In 'The Good Widow' by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, Jacks finds herself in trouble after hooking up with the fiancé of a woman who was killed along with her husband on a planned business trip that turned out to be a tryst in Hawaii. Together they look for clues, but danger and distrust finds them first.
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Book Review: ‘Fitter Faster: The Smart Way to Get in Shape in Just Minutes a Day’ by Robert J. Davis with Brad Kolowich Jr.
'Fitter Faster' by Robert J Davis and Brad Kolowich Jr. needed to be inspiring, motivational, and instructional to truly reach readers like me (vacant from the exercise world for far too long,) and it did that perfectly.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Path of the Wind’ by James Misko
James Misko's 'The Path of the Wind' is an evocative novel about a young teacher with a gift for inspiring his students. It's a celebration of great teaching, and a moving read.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time’ by Brooke Gladstone
In 'The Trouble with Reality' media analyst Brooke Gladstone examines what she calls an "epic existential battle" over reality
Read More »Book Review: ‘Nature Poem’ by Tommy Pico – An Epic Poem
If you read only one book of poetry this year make sure 'Nature Poem' by Tommy Pico is it.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Into the Water’ by Paula Hawkins
The problem with 'Into the Water' by Paula Hawkins is that by the time all is said and done, we’re too exhausted and majorly disappointed with the characters and the story to care about what happens to them.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Light We Lost’ by Jill Santopolo
Jill Santopolo's debut novel 'The Light We Lost' is a testament to the endurance and power of true love
Read More »Book Review: ‘One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor — and Why You’ll Benefit from Being One’ by Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz
'One Minute Mentoring' by Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz is one of those books that you read initially very quickly, but then keep on your desk or in your backpack for easy reference. It’s not a book as much as it is a guide and how much you follow it is up to you.
Read More »Interview: Jessica Strawser, Author of ‘Almost Missed You’
Jessica Strawser's new novel 'Almost Missed You' turns the tables on love, friendship, and the meaning of "meant to be."
Read More »Book Review: ‘The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations through Emotional Intelligence,’ by Steven Stein, PhD
Dr. Steven Stein's illuminating book, 'The EQ Leader' explores why Emotional Intelligence is the new barometer for successful workplaces.
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