Bookreview: Haiku + Drawings = Haiga

 Wonderful short poems and drawings

Summary

A set of selected Haiga works, made throughout the year of 2020,
where pandemics freeze us all. The time we supposed would be the end,
allow us to go deeper in thoughts and feelings.
This is the first book of haiku poems.

My Review

For me this was the first time I read a book with Haiku. This is a type 
of short poetry originally from Japan. The poems and the paintings were
all very amazing and wonderful. I really enjoyed them. I didn't read the 
book in one time but it was nice reading some Haiku's a day. Nevertheless
I was confused about the term: Haiga.  

I would recommend this book to non-active readers it will encourage them
to enjoy some more books.

I give with lots of pleasure a 5 star rating to this wonderful book. I hope 
a sequel will follow soon! 

The author 

The author Horacio Magnus is a poet, writer and haiku lover

The Book

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09F1HZPXC

Uitgever ‏ : ‎ Independently Published (30 augustus 2021)

Taal ‏ : ‎ Engels

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pagina's

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8464214446

Afmetingen ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 0.66 x 21.59 cm

Booktasters

I want to thank Booktasters for the free copy in return for my honest review.

Thank you very much for this wonderful reading chance! 

Bookreview: Four Bittersweet Romances & A Four Act Closet Drama

 A very good read!

Summary

The Ballad of Calle and Maja - a tragicomic story: Maja sends crushes to Calle.
He becomes infatuated, but the fear of failing seizes him as his affection grows.
Lonely and vulnerable for as long as he could remember, Calle suffered a string
of ‪one-night‬ stands and relentless unrequited love. He bears psychological scars
after recently venturing on an online cat-fishing site. Calle decides to pursue
Maja's love. Meanwhile, Maja is unhappily in love with someone else. Calle is
however determined to win Maja’s love.

Two Girls in a Cafe: A young man becomes the subject of a contentious
conversation between Felicity and Ruth. They have different impressions
about the man's character. The question is whether Felicity and Ruth have
the right end of the stick. "Contemporary, witty, honest and ironic".

Binky's Reverie: The story is about loneliness, friendship, misunderstandings,
frustration—between Binky, a young Caribbean man, and Linda, a young
Swedish beauty. They first met in London, where their friendship blossomed
into regular dating, kissing and cuddling—happiness and fun. Linda invites
Binky to visit Sweden for a holiday. And Binky hopes for him and her to go
beyond kissing and hugging—developing a serious love relationship.

Getting It Right, If Ever - romance novella: A tragicomic fantasy tale.
The setting is the early 70s in two imaginary countries. 40-year-old Benji is
a gardener and an aspiring poet. By coincidence, he meets 45-year-old Molly.
They become pen pals, and Molly invites Benji to visit her homeland. Benji is
overwhelmed and seizes the opportunity to visit another country—for the
first time. Then one day, Benji catches sight of a beautiful woman and
becomes mesmerised by with her beauty. He attempts to win her affection.
His manner is anything but conventional: His wooing is courageous as it is
comical. And his approach is a mixture of play-acting, hope, and preservation.
Benji is determined to succeed.

Tell Me Who My Enemy Is — a four-act closet drama: The scene is an outdoor
café near a lake. It is early autumn in the 70s in Stockholm. Berry
(an Afro-West Indian) and Gun and Kerstin (two Swedish cronies) are socialising.
Sam, the Afro-American in time, barges in on the trio. The black men air
opposing views about life in Sweden. Berry becomes belligerent towards Sam:
suspects him to have something up his sleeve. Sam, on the other hand, is calm
and collected, though contemptuous. The girls are puzzled by the bickering
between the two men which escalates into verbal abusive.

My review

I just finished reading "Four Bittersweet Romances and A Four Act Closet
Drama" and I absolutely enjoyed it!

The book was written very detailed and the stories were all great! Although
they looked in the beginning different to each other they form a good whole.

Sometimes I had to laugh, other ways I really felt sad. 

Anyway it was a very good read and I would like to give a 5 star rating! 

