Aaron and Stella get to spend every summer with their grandparents, enjoying the beach and eating sushi every night. One night they try some special sushi that leads them to an alternate universe known as The Land of the Mind. This new place is ruled by various types of math and quantum physics, but evil is seeping in. Aaron and Stella must work to understand this world and save the Land of the Mind from falling into chaos in Travels with Sushi n the Land of the Mind. Continue reading “Travels with Sushi in the Land of the Mind Book Review from @kleffnotes”

David and Jackie Siegel’s lives completely changed on June 6th 2015 when they received a heartbreaking call informing them that their 18 year old daughter Victoria had died of a drug overdose. Her parents vowed that they would do whatever it takes to keep other parents from ever having to experience this moment. Right after Victoria’s death, Jackie was told through text by one of her daughter’s friends to look in Victoria’s bedroom nightstand for a secret diary and suggested that she publish it. Victoria’s Voice is that secret diary and is Victoria’s own words brought to life in the hopes of showing the full picture of her life before her tragic death. Continue reading “Victoria’s Voice Book Review from @kleffnotes”

The Avery family was the picture of a model family. Steven and Diane lived with their son Micheal in a world of wealth, success, and happiness, but their charmed life would not last. In Savant, their world is shattered when Steven is unexpectedly murdered in what many believed was a random act of violence. Michael grows up as the case grows cold and he takes it upon himself to get justice. With his exceptional intellect and eidetic memory he will re-open his father’s case and search for the killer who changed his life forever. Continue reading “Savant Book Review from @kleffnotes”

If you love X-Men or Harry Potter, then the upcoming release The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted is something that you will love. Conor Grennan brings to life a world of dark and mysterious forces through his main character Jack Carlson. Never expecting that some sort of powers lie deep inside him, Jack struggles to understand what is happening to him as he finds himself suddenly at The Hadley Academy. Continue reading “The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Based on a true story, Mark D. Diehl shares how he fell in love in South Korea where just being with the woman he loved brought taunts and threats. Stealing Cinderella: How I Became an International Fugitive for Love shares the story of Diehl and his love, Jennifer. In a story that feels like Romeo and Juliet with an international spin, this read is a hopeful story that will inspire romantics and those who often shun romance as well. Continue reading “Stealing Cinderella Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Coming out on October 1st, The Power Book is a beautifully illustrated work that examines questions like “What makes you the boss of me?”, “Why can some people vote for their leaders, while other people can’t?”, and “Why are there fewer female scientists, leaders, and artists than men in history books?” Geared toward young readers, primarily those 7 to 11, this work speaks frankly and candidly about these topics and many more to help children understand the idea of power and how it is used in society. This work also includes a foreword by Roxane Gay, whose powerful words set up the book perfectly. Continue reading “The Power Book Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Bizarre World examines the bizarre, creepy, and even sometimes hilarious customs from a variety of cultures throughout the world. Every society and culture deals with life differently and these can vary tremendously. In Scotland they celebrate the “blackening of the bride” and in Kenya they will not look babies in the eyes. There are even more including geese being part of the Chinese police force and chocolate sprinkles being served with breakfast in Amsterdam. This armchair travelers guide allows you to see the world and the surprising traditions that exist throughout it from the comfort of your own home. Continue reading “Bizarre World Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Dreaming the Marsh is a story full of magic and mysticism that is established in the fictional university town of Opakulla, Florida. This city has been the location of a powerful marsh that has powers in a way that have made this area crucial to different populations. There have been those who have honored this energy, but an upscale condominium has been approved after years of environmentalists fighting this project, but what happens next shows how much nature fights back against the forces of mankind. Continue reading “Dreaming the Marsh Book Review from @kleffnotes”