Today’s Featured Book is the Military Historical Fiction, The Birdhouse Man by Rick Destefanis.
Sam Walker pulls no punches when he tells his Vietnam War story to college journalism student, Claire Cunningham. As Sam shares his unapologetic and unvarnished viewpoint, he begins to suspect Claire’s thesis work isn’t her only reason for interviewing him. When his tale unfolds, the seventy-three-year-old veteran and the young woman discover they are both grappling with questions, loss, and loneliness, but believe that together they may find some answers to help bring the closure that has eluded them.
“I could not put this book down! Fictional history at it’s best… I can’t say enough good thing about the Bird House Man to give it it’s due. All I can say is read it, it is a great read.” -READER
“This book gives the reader a look from several directions showing how the war impacted the service men, their families and the men who fought beside them. This is a novel way to tell the story. Very refreshing.” -Amazon Review
Today’s New Release Book is the Neuroscience Nonfiction, The Light of Reason by Tamar Jehuda Cohen. Only $0.99!
At the height of her professional career, groundbreaking immunologist Dr. Tamar Jehuda Cohen was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain aneurism. While doctors debated where and how they will operate, open, and remove parts of her brain, Tamar’s thoughts wander on the procedure’s effects on her mind – and her soul.
“I can’t stop thinking about this book. It goes with me anywhere I go… It fills me with light, like an arrow to the heart, it lights the way.” -READER
“Tamar is such an inspiration. Her writing style is engaging and insightful. This book is for everyone, not just those going through challenging times.” -Amazon Review
“A strengthening and touching book. Highly recommend.“ -READER
Today’s Featured Romance is the Romantic Comedy, Sincerely, Up Yours by USA Today Bestselling Author Penelope Bloom.
For some reason, my new boss has it out to get me. Innocent little me? I’m just a petite, talented, darling little thorn in his side. Okay, my words, not his. But he can’t fire me unless I quit—long story. The joke’s on him, because I couldn’t even quit chewing gum, let alone my dream job.
“This book was genuinely so dang funny. I wasn’t expecting much going into it, but was laughing nearly the whole way through. The cover is not lying when it says romantic comedy. Even the side characters were comedic geniuses.” -Amazon Review
“Laughed so much I was crying! The snarky sense of humor that was weaved into each character was genius. I made myself put it down at 1 am so I wouldn’t be dragging the next day.” -READER
“I loved this story. I loved that she doesn’t give up her vision of what she wants. And he doesn’t give into the one his dad wants for him. Love the writing and the fun storyline!” -Amazon Review
Today’s Freebie is the Self Help, The Sh*t I Wished I Learned in College by Jaime Jackson. Now FREE!
It is precisely in the face of your biggest challenges and losses that a deep sense of awakening arises—and you realize that happiness is impossible if you keep trying to live by everyone else’s standards. Consider this book to be a manual for life; one with a myriad of timeless messages you can pick and choose as you desire, put your own imprint upon, and come back to over the years. It encourages you to live by your values and be true to yourself.
“This book has it all. Jaime has encapsulated wisdom and experience and distilled it into this manual for life. It’s great to delve into at any point: whether searching for motivation or inspiration, or a reminder about life’s greater purpose. This is a great read and a book everyone—no matter their stage of life—should have on their bookshelf.” -READER
“The book is full of excellent advice for both young and old. It provides practical tools and sage wisdom to help shape your actions for any future decisions you may have to make. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It will certainly help improve the quality of life for anyone who reads it.” -Amazon Review