The author

He was born in Guyana, immigrated to England in the early 60s.
Worked and studied in London, before taking up residence in Sweden,
in the early 70s.

In the early 70s, he wrote stories, a four-act closet drama,
a novella, and an unfinished (memoir) novel. He had then spent two years
nurturing the ambition to become an author of some repute.
But the going was tough, creating a feeling of insecurity for the future.

In time, he shelved the idea and got a job as a hospital porter.
He later did a BA (Eng. & Edu.). After a summer job at a psychiatric hospital,
he decided to do a 4-term course for mental-health carers, 

Following that he would complete the first of two stages of psychotherapy
education and several short courses in cognitive therapy. After retirement,
he did counseling work for several years.

Booktastes

I really want to thank Booktasters and the author as well for their free copy. It 
was a very good read! 

Bookreview: Green is good, Save Money, Make Money, and Help Your Community Profit from Clean Energy

compact but very interesting book  

Summary 

Renewable energy is good for your wallet. Those who see that opportunity
are already seizing it … all the way to the bank. Green Is Good is a no-nonsense
guide to how you, the average American, can easily incorporate clean energy
and energy efficiency into your daily life and in the process save money,
make money, and help wean your community off fossil fuels. Renewable
energy guru Brian F. Keane walks you through the cost-benefit trade-offs
that come with the exciting new technologies and introduces you to the
revolutionary clean-energy products on the horizon, making the ins and outs
of renewable energy easily accessible. He shows what you can do on every
level to seize the opportunity and profit from it. A renewable energy future
isn’t just good for the environment; it’s good for the economy, and
Green Is Good will show you how—before it’s too late.

My review

Green is good is a small book, but with a lots of interesting information.

It was clear that the author knew his stuff perfectly!

I enjoyed reading Green is good, due to the compact size of the book and
due to the suggestions of the author. It also has a beautiful book cover!

I will recommend this book to all who want to read about saving money

and helping your community profit from Clean Energy.

I give a 5 star rating to this compact and interesting book! 

The author

Brian F. Keane is president of SmartPower. He appears on White
House Chronicle and contributes regularly to the Huffington Post.
Twice named Connecticut's Environmental Hero by the People's
Action for Clean Energy, Keane speaks extensively with local and
national media about clean energy and energy efficiency. He lives
with his wife and their four children in Arlington, Virginia. 

Booktasters

I want to thank Booktasters and the author as well for providing me
a free copy. 

source picture: book cover

Bookreview: A Santa Fe Christmas

 A surprising book

Summary

Evie Hernandez gave up her dream job to help with Mama Irene’s,
the family business. Balancing her modernization plans while respecting
generations of traditions isn’t easy, especially with her nosy, loving family
offering unsolicited advice. That’s never more true than when she meets
Alex—Mr. Tall, Dark and Far Too Handsome. He makes her wonder if
she’s given up on her dreams too quickly, and soon she imagines a much
different future for herself.

Alejandro “Alex” Ortiz is in Santa Fe to do business with Mama Irene’s,
but when he meets the beautiful Evie, he realizes he’ll need a different approach.
Soon he’s playing bartender, serving up horchatas, and sampling tamales,
reminding him of his childhood and beloved Abuelita. Charmed by Evie and
her family, Alex drops his guard and lets himself enjoy Santa Fe’s Christmas
traditions. But he has a deadline to keep and a business to get back to—plus,
Evie will hate him when she learns why he’s really there.

Can the magic of a Santa Fe Christmas help these two find their way?

My Review

First I thought "A Santa Fe Christmas" only was a romantic/feelgood story.

Surprisingly I found the word recipe in the table of content. That made me
curious. It's a fantastic mix of a romantic and feel good story and a cookbook
as well. I liked it a lot!

I'm intrigued by the maels and I'm sure I'll try out some at home. I also liked
the Spanish words in the book very much. Muy bien!

I will recommend this book to people who like to read Christmas stories and
who want to collect recipes too. It's really a wonderful combination!

I give with lots of pleasure a 5 star rating for A Santa Fe Christmas. 

