Book Reviews

It’s a Squirrely Life

ByMichael Thal November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

Even though we’re different, we need to look out for each other in order to survive…and thrive. We’re in this together. This is the theme of the adorable Christmas reader for kids.

Time Squatters

ByMichael Thal November 25, 2022November 25, 2022

Alex, Phoebe, Max, and Rosie are time squatters picking parts to a device out of time to create a machine that would solve humanity’s need for energy. But at what price?

True Biz: A Novel About Deafness

ByMichael Thal October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

True Biz by Sara Novic tells the story of a pivotal year at a school for the Deaf. It’s a wonderful resource of Deaf culture and an eye-opener.

The Santalosa Saga: A YA Time Travel Romance

ByMichael Thal October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Take a deep breath, grab some grub, and prepare for a read you won’t soon forget. The Santalosa Saga, a YA time travel romance series, will keep you riveted through three outstanding novels.

When a Canceled Sitcom Goes Viral

ByMichael Thal September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

Billionaire Felix Worthington recreates a YouTube sitcom on a realistic set on his Montana ranch paying the stars $2 million each to live there for 10 days. But why?

What if the Greek Gods Had Descendants?

ByMichael Thal September 8, 2022September 8, 2022

Skylar gets caught texting and driving. The policeman lets her go with a warning, but he’s beyond cute. Skylar soon learns Mason is a descendant of one of the Greek Gods, and perhaps she is, too?

The Reunion

ByMichael Thal August 14, 2022August 14, 2022

Sara Matchett made many mistakes during her teen years. Now approaching her fifth decade, it’s time for Sara to return home and heal old wounds.

A Spine-Tingling Thriller

ByMichael Thal July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Matt Davis knows his twin brother is dead. He returns home to uncover the murderer and perhaps patch up his own bad decisions.

Book Reviews | Books | Memoir | Women's Fiction

A Memoir Through Letters

ByMichael Thal June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Dear Goldie Hawn, Dear Leonard Cohen is a memoir where author Claudia Sternbach writes about the influencers in her life and a difficult in-law.

6 Must Reads for the Summer of ’22

ByMichael Thal June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

I wasn’t one of the lucky ones to go away to camp for the summer. But I did escape with a good book. Here are 6 novels I’m sure you love this Summer of ’22.