Category Archives: What the…?

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2021 by J D Jung

( by JD Jung)   We at UnderratedReads wish all our readers a safe and Happy  New Year filled with health,  love, justice and tolerance throughout 2021. We have discovered wonderful books during 2020 to help us get through these … Continue reading →

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Yes, we’re still here!

Posted on November 23, 2020 by J D Jung

(JD Jung) Dear readers, So you’re wondering why it takes us so long to post reviews and why there is so much time between posts. I assure you that we’re still working.  We are constantly reading, searching for those literary … Continue reading →

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Sorry, it’s my fault

Posted on November 8, 2020 by J D Jung

(J.D. Jung) I apologize for the long stretch between reviews, but I was nervously awaiting the U.S. election results, with no sleep, totally immersed in the drama. With our democracy* at stake, little else seemed to matter. Though now we … Continue reading →

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More Terrifying Than Fiction

Posted on October 31, 2020 by J D Jung

(by JD Jung) Every year this time, I go into our UnderratedReads vault and pull out some chilling horror novels to share. However,  I couldn’t find anything as frightening as what is happening now in real life. As of this … Continue reading →

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News for writers from one of our friends…

Posted on August 21, 2020 by J D Jung

You can pitch a leading UK agent or learn from world-class experts on adapting a novel for the screen or enjoy twenty+ other sessions at this year’s International Dublin Writers’ Festival Online September 11 – 13, 2020

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In Remembrance – Robert Hellenga (1941 – 2020)

Posted on August 15, 2020 by J D Jung

(by JD Jung) I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Hellenga last month. He was one of my favorite authors who wrote with emotion, warmth and sensuality. Robert shared his love of Italy as well as … Continue reading →

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A note from UnderratedReads

Posted on March 21, 2020 by J D Jung

Dear readers, The spread of COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. The fact that we must limit our physical contact (aka social distancing) along with the fear regarding the health and financial well-being of our loved ones has led … Continue reading →

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Why it takes us so long to post new content…

Posted on February 28, 2020 by J D Jung

(JD Jung) Dear readers, Yes, we realize that content is king.  And we know that you want to see it all the time. That’s the problem.  There is so much out there to get our eyes on. We are constantly … Continue reading →

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Wishing all a Happy New Year along with a reminder…

Posted on January 1, 2020 by J D Jung

( by JD Jung) First, we want to wish all our readers a safe New Year filled with love and happiness throughout 2020 and beyond! Second, you may wonder why we don’t post reviews more often. Yes, we realize that … Continue reading →

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America, Join us today for a National Day of Action!

Posted on June 15, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) The future of our country is in danger!  Trump committed impeachable offenses from Day 1 by not even attempting to protect the integrity of our elections from Russian interference. Then there was the family separation at … Continue reading →

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