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Pop’s Picks: Best 6 Books of 2024

ByMichael Thal December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

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…

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Mismatched Soulmates

ByMichael Thal December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Dr. Barry is fresh off the boat from Prego Preto, and after two years on the small island, Barry is looking for female companionship. What he finds at an LA nightclub may change his life forever.

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Next Door Neighbors

ByMichael Thal August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Diane is falling in love with Josh, but how could she love the man who set free the murderer of her husband?

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The Love of a Dog

ByMichael Thal April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

Dan and his daughter search frantically for their lost beagle. Across town, Andrea Keller rescues a dog from an abusive owner. Are the two dogs the same?

Pop’s Best Reads of 2023

ByMichael Thal December 31, 2023January 1, 2024

Here are the best books reviewed by Pop in 2023. They range from science fiction to love stories, and the deaf experience. Enjoy.

The Lip Reader Celebrates its Two-Year Anniversary

ByMichael Thal November 5, 2023January 16, 2024

The Lip Reader is celebrating its second publication anniversary behind wonderful reviews.

Small Town Secrets

ByMichael Thal May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Anni Lefter would like to see Gavin Everly put behind bars, but the man has been in hiding for 4 years probably spending his stolen money in a South Pacific paradise. Will hiring PI Jon Trimble finally solve the case?

love story | romance | science fiction

Love From Mars

ByMichael Thal January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Emma Davis falls in love with a man with a one-way ticket to Mars and he leaves in two years. How will their love endure?

Pop’s Picks: Best 5 Books of 2022

ByMichael Thal December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

With the holidays soon upon us, giving the gift of a book is a marvelous idea. Pop shows his 5 top picks for 2022.

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?