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John’s 2025 Year in Books
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Inspiration Behind The Five Watches
The story behind the book, The Five Watches: An Accident of Time
During my life, I’ve tried my hand at more things than most people. Even as a kid, my mother often told me that I was flighty, that I should take the time to focus on doing something well. “Jack of all trades, master of none,” she often told me. She assured me, however, that I had potential, I only needed to apply myself. But I grew u Read more of this blog post »
During my life, I’ve tried my hand at more things than most people. Even as a kid, my mother often told me that I was flighty, that I should take the time to focus on doing something well. “Jack of all trades, master of none,” she often told me. She assured me, however, that I had potential, I only needed to apply myself. But I grew u Read more of this blog post »
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"A piano that can talk due to a voodoo spell takes the reader on a historical journey through the 20th century and beyond. York's creativity shines through once again."
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"Loved this book! A little mystery, a little spiritual, a little historical fiction, all wrapped up in a great story of a grand piano that has a soul. "
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| This is an excellent book to give to someone who is providing essential care to a loved one. Its humor effectively offsets the very real challenges of being a full-time caregiver, and the illustrations are very good. | |
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| From the Ashes is my first foray into the world of steampunk fantasy. I wasn't certain what to expect, but quickly became enthralled with the rough and tumble adventures of Scotty, an unscrubbed, scrappy, and dangerous young woman bent on revenge. Th ...more | |
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| Rusted Wasteland was entertaining. I really liked Block, the robot hero in this book. He's naive but lovable. I thought this story was full of action while not requiring the reader to get down into the "hard science" that some sci-fi novels drag you ...more | |
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| Helm of Awe is the third book in a Fantasy series targeted primarily at young adults, I enjoyed the story as an older reader. The worlds in this story are imaginative and colorfully described. The female protagonist is kind of bratty, but she's stron ...more | |
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| This book is excellent for active children—and isn't that just about all children? The pictures, poems, and instructions make this book one they'll want to read over and over. I remember when I was a kid, my mother gave me a book about good manners. ...more | |
“Time is precious. Live each day, one day at a time and enjoy the journey.”
― Wolf's Tale: Memoir of a Man Named Wolf
― Wolf's Tale: Memoir of a Man Named Wolf
“Time is precious. Live each day, one day at a time and enjoy the journey.”
― Wolf's Tale: Memoir of a Man Named Wolf
― Wolf's Tale: Memoir of a Man Named Wolf
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