Literary journey of an office career escapee
This book isn’t for the faint-hearted. If you enjoyed shows like “Prison Break” or “Orange Is the New Black” and even the classical “The Shawshank Redemption”, don’t think you know what to expect from “Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story” by Neil Samworth. It’s a memoir, and as such, it doesn’t follow any rules set for... Continue Reading →
If you want an action-packed and nerve-tickling read to consume in a few sittings that will leave you thinking dreamily: “Oh, Don Corleone, what a man”, then this isn’t a book for you. “Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia” by John Dickie is packed with facts and events, and it will certainly make... Continue Reading →
People often do bad things. In some cases, the bad things they’ve done have long-lasting consequences for other people. Bad things done to children always have the most devastating consequences. “Her Alibi” is a revealing, heart-wrenching memoir written by a person with a truly brave heart. Mary L. Schmidt doesn’t spare the details of what has turned... Continue Reading →
Two things made me interested in reading “The Late Night Pasta Party: An Untold Story of Brexit” by Piero (Pierrot) A. La Franca. First, the mention in the description about it being written in 2002, which is long before Brexit actually happened. Second, that it is a musical comedy. I don’t often read books –... Continue Reading →
I love reading autobiographies, and this one didn’t disappoint. It is absolutely mesmerizing to follow the path to stardom of someone who made it. The thing I find the most curious is that there are no rules one can apply to become rich, famous, and loved by millions. Every star’s story I’ve read could have... Continue Reading →
The first thing that came into my mind when I sat down to write a review for “Philomena” by Martin Sixsmith was: it’s not “the poignant true story of a mother and the son she had to give away” as the book is advertised on its cover. Well, the story can indeed be called “poignant”... Continue Reading →
As an independently-published author, I couldn’t miss this book. Indie authors need all the advice they can get, and “Consistent Creative Content” by Lee Hall looked like something practical and possible to use rather than a book that offers only loud slogans and unrealistic achievements. One sentence and it was instantly clear to me that... Continue Reading →
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