The Abduction of Joshua Bloom, Young Adult books, Michael Thal. michaelthal.com
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Pop’s Picks: Best 6 Books of 2024

ByMichael Thal

Over nine years ago, when I moved into my current home, I started a website and blog where I posted my published novels and used the blog to review books that interested me. In 2024 I read and reviewed 15 books from psychological thrillers like Scream Collector, love stories like Doc’s Double Delivery, and books on the…

Music for Deaf Ears
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Music for Deaf Ears

ByMichael Thal

Matt Hay’s hearing was never good. Born with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to arise on nerves, especially those located in the spine. Matts tumors affect his balance and hearing until one malicious one causes his deafness.  Born and raised in Indiana, Matt relates his story and how the…

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The Lip Reader is Recognized for Excellence

ByMichael Thal

Tabby Refael is a weekly editorial columnist for The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, as well as a contributor to Newsweek, Los Angeles Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books and other publications.  After Paper Angel Press published The Lip Reader in 2021, I contacted Refael to review the novel. She focuses her work on the…

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The Book to Read Before You Go to Summer Camp

ByMichael Thal

It’s June and so many parents and kids are thinking about summer camp. If this includes you, get motivated by reading Koolura and the Mystery at Camp Saddleback. (It’s the second book in the Koolura Series, but no worries. You don’t have to read book 1 because the stories are independent of each other.)  I got…

Universal Sign Language , Young Adult books, Michael Thal. michaelthal.com
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Silent Whispers: Unraveling the Tapestry of Universal Sign Language and ASL Alphabet (Part One)

ByMichael Thal

Welcome to the fascinating world of Universal Sign Language, where gestures and expressions become a powerful medium of communication. Whether you’re intrigued by the idea of universal communication or eager to grasp the subtleties of individual letters and concepts, this introduction will guide you through the basics. From conveying the simple act of helping to…