The author

Cecelia Guzman is the writing team of best-selling author Candace Havens
and her daughter-in-law, Crystal Havens, a recovering publishing executive
and mom of five. They live in Texas with their families and pets. They love
all-things holiday, reading, and when they aren’t writing, they can often be
found in the kitchen preparing huge meals. Oh, and they might share an
addiction for all things pink and shiny.

(info on the website of Tule publishing)

The Book

A Santa Fe Christmas is published on 8 November 2021 by Tule Publishing.

Pages: 176

Booktasters

Thank you very much Booktasters for providing me a free copy to read and
review this wonderful book! 

Crucible of Fear

 What a fantastic thriller!

Summary

A man's life in chaos. His young daughter at risk. What is a pound of a flesh worth?

Dante Ellis is a successful advertising executive on the rise. His world is plunged
into a huge nightmare after he's targeted by ruthless hackers known only as
dark Messiah.

Dante soon discovered no part of his life too scared to be used against him, no 
secret buried too deep. What began as a veiled threat soon descends into a
desperate conflict against the will of an unseen enemy.

My Review

Nothing scares more than a hacker who wants to take over your computer systems.
It brought the suspense in this fantastic thriller.

I really was keen to know what would happen next and I read the story to the end.
The characters were well developed and the story kept me busy.

So I want to recommend this book to lovers of suspense and thrillers. I give this
splendid fantastic thriller a 5 star rating on 5.

The Author

D.W. Withlock, author of Crucible of Fear, has been a storyteller for most of his
life. Starting with short stories scribbled in crayon, animation flip-books, stop-

motion and later CG animation for television and video games. While pursuing
a career in animation, writing has always been the first step, from short descriptions 
to detailed backstories. as a life-long reader and book lover, crafting thriller novels
felt like the natural evolution of those first forays into writing.

When not writing D.W. enjoys gaming, spending time with his family and
Triumph Motorcycles.

D.W. lives in California with his wife, son and French bulldog Nikki. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy of the author and Booktasters in return of my honest review.

Bookreview: Little Bit & Big Byte, Go Green

 A very happy colourful children's book with a fantastic lesson

Summary

Little Bit & Big Byte are back for another fun adventure in the sequel of the
popular Day at the beach. It's " Save the Environment" Week at school and
the adorable "Chips off the old block" are excited to do their part to help
conserve energy and recycle.

Little Bit shares how we all can save water by brushing efficiently. Joy the
sister, sleeps more soundly with a night light. Big Byte has a tendency to use
all of his electronics at the same time and realizes how effective unplugging
can be.

Even the Dad can do his part to ease traffic congestion by taking public
transportation to work. While taking their recycling to the curb, their long-time
enemies kick over the recycling bins and spew garbage all over the street. In 
addition their pesky pointer jumps into the Recycle Truck and gets whisked
away to the Recycling Centre. Little Bit & Big Byte rush to save the day for
their beloved canine. They also learn the complexities and necessity of 
recycling our paper, plastic and aluminum cans. 

Enjoy the colourful illustrations and be amused by finding the "hidden object"
in each picture. Smile at the "story within a story" as the lovable caterpillar
steals each scene with his youthful antics. Learn a valuable life lesson
as Author Craig Feigh, perfectly illustrates the need for all of us "Go Green". 

My review

What a very happy colourful children's book with a fantastic lesson
(even for me)!

When I started reading Little Bit & Big Byte, Go Green, the colourful cover 
intrigued me very much.

There was a lot of interesting text for a children's book and it transferred
me to the world of the main character(s). They were deepened
out very well! 

I liked the wonderful explanation of the "Go Green" topic. The search
inside Little Bit & Big Byte also was amazing. The last page was a
colour plate which  children would love!

I recommend this happy, colourful book with a great fantastic
lesson to children and their parents as well. It's excellent lecture to
start reading and to read to your little ones. 

Of course, I give with lots of pleasure a 5 star rating. 

The Author

Craig T. Feigh is a talented Author of several different genres of books. He
is most noted for his Children's Picture Books, most notably his
Little Bit & Big Byte series.

Little Bit & Big Byte are the first "technology-related" characters in 
Children's Picture Books and are popular for any child who loves to use the
computer, phone or ipad.

