Lonely Planet Women Travel Solo: 30 Inspiring Stories of Adventure, Curiosity and the Power of Self-Discovery – Lonely Planet

Posted on May 20, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) From traveling solo on a container ship, walking the Camino de Santiago, hiking Mt. Etna, biking from Paris to Geneva, blackwater diving, and so much more, these women relate their experiences traveling alone. Unfortunately, many read like a travelogue, which may only interest those who wish to experience the same itinerary.…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited-Nein, Nein, Nein!: One Man’s Tale of Depression, Psychic Torment, and a Bus Tour of the Holocaust – Jerry Stahl

Posted on May 14, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Why stay in this country, listening to mere Proud Boy-esque neo-Nazis, when you could go to the source, to Poland and Germany, and experience the birthplace of actual Nazi-Nazis? How better to soak up fascist antibodies?” There was more to it though. Novelist and screenwriter Jerry Stahl felt his life was…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: That Librarian – Amanda Jones

Posted on May 10, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “We are just collateral damage to them in their quest, and so are the students who do not fit into the mold of what they deem acceptable which is white, straight Christians. I pray for the hate, lies, and attacks to end for the sake of our profession, my friends, and…

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Willie – Rum Running Queen: Based on the true story of Willie Carter Sharpe – Louella Bryant

Posted on May 6, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung)   Author Louella Bryant has always been fascinated with the illegal bootleg business during the Prohibition era. This has led her to bring the history to life in her captivating historical novel, Willie – Rum Running Queen, which is based on the true story of Willie Carter Sharpe. Willie, who