Orlando Ortega-Medina weaves together a beautiful tableau of interconnected stories that examine love and fixation in Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions. Over the course of his anthology we watch as characters move in and out of the multiple stories, which creates a dynamic universe that spans the entire world. Many of his characters are dealing with a profound darkness, but their journeys are captivatingly transformative. Continue reading “Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Drax is a thrilling read from Ikenna Nwimo, the found of Blaque Falcon, that drops you into the dangerous world of illegal drugs, gambling, and murder set in the United Kingdom. Luke is a recent college graduate who has managed to find a well paying job, get a girlfriend, and maintain a relatively busy social life, but everything changes on the eve of Christmas Eve. His story finds itself connected to a detective named Frank, who is deeply embroiled in an investigation that has taken over his entire life. Continue reading “Drax Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Adam J. Kurtz uses his humorous tone to share advice on how to handle some of life’s stressful moments in his brand new book, Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives. The tone of the book is wonderfully upbeat and his words are matched perfectly with bright and vibrant colors. Each piece of advice is presented on the image of a piece of notebook paper in a handwritten style on an almost neon background. One huge perk is that you can easily tear out any of the pages to post them around your home or work space for a little bit of motivation every day. Continue reading “Things Are What You Make of Them Book Review ( @adamjk @TarcherPerigree ) from @kleffnotes”