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Author Archives: J D Jung
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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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Cyclops Conspiracy-William McGinnis
(Reviewed by Don Jung) If you like spy thrillers, Cyclops Conspiracy is an exciting fast-paced story you’ll enjoy. This is the third book featuring the ex-Navy Seal Adam Weldon and his girlfriend, Tripnee, as they try to retrieve small … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged espionage, Greece, spy thriller, terrorism
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The SILO – G. S. Heist, Greg Heist
(Reviewed by Don Jung) This psychological thriller happens in one day. Well- written with vivid character development, we see Frank Braun on his last day before retiring from the Police Department. He gets an unusual request to interrogate young Jacob … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged abuse, psychological thriller
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The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection – Hector M Rodriguez
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Version 1.0.0 For men who feel awkward navigating the world of dating, Hector M. Rodriguez offers a refreshing guide that is equal parts practical advice and comic relief. The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Your Best Self
Tagged dating, humor, online dating, Romance, self-awareness, self-help
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All We Trust – Gregory Galloway
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Half-brothers Peck and Al, launder money for a local crime lord through a bar and hardware store. They have been partners in petty crime since childhood, but adulthood has only deepened their dependence on each other. … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged crime fiction, grief, loyalty
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