Arnie P. Zimbelman weaves a tale focused on the founding of Jamestown in his historical fiction novel, Exile from Jamestown. He focuses his narrative on an indentured servant named Geoffry Payne, who has set out to seek his fortune in the new world instead of remaining in England and taking over the stone mason work of his family. Once he lands in the new world, Geoffry finds himself connected with some very influential figures and becoming part of a life he never expected. Continue reading “Exile from Jamestown Book Review from @kleffnotes”

When you need to recharge and just focus on yourself, Lightning Thoughts by Brooke Dabalos provides you with a variety of options for your own well being. After receiving her BA in Creative Writing, Dabalos began focusing on meditative practices and in this book she shares words of peace and growth to help readers examine themselves throughout their daily life. Beyond words she also shares activities, both written and physical, that can be done whenever you might need to do them. Continue reading “Lightning Thoughts Book Review from @kleffnotes”

A mysterious entity that identifies as Aldo threatens violence if an institute focused on gene modification is not shut down in the thrilling novel by Betty Jean Craige. The story examines the implications of science on human evolution as well as how internal beliefs can lead to unexpected events. Aldo is a work that blends a variety of mediums into an interesting and informational read. Continue reading “Aldo Book Review from @kleffnotes”

It is often said that your past defines your present, but in Mimi Schwartz’s When History is Personal this idea is given a slightly different turn. Through her collection of essays Schwartz examines how your life influences how you perceive history and in some cases even your own memories. Through the course of the novel she discusses different moments in her life and breaks down her understanding of them and the events that surrounded them. This work provides a look into how a life is made and how your identity is crucial to shaping everything around you. Continue reading “When History is Personal Book Review from @kleffnotes”