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Thank you University Press for providing an advanced copy of this short biography of Viola Ford Fletcher. This review expresses my own personal opinion. I have not been asked to post it by the author, University Press, or anyone connected with the book or author.  This is a short biography of the oldest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher, who was only 7-years old, when one of the most savage atrocities in American’s history took place in 1921 when angry white mobs brutally attacked and killed scores of innocent Black citizens in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a day that should always live in infamy.  Mrs. Fletcher, also known as Mother Fletcher, born in 1914 is now 109. Her brother, Hughes Van Ellis, the second oldest survivor, a newborn during the massacre, recently died at the age of 102. Mrs. Fletcher, in my opinion, is nothing short of an American hero and icon. This short book chronicles her long life and vividly shares with us what she endured during that m...

Fairy Tale by Stephen King [book:Fairy Tale|60177373] The Tampa Bay Times in their review of Stephen King's latest novel, Holly, says King's storytelling skills are not dimming one bit. I could have told them that after reading Fairy Tale (FT).  I’ve haven’t been a regular reader of King's novels, horror is not my genre. That said, I am now a fan of King’s work and open to reading his stories that are not hard core horror as in the case of my reading Billy Summers and now Fairy Tale, neither of which I would consider squarely in the horror genre, the kind that keeps you up all night and haunt you long after you have finished the book. Neither Billy Summers (see my review of that book on GoodReads) nor FT, in my opinion, fit that category.  FT is a dark fantasy, told by the main character, seventeen year-old Charlie Reade. Charlie, experienced gut wrenching sadness and loss at the age of seven when his mother was struck and killed while crossing the town bridge bringing home...

Total Empire by A.J. Tata (Audio and eBook versions), audio narrated by Brian Troxell Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Press for sending these advance reader's copies of the eBook and audio book for review consideration.  Disclaimer This review expresses my own personal opinion. I have not been asked to post it by the author, their publishing companies or anyone connected with the book or author. This is the second General Garrett Sinclair book in a three-book series written thus far by the author. The first is Chasing the Lion and the most recent soon to be released in February 2024 is The Phalanx Code. I have not read Chasing the Lion, but after reading Total Empire, I will be picking it up soon and eagerly awaiting the third book. I chose to listen to the audio version as it better fit my busy schedule. This review briefly provides my thoughts on the story, the author's writing, and the narration.  Review   As we look at the balance of power on th...

The Biography of Elon Musk by University Press Thank you University Press for providing an advanced copy of this short biography of Elon Musk. This review expresses my own personal opinion.  This is a quick read on the life of the world's richest man, Elon Musk. The book captures you from the opening pages and gives you a glimpse into the world of Musk, his childhood, education, early successes and failures, the impact he has had and continues to have on the world. Many see Musk as this extravagant, unemotional, spoiled billionaire who just happens to be successful because of his iconic brand, Tesla. While some, if not all, might be true, the author attempts to peel back a little bit of who Musk is, his foundation, the elements and experiences that made him into the man he is today. The book gives the reader a glimpse into his quirkiness, his brilliance, he holds bachelors degrees in physics and economics, business savvy, have you heard of PayPal, and some of his challenges, hellis...

My review of   River and the Amazing Yellow Wellie Adventure by Emily Dreeling, Illustrated by Misha Jovanovic    I was provided an advanced copy of this eBook by NetGalley and Author Emily Dreeling for  review considerations.    This review expresses my own personal opinion. I have not been asked to post it by the author, their publishing company or anyone connected with the book or author.   River and the Amazing Yellow Wellie Adventure is a book geared towards young readers age 3 to 5, maybe 6 or 7 depending on how advanced the child is in their reading and understanding.    It is a wonderful little story about four friends who happen to be talking boots or wellies in the British vernacular who find the courage to venture beyond their known little world, to explore and learn, and rely on each other as they search for the mysterious three wise women seeking answers to two important questions (nope, not telling you what the questions are). ...

Hello book lovers, my name is Charles, Carlos in Spanish, acknowledging my Puerto Rican heritage, and this is TheRicanReader Book Blog. I have a passion for reading and proudly classify myself as a book nerd and love all things books.  My passion for reading comes from my grandparents. My grandmother was an avid reader of newspapers, her only available media as libraries in Mobile, Ala were segregated during most of her early life. My grandfather had a love for medicine and somehow accumulated numerous medical books and journals which he devoured. The passion they had for expanding their horizons through the written word passed down to me, which I am most blessed and grateful for.  The goal of this blog is to present an independent voice, highlighting books that I come across in a fun, interesting, sometimes unconventional, and maybe a little quirky way. My reviews are my own, unsolicited, uncensored, and unsponsored. My interest can be described as eclectic at best, crossing ...