Review: “Uppity” by Bill White

Uppity: My Untold Story About The Games People Play by Bill White, with Gordon Dillow; Foreward by Willie Mays ISBN: 978-0-446-5525-8 (Hardcover) “Mild, sagacious Bill White has had three all-star careers. First, for thirteen seasons (1956-1969), he starred as a Golden Glove award-winning first baseman for the New York Giants, the St. Louis Cardinals, and [...]

Review: “You Don’t Know My Story, Vol. 1″

You Don’t Know My Story, Vol. 1, edited by Brittney A. Greene ISBN: 978-145-641-497-9 You Don’t Know My Story, Vol. 1, edited by Brittney A. Greene for Positive Black Image, Inc. is an anthology of memoirs and poems from women telling their stories. The women come from different backgrounds and have their own life challenges [...]

Review: “Cryoburn” by Lois McMaster Bujold

Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold ISBN: 978-1-4391-3394-1 (Hardcover) ISBN: 978-1-4516-0162-6 (ARC; copy reviewed) Read the Book Rating Scale. Realism: 8. Bujold creates a world very similar to our own, though with a few technological advances like hovercrafts and a large cryogenics industry. Planet Kibou’s customs resembles that of their Japanese ancestors, which is easy for [...]

Review: “Pronouns” by JoVonna Rodriguez

Pronouns by JoVonna Rodriguez ISBN: 978-146090014-7 Pronouns is the new book of poetry and short prose from JoVonna Rodriguez. The book is divided into eight sections (seven of which are named after pronouns) in which Rodriguez uses snappy rhythm and creative imagery to discuss topics such as love, politics, literature and life. Words cannot explain [...]

Book Review: “Olivia” by Miki Starr Martin

Olivia: Rebirth of the Anointed by Miki Starr Martin ISBN: 0972124667 In a world under a military dictatorship, where pretty women are abducted and forced into prostitution, there is a prophecy foretelling the birth of an Anointed Daughter that would free the people. Olivia Kalaath rejects the prophecy, even though many believe she’s the one [...]