Are memories a shared experience? Do friendships endure over time? Do we make our circumstances or are we made by them? “The Reunion” is a coming of age, enlightening novel by Raj Velamoor that follows the life of six friends who grew up together in Hyderabad, India, and decide to have a reunion after fifty-five years apart. … More “The Reunion” by Raj Velamoor
Growing up, McCormack had the “traditional” home, a working father, a stay-at-home mother, and two siblings. To the outsider, nothing seems wrong, but when you learn of the inner workings of the family, you would be afraid. Very afraid. … More “Essence” by Charles C. McCormack
Limestone Waters John McMahonGatekeeper Press (2021)ISBN: 978-1662914027Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (11/2021) “Limestone Waters,” takes place in the mid-1980s in northwest New Jersey. Michael Walsh is stumbling through life as a Vietnam Vet with undiagnosed PTSD. His closest friends and one nemesis all went to high school and then on to Vietnam together. … More “Limestone Waters” by John McMahon
Jolly Walker Bittick joins Reader Views to talk about his debut novel, “Cape Henry House” … More An Interview with Jolly Walker Bittick – Author of “Cape Henry House”
Based on true events, the story is genuine and appealing and I knew from the start “Cape Henry House” was going to be a laugh and a wild ride. In that, it does not disappoint. The author writes from a place of blissful nostalgia as he portrays an authentic recollection of events through his narrator, Petty Officer Third Class Bosner. As a reader, you can feel the author’s delight in reminiscing about these times through his protagonist. … More “Cape Henry House” by Jolly Walker Bittick
Today author Marisa Billions talks to Reader Views about her debut novel, “This Too Shall Pass” … More “This Too Shall Pass” — An Interview with Author Marisa Billions
Eddie Andrews is fifteen years old and dealing with typical teenage angst. Unfortunately, he often lets his anger get out of hand when dealing with common issues. Without intending to, Eddie attracts the attention of a mischievous wizard named Murkles. The wizard sees promise in Eddie and is determined to help him overcome his anger and discover some magical talents in which he was unaware that he had. … More “The Ring of Truth” by Peter Pactor
So, “The Whaler’s Daughter” by Jerry Mikorenda is definitely a character driven story over a plot-based story, which I wasn’t expecting when I picked up the book. But this fact is what made the story truly hit home in the end. … More “The Whaler’s Daughter” by Jerry Mikorenda
Not very often does a book take readers on such an emotional rollercoaster than that within “This Too Shall Pass” by Marisa Billions. A little bit coming of age and finding one’s self, and a little bit familial drama, the life of Eva is packed into this fast-paced read. … More “This Too Shall Pass…A mother will do anything to save her son…” by Marisa Billions
“Boy at the Crossroads,” is the biographical fiction story of Conley Ford, as written by his wife, Mary Ford. She tells the story of an ambitious and resourceful young man in the middle of the 20th century. Wonderful coming of age, nostalgia! … More “Boy at the Crossroads” by Mary Ford
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