Graig also writes Humour and Christian Living Books.

Booktasters

I received the book: Little Bit & Big Byte, Go Green via Booktasters. Thank you
so much for this excellent reading chance! 

Little Bit & Big Byte, Go Green

The book was published in April 2019 by Bookbaby. It was written by Craig Feigh
and illustrated by Patrick Carlson. It contained 34 pages. 

Source picture: Book Cover

Bookreview: Qwerty, the Forgotten Typewriter

What an amazing children's book! 

Summary

In this day and age, being "different" often means being ostracized from society.
This not only happens to people, but to Typewriters as well!

Qwerty used to be the most popular typewriter at the television station until she
was replaced by a computer. No longer did fingers dance across her keys. This 

made Qwerty sad as she was ridiculed and mocked for being different from the
newer equipment. That is until a power outage knocked out the computer batteries
and Qwerty was summoned to "save the day". 

Children love old typewriters and are intrigued by how they work and the sound 
they make. They also were very cognizant of the realities of prejudice caused by 
someone being different from themselves.

Qwerty, The Forgotten Typewriter is a fun, energetic story of a once popular
machine being tossed aside, only to be brought back because of her usefulness.

We can all learn a lesson on how each of us is unique and valuable. 

From the Author and Illustrator of the popular series: Little Bit & Big Byte 
comes a wonderful story about perseverance and self-esteem.

My Review

From time to time I enjoy reading children's books, they always are so nice and
relaxing! Most of them contain a lesson such as Qwerty, The Forgotten
Typewriter did. For me this story was a bit special, because I learned typing on
such an old (AZERTY) type machine.

Qwerty, The Forgotten Typewriter had a lovely story. I really enjoyed reading 
and the researching in the pictures as well.

I absolutely want to say something about the layout as well. The pictures are
amazing and bright. They just made me happy and it started already with the
book cover. 

I certainly would recommend Qwerty, The Forgotten Typewriter to all lovers
of children's books. It also is the perfect literature for parents who read for 
their children. 

Without any doubts, I want to give a 5 star rating for this amazing children's 

book!

The author

Craig T. Feigh is a talented Author of several different genres of books. He
is most noted for his Children's Picture Books, most notably his
Little Bit & Big Byte series.

Little Bit & Big Byte are the first "technology-related" characters in 
Children's Picture Books and are popular for any child who loves to use the
computer, phone or ipad.

Graig also writes Humor and Christian Living Books.

Booktasters

I want to thank the author and Booktasters for giving me a free copy in 
return of my honest review. Thank you very much for this amazing 
reading chance! 

Qwerty, The forgotten Typewriter

This book was published on 6 November 2020 by BookBaby.
It contains 28 pages.

Bookreview: Damon Ich

 What a fantastic fantasy story!

Summary

Damon Ich, an introverted and lonely workaholic, lives in a paradise with
power to do anything and to go anywhere at any time. He uses his gift to
help people in need. 

One night, he rescues a man who is revealed to be the founder of his way

of life - and suggests a rescue mission he can't refuse. The meeting and the 
rescue set off a train of events that shatter everything. Damon Ich realises that
he isn't alone in being able to do anything. Two invincible forces collide in a
torrent of bewildering, revealing and eventually catastrophic events, dramatically
changing Damon Ich's life forever. Will the roll of humanity's gardian angel be
preserved? Find it out by reading Damon Ich today! 

My review

I could follow Damon Ich easily although this was the second book of the
Wheel of Eight Book series.

The storytelling and the use of language was really brilliant! The characters 
were deepened out very well as they introduced theirselves to the readers. 

The quality of writing even let me forget the time traveling. It felt comfortable
to follow the adventures of the characters.

This is a fantastic fantasy story recommended for people who love fantasy and
drama. Although this book certainly is for adults (more than 18 years).

I give with lots of pleasure a 5 star rating for this excellent book! 

The author

Damon Ich is written by Aaron David Key. It is a part of the fantasy series called:
The Wheel of Eight about a group of people who have power to do anything. 

