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October 14, 2023October 15, 2023

Music Head: A Memoir of Purpose

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Music Head: A Memoir of Purpose 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Michael A. Cimino ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Music Head: A Memoir of Purpose” written by the author Michael A. Cimino is a captivating read that hooked my attention from the first page itself. The title of this book is for the author who became a music head at an early age. Michael’s family moved to the suburbs when he was nine years old. Michael wasn’t happy to move and he started spending his time in his room reading books and with a transistor radio.

Once, he saw J. O. Grand 5 & 10 Cent store. He started buying records from there and soon became a Music Head. He was fascinated by The Beatles. “Come and Get It”, the record of BADFINGER, was a jackpot to Michael. BADFINGER was a natural extension to The Beatles. Later, Michael started relating more to the Rock oriented songs written by Joey Molland. The author also published a biography of Joey Molland with the name “Badfinger and Beyond”.

After a honeymoon in London, Michael started interning at WZFM, a mid-sized radio station and he became the ‘producer’ for Music Director Paul Cavalconte’s show. Michael has shared about his family and how his dad worked hard in his career. Read this memoir to know about Michael’s school years, the different jobs he worked, interviewing musical celebrities, etc.

Thanks to the author for the music recommendation at the beginning of the book. I had a great time reading this memoir. The photos included in the book made this memoir more enjoyable. I appreciate Michael’s love for Classic Rock. The narration is smooth and strong. The writing style of the author is amazing. The title of the book is suitable and I strongly recommend this book to my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 14, 2023

Why You Feel the Way You Do

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Why You Feel the Way You Do 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Reneau Z. Peurifoy ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Why You Feel the Way You Do: Understand and Heal the Source of Stressful Emotions” written by the author Reneau Z. Peurifoy is a helpful book. This book helps us to understand the emotion better. In this book, the author has included practical tools that the readers can use to live more successful and happy lives. I loved the “Things To Do” section at the end of each chapter.

Unjust treatment, criticism, helplessness, etc are some of the examples of triggers. The author has mentioned distorted thinking and its additional forms. The author has given examples of various core response patterns concerning ourselves, others and the world. The author has given some guidelines for strong emotions so we can clearly hear the messages given by our emotions to us.

I really needed this book after being triggered emotionally a lot in the corporate world. After gaining insights about emotions and our responses, I can now respond in triggering situations in a better way. The understanding and guidance from this book would help me to live a more cheerful life. This is a well written book. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers. Reneau has undoubtedly done fantastic work in this book. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 12, 2023

Monahdah

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Monahdah 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: S.J. Zercher ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Monahdah is the debut book of the author S.J. Zercher. The main character of the story is seventeen-years-old Anah. She hasn’t seen her father even once. There are no pictures of him in the home. He left when Anah was a baby. Anah cares for her mother. Since, her mother only has her, she gets a bit overprotective for Anah.

One day, when Anah went to the concert with her friends Tim and Sophia, she found a ring in her mother’s jacket. Anah’s mother told her that the ring was a gift from her father for her. Anah hates as well as misses her father. She wants to ask so many things from her mother. Anah met a guy named Victor at the concert. Was this meeting just for one time or is there more to the two of them?

The storyline is interesting. The cover photo of the book is designed well. I loved the concept of the glowing ring. The world building is amazing and I appreciate the author’s vivid imagination for it. The language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 11, 2023

Love, Regrets and Redwoods

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Love, Regrets & Redwoods 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Adam Lambert ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Love, Regrets & Redwoods: A Little Book of Poems” written and illustrated by the author Adam Lambert is an intriguing read. In a few poems, the author has shared his own experiences. The author has included hand drawn illustrations along with each poem.

Some of my favourite poems from the collection are: Humility and Homes, The Lady of the House, The Waiting Room, Me, A Thursday Afternoon, etc.

A quiet 5 minutes
In this bustling metropolis
A fortress of ancient red brick and mortar
With its lavish adornments
And living masterpieces
The soft magenta velvet
The crisp aged oak
The ornate white steelwork
The rugged stone

Above are the lines from ‘The Waiting Room’ poem. In this the author has described how the waiting room looks and the 5 minute quiet time makes it feel so peaceful.

“A Thursday Afternoon” describes how it feels to work when it rains. There is a gentle breeze and a moon in a blue sky. This poem reminded me of a rainy day when I sit in front of my laptop and do my work.

The poems feel relatable. The author has written these poems on random topics and I had a great time reading them. One could enjoy a couple of poems in a single sitting. They are written in a lucid language and are easy to follow. Fans of poetry should get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023

No Turning Back

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: No Turning Back 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Christopher Kelly ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“No Turning Back” is an action adventure/fantasy short story written by the author Christopher Kelly. The story features a young man named Peter James who wants to become a successful writer. Once, he saw a woman named Jenny in a town called Kingfisher Grove. Jenny told Peter that her father was a magician. He was working on a spell and he accidentally brought back to life the dead spirits of the Zanda brotherhood.

Jenny told Peter that three men are chasing her. Two of them are trained hitmen and the third one is Master Ruthless. Peter didn’t believe Jenny’s story. Later, when Peter saw Master Ruthless taking Jenny hostage, he realized she was telling the truth. Jenny gave a piece of paper to Peter which had a part of a spell. To destroy Master Ruthless, they need to complete the spell. Read this story to know if Peter’s friend Nick Turner could help him in completing the spell. Would Jenny be released?

