Book Reviews

Business
Pivoting as a way of Life
In "Pivoting as a Way of Life," entrepreneurs Joseph Hanna and Christy Petrosso unveil a transformative guide that challenges traditional notions of product-market fit, advocating for continuous innovation and agility through their Pivoting Life Operating Model to help businesses thrive in a dynamic market landscape.

Military Fiction
Red Lines
In the wake of a devastating terrorist attack on Independence Hall, President Mark Taylor rallies the nation for a decisive military response against Iran, while a group of enraged veterans takes matters into their own hands, igniting a complex conflict that intertwines personal vendettas with geopolitical stakes.

Suspense
Otello's Oil: A Saga of Blood and Oil
In a rapidly changing Seattle, a father and daughter’s ferry trip turns into a race against time when he uncovers a bomb threat, while a web of political intrigue unfolds in Washington, D.C., culminating in a high-stakes assassination that could alter global relations.

Political Thriller; Historical Fiction
Cold Peace
As the Soviet blockade of Berlin threatens to starve its citizens, a diverse group of characters—including a reluctant RAF commander, a grieving journalist, and a determined heir—must navigate personal struggles and political tensions to support the airlift that could save the city from despair.

Western Nonfiction
A Sometimes Paradise: Reflections on Life in a Wyoming Ranch Family
A Sometimes Paradise is a poignant memoir that chronicles Mark E. Miller's life growing up on the I Lazy D Ranch in Wyoming, exploring the deep connections between family, nature, and the enduring spirit of ranching amidst the challenges of modernization and loss.

Marriage
The Infidelity Cure: How to Rebuild Your Life & Relationship After Your Affair, A Guidebook for Men and the Women Who Love Them
The Infidelity Cure: How to Rebuild Your Life & Relationship after Your Affair
Dr. Jeanne Michele's "The Infidelity Cure: How to Rebuild Your Life & Relationship after Your Affair" offers a lifeline for men struggling to recover from the devastating impact of infidelity. This comprehensive guide doesn't shy away from the complexities of infidelity, delving deep into the motivations, vulnerabilities, and emotional landscapes that contribute to this betrayal.

Childrens: Nonfiction
BE A SCRIBE: Working for a Better Life in Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, a father takes his son on a transformative journey up the Nile to secure a prestigious education as a scribe, revealing the harsh realities of various professions and the promise of a better life through knowledge.

Writing and Publishing
The Heroine's Labyrinth: Archetypal Designs in Heroine-Led Fiction
In "The Heroine’s Labyrinth," Douglas Burton unveils a transformative framework for storytelling that redefines the Heroine’s Journey, emphasizing its unique narrative arc and the intricate challenges faced by female protagonists in their quest for self-discovery and empowerment.

Self-help: Spiritual
Your Crystal Allies: The 12 Best Gems & Minerals for Making Money & Managing Resources, Book Three
In "Your Crystal Allies," Tracee Dunblazier guides readers through the transformative power of twelve specific crystals, blending scientific insights, personal anecdotes, and practical applications to enhance prosperity and resource management in their lives.

New Fiction
A PANGOLIN SLEPT ON BUDDHA'S LAP: A Novel about the Wonders of Wildlife and the Trials of Conservation
The meticulously worded title - A Pangolin Slept on Buddha’s Lap: A Novel about the Wonders of Wildlife and the Trials of Conversation - contains everything the reader needs to know about this book. Its beautiful cover filled with oranges and greens invoke the naturalism on display throughout the story. In short, it prepares the reader for a timely discussion of our relationship with nature and the perils that await us.

Business: Motivational
Resilience@Work - How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future
A practical guide designed to help individuals develop resilience to thrive in both personal and professional spheres. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book employs a parable involving four characters—Hurry, Worry, Steady, and Ready—who meet at a weekly surfing camp in California. Through their interactions and the Friend-to-Friend Process, they share their struggles and learn valuable lessons about resilience.

Childrens: Holiday
Melina's Christmas Tree
With no tree in her home, and just a dollar from her widowed mother, Melina goes out on Christmas eve to find one. She faces the cold night and many obstacles, but she doesn't give up. With perseverance and an unexpected miracle, Melina gets her very special tree.

Childrens: Holiday
The Legend of Chris Moose
This picture book introduces eleven animal characters in rhyme as they join Ugly on a snowy trip through the woods to Momma and Poppa Bears’ house. There, a Christmas eve party is made very special when Ugly gives unselfishly of himself to overcome a forgotten Christmas tree.

Mind, Body, Spirit
Unlocking Kabbalah: A New Synthesis of Astrology, Tarot, and the Tree of Life
In "Unlocking Kabbalah," Thomas Weems reinterprets the ancient Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah, revealing a modified Tree of Life that integrates astrology, Tarot, and metaphysical insights to uncover the true essence of existence.

Christian
New Wine: A Journey into refueling your life in the spirit
In a compelling call for spiritual revival, this transformative narrative invites readers to embrace a deeper relationship with God, shedding past traditions to experience the new wine of the Holy Spirit and ignite a lifelong journey of faith.