Booktasters

Thank you very much for the free copy, which I received from Booktasters and
the author. 

Book

The publication date of Damon Ich was 16 December 2020. The book contains
256 pages. 

Bookreview: Volume 1 , Mona Lisa on the Moon

 Very interesting read!!

Summary

Thirty-two thousand years ago, a gifted child is born into a world most
would consider paradise. There has not been a war or hunger for some
eight thousand years. As she matures Mona Lisa just one of a highly
advanced civilization on Earth prepares to fulfil her destiny. 

After she becomes the youngest captain of the planet's fleet of 
spaceships, her career blossoms as she faces challenges and threats to her
civilization. 

Mona and others must jump into action as the health and the well-being of 
all sentient life precariously hangs in the balance. 

My Review

I enjoyed the book very much although due to the details it took a while
to read it all.

It's a very well written science fiction book with a great storytelling and
fantastic characters. However the book has lots of details.

The title named after the protagonist is well chosen. 

I certainly would recommend this interesting book too all people who
love a good science fiction story. 

Due to the details I give it a 4 star rating. I'm looking forward to the
sequel of this book. 

The Author

Author George B. is a retired scientist and senior Air Force Officer and
born in 1950. His parents met in North Africa where both were serving 
in the Third Army under General George Patton. 

George B. is now retired but worked for years in several areas of
science research and application. He started out in the biological 
sciences, moved to law, was drafted out of law school during the 
Vietnam War, and later migrated into industrial psychology,
computer-assisted analysis, programming and much more. 
Throughout he was known as a trouble-shooter and investigator. 

The book

Total pages: 242

published: 4 January 2019 by Archway Publishing. 

Booktasters

First of all my big thank you to Booktasters and author George B for
a copy in return of my honest review. 

Bookreview: Circumstances

"Interesting Science Fiction Story"

Get onboard Chimeric to trace a series of episodes and unique characters 
under intricate circumstances in the hope of taking the dream from 
anywhere to any destination without limits. 

My Review

Before I start reading a brand new book, I always take a look to the cover,
which is great to attack the readers. 

The title circumstances is chosen very carefully - it could trigger some new
readers. 

I liked the storytelling a lot just as the main character. Circumstances is written
well and I hope to read more books from the author.

I would recommend this book to all lovers of Science Fiction. 
I give a 5 star rating for Circumstances. 

The Author

Solomon Sackitey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at
Iowa State University and a Master of Science degree in Regulatory Affairs
for Drugs, Biologics and Medical Devices at Northeastern University in the
United States. 

Solomon also is the author of A Sea of Plight and Pure Joy of the Gold Coast
Boy (written under the pen name Bwana Awetse), and Roadmap. 

As a contributing author, he wrote for the PRESEC-Legon 
Senior High School Magazine, Iowa Agriculturist and the Iowa State Daily.

Booktasters

I received a review copy via Booktasters. Thank you very much! 

Book details

The book has 184 pages and was published on 9 December 2020 by
GCB Books. 

Bookreview: 101 Ways To Fix Oatmeal

 Such a great choice of recipes! 

Summary

Is it possible to find cures for the boring, dreary, ordinary breakfast oatmeal? With
101 Ways to Fix Oatmeal, the answer is a resounding yes. Discover how to fix
memorable oatmeal for ex-spouses. Learn to fix sinfully luscious liquor drenched 

oatmeal etc.... Creative ventures in fixin' oatmeal await you!

My Review

I have to admit something: I'm not a fantastic cook, but I do like to read cookbooks

and I 've enjoyed 101 Ways To Fix Oatmeal. I also liked the cover!

I was amazed by the recipes, what a great choice! I have had new Breakfast inspiration
by reading 101 Ways To Fix Oatmeal.

I would recommend this book to all the readers who love inspirational cookbooks.

You'll certainly find some new ideas. 

Without any doubt, I give this book a 5 star rating! 

 

Booktasters

I want to thank Booktasters and the authors for receiving a free copy. I hope to
read more books from this fantastic author. 

This book is available on Amazon in Paperback and in Kindle Format. 

