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1 | Book title and description | Author's name | Author info: Name: E-mail: | Page Count | Paperbacks offered for review (until supplies run out) | e-books, Kindle, pdf fomats offered for review | URL for Amazon or other online site where book is listed |  | |
2 | STANDING ON PRINCIPAL - A Devoted Educator's Fight Against a Corrupt System Standing on Principal melds the fictional Fatal Attraction with the real life Duke Lacrosse and Penn State scandals. A first hand, well documented account of a rogue system that underestimated the tenacious character of its accused as he refused to be intimidated by a political machine. It's a real story -- it will scare the hell out of everybody. | Lois W. Stern | Frank Vetro fvetro@gmail.com | 288 Pg. Adult/ /YA | Yes | Yes | https://tinyurl. com/y57pun9l | ||
3 | GENDERQUEER: A STORY FROM A DIFFERENT CLOSET Coming-out story of a male-bodied girl- gendered hetero genderqueer, entertaining true-life drama that will particularly appeal to anyone exploring gender/orientation issues. Akin to Leslie Feinberg's STONE BUTCH BLUES, Daphne Scholinski's THE LAST TIME I WORE A DRESS, and Jennifer Boylan's SHE'S NOT THERE but uniquely different. Nearly all other "trans" memoirs are by people who feel they were "born in the wrong body". This one isn't. | Lois W. Stern | Allan Hunter ahunter3@ earthlink.net | 216 Pg. YA | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ f4eysz | ||
4 | THE SPINELESS PORCUPINE Why Our Differences are Superpowers Spineless Porcupine is an allegory about the author’s childhood experiences as a first-generation Chinese American in a diverse part of LA. Mattie is a member of a warrior clan of porcupines focused on protection and keeping to their own kind, who is rejected for being born without quills. In search of belonging, Mattie becomes a circus performer and is then challenged to befriend communities that they have been told were enemies, in order to survive. | SAY Yang jc.beloved@gmail.com | 200 Pages Young adult | Yes | Yes | https://www .amazon.com/ dp/B08PNJPS1 H/ref=cm_sw_ em_r_mt_dp_ Cp9ZFb5X6 WTRA?pldn Site=1 | |||
5 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE EMERALD COLLECTION Fifteen amazing Beyond Coincidence Stories Is there really such a thing as coincidence . . . A girl learns that her childhood heroine is actually her biological sister. They meet and discover that their talents and inter- ests are exactly the same. A runaway dog sits in a garden miles from home, too frightened to move. Its frantic owner stops a total stranger, the one person who can guide her to her dog. Stories to leave you breathless with wonder. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 124 pg. Age: 10 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ 2lq4tz | ||
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7 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE TOPAZ COLLECTION Sixteen stories of Personal Awakenings moments A mama cow dies seconds before giving birth, leaving a city gal trembling while bringing this newborn calf into the world. She raises him to a 2000 pound bull with the pride of a mother toward her growing child. . . While rolling across America in a non-motorized wheelchair, this man has a Personal Awakenings moment about the purpose of his life. Stories to inspire us to stop to recall special moments in our lives. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 122 Pg. Age 12- Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ 5lq4tz | ||
8 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE SAPPHIRE COLLECTION Seventeen Heartwarming Timeless Memory stories A child orchestrates a secret, helping his pappy join some circus band musicians for an afternoon of tooting - years later learn- ing this was the most special day of his Pappy’s life. A teacher uses her dog to help manage her class of special needs students. A boy with severe behavior problems stops acting out, at first whispering secrets in the dog’s ear, later making friends within his class. Stories to help you appreciate life’s precious moments. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 124 Pg. Age 12 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ 2lq4tz | ||
9 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE DIAMOND COLLECTION - Series I This book contains a powerhouse of inspir- ing stories, a Tales2Inspire® double header, containing all the contest winning storiespublished in the Sapphire and Ruby collections under one cover. See descriptions above.) Same great quality with the opportunity to save with this two-books-in-one offer. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 237 Pg. Age: 12- Adullt | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ flq4tz | ||
10 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE RUBY COLLECTION Sixteen stories of gifts of compassion A woman rescues an abused horse, nursing him back to good health and confidence. Although thrilled to join equine pals in the field, he is always the first to come running when his human friend reappears . . . A black belt champion throws a temper tantrum each time he loses a match. Not for personal glory - he fights to keep ghetto children out of harm’s way, for one more day. Sixteen gift-from-the-heart inspir- ational stories. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 127 Pg. Age: 12 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ blq4tz | ||
11 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE DIAMOND COLLECTION - Series II Another powerhouse of inspiring stories, this book is the second Tales2Inspire® double header, containing all the stories published in the Sapphire and Ruby Collections under one cover. Same great quality you have come to expect from our contest winning authors. Save with this two-books-in-one offer. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 229 Pg. Age: 12 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ hlq4tz | ||