The story is gripping with an amazing backdrop setting. I enjoyed the characters of Peter and Jenny. The pace of the story is fine. Since it’s a short story, one could finish it in a single sitting. Christopher has done great work in this book and I am looking forward to reading more books by him. Those who love reading short stories or fantasy should definitely get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 10, 2023

The Hidden Crown

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Hidden Crown 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: K. E. Blair ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Hidden Crown” written by the author K.E. Blair is the first installment in The Return of Magic book series. The main character of the story is a servant named Anslee. She is in a magic-less kingdom where her every move is controlled by the chef Magda. Anslee isn’t happy as Magda gives her the task to cut root vegetables for hours every Sunday.

Anslee is young. She loves buying ribbons and is always on a lookout for a good suitor. She feels lucky when Magda takes her for vegetable shopping. She uses this opportunity to search for a suitor for her. When she was window shopping at the Madam’s Dressing Gown, she met a mage named Lord Avery Varrock. Anslee is afraid of mages as they can be dangerous. Why has Lord Avery sent a purple gown to Anslee?

Read this story to find out what happens next. The story is written well by the author. The characters are well developed. Anslee’s character is my most favorite. The world building is impressive. This book is a perfect escape from the real world for a few hours. Add this to your tbr without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 10, 2023

Better Off Here

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Better Off Here 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Melissa R. Mendelson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Better Off Here” written by the author Melissa R. Mendelson is a collection of dystopian short stories.

November Snow is a story that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story features a man in an extra-large gray hoodie. He was waiting for the bus. Once during Thanksgiving, his niece caught a snowflake on her tongue. She was the first family member to go because of the incurable disease. The man hopes to have a cure of this disease one day.

“The Quiet Room” is another interesting story in which the souls are brought and kept. The narrator works here as a staffer by looking at the paperwork. He isn’t supposed to ask any questions. Will the narrator be safe there?

These stories are interesting and spooky at the same time. The stories are unique. One could read a couple of stories in a single sitting. The language used in the book is easy to follow. The author’s narration is smooth. The title of the book is suitable for its content. I had a great time reading this book. I am definitely interested in exploring more books by the author.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 7, 2023

Shooting Stars

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Shooting Stars 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Skye Bothma ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Shooting Stars penned by the author Skye Bothma is a book that fits my reading taste perfectly. Catherine Marshall and Jake Donovan are the main characters of the story. Catherine is a receptionist and is not a big fan of her job. She was in a long-term relationship with David. They had a plan to go to Hawaii together. When Catherine found that David had betrayed her by getting involved with another woman, they had a breakup.

With a broken heart, Catherine took the trip to Hawaii alone. A renowned actor, Jake Donovan needed an escape after work. He also visited Hawaii. There, he met Catherine. As love starts to spark between them, will it last longer?

Read this story to find out if they are meant to be together or their paths crossed for some purpose. The characters of both Jake and Catherine are my favorite from the book. I could relate myself to the character of Catherine a lot. As someone with self-doubt and being afraid to pursue my dreams, I could totally feel Catherine’s character. The story is well paced and I enjoyed every bit of this book. This story inspired me to visit Hawaii soon.

The author has done great work in her debut novel. Those who enjoy contemporary romance should definitely get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 7, 2023

A Guiding Light: Navigating abuse, alcoholism, addiction and love

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Guiding Light: Navigating abuse, alcoholism, addiction and love 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Dale Preston ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“A Guiding Light: Navigating abuse, alcoholism, addiction and love” written by the author Dale Preston is a great autobiography. In this book, the author has mentioned about sex, drugs, alcohol, love, abuse, loss, etc.

Dale was introduced to smoking marijuana when he was seven years old. In his formative years, his parents separated. At the same time, Dale was abused physically and sexually. He developed a smoking habit as a result. Things got uglier when Dale’s mother had an extramarital affair. During a fight between his mother and father, Dale’s mother used him as a shield as his dad wouldn’t harm him.

The author’s world turned upside down when his father passed away. When Dale consumed too much Cannabinol, his mother stepped over him and walked away. This made him feel his mother’s emotional detachment towards him. Read this book to know how Dale found recovery.

I appreciate the author for sharing his journey with us. This book gives hope and inspiration to readers that they can turn their life around. The cover photo of the book is nice. The writing style of the author is easy to follow. It’s great to see how the author is taking out time to help others. I am glad to read Dale’s journey. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

October 7, 2023

Let Nature Be Your Compass

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Let Nature Be Your Compass: Introducing the Power of Natural Intelligence 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Rosie Tomkins ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Let Nature Be Your Compass: Introducing the Power of Natural Intelligence” written by the author Rosie Tomkins is a must read book. By reading this book, the readers would get to know more about the human connection with the natural world.

Through this book, the author is opening the readers’ eyes to natural intelligence which is the positive use of our instincts, insights and perceptions. The author has shared the success formula with us:

IQ + EQ +SQ + NQ (Natural Intelligence) = Success.

‘The paradox of our age’ is a realization of how we aren’t living the ideal life. The core values list would help me in knowing myself better. The author has mentioned a lot about energy in this book. She has shared with us how we can get amazing results:

Energy + Execution = Extraordinary Results

It is an engaging read. Many times, you would reflect and analyze things. This is a great self-help and business book. I appreciate the author for sharing valuable lessons in this book. One could learn a lot from this well written book. Before reading this book, I wasn’t aware of the term natural intelligence. Now, I have gained amazing insights about it. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts. This book could transform your life if you apply the learnings from it well in your life.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon