Monique Snyman

A Call To Compassion And Understanding In An Increasingly Divided World

“Secrets were a way of life in Lubbock. Locked doors kept in as much as they kept out.” Set against the backdrop of post-Roe v. Wade America, Refuge by Bill VanPatten dives into the profound impact of state laws on individual freedoms and explores the complexities of family, prejudice,…

Monique SnymanMarch 15, 2024

Miscellany Young Adult

A Nostalgic Return to Percy Jackson’s World Awaits Readers

Rick Riordan, the mind behind the extremely popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, is back with an exciting sixth installment in the series that both young and old readers will love, titled Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods. This much-anticipated addition to the Percy Jackson…

Monique SnymanDecember 20, 2023

Madame of Music Row by Gina Jones | BookTrib

Nonfiction Recommended

Overture of Resilience & Redemption From Musician With Dark Past

Get ready for an unprecedented look into the life of Gina Jones with her book, Madame of Music Row, a tale that transcends the glitz of the entertainment world to reveal the struggles and triumphs, as well as the enduring power of hope. In this heartbreaking, albeit compelling memoir, Jones…

Monique SnymanDecember 18, 2023

Fiction Romance

Fall in Love with a Unique, Paranormal Take on Christmas Romance This Holiday Season

The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis emerges as a fresh deviation from the conventional holiday tales that saturate the market around this time of year. Courtney Winston, the protagonist of the story, is an accountant in Nashville and a writer in her spare time — although, like most aspiring authors,…

Monique SnymanNovember 28, 2023

Recommended

New Fantasy Novel Melds Contemporary with the Supernatural

““What if … what if the barriers between life and death … what if they aren’t so set in stone? What if it’s possible to bring someone back from the dead?” In their inaugural collaboration, authors Sam Withrow and Amelia Pinkis have unveiled Ruled by Fate: Book One -…

Monique SnymanNovember 13, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Memorable Novella Details Six Interconnected Lives and the Object That Ties Them

Magic in Errors by Sneha Babu seems to transcend both time and space as it looks into the lives of six individuals, which are linked together by a seemingly insignificant neon-colored hair tie. While this simple hair accessory may come across as insignificant, Magic in Errors reveals how important an…

Monique SnymanNovember 9, 2023

Nonfiction Pop Culture

Britney Spears’ Powerful, Emotional Memoir is a Cultural Reckoning

Two, maybe even three, generations had lived for and loved Britney Spears over the past couple of decades. Her music is the soundtrack to many lives; her life is what sold millions of tabloids to little girls and boys — now women and men — who worship her. We were…

Monique SnymanOctober 25, 2023

Recommended Thrillers

Unveiling a Supernatural Tapestry Perfect for Halloween

Julia Ash's Find Them is a mesmerizing journey into the intersection of the ordinary and the supernatural, offering a perfect narrative for the Halloween season. The decision of Nora and Dex to trade the chaos of city life for the serenity of rural landscapes sets the stage for this gripping…

Monique SnymanSeptember 28, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Sink Your Canines Into This Contemporary Compendium of All Things Lupine

“I trust readers will distinguish between carefully researched, factual histories and the highly fanciful, entertaining folktales of Lupine origin.” Shapeshifter mythology and folklore date back millennia, can be found in numerous cultures around the world and have become somewhat of a trope in various literary genres. From spicy erotica to…

Monique SnymanSeptember 6, 2023

Fiction Nonfiction Recommended

Captivating Exploration of Faith, History and Pursuit of Spiritual Identity

Why could we be made to suffer if not to overcome our sorrows? This profound question resonated deeply throughout my reading of David Richards' Love Letters to the Virgin Mary. The book offers a captivating and introspective exploration of faith, history and the search for spiritual identity. Through a compelling…

Monique SnymanJune 16, 2023

Fiction Recommended Thrillers

Chess Game of Nuclear Proportions in Electrifying Spy Thriller

In Dead Drop (Berkley), the heart-pounding, action-packed sequel to M.P. Woodward’s explosive debut, The Handler, readers are transported back into the world of intrigue and suspense where exes John and Meredith Dale find themselves entangled in a sinister plot orchestrated by a ruthless terrorist organization. Authentic, Relevant and Addictive John…

Monique SnymanMay 23, 2023

Fiction Recommended Thrillers

A World of Evil Hides in the Shadows in Small-Town Horror

Hidden in the Shadows (Atmosphere Press) by A.D. Vancise is a haunting novel about a woman's return to a small town filled with dark secrets. The novel's masterful storytelling and skillful use of suspense and terror create a chilling reading experience. A Suspenseful Small-Town Tale The story follows Evie, a…

Monique SnymanApril 14, 2023

Nonfiction Recommended

Author Reveals How to Overcome Trials and Tribulations to Achieve True Happiness

“The fact is self-awareness is our key to making the right decision for our life’s path and ultimately obtaining happiness throughout our endeavors.” The world has changed drastically in the past few years, and it has become all the more apparent that society as a whole doesn’t necessarily have the…

Monique SnymanMarch 29, 2023

Nonfiction

One of the 19 Kids and Counting, Jinger Duggar Vuolo Is Now Separating Fear From Her Faith

Growing up is difficult enough without having any extra pressures to contend with, but for those who are raised in the limelight, under the scrutiny of millions of viewers, it’s unimaginably worse. For Jinger Duggar Vuolo, the author of Becoming Free Indeed (Thomas Nelson), growing up on the hit TLC…

Monique SnymanMarch 23, 2023

Fiction

Deliciously Disturbing and Addictive Sequel to ‘River of Ashes’

Hardcore readers will understand when I say that every now and then we may stumble upon a book series that can only be described as literary crack. What happens on those occasions? Personally, I binge-read the series until I can’t see straight, obsess over the plot, characters, writing style, etcetera.…

Monique SnymanJanuary 31, 2023

Recommended Thrillers

Travel to Salem in This Deliciously Macabre Tale of the Occult

In The Scribe of Salem: Ministers of the Mystery, the first book in the Ministers of the Mystery series, Kathie Costos takes readers on a wild fictional journey that has one foot in reality. Filled with suspense, historical intrigue, magic and scripture, get ready for an edge-of-your-seat novel that’ll leave…

Monique SnymanJanuary 18, 2023