Is and excellent read for all women regarding age. A story told about a young girl's journey as a Christian being tested. Can Sharlee keep her Christian faith and still have fun at her senior prom with the tall and handsome new guy Lukas at her school? Or will she be tempted away... Continue Reading →
Benjamin Scream is a forty-five year old musician who meets nineteen year old Honey. He thought he had gone through everything that is until Honey comes along and stirs emoition deep inside him that he can't ignore. oney having successfully made her life forself wants to experience more from her hero. Together they will explore... Continue Reading →
Port Honor by T.S. Dawson is by far an amazing novel. The story is compelling, intriguing and heart-felt. I loved reading T.S. Dawson's novel. It's truly a magnificent masterpiece beautifully well-written with interesting characters. Readers will have a hard time placing this fictional romance down. All the right details that will lead you deeper into the... Continue Reading →
Blood Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff is astounding. Her creative talents have lured readers to award nominated FBI series. This story is mysterious, thrilling, and enough intrigue to keep readers hooked forever. Twenty-five years since the slaughtering of three families. And only one survived. This one lone survivor was a child. But now is a main... Continue Reading →
A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley is a highly fascinating read that will capture readers everywhere. The plot is brilliantly well written and the interesting characters are breath-taking. I fell in love with the novel from the beginning. Susanna Kearsley is a genius when crafting together this story for others to read. The story is about... Continue Reading →
Lais of Marie de France is very similar to the modern-day romances. One way in which both the lais of Marie de France and modern-day romances are similar is that they share one theme. The theme of lovers in a hostile world; oppressive marriages and social conventions. Lais of Marie de France contained all of... Continue Reading →
In the story of "Gilgamesh," the characters of Gilgamesh and Enkidu share a relationship that is often seen in buddy flicks. Can you think of any buddy movies in which two seemingly different people become friends and participate in all kinds of action? Or can you think of seemingly different characters in a movie who... Continue Reading →
Urban Book Reviews 