"Shot" by Kristin Durfee
Killer of the Wealthy
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Shot
Kristin DurfeeWild Rose Press (2024)ISBN: 978-1509254453Reviewed by Shawna Thompson for Reader Views (04/2024)
The bustling city of New York in 1929 forms the backdrop of a thrilling narrative of deceit, murder, and kidnapping in Kristin Durfee’s book “Shot.” The story unfolds with Detective Johanna Kelly, a woman battling the criminal underworld and fighting against the pervasive sexism…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"The Amazon Author Formula" by Penny C. Sansevieri
Mastering the Amazon Marketplace by a Proven Pro
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
The Amazon Author Formula
Penny C. SansevieriIndependently Published (2024)ISBN: 979-8874429799Reviewed by Sara Lancaster for Reader Views (04/2024)
Penny Sansevieri, author of “The Amazon Author Formula: Insider Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Selling More Books!” is well known in the book marketing and book launching ‘verse, and with good reason. She’s the CEO and founder of Author…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Luck or Miracle" by Reginald Bollich
A Remarkable Story
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Luck or Miracle
Reginald BollichModern History Press (2023)ISBN: 978-1615997770Reviewed by Robert Leon Davis for Reader Views (04/2024)
“Luck or Miracle” by Reginald Bollich, intimately recounts the remarkable real-life experiences of his 102-year-old cousin by the name of James “Jim” Joseph Bollich, a true American hero. At his astounding age, Mr. Bollich goes into great detail about his life…
View On WordPress
0 notes
MEET THE AUTHOR! A conversation with Carolyn Gundrum – Author of “Be Brave”
Today Reader Views speaks with Carolyn Gundrum about her book, "Be Brave: ABC's of Inspiration for Cancer Patients from Winnie-the-Pooh & Friends."
Be Brave
Carolyn GundrumGundrum Publishing Co LLC (2023)ISBN: 979-8987526002
Carolyn Gundrum is a certified Library/Media Specialist and Art Teacher. She grew up in Kelowna, B.C. Canada and has lived in Michigan, Indiana, Nevada, and Oklahoma. In 2021, while renovating her little house, she felt like she had the flu. It turned out to be Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and her life changed. She understands…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"What Lies Buried" by Leslie Kain
Unalterable Life Choices
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
What Lies Buried
Leslie KainAtmosphere Press (2024)ISBN 979-8891321816Reviewed by Sara Lancaster for Reader Views (04/2024)
Unrelenting pain from the past, deep within the recesses of the mind. The tenacious desire to heal a life partner, and to be present for them. And the soul’s always-present yearning to put one’s own dreams and health first…
These, and many others, are the themes explored…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Red Clay, Running Waters" by Leslie K. Simmons
A searing novel whose narrative arc is encompassed by well-researched historical details.
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Red Clay, Running Waters
Leslie K. SimmonsKoehler Books (2023)ISBN: 979-8888241714Reviewed by Lily Andrews for Reader Views (04/2024)
With a touch of poetic grace, author Leslie K. Simmons introduces us to her engrossing novel, “Red Clay, Running Waters” with embers from a little-known story in Native American history. The tale follows John Ridge, the son of a Cherokee Indian chief, who, after…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Till Death Do You Part" by Marisa Billions
Twisty, Propulsive, and Intoxicating
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Till Death Do You Part
Marisa BillionsMirador Publishing (2024)ISBN: 978-1915953780Reviewed by Stephanie Elizabeth Long for Reader Views (04/2024)
They have an idyllic marriage—the envy of all their friends. But lately, Sage Foster-Reed’s happiness has been wavering. Maybe the lack of intimacy or Jules’ blatant rejection made her feel frustrated and unloved. Perhaps it was simply a rough patch…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"When Nature Calls: Sea, Air and Land" Poems by Ant Mac
Breathe in some fresh air with this deep dive into nature.
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
When Nature Calls, Sea, Air and Land
Poems by Ant MacMichael Terence Publishing (2023)ISBN: 978-1800945470 Reviewed by Jennifer Bisbing for Reader Views (04/2024)
More than ever, as a worldwide group, we are thinking about how to engage with the sea, air, and land respectfully. Author Ant Mac looks at that high-risk global premise from the perspective of the actual natural elements in “When…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Words Left Unspoken" by J.A. McGovern
A collection of thoughtful poetry.
