Eimer's Best Reads of 2018

When it came to book-reading in 2018, it was an okay year for me. Not good. Not bad. Just okay. For some odd reason, I would fall asleep after reading 1-2 pages of a book and then lose my spot. And then have to go back and read it again, and again, and again. Sigh. Besides listening to audiobooks, I didn't really get into a book-reading rhythm this year, which is a bummer because, well, it sucks.

In hindsight, I think it was the overall quality of the books as well. I look back on other years, like 2016 and 2014 and, even, 2009 in awe. I truly came across some great books in those years that stretched throughout the 365 days. Well, I guess, just like Billy Bob Thornton's Santa said to the chubby kid in Bad Santa, "They all can't be winners."

Nonetheless, even though it wasn't the best crop of books to pop into my cranium, it was an interesting grab-bag year of graphic novels (two by the same author and illustrator), marketing tomes, biographies and post-apocalyptic treachery. Sort of like the 'Potpourri' category on Jeopardy.

Well, I could keep writing, and I will--but it's going to be in the form of the reviews, so enjoy!

The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer
I'm a big fan of the television show 'The Office' ... and Pam (played by Jenna Fischer). And, even
though I'm not an actor, I found this helpful survival guide very entertaining and informative. Fischer shares snippets of her career from high school to being tossed into the L.A. actor carousel including getting noticed, movie roles, firings and the endless disappointments that come with auditioning - and to her eventual acting role on The Office. But, this book is also a self-help book for up and coming actors who traveled from god knows where to Hollywood and then - bam! - they don't know what to do, or where to start. Very well written with fantastic tips and advice. For myself, it was nice to see a snapshot of this interesting industry through Fischer's eyes.

The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story by Douglas Preston

Great biographic read. It's almost like David Grann's highly recommended adventure biographical novel 'The Lost City of Z'. But, his one turned out to be a success. Just a blow-by-blow account of the history, the failed expeditions and, finally, to the last-ditch effort to find the fabled city using the latest technology. Wonderfully written book. If you're an adventure seeker, a backpacker, hiker, or someone that loves that 'Raiders of The Lost Ark' mentality of unearthing valuable unfound treasures - then this is the book for you. Not much more to say, but check it out!! The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden by Robert O'Neill If you're a history buff, a war buff, a hater of Osama Bin Laden & Al Qaida, or simply someone that likes to pick up a biography and live someone else's life for a couple weeks - then this is the book for you. Following Robert O'Neill through grueling Navy Seal training to multiple missions including Captain Phillips' rescue, followed by the grand finale - a blow-by-blow account of the killing of the most hated man in the United States. Just a well-written book that lets you experience what it's like to be Navy Seal. Makes my one-hour commute to cushy corporate life look like a daycare center. Also, it's going to motivate me to run that extra mile or do that extra pushup when I really don't feel like it. Hats off to these guys protecting our country. And thanks for Robert O'Neill writing this. I know he got a lot of crap for it from his Seal brethren, but it definitely puts an end to all of the conspiracy theories, lies and innuendo that you heard when President Obama told the entire nation of the Bin Laden's death. Now I want to watch Zero Dark Thirty again.

Strange Weather by Joe Hill
Four unique, creepy, disturbing - yet entertaining - stories about four different weather patterns. Joe Hill is Stephen King's son, but he has his own voice steeped in 80's pop-culture references. The first story is - well - strange, but it shows some deep thinking about technology, about photography, and evil, and forgetfulness. The second story is the best of the four (in my opinion) about gun ownership and violence in America. Third story is a fun, fantasy that literally takes place in the clouds. Fourth story is just plain disturbing - like a 'what if' of weather, which sort of echoed the second episode of the new Netflix 'Lost In Space' series. Don't want to give the Strange Weather plot points away, but they're all worth a good read.

Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol

Beautifully written and illustrated graphic novel by Vera Brosgol. A coming-of-age story about a tween female attending camp for the very first time ... warts and all. Perfect for the tween or female graphic novel enthusiast in your family. Heck, perfect for anyone. This is a fun, entertaining graphic novel. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Very interesting post-apocalyptic read about a traveling group of thespians who have come together after a massive, deadly flu outbreak wipes out 99% of the world. They travel from town to town along the Great Lakes (mostly Michigan) and put on Shakespeare productions to small cities. But it's more than that. There's a whole sci-fi story called Station Eleven that comes into play as well as the death of a famous actor prior to the outbreak while performing King Lear. Sounds odd, right? Well, it is. But it all works. And each plot piece that's introduced has some sort of cosmic meaning that comes to a crescendo at the end of the book.  The Dog Stars by Peter Heller I'm on a post-apocalyptic novel kick nowadays. It's not by choice, it's just the order that I have the books in my Goodreads 'To-Read' slot. This novel features the post-apocalyptic odd-couple of two men fighting off hordes of f'd up humans after a killer flu wipes out most of the United States. A mix of 'The Road' and a previous novel that I had just read called 'Station Eleven', it's an interesting story told matter of factly in first person narrative of a pacifist pilot that's forced to kill. A former army marine that's trained to kill, and sort of likes it--all in the name of protecting the airport that they call home. The two form a crazy, odd bond that works well in printed form. And probably could stretch into a movie version with the right actors. It's sad. It's melancholy. It questions our humanity. I praises relationships and kinships that form. And it adds a bit of warmth in this depressing, despicable, lonely planet that the flu virus has left behind. The Shining by Stephen King Great haunted house/hotel thriller from Stephen King. I've read the articles. King hates Kubrick's film adaptation. But I don't care, I loved the film. It's one of my all-time favorites. But, I enjoyed the book on its own. Some of the key differences that I've found awesome about the book were the wife was actually a character with feelings and heart, the creepy hedge animals, the fact that the Overlook wanted Danny more than Jack, Dick Halloran's backstory and overall importance to the plot, the ongoing references to wasps (the insects), and a nice sinister backstory to the hotel itself - which is explained in gory and sadomasochistic detail. Again, I loved Kubrick's movie more than this book (sorry Mr. King!), but that shouldn't stop you from picking this one up and checking it out. It's very good, and creepy.

The Power of Moments by Chip Heath & Dan Heath

A fantastic book sure to help any advertising or creative team out with marketing conundrums that  may arise during their day-to-day brainstorms and strategy sessions. Figuring out those key 'moments' where you can surprise and delight your customers is key to any great marketing strategy. Not even for marketing. Human Resources. Print Facilities. IT. Small businesses. Agencies. Whatever business you have, you can pull something valuable out of this book to help support consumers, customers, and employees. Some of the key things I learned is that (a) it's okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them (b) a good starting point to great strategy is to always look out for those key problem points or celebration points in your customer's or employee's journey and try to figure out ways to make them better and (c) customer experience should be mostly forgettable and occasionally remarkable - among other things. This book gave me a great idea to help out our creative group's onboarding strategy, which celebrates the new employees rather than tosses them into an empty cubicle watching endless corporate videos. I'll probably pick up this book again for more inspiration and ideas down the line. Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol Another well-written, fantastically illustrated female-centric graphic novel by Brosgol. Although I enjoyed 'Be Prepared' a tiny bit more for more personal reasons than anything else - I like that Brosgol took this story down a more fantasy, thriller route than just your normal coming-of-age, angst-ridden teen dramedy. Check it out for the visuals. Stay for the fun, creepyish plot.

Other Top Reads From Year's Past:

• Eimer's Top Reads of 2017
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2016
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2015
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2014
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2013
• Eimer's top Reads of 2012
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2011
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2010
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2009
• Rendezvous with Rama Review
• Read My FREE Novella of Short Stories
• American Gods Review
• Cash by Cash Review
• Walk in the Woods Review
• The Road Review
• The Mist Review

Eimer's Best Reads of 2017

     

To all of those unaware, I love Goodreads, a website/app that allows you to keep track of the books you previously read, books you want to read, and currently reading. It's a great book community site that, frankly, is a lot better than Facebook. It's been a real help for me when I enter a bookstore, or a library, or Amazon.com and my mind freezes and I can't remember what book I want to read next.

Well, I bring this up because, every year, I enter a reading challenge. It's sort of a motivator to kickstart my book-reading for the year. This year, I didn't do too shabby ...

That said, I came across a number of great books. Some good. Some bad. Most of which weren't printed in 2017. But, who cares, I'm playing catch-up with other decades (as you'll see below). Enjoy the list.

And, if you have time, send me the favorite book you've read in 2017. Of course, I'll toss it on my Goodreads 'to-read' queue. Links to Amazon.com if you're interested in purchasing.

Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Although J.D. Vance is from Kentucky and grew up in Middleton, Ohio. And although he had more difficult parental issues than I could ever imagine, his account of life as a 'hillbilly' and the economic struggles his family entailed hits close to home. Great autobiographical, warts-and-all account of Vance's youthful upbringing. On a personal note, I grew up in Martins Ferry, Ohio (near Wheeling, West Virginia). I had a great life. I have great childhood memories. I was also very fortunate to have both a mother and father and loving relatives that helped raise me. But, I also grew up with a lot of poverty. You could honestly toss Vance's story into my hometown and not miss a beat. The cast of real-life family characters in his book echoes a lot of families in my small town (including my own). Look, I echo Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's sentiment that if you're born white, you automatically have a monstrous advantage — educationally, economically, culturally, in this society. But, for whatever reason, it doesn't feel like it if you grew up in this part of the country. Regardless if you're black or white, right or left, you have to feel for a lot of the other people that are trying to make ends meet in the hollers of Appalachian America. Again, good read. Highly recommended.

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

Great modern-day fantasy novel. The begining starts off a bit slow, but give it time - you'll be happy you did. I admire Hawkins creative mind and this is definitely a unique idea - one that hasn't been rehashed that's for sure. Don't want to give too much away, but there's a mixture of gods, lions, packs of wild dogs, people getting burned alive and resurrection. Just an oddly fantastical book that I would recommend to my fantasy-loving friends.

Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

From a writing and structure perspective, this book is uniquely written - shooting from past to present with narrative and character changes in truly a unique fashion. And, surprisingly, it all works. I'm trying to jar my brain for a book that's been written in this exact way, but I'm at a loss. Perhaps Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five minus the time traveling? No. Through each chapter, we learn more and more about the passengers of a plane that crashed into the Atlantic traveling from Long Island back to New York. We also learn more about our main protagonist Scott Burroughs - with the police, FBI and national media on his tail. Is he a hero? Is he behind the crash? Is he in it for the money? It's interesting how Hawley (of Fargo TV series fame) weaves this rather mundane story into a page-turner of a novel. Check 'er out!

How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gates Gil

As someone that's (a) growing older, (b) currently going through career existentialism and (c) in the advertising field, this books hits home on a lot of different ways to me. Gill, is a much more successful advertising figure than myself and - after more than 15+ years at JWT finds himself out on his ass, due to seemingly two things (a) his big salary and (b) his age. Such is the life of a marketer. I've been told that 50-years old is the cut-off, termination point for many top creatives in the field. I guess old people can't be creative or something. They can't speak to the current purchasing generation, which I find is both insulting and bullshit. If this is the case, then I'm about 6 years away from searching for a new identity. Gill was as well. And, with his back against the wall, he decided to take a job at Starbucks - mainly for the insurance. But, in this transformation, from the man who had it all , to the man shilling drinks at a local coffee shop - Gill finds true happiness. This is a great read. Again, it hits home for me. But I think it could speak to people of all ages who are looking for something new, something different, something drastic change in their career.

Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

For the past 20 years, I was dragging my feet on this book. "How could a book about a hermaphrodite be any good?" I would naively ruminate as I circled this book over and over again. Well, two thumbs up from three of my co-workers motivated me to give it a shot and color me impressed. This book is more than a person with male and female organs. It's a history lesson about Greece, it paints a picture of growing up in hustling-bustling pre-poverty stricken Detroit. It's filled with humor and action and fantastic dialogue. It's a wonderful, pleasant surprise! Should have read it about 20 years ago!