Bookreview: All in the same boat

 

Very interesting book! 

Summary

On a submarine crew, officers and sailors work together in cramped spaces
and challenging conditions to accomplish complex missions with no room for
failure.

As Rennie moved into leadership positions in the business world, he found that
the basic underlying principles for success at sea also led to high-performing
teams on land.

Leaders succeed when they create a unified team with a singular mission -
when all employees perform like they are all in the same boat. 

My Review

I enjoyed this book very much as well as the applicable book cover. 

The author tells fantastic about his own experiences in the navy, which
he compares to situations in a business.

I read many books about leadership and about Industrial and Organizational
psychology but this one is special due to the personal stories of the author.
He also makes great links and argumentations with for example facts and 

figures.This book helps business leaders with clear hints. 

I would recommend "All in the same boat" to all the business leaders who
want inspiration for the problems in their firm. 

I give without any doubt a 5 star rating to this very interesting book! 

The author

Jon is a business leader, author, podcaster and speaker. He is co-founder,
president and CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a manufacturer of critical
infrastructure products for electric utilities. He served as a U.S. naval officer
on nuclear submarines and has close to 30 years leading industrial businesses
in North America.

He had a singular mission: to build a world with better bosses. His hope is that
his books inspire you to look at leadership in a new light. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy in return for my honest review via Booktasters and
the author. 

The author was very friendly and very correct as well as Booktasters. 

All in the same boat is published on May 2nd. 2021. It is available on Kindle
and in Paperback on Amazon. 

Bookreview: At the Far End of Nowhere

 What a beautifully, refreshing story told very well!

Summary

In this hauntingly unconventional novel, young Lissa Power challenges the
imagination and captures the heart as she struggles to grow under the guidance
of her father, a watchmaker, inventor and mechanical wizard - who is easily old
enough to be her grandfather. 

When Lissa is twelve, her mother dies from breast cancer and the reclusive old
watchmaker now ,  84 years old, must oversee his daughter's coming of age.

Lissa becomes her father's close companion, the mother of the house, and
her aging father's caregiver.

Here At the Far End of Nowhere, father and daughter weave fact with fiction
and merge reality with fantasy to reveal a broader truth. 

My Review

What a beautifully, refreshing story told very well! I really enjoyed it!

I also liked the way the author developped her characters and as a woman, of course I supported
Lissa the most.

I can't find anything I disliked in this novel perhaps highlighting her father's age, but that's a part of the story.

I recommend this book to all people who love reading some wonderful coming to age
novels. Perhaps teenagers or young adults are a wonderful public for this book.

I enjoyed this book from start to finish, that's why I want to give a
5* rating for this easy reading and a really nice novel.

The author

Christine Davis Merriman completed her MFA in Imaginative Writing/Fiction
at UMass Amherst forty years ago. She won Towson State University's
John S. Lewis Fiction Award for a collection of short stories and was eager to
pursue a career in fiction. 

The "life" intervened. In 2017, she retired, put down her technical writer's pen,
and completed her debut novel, At the Far End of Nowhere. 

Visit her website on http://christinedavismerrimanauthor.com 

Booktasters

I received a free copy via Booktasters and the author. Thank you very much for this

wonderful reading chance! 

Bookreview: Ark Of The Apocalypse

 A fantastic read!

Summary

Earth is on the verge of becoming a dead planet.

The polar ice caps melted long ago, and it's been decades since the last raindrop fell.
Ocean levels rise a dozen meters, and forest fires rage on a global scale. Eleven billion
people dying of thirst wage water wars against each other as extinction looms.

Humanity needs a new planet. As Earth deteriorates, the nation states desperately work
together to build a mechanism for recolonization. And so the Magellan II is born, the
first starship capable of interstellar travel.

The future of the human race is tasked to ten thousand colonists-now homeless but for
the vastness of space and the decks of Magellan II. A distant planet offers hope of 
survival, but it's a strange watery world inhabited by giant reptiles. 

Humanity is starting over, but survival isn't guaranteed. 

My Review

What a wonderful book cover! 

As soon as I started reading this book, the story flows. It is a splendid mix of fantasy,
science and history. 

