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Super Short Stories: Flash Fiction by Mark Wallfisch

First Impression: Super short stories (often quirky) covering a wide range of different topics that either give pause for thought or a mighty chuckle.

Divorced (not Dead) by Harper Ford

Watching unsuccessful dates unfold was both comical and heartbreaking at the same time because it was hard not to root for such a lovable, transparent person.

Slam Poems for my Bathroom Mirror…And Other Selected Works… by Chris Courtney Martin

Although blunt and brutal, the poetry collection provides an interesting read on an array of topics. I appreciated the frankness, and like that it conveyed the same mood throughout.

All Up in Your Bizness: Managing the Business Crap by Julianna Newland

Honestly, one cannot help but chuckle at the absurdity within this book. Why? Because when you think about it all, it is actually true.

Dancing with the Moon: Poems of the Heart by Steven Davison

In his work, Steven Davison explores the delights of falling in love and creating intimacy. The work then takes a turn to look at the flip side of love when it starts to unravel and fall apart.

The Phoenix Tapes by Nelle J

Presented like an eighty’s mixtape, Nelle J gives us The Phoenix Tapes, complete with a Side A and a Side B. Starting with a fiery journey through love, lust, empowerment, triumph, and faith,’ Nelle J takes us on a feisty, upbeat, passionate journey.

Wednesday’s Child by Yiyun Li

The blurb promises stories that deal with the tough themes of loss, alienation, aging, and contemporary life with all its peculiarities.

How to Avoid Murder While Using Dating Apps by Karen Marie Shelton

Not all dating app predators will stop at money or a place to crash. Some may want to steal your identity. Others may cut out your body organs to sell on the black market.

Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems by Nilam Patel

Whilst this book is marketed towards women, fathers, brothers, sons, boyfriends, husbands, pick up this book. As a female (used in the loosest sense), we know of our struggles and this book tells us that we are not alone with them.

Jigsaw Puzzle in a Vortex (A Collection of Memoirs) by Aurora M. Lewis

Women, you are not alone. Humans, you are not alone. This is a thought provoking read for literally anyone with a heart.

Carly Remembers by R.S. Nichols

Even if you expect the unexpected, it probably still won’t be enough…
This book comes with a trigger warning due to the sexual abuse and incest. Proceed with caution.

Nursery Rhymes for the Illegitimate – Volume One by Niels Khan

An explosion of bitter, vile, stark realities that make for tough reading.
In many ways the lyrics bring to mind Eminem in his early days

Uncouth by Kevin B. Ploth

A little on the limp side, resulting in an experience related more to losing one’s virginity than orgasmic pleasure.

Explicit acts described in a sedate way.

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