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Great read. Merging two stories 50 years apart - one illustrated, one written - into one beautiful story. Not going to give away the ending, but, now, I would love to head to the two museums highlighted in the book and check out the creations that they discuss. Again, highly recommended. Almost could be compared to The Invention of Hugo Cabret in the sense that this book is a mystery that unfolds like the peels of an onion as each chapter continues.

Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier

Fantastic illustrations. Believable teenage dialogue. And a strong storyline. Highly recommended for everyone. Kids and adults.

Hypercapitalism by Larry Gonick and Tim Kasser

I'm not a big business type of guy. Financially, I understand how the world works, but that's just about it. Sometimes I need a visual representation to get me through some of the heavy topics of life. In this case, capitalism. Kasser's book is good. But with added illustrative representation by Larry Gonic, it's a fantastic read. It reminds me of Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics but with Capitalism. Kasser and Gonic take you through a history of capitalism in our country and around the world followed by it's steady rise into hypercapitalism. But it doesn't stop there, they also highlight ways to reverse the trends of corporate greed, low pay, and gluttonous buying. All in all, a great read - even for those people who have a hard time grasping these heady concepts ... like yours truly. 

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Great book. Originally I thought this was going to be a yawner. A big slog through the JFK assassination. But, man, it turned out to be a suspenseful thriller, a history lesson on Lee Harvey Oswald and the fateful day, a romantic novel, plus a little science-fiction dabbled in - all in one. It's long. You've been warned. But, nevertheless, it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. One piece of feedback. The narrator kept saying the word 'obdurate' and 'harmonize' over and over again. I get that he was trying to set this up for something to come in the novel, but that's very minor. Stephen King never fails to surprise me though. Just a big fan of his writing, even when I think I'm going to hate it.

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Quick, fast read. There are better time travel books out there, but you have got to tip your hat to the imagination of H.G. Wells. He laid the groundwork and the inspiration for all of the other time travel books and movies that you see today. If you've seen the 1960 film, then - pretty much - this book will be very familiar (with the exception to the size and features of the two creatures). All in all, it's a pretty bleak look into the future. But, again, hats off to Wells and his fantastic vocabulary and writing style.

Other Top Reads From Year's Past:

• Eimer's Top Reads of 2016
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2015
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2014
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2013
• Eimer's top Reads of 2012
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2011
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2010
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2009
• Rendezvous with Rama Review
• Read My FREE Novella of Short Stories
• American Gods Review
• Cash by Cash Review
• Walk in the Woods Review
• The Road Review
• The Mist Review

Eimer's Top 10 Reads of 2012

Well, this was an interesting year of reading for me.

Very cool stuff that seeped through the woodwork and into my brain forever. Truth be told, this was probably one of the best years of reading for me in terms of content. 

From vampires and zombies to Charles Dickens and Jeffrey Dahmer – this was a great year. All of these books are highly recommended and you can easily pick them up at your local library (minus Wool) or at Amazon.com for a rather cheap price.

That said, please enjoy my Top Ten Books of 2012:

WOOL: OMNIBUS by Hugh Howey

A very creative science fiction 'collection' of post-apocalyptic stories by Hugh Howey. Take the word 'collection' with a grain of salt, because - put together - the six stories complete a dream novel come true for this up-and-coming writer who gained a cult following on Amazon.com. Kudos to Howey for taking the science-fiction genre in a new, interesting direction. Without giving too much away, he's created a thriller, a murder mystery, a horror story all merged with fantastic dialogue and character development. Highly recommended. This collection, yet again, gives all budding novelists hope that there are other avenues to achieve success then simply receiving a pile of 'rejected' letters from well-known publishers. And, quite frankly, if your work is good enough, self-publishing just may be the way to go. Looking forward to reading more of Hugh Howey's work.