The places and characters were a bit complicated to know but anyway a truly fantastic
read!

I recommend this book to all fantasy lovers. I give with pleasure a 5 star rating. 

The Author

Author Tobin Marks is a world traveller who grew up in a household of rocket scientists. 
As a boy he had a front row seat observing many NASA and NOAA projects. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy of  Ark Of The Apocalypse . Thank you very much Booktasters

and the author for this excellent reading chance! 

Bookreview: The Ultimate Love

What an emotional book

Summary

A remarkable and inspiring journey of a grieving mother. "The ultimate Love"
will make you shed a few tears. But it'll also remind you to value every second
you have with your loved ones and treasure the memories of those who passed
away. 

My review

I read Nadeem's Journey a while ago and I wanted to know how Nadeem's mother
handled her grief. 

Again it was a very emotional book, well written and structured. You feel
what the author experienced. 

I would like to recommend this book to people who love to read honest, emotional
memoirs. Without any doubt, I give this a 5 star rating! 

Booktasters

I received a free copy via Booktasters and the author, Sherine Anniruth.
I hope she continues writing.

The Ultimate Love is available on Amazon. 

Bookreview: Health-Wealth

 Interesting read!

Summary

In Health-Wealth for You, Dr. Josh Luke teaches individuals and families a 
series of measurable money saving tactics that will reduce spending on 
healthcare. 

My Review

It was an interesting read about the American Health Care System. 

The book had suggestions about making the system better.

The book was written very well, well thought and structured, which
I like a lot. For me personally it was a bit less interesting because
it was written for the USA.

I would certainly recommend this book to my American friends who
are interested in the American Health Care System. It is also
interesting for businesses who work regularly with people from the
USA.

Anyway, I would like to give a 5* rating for this splendid book. 

The Author

Health-Wealth is written by two time Amazon #1 best-selling author, futurist
and faculty member at the University of Southern California, Dr. Josh Luke. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy by Booktasters and the author. Thank you so much for
this interesting read! 

bookreview: Opprobrium

Fantastic Fantasy Story!

Summary 

The Lamentation's End Series:

In the world of Cyr, magic is vanishing. The races of elves, dwarves and satyrs have
disappeared and now too the dragons. Few acknowledge the change, though the
decreased power of each new generation of magi is undeniable. Can the remaining races
unite to determine the cause and reserve it? Or will they find it is not at all what it seems?

Opprobrium:

The Dregs, ancient wraiths jumping from host to host, have invaded the island of Merith
with their werewolf servants. Fleeing the invasion and their own country's Army, four
Merithians discover many secrets in the shadows and the truth of Merit's lies. Aided

by elves, mercenaries, satyrs, and pikes, these young Merithians learn why it is imperative
to the entire world that they escape.

My review

What a colourful book and amazing layout! It's without no doubt a fantastic fantasy
story and id didn't let me down although it was a huge book. 

I really wanted to know the end so it's definitily a page turner! 

the story is written very well and the characters are certainly deepened out!

It's a book with lots of emotions and although it is more than 600 pages it read 
fluently.

I would recommend this book to all who loves fantasy! Without no doubt I want
to give it a 5* rating. 

The author

Wade Lewellyn-Huges is a fantasy novelist who likes a good story, whether in
print, on a game console, or on a film. When done properly, the audience wants
more. And I certainly want to read more from this author!

Booktasters

I really want to thank Booktasters and the author to provide me a free copy in
exchange for my honest review. It was absolutely a great reading chance. 

 

Bookreview: Nadeem's Journey

Heart wrenching story of a loving mother loosing
her son on cancer

What a beautiful, sad and strong story! 

Summary

Nadeem's Journey by Sherine Anniruth is the soulful and bittersweet story of a
mother who loses her son. Nadeem was just 25 years old when he died from
cancer, but his mother's determination for his memory to live forever is
beautiful and raw. 

This story captures Nadeem's spirit. This book will captivate you and wrench
your heart. 

My Review

What a beautiful sad and strong story! It was written very clear, and
of course emotional. I had to cry and I admire the strength of Nadeem, his
mother and his family. 

