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3 Weird Marketing Secrets of Successful Authors on AmazonHibbs, ShaunThis is a very useful reference for Amazon authors. While the secrets are not particularly weird (or, for that matter, …, independent-publisher writing-and-publishing
A Canadian in God’s Own CountryBenger, RobinI am fortunate to be able to say that I know Robin Benger – not well, as I have not …travel-and-foreign-settings
Adventures of Rategan, Volume 1Benger, RobinThe book I have been waiting for was worth the wait. Robin Benger is a noted documentary journalist whose travels …, action-thrillers-and-spies travel-and-foreign-settings
All are Free to WriteAllee, SheilaJournal blank books, writing prompts, etc. are not in our usual repertoire but sometimes fate hands you a good thing …, , early-author self-help writing-and-publishing
Boundary Spanning in PracticeWoolley, KittyThis book is an introduction to Kitty Wooley’s “Senior Fellows” initiative to develop and maintain an ongoing network of public …, business independent-publisher
Celtic Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Sagas and BeliefsHourly HistoryIt’s impossible in a small space even to scratch the surface of Irish lore. This book is quite illuminating in …, , history-biography independent-publisher short-e-book
Corkscrew Solutions: Problem Solving with a TwistChing, ClarkeThis short easy-to-read book is still somewhat esoteric. It is the first one I have found that explains how to …, , business independent-publisher short-e-book
Crack the Code by Renting Your UnderwearWilder, JayBefore even discussing the book’s contents, you’ll need to understand what the title is (and isn’t!) about. In fact, you’re …self-help
David Savakerrva (Volume 1)Lawrence BrownA young man – a boy, really – is torn out of his world by forces he cannot understand and …sci-fi-and-fantasy-worlds
Graham’s Resolution SeriesShaw, AnnetteYou may well get your introduction to this series via an email offering you a free copy. Take it. It …, independent-publisher sci-fi-and-fantasy-worlds
Head in the CloudForsithe, JackThe second of Jack Forsithe’s books is a fast-moving read that combines the genres of thriller and alien-type fantasy. It …sci-fi-and-fantasy-worlds
Heart in the CloudForsithe, JackThe back cover promises a “fantasy thriller” and it delivers. This is Jack Forsithe’s first  novel and the highest tribute …sci-fi-and-fantasy-worlds
Here’s The DealJoel AnkneySubtitle: Everything you wish a lawyer would tell you about buying a small business. The subtitle pretty much nails it. …business
Just PunishmentPayne, DavidOK, maybe David and his delightful family and staff laid a promising framework with the great accommodations and fabulous food …, early-author legal-thriller
Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency (series)Smith, Alexander McCallThis series will pull at the heartstrings if you’ve spent any time in southern Africa. If not, you should enjoy …travel-and-foreign-settings
Old BoysCharles McCarryAn excellent yarn about a group of former spies getting together for one last caper. The premises are an entertaining …action-thrillers-and-spies
Pink Goldfish: Defy Normal Expectation, Exploit Imperfection and Captivate Your CustomersPhelps, Stan and David RendallA very easy reading book, packed with real-company examples to prove the points around the idea that you do much …business
Prussian BlueKerr, PhilipAn excellent read in another of the Bernie Gunther series of WW2-era detective novels. As is the style for the …action-thrillers-and-spies
Radiant Angel and the Cuban AffairDeMille, NelsonTwo recent offerings from Nelson DeMille explore his similar but different sub-genres and both are well worth your time. Radiant …, action-thrillers-and-spies travel-and-foreign-settings
Real Fast FoodSlater, NigelI am not a great cook – I have a gourmet quality wife who loves to cook for relaxation – …food
State of WonderPatchett, AnnA riveting story of the potential for finding miracle cures in the depths of the Amazon. It is well-written with …travel-and-foreign-settings
Strategy OSPreda, SteveMany managers who haven’t had access to the top layers of an organization imagine that strategic planning is either the …business
Texas Mutiny: Bullets, Ballots and Boss RuleAllee, SheilaThis easily-flowing gem by Sheila Allee started as an inquiry into Ms. Allee’s family tree and ended up as a …history-biography
The 5 by 5 Business SystemTownsend, JeramiahRight up front let me advise you, if you are one of the many who don’t do much religion: don’t …, business independent-publisher
The Boer War: A History From Beginning to EndHourly HistoryConsidering the premise of the 1 – hour series, this book more than delivers. Aside from distilling a somewhat chaotic …, , history-biography independent-publisher short-e-book
The First 90 Days in GovernmentDaly, Peter H.This book is a partial rewrite of the earlier “90 Days” book that applies to commercial ventures. While the initial …, business not-recommended
The Hottentot RoomHope, ChristopherI had expected from the title and the dust jacket blurb that this book would be about the community of …, history-biography travel-and-foreign-settings
The One From the OtherKerr, PhilipIf you haven’t been introduced to Bernie Gunther, a Jew who is also a former official of the SD and …action-thrillers-and-spies
The Phoenix ProjectKim, Gene  This is possibly the peak of the “business/technical book wrapped in a novel” genre, notably those by Eli Goldratt …, business it
The Reckoning, Camino Beach and the Rooster BarGrisham, JohnJohn Grisham’s three latest offerings are sure to excite his readership in several ways at the same time.  The reviews …, action-thrillers-and-spies legal-thriller
TrumanMcCullough, DavidWhile this is not a myth-creating book, you will find it impossible to read this biography and come away as …history-biography
Tuned In: Eight Lessons to Sales SuccessAlcorn, StaceyThis short (83 pages) novella walks you through the basic steps of getting your name out there and the rewards …business
White Rose, Black ForestDempsey, EoinA superb novel combining spy thriller and troubled romance. Franka is so beaten down by the Nazi regime that she …, action-thrillers-and-spies romance
Widows of Malabar HillSujata MasseyA very engaging tale of a newly-minted attorney in 1920s Bombay (now Mumbai). Purveen Mistry is Bombay’s first and only …, legal-thriller travel-and-foreign-settings

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