DROOD by Dan Simmons

Stephen King rated Simmons' The Terror one of his favorite books of the year back in 2008. I picked it up and, after a couple months, finished it and was flattened by the extensive story line, great characters and fantastic dialogue. Fast-forward to 2012. I heard about this funny book called Drood. Well, again, after a couple months, I've finished what I believe has been the best book that I've read in a handful of years. Fantastic book. Fantastic writing. Great eerie storyline. And Simmons, the bastard. This guy had to have sold his soul to the devil. To be able to write this well, keep the storyline arcs intact, add to that such inter-weaving storylines as well keeping the exact dates and times of the original Charles Dicken's life while spinning an original boogie-man story. And to have the narration of from the narcissistic Wilkie Collins instead of Dickens is pure creative genius (a word I do not toss around very easily when referencing any medium be it film, illustration, literature and painting). The fact that this book kept me enthralled through its 750+ pages is inconceivable. But it did. And it's a damn fine book. It makes me want to revisit and read for the first time some of Dicken's works including THE BLEAK HOUSE and OUR MUTUAL FRIEND. And let's not forget about the title character the book is all about...DROOD. An interesting creation. A great idea for a book. And an overall genius novel that isn't getting nearly enough press. Bravo, Simmons. Bravo. I thought no writer could top THE TERROR. And, lo and behold, you've topped yourself.

LAST DAYS by Brian Evenson

What a cool book that harks back to the days of film-noir and 'interesting' detective stories. With dabs of SIN CITY mixed in with NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, THE DA VINCI CODE and a little EYES WIDE SHUT, Brian Evenson creates a stunning, shocking, bloody read that's packed with twists and turns a plenty not to mention a little ambiguousness to keep you on your toes. The plot follows the lead character, Kline, an undercover cop who lost his hand to a crazed maniac, as he slowly gets entangled into a cult of people who cut off their arms to get closer to God. It's weird in all the good ways. And the dialogue, the dialogue is fantastic. Worth picking the book up alone. Very reminiscent of the old detective movies and, as a friend reminded me, Quentin Tarantino. I can't seeing this being made into a movie due to the violence and bloodshed. So, check it out in print form because it's a very fantastic read. Come to think of it, this is more of a horror novel than a detective book. Not for the squeamish. Check er out!

MY FRIEND DAHMER by Derf

Fantastic book about a group of guys in Bath, Ohio, who happened to be buddies with Jeffrey Dahmer. Illustrated and written by Derf, this is a very cool, interesting fly on the wall story about Dahmer's teenage life as well as his first murder, which occurred in Bath. Being a (former) Bath, Ohio, resident and living about 1/4 mile away from the former Dahmer residence, it's interesting to see Derf mention and draw and refer to some of the popular landmarks including the school, the restaurants, the mall and the roads and highways of Bath. Like I said, it's a well-written, very well drawn book. Read the footnotes section at the back for even more jaw-dropping information.

THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME by Donald Ray Pollock

Very good book. Right from the first chapter, you're wondering 'Where in the Hell is this going?'. Pollock takes you on a fun, entertaining, dare I say disgusting ride into the filth and underworld of Southeastern Ohio. If you've read KNOCKEMSTIFF, you know exactly what you're in for. The characters, the locales and the interesting situations they're put in come together to create a fantastic story 'Natural Born Killers meets Gummo'. Pollock has a knack for dialogue. He can write for dimwits like no other, but he also has a knack to get inside the mind of each character and converse in a way that makes them 100% believable. Great book. Be warned though, it's a bit squeamish in places. This ain't Highlights For Children. But, it's worth the ride. Check ‘er out. Also, if you don't know about Pollock, check out his inspiring back-story. He gives me hope for my personal publishing future every time I think about him.

CHILD OF GOD by Cormac McCarthy

Good book. Great read. Again, McCarthy is a delicate master of the English language. He really gets inside the main character's sick and twisted mind. But, is Lester Ballard really a serial killer or is he just a screwed up, perverted, sadistic individual? And, I guess, is there a difference? In any event, a nice quick read. The chapters move along at a fast pace. Like THE ROAD, ALL THE PRETTY HORSES, BLOOD MERIDIAN and, of course, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, McCarthy can write great dialogue and he pulls it off fantastically with this little story - especially Lester's remarks and thought process as he relates to the townsfolk.

