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Author Archives: J D Jung
Ham’s Heaven- Ori Gersht (Translated by Joanna Chen)
(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) Ham’s Heaven was a tough book to get through – but not for the usual reasons: poor plotting, pacing, etc. It was tough because it was a very emotional story that needed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Middle Eastern Literature
Tagged animal, NASA, space
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The Bolden Cylinder A Bruneau Abellard Novel – Norman Woolworth
(Reviewed by JD Jung) I was excited to read The Bolden Cylinder because of its promise of jazz and its New Orleans setting—two of my favorite things. What I got was so much more: a richly layered mystery involving arson, … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged friendship, history, jazz, New Orleans
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A Recommended Read for ‘No Kings Day’: Autocracy Inc. – Anne Applebaum
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The autocracies want to create a global system that benefits thieves, criminals, dictators, and the perpetrators of mass murder. We can stop them.” Historian and journalist Anne Applebaum suggests what democracies can do to save their … Continue reading
An UnderratedRead Revisited : Wordsworth in Bogotá – Scott E. Sundby
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Colombian drug lord Diego Velasquez is facing financial ruin. It’s right after 9/11, and the U.S. borders are tightening, and corrupt officials are now refusing bribes. His two sons represent the family’s split identity: Carlos, … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged drug cartels, English literature, poetry, Wordsworth
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Horny: Sex Without Scruples – Brad Deep
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Horny: Sex Without Scruples is not your typical memoir; it’s mostly commentary. It’s also raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically blunt, focusing on human sexuality, power dynamics, exploitation, and the complexities of modern relationships. Author Brad Deep, a … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs
Tagged exploitation, massage, memoir, sex, Sexual abuse, sexuality
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An UnderratedRead Revisited -Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda – Randy Rainbow
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Who would write a Dear John letter to social media in order to get control over his attention span and basically his entire life? And how do you even navigate the damn thing? Or how about … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged comedy, essays, LGBTQ, social media, Social satire
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Mastering Chronic Pain: How Peak Resilience Unlocks Your Potential – Dr. Sahar Swidan and Dr. Matthew Bennett
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Living with chronic pain often feels like an uphill battle with no clear path forward. In Mastering Chronic Pain: How Peak Resilience Unlocks Your Potential, Dr. Sahar Swidan and Dr. Matthew Bennett provide a practical, science-backed roadmap … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Fitness, Non-fiction, Your Best Self
Tagged immune, inflamation, pain, psychology, science
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Proven Innocence – Mary J. Rocco
(Reviewed by Ann Onymous ) What would you do if you found yourself suddenly awake — In total darkness…. Where am I? You don’t know Who you are You don’t know Why When Or How you got there. This intriguing … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged addiction, greed, murder
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All That Dies in April – Mariana Travacio (translated by Samantha Schnee and Will Morningstar
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Lina wants to leave her Argentinian quebrada, where the soil is dry and the land barren, no longer offering them anything for sustenance. Her only son left years earlier with her younger brother. She is not … Continue reading
Posted in Latin American Literature, World Literature
Tagged Argentina, family, migration
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