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Words Left Unspoken
J.A. McGovernAnamcara Press LLC (2024)ISBN: 978-1960462381Reviewed by Dawn Colclasure for Reader Views
For now is the time to reveal a new side of life in writing. Thus speaks the poet in his collection of poems, “Words Left Unspoken” by J.A. McGovern. And, indeed, these poems are definitely about the things we usually don’t say. The thoughts we keep to ourselves and the…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"On Wahoo Reef" by Tim W. Jackson
A quirky, inspirational book about following your dreams and new beginnings.
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
On Wahoo Reef
Tim W. JacksonIndependently Published (2024)ISBN: 978-1735113647 Reviewed by Stephanie Elizabeth Long for Reader Views (01/2024)
Disgruntled public relations employee Wally Breight longed to leave behind his soul-sucking 9-to-5 life. The scuba diving enthusiast had visions of living an island life—leading dives, feeling the sand beneath his toes, and becoming a better…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Please Read Me" by Kathryn Sprandio Ells
Girlhood in the 2000s.
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Please Read Me
Kathryn Sprandio EllsIndependently Published (2023)ISBN: 979-8856555881Reviewed by Nadica Terzieva for Reader Views (04/2024)
“Please Read Me” by Kathryn Sprandio Ells is a collection of short stories and poems that explore both girlhood and adulthood as a young woman, and the emotions that come with these ages. The author uses humor throughout the pieces, particularly in the way…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Letters to the Purple Satin Killer" by Joshua Chaplinsky
Shades of Purple
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Letters to the Purple Satin Killer
Joshua ChaplinskyCLASH Books (2024)IBSN: 978-1960988096Reviewed by Jessica Dickenson for Reader Views (04/2024)
Can you simultaneously be grateful something is a work of fiction and yet also long for more information?
“Letters to the Purple Satin Killer” is a compendium of letters written to the fictional serial killer Jonas Williker, AKA the Purple Satin…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Your Brain's Still Flashing" by Jim Lively
You Can’t Hide from Yourself
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Your Brain’s Still Flashing
Jim LivelyTreaty Oak Publishers (2024)ISBN: 978-1959127185Reviewed by Justin Gaynor for Reader Views (04/2024)
Dallas native Jim Lively has written a truly thrilling thriller, weighing in at a slender 115 pages. A boxer weighing 115 pounds would be just over half my size, but a properly trained and disciplined bantamweight fighter could lay me out on the canvas…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"The Bureau of Undead Investigation" by Connor Mackay
Thrilling and Imaginative
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
The Bureau of Undead Investigation
Connor MackayRank 6 Press (2024)ISBN: 978-1778028786Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (3/2024)
“The Bureau of Undead Investigation” by Connor Mackay is set in the future during a time when people are able to receive ‘The Blessing’ from a serum that will keep them conscious after they die so that they can take care of unfinished business. Unfortunately,…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"The Warsaw Gambit" by Benjamin Lloyd
Revenge Against the Russian Bear
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
The Warsaw Gambit
Benjamin LloydIndependently Published (2023)ISBN: 979-8873321780Reviewed by Justin Gaynor for Reader Views (04/2024)
When Vladimir Putin ordered his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, I’m sure many people wished him ill – even wished that, somehow, he would personally be held to account for the pointless loss of life and misery that followed this decision. In “The Warsaw…
View On WordPress
0 notes
"Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?" by Tony Demechees
An Enlightening Text That Serves as a Companion While Navigating the Dating World
#books #bookreview #reading #readerviews
Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?
Tony DemecheesAmp Publications (2024)ISBN: 979-8990441002Reviewed by Lily Andrews for Reader Views (04/2024)
Tony Demechees’ book, “Are There Really Plenty of Fish in the Sea?: A Guide to Dating in the Reel World” is a distinctively created tool to help readers-male or female-find love more successfully.
According to Tony’s observation, many people,…
View On WordPress
0 notes
MEET THE AUTHOR: Audrey D. Lloyd – Author of "Bold: Rein In Your Mind, Reign in Your Career"
Today Reader Views talks with Audrey D. Lloyd about her book, "Bold: Rein in Your Mind, Reign in Your Career."
#books #authorinterview, #reading #readerviews
Bold: Rein in Your Mind, Reign in Your Career
Audrey D. LloydNew Degree Press (2022)ISBN: 978-1637306598
Audrey D. Lloyd, M.A. is a highly experienced change management and business transformation expert with over 25 years of global, corporate experience across diverse industries (e.g., life sciences/pharma, healthcare, consumer goods, financial services, and insurance). She is a gifted…
View On WordPress
0 notes