BORN STANDING UP by Steve Martin

Great book. Martin is very honest in his representation of his rise to fame. It didn't happen overnight. It took time. In fact, it took lots of time. Maybe half of his life. It also took a lot of failures. In fact, lots and lots of failures. If there's anything to be learned from Martin is that when you get knocked down, you stand back up and continue to strive for your dreams no matter what they may be. Martin offers up an intimate portrait of his childhood, his dreams and his constant internal strife with his father, which - as it appears - fueled his fire for success even more. In addition, this book can be a great self-help book for people who fear presenting in public. Everyone fails in life at some point. The most important thing is what you do after that happens. Martin's story can serve as a motivating lesson to everyone out there about tenacity, creativity, dedication to your craft and never giving up on your dreams. What a great, quick, entertaining and - most importantly - motivating read

ROBOPOCALYPSE by Daniel Wilson

Robo-fantastic. Prior to reading this novel, I read a couple reviews from literary snobs who thumbed their nose at this book. My question was 'Why?' This is pure Robot Pulp. And it's freaking awesome. Daniel H. Wilson has done his homework and has intricately played out a potential robot apocalypse on mankind. After reading WORLD WAR Z and then this book (both sort of 'found footage/interview type' books, I can honestly say that Roboapocalypse stands on a higher pedestal. Why? Well, the character development is there, the dialogue is there and the action and thought processes of all characters isn't one-dimensional. A definite page turner a' la works of Koontz, Grisham and James Patterson - Wilson writes action sequences extremely well - and there are plenty. I really don't want to give too much away. However, I would say snag this book up and read it before Steven Spielberg begins production of the film version later this year - for a 2013 release. Highly enjoyable, action packed, thought-provoking and - simply put - ROBOTASTIC! Check er out.

WORLD WAR Z by Max Brooks

Kudos to Max Brooks for his very, very deep thinking on the eternal question, "What would happen if the entire world were overrun with zombies?" Seriously though, my hat goes off to Brooks for ruminating on the subject for days and days. Very thorough thought process indeed. What would the army do? Where would people go? How would they survive? What happens when it freezes? Does the army get involved? What about zombies that end up in the water? Brooks creative minds answers these thought-provoking questions, and much more, through faux one-on-one sit-down interviews with a number of heros and witnesses to the zombie war. Which brings me to the one fault I have for this book. I thought the narrative, or rather the storytelling process (first-hand accounts) that Brooks thought up to tell his story was a bit weak. I'm not sure if having a regular, straight-forward fiction novel would have done it justice, either. However, having read Justin Cronin's vampire apocalypse fantasy THE PASSAGE as well as Brook's WORLD WAR Z side by side, I can honestly say Cronin's work - a straight-forward fiction novel - rises to the top. That said, I'm looking forward to the film. If they toss half the imagery and ideas that Brooks thinks up in this book, it's sure to be a cool flick.

THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin

Wow, what a monster of a book, but well worth the one month of reading in the end. A new, unique take on the Vampire mystique, Cronin's book covers a present day America followed by an apocalyptic America 100 years later. The cast of characters he creates talk, speak and feel lifelike, the decisions they make speaks to the characters themselves and the journey all of these characters travel is also enjoyable and creepy. Keep in mind, this is a graphic book with plenty of bloodshed and murder. Cronin also attacks the action sequences in the book with fervor and passion. He paints a very comprehensive picture of landscapes and scenery. Some beautiful writing thoughout the more than 700 pages made me a bit jealous, which is always a compliment to the author. Comparisons to WATERSHIP DOWN came to mind often as I was reading this book. I'm not sure how much more there is to say besides the creatures and the overall storyline do, in fact, bring some comparisons to films such I AM LEGEND (and the book), THE DESCENT as well as Guillermo Del Toro's BLADE 2. That said, the book stands on its own as a great piece of fiction. I understand there are two more yet-be-released books in the Passage series, which makes sense considering the open-ended finale. Looking forward to the second book of the trilogy, THE TWELVE.

Interested in more great reads from Eimer's past? Check out these posts:

• Eimer's Top Reads of 2011
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2010
• Eimer's Top Reads of 2009
• Rendezvous with Rama Review
• Read My FREE Novella of Short Stories
• American Gods Review
• Cash by Cash Review
• Walk in the Woods Review
• The Road Review
• The Mist Review