I would recommend this book to all the people who like to read wonderful,
strong memoirs. What is more powerful than a mother talking about her 
son? 

Of course, I give a 5 star rating for this splendid book! 

The author

Sherine is living in Perth, Western Australia and emigrated from South Africa. 
She's a dedicated mum of 3 and works as a registered nurse. 

Booktasters

I received a free copy via Booktasters and the author. Thank you very much for
this excellent reading chance! 

Bookreview Sleeping Around in America

Revisiting the Roadside Motel

What an excellent travel memoir with amazing pictures! 

Summary

Explore 50 of America's remaining iconic roadside motels.

Admire the magical allure of their neon signs, unique architecture and their
beautiful design that beckon you off the highway through a collection of
astonishing photographs. Meet the moteliers creating the experience for a 
new generation to enjoy. 

A book to satisfy armchair travelers, American pop-culture enthusiasts and
nostalgia seeking adventure romantic explorers .... 

Release date

Sleeping Around in America - Revisiting the Roadside Motel was released in
March 2020.

My Review

Reading this book, brought a real smile on my face because it was just as I was
sitting on a motorbike on a tour through the United States of America, traveling
from motel to motel.

I really liked the fab book cover and all the pictures, just as the clear chapters
and the consequent lay-out. 

It was very interesting to read the history of the motels in the USA and of the
different motels too. Each chapter was a good review and a fantastic description
of the motels! Keep up the travel and your excellent writing work!

Without any doubt I want to give this book a 5* rating!

I would recommend Sleeping Around in America to anyone who loves excellent
travel memoirs with amazing pictures. 

The Author

Andrew Beattie was raised in Ottawa and has lived in the United States and
Chili. For 25 years he worked in senior executive positions in the hospitality
inustry before beginning a second career in journalism. 

Throughout his career he has been fascinated with meeting people and hearing
their stories. In all his writings he loves to retell those stories for everyone to
enjoy as he belevies that through reading, listening and understanding that the
bridge of humanity is built. 

He continues to write for BMW Owners News Magazine and has contibuted to 
Traverse Magazine in the past. His website serves as a directory of roadside
retro motels for those looking for a nostalgic road trip.

BookTasters

I received a free copy via BookTasters via the author. Thank you very much for
this splendid reading chance! I absolutely want to read and review more books
from the author! 

Where to buy?

Sleeping Around in America is available on Amazon as Kindle, Hardcover and

Paperback. It also is available in Hardcover and in Paperback on Bol.com. 

Bookreview: A Game of Chess

The Dream Factory (book 2) - A Game of Chess

written by John Simes

Check also my review of the Dream Factory on this link. 

"A beautiful fantasy novel!"

Summary

A Game of Chess is the thrilling sequel to The Dream Factory. Peter Young
thought things couldn't get any worse after his parents were snatched from his
home. He was wrong.

With the help of a revolutionary ephone called Om, and his girlfriend Navinda,

Peter's desperate search for his parents takes him from a sleepy Devon village
to the chaos of London. 

However, Peter and Navinda are merely pawns in a deadly game of chess,
orchestrated by criminal mastermind Rosencrantz and the sinister Golden Hand. 

Who will play the final checkmate? 

My review

For me it was nice to 'meet' the characters from The Dream Factory again 

in this sequel: "A Game of Chess".

As always the author is a wonderful detailed story teller and before I 
knew, I was into the story. So it really is a page turner!

"A Game of Chess" is well written, clear and it read easily, which I 
like very much.

This is a dark and compelling tale with a beautiful love story. If you like
quirky fantasy novels, this is a must read book! I recommend it with a
5 * rating. 

The Author

After his career as a teacher and school leader, John Simes founded 
Collingwood Learning - a consultancy for school improvement. In 
2013 he established Collingwood Published Limited.

John lives with his family in South Devon, England, where he grapples 
with his addictions to cricket, poetry and the stunning local landscape
as well as his continuing enthusiasm for education. 

Booktasters

Thank you very much for the author and Booktasters! I received a free
copy in return for my honest review.