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  • Book Endings - A Call Numbers novel: Loss, Pain, and Revelations

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Book Endings - A Call Numbers novel: Loss, Pain, and Revelations Kindle Edition

by Syntell Smith (Author), Tanisha Stewart (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (14)
“Life is all about turning the page.”


Robin Walker is not used to the quiet life. As a library clerk at the 58th Street Library in Manhattan, the disruptions come from office politics. But when Robin’s grandfather, Jon Walker, is found collapsed on Robin’s living room floor, Robin must brace himself for the worst. As he reaches out to family members, he holds onto slim hope that his grandfather will somehow come through.

Robin tries to find solace in his co-workers. But when his supervisor Sonyai Yi is locked in a private battle with head librarian Augustus Chavez, loyalties are tested. He’ll soon realize its not easy knowing who to trust, especially when his job could be on the line. As the days grow long and his grandfather’s time dwindles, Robin is suddenly energized when he dates Shinju, a beautiful Asian woman he saw months ago. When Shinju becomes a part of his life, Robin tries to find joy wherever he can. But it won’t be so simple, secrets are revealed, causing a great disruption that leaves the branch shattered. When this motley crew of characters finally comes together, a sudden departure leaves the library in a different place.

Book Endings: Loss, Pain, and Revelations is an absorbing slice-of-life look at characters on interlacing paths – trying to discover themselves. In this thoughtful sequel, life is what you make of it. Like books borrowed from the library of the universe, we’re only here until we must be returned to the earth… because our time is borrowed.
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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Call Numbers
  2. Print length
    427 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    September 25, 2020
  6. Grade level
    12 and up
  7. File size
    1.0 MB
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
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Shelf Unbound 2021 Best Indie Book NOTABLE INDIE
AUTHOR SHOUT 2022 Reader Ready Award Honorable Mention
Winner of the 2021 Big NYC Book Award Distinguished Favorite in General Fiction!
Winner of the 2021 Silver Global Ebook Award in New Adult Fiction!

"With more than a dozen diverse and well-crafted characters swirling throughout this story, Smith orchestrates the action well. The frenetic pace of the plot makes it difficult to put this book down, while the gossipy drama makes the reading experience a guilty pleasure. Book Endings shines with authenticity." Self-Publishing Review

"Riveting and complex...Smith's prose is crisp and sensitive, and his characters richly drawn. With its wild fusion of individual struggles and work politics, the novel keeps the reader thoroughly intrigued." - The Prairies Book Review

"Mellow and entertaining, I remember reading Call Numbers and being blown away...I prefer this one because of how believable and close to real-life it was." - Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

"Syntell Smith excels at injecting high drama into the backdrop of what should be a quiet library world. The portrait of workplace personality clashes and the evolution of new goals and paths create a thought-provoking literary work that will prove appealing to any reader who view the library as a peaceful refuge from the world." - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

"Drama, passion, and wisecracks unite and divide the 58th's staff, whose work and personal lives are captured in convincing particulars." - Booklife

About the Author

Syntell Smith was born and raised in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan in New York City. He began writing while blogging his hectic everyday life experiences in 2004. After gaining an audience with a following of dedicated readers, he studied scripts and plays and got into screenwriting. "Call Numbers" is his first novel that he plans to develop into a series. He loves comic books, video games, and watching reruns of Law and Order. Syntell is active on Facebook. Tumblr & Twitter, and currently lives in Detroit.

Aidana WillowRaven; a tradigital artist (a hybrid artist who combines traditional training and techniques with digital tools and applications) and mother of three; trained in Fine Art, Studio Design, and Animation at NSU and ODU. WillowRaven works with publishers, as well as, indie authors, musicians, game developers, and filmmakers. In addition to her freelance business, she's the Art Director at 4RV Publishing. Working in most genres, from picture books to novels, she has illustrated and/or designed over 500 books and ebooks since 2007 as well as, helped many companies with branding and marketing tools such as websites, logos, and coaching through her freelance company, WillowRaven Illustration & Design Plus, in Memphis, Tennessee.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FY4CC6T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Syntell Smith Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 427 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Call Numbers
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,902 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (14)

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Syntell Smith was born and raised in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan in New York City. He began writing while blogging his hectic everyday life experiences in 2004. After gaining an audience with a following of dedicated readers, he studied scripts and plays and got into screenwriting. "Call Numbers" is his first novel that he plans to develop into a series. He loves comic books, video games, and watching reruns of Law and Order. Syntell is active on Facebook. Tumblr & Twitter, and currently lives in Detroit.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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  • Kailey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew there could be drama in a library?!?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Listen I was already intrigued at the premise & I actually appreciate the time period it was set in cuz it fits the story. The plot is amazing, the characters are fully fleshed out (which is usually a peeve of mine) & this author is definitely worth giving a try! I can’t wait to read the next book! 🙏🏽
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  • Lady A.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Okay I was surprised!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    Okay I was surprised, the premise is interesting and unique which is hard to find. The romance is there, but at times the steamy scenes got a cliche. However overall, Robin Walker is just one of many well fleshed out characters, that truly tell the story in a believable way. A secretive plot full of twists and turns that make you wonder whats coming next. The vibrant story telling elicits all of your senses and I think that's why I really enjoyed this one.
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  • Amy's Bookshelf Reviews & Podcast
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant storytelling!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    Syntell Smith writes a dramatic tale with Book Endings: Loss, Pain, and Revelation. This book is part of the Call Numbers series, and this is volume two. This is a great sequel to the first book, which introduced the reader to Robin Walker, a new employee to the Manhattan Library, where he works as a clerk. He didn't realize there could be so much drama in a library, but that is what he faced every day. Now, it's the second book (read the first one first), and life is a bit harder for Robin, has he has a persona tragedy, and it's constantly on his mind. He hopes that he would have some support from his co-workers, but they are in their own worlds, with battles he didn't realize you'd have to fight in a library. Politics hit the library, very hard, and there are also the lives of the employees with their own weights on their shoulders. One good thing that happens is Robin Starts to date Shinju, but she may not be what he seems either. Robin believes we all live in chapters of a book, where the time is short, borrowed, and then we see "The End." Compelling! Whatever this author writes, I want to read. This author brings the story to life. A well-written plot. An embraceable story. An emotional rollercoaster. Un-put-downable! Book Endings: Loss, Pain, and Revelation is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.
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  • Fallon Hamilton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent character development and entertaining story!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    I enjoyed how well fleshed out this story was. The author is a master at developing well thought out characters. I loved how he used the library as the backdrop for novel. I was able to learn a lot of behind-the-scenes info on the secret life of librarians. I also loved how the story was set in the 90s. I look forward to finishing the three-book series once the last book is published. I had the privilege of meeting the author through the This Browne Girl Reads book club.
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  • Naomi Raven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Library mischief
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    Once again Syntell Smith takes us to the library in Book Endings. Robin Walker, the main character, is a young man I feel I know. The character development is that well done. I really enjoy the drama, and angst I found in this book. It seems that Robin begins to struggle to find his true self after the death of his grandfather. Syntell brings all of the issues at the library out for us to look at. I look forward to the next installment.
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  • Tony and Ruthie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Character Centered, I would recommend to Sally Rooney fans
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    Things I liked: As the reader, you are thrust into the story and it starts with a pretty tragic plot point with a family member. You immediately feel for Robin. It’s a writing accomplishment to make a reader care about characters and feel for them so quickly. It’s not just about what happened it’s the description of the feelings the characters are experiencing etc. that feels so real. When the characters are showing intense emotion, I get sucked into the book and feel the characters are real. The internal dialogue is funny at times and also feels very realistic. It was like a day in the life story of these characters and at times it felt meandering like I wasn’t sure where the plot was going or what I was supposed to glean from the story. But, I didn’t mind that because I was invested in the characters.

    Things I didn’t like: The romantic banter could use some work. Some romantic scenes I found cringy and unrealistic. But, I also don’t read many books with explicit, erotic, or descriptive bedroom scenes. It’s probably only present in 20-30% of the books I read. So, readers who read more of that may not have the same opinion as I did.

    I would recommend it to readers who like character-centered stories and like to feel connected to the characters through highs and lows. Also, readers who don’t mind a somewhat meandering storyline or explicit, erotic, descriptive bedroom scenes. I found the style of writing to be similar to Sally Rooney’s style.

    Content warnings: explicit, erotic, descriptive bedroom scenes, drugging for attempted rape, family drama, and sadness is intense at times, death, grief, revenge, racism, peril, medical scenes including a high-risk birth

    Disclaimer: I received a free review copy of Book Endings from the author. It was my choice to read and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
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    Tony and Ruthie
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Character Centered, I would recommend to Sally Rooney fans

    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
    Things I liked: As the reader, you are thrust into the story and it starts with a pretty tragic plot point with a family member. You immediately feel for Robin. It’s a writing accomplishment to make a reader care about characters and feel for them so quickly. It’s not just about what happened it’s the description of the feelings the characters are experiencing etc. that feels so real. When the characters are showing intense emotion, I get sucked into the book and feel the characters are real. The internal dialogue is funny at times and also feels very realistic. It was like a day in the life story of these characters and at times it felt meandering like I wasn’t sure where the plot was going or what I was supposed to glean from the story. But, I didn’t mind that because I was invested in the characters.

    Things I didn’t like: The romantic banter could use some work. Some romantic scenes I found cringy and unrealistic. But, I also don’t read many books with explicit, erotic, or descriptive bedroom scenes. It’s probably only present in 20-30% of the books I read. So, readers who read more of that may not have the same opinion as I did.

    I would recommend it to readers who like character-centered stories and like to feel connected to the characters through highs and lows. Also, readers who don’t mind a somewhat meandering storyline or explicit, erotic, descriptive bedroom scenes. I found the style of writing to be similar to Sally Rooney’s style.

    Content warnings: explicit, erotic, descriptive bedroom scenes, drugging for attempted rape, family drama, and sadness is intense at times, death, grief, revenge, racism, peril, medical scenes including a high-risk birth

    Disclaimer: I received a free review copy of Book Endings from the author. It was my choice to read and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Wanda Cooper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a Read...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    The 58th Street Library is the epicenter for the Main Character Robin Walker. In an interesting story of his life and the life of his friends and associates the reader is treated to a host of situations that while ordinary, they stand out in how each is portrayed and the impact they have on all concerned. After reading this book I will view librarians, clerks and pages on a whole new level. Who would have ever thought in such a quiet place that so many different layers of drama are unfolding beneath the surface.
    -To The Author- I plan to read Book One at some future point.
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