12 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE GARNET COLLECTION Sixteen amazing stories of animals covered in feathers or fur. A service dog stands between his owner and a minibus, to protect her from the brunt of its impact. . . . A white goose befriends a near blind lab, taking him on daily walks while serving as his ‘guide dog’. The sixteen award-winning stories in this collection share tales of some incredible animals and the burst of energy they give the humans who love them. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 126 Pg. Age: 8 - adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ klq4tz | ||
13 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE PEARL COLLECTION Fifteen stories of some awesome kids working to better our world You are about to meet some awesome kids, kids making anincredible impact to better our world. From saving gorillas slated for black market poaching, to rescuing dogs from kill shelters; from supplying needy children with backpacks filled with school supplies, to activists working to clean up our environment.. . . . Feeling discouraged about the next generation? Read these fifteen stories for a burst of optimism. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 123 Pg. Age: 8 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ 6lq4tz | ||
14 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE DIAMOND COLLECTION - Series III The third Tales2Inspire® double header of inspiring stories, containing all the stories published in the Garnet and Pearl collections under one cover. Same great quality you have come to expect from our contest winning authors. Sinply an opportunity to save with this two-book-in-one offer. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 242 Page Age 10 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ gdl5tz | ||
15 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE OPAL COLLECTION Sixteen award winning stories sharing karmic moments A WWII captain drags a tattered rug into a foxhole, comforting his troops during one of their fiercest battles. A mentally ill former employee holds a supervising nurse hostage, emerging after 48 hours with multiple gun- shot wounds, but with a new understanding of how vulnerability can be the foundation of strength. Each of these stories inspires us to move forward, knowing that what we put out often comes back to us. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 126 Pg. Age: 12 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ alq4tz | ||
16 | TALES2INSPIRE ~ STORIES FOR TEENS AND TWEENS Stories hand selected from the other Tales2Inspire collections for their particular appeal to Teen and Tween readers. Don't miss the Sparkler at theend of each story to expand your entertainment and brain power as well. | Lois W. Stern | Lois W. Stern tales2inspire@ optimum.net | 126 Pg. Age: 8 - Adult | Yes | Yes | http://tiny.cc/ nlq4tz | ||
17 | THE QUEST: Book 2 of Illusional Reality Duology When Haty notices a Tsinian crystal glow- ing, she knows she must stick to her word and return to her homeland as Thya. Knowing her kinsmen needed her, there was no hesitation. Even though there was more to lose than just her life. Once more a prophecy informs the reader of oracles that only Thya could stop the war and save not just her people, but the rest of Enumac from Kovon’s psychotic plans. | Karina Kantas kkantasauthorassist @gmail.com | 241 Pg. Age 14 + | No | Yes | https://books2 read.com/u/b W9Bo7 | |||
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19 | THE QUEST A modern young woman. A magical realm in danger. A destiny she refuses to embrace. The Quest is book two of the Illusional Reality duology but can be read as a stand- alone without missing anything. A fantasy, paranormal romance. | Karina Kantas kkantasauthorassist @gmail.com | 241 Pages YA | No | Yes | https://www. amazon.com/ Quest-Illusional -Reality-Book- ebook/dp/ B07NNZJ2J1 | |||
20 | THE CRYSTAL POND A Young Girl’s Journey Through Imagination "The Crystal Pond is a beautiful modern day Fairy Tale. It is filled with imagination and inspiration and enchantment. It draws the reader to the desire to do better, to create better, to love better, to be better. As with all brilliant fairy tales, it weaves its teach- ings and gifts within a beautiful story. I can highly recommend this as more than just a mere story, but truly as an inspiration." (Reader Review) | Alvin M. Stenzel amslipf@aol.com | 175 Pages YA | Yes | Yes | https://www.amazon.com/ Crystal-Pond-Journey- Through-Imagination- ebook/dp/B09B5DKP3G/ ref=sr_1_3crid=37JYI9 MRK3II9&keywords= alvin+stenzel&qid= 1655389011&sprefix=% 2Caps%2C254&sr=8-3 | Alvin M. Stenzel has earned two GOLD STARS for writing reviews for other NewBookReview members. Review #1: https://thenewbook review.blogspot.com/ 2022/07/lacroix-by-xavier-vidal-reviewed -by.html Review #2: https://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com /2022/07/the-patriots-grill-by-steven-day.html |  | |
21 | HALLOWED HILL A Gothic Mystery After the sudden loss of her parents, 16-year-old Martie Torsney receives a surprise scholarship from a prestigious boarding school. This is the opportunity she needs to leave the heartbreak and echoes of her parents behind. But scholar- ship students are very rare, and none has ever completed their time at Greyson. And, now, someone wants Martie gone too. But is it the living--or the dead? | Kit Campbell kitmcampbell@ gmail.com | 246 pg. age 14+ | No | Yes | https://www.amazon.com /dp/B0BC4VYN1P | |||
22 | A DISPELLING OF DARKNESS Twelve-and-a-half-year-old PJ Profitt’s life is complicated enough. She faces ridicule from class bullies, is burdened with an obnoxious young- er brother, and has a dad who’s check- ed out of their relationship. Then a mysterious letter is placed in her hand, warning that time is running out for her world and telling her she’s been chosen to save it. Friends disappear and her family is threatened as she faces a powerful force that manifests itself in darkness, the dark deeds of evil men, and creeping shadows. | Joyce L. Miller joyce@joycelmiller.com | 220 pg. age 10-15 | Yes | Yes | http://joycelmiller.com/ | |||
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