Reviews
"Have fun, but don't get too close - this book may be contagious." - Jeff Belanger, Ghostvillage.com
Reviews for Almanac of The Infamous, The Incredible, and The Ignored
The Almanac continues to receive favourable endorsements and reviews from everybody who reads it. Some of the most notable names in the world of paranormal research love The Almanac. Here are excerpts from some of the best, with links to the full articles where possible.
Whitley Strieber - author of Communion, host of Unknown Country website, famed paranormal researcher: "Juanita Rose Violini's Almanac of the Infamous, Incredible and the Ignored is 365 days of wonder and fascination. It is amazing what peculiar things happen to people in this ever so strange world of ours. A mind-opening (and bending) delight! " and "You just will not BELIEVE how strange our world really is! Wonderful, bizarre, satisfyingly well-researched." Whitley Strieber Link
Colin Wilson - Author, philosopher, and famed researcher of unsolved mysteries and the Occult: "This is really delightful - Charles Fort would have endorsed it enthusiastically!"
Lila Berryman - daughter of Juanita Rose Violini: "I am really proud of my mom for completing such a big task, and I hope others can see her for how great she is. Almanac of the Infamous the Incredible and the Ignored is a great book to read because you don’t have to read the whole book at the same time. You can open to a random page, read a mystery and shut it again!" Read more - Lila Berryman Link
Jeff Belanger - author of The World's Most Haunted Places, host of Ghostvillage.com, leading paranormal researcher: "Juanita Rose Violini's Almanac of The Infamous, The Incredible, and The Ignored is delightfully odd, wonderfully weird, and anything but normal. Filled with historical curiosities and esoteric advice, the book explores legends, the paranormal, and the people who experience the fringe. Have fun, but don't get too close - this book may be contagious." Jeff Belanger Link
Clint Marsh - author of The Mentalist's Handbook: "The world of the mysterious and miraculous is closer than you tihnk. Step outside your conception of reality and get ready to greet each day with a sense of wonder, possibility and magic."
Lemony Snicket - author of A Series Of Unfortunate Events: "From the Crystal Skull to Peking Man, this is the only believable history of the world I have ever encountered. Congratulations to the author." Lemony Snicket Link
Linda L. Richards - mystery author, writer of Death Was The Other Woman, founder of January Magazine: "This is something quite beyond strange occurrences. Rather, Violini brings us a whole year's worth of unexplained mysteries with which to confuse our staid little hearts. Be afraid! This one could change your life." Read more - Linda Richards Link
Jeff Hoke - author of Museum of Lost Wonder: "If you're looking for a daily dose of inspriation, dive into any page and you'll find life a little less dreary, and full of possibilities ... Ms. Violini has compiled a compendium of curiosities that reinforces one's faith that the world is more than it seems, and is truly full of wonder."
American Profile.com, editor Neil Pond: "Well-researched and creatively illustrated, it's a refreshing stretch for the imagination. Read and marvel!" Read more - American Profile Link
Library Journal, reviewer Savannah Schroll Guz: "Unlike a conventional reference resource, the tales are organized not by theme or location but as a calendar, with a story per day. While this work does not offer scholarly explanation, journalistic inquiry, or scientific foundation, it is still a genuinely absorbing, entertaining read." Read more - Library Journal Link
Lesa's Book Critiques, by Lesa Holstine, Library Manager: "My recommendation for this book would be as a gift for teens who enjoy the weird and the unexplained." Note: this is borne out by our bookstore appearances, where teenage boys grab The Almanac and won't let go till their Mom buys it for them. Read more - Lesa Holstine Link
Wish List Worthy, reviewer Aimee: "This is a perfect gift for trivia lovers, and especially for those who love to learn about unusual lore. We couldn’t put down the copy we got to review, each mystery was so intriguing. Not only is it fun to read though, it makes for some great conversations too." Read more - Wish List Worthy Link
Curled Up With A Good Book, reviewer Deborah Adams: "“Sometimes the world’s magic leaks out.” That’s how author Juanita Rose Violini explains the extraordinary things included in the Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible, and the Ignored. When the introduction to a book is this lyrical and profound, you can bet that the main content will be a delightful journey." Read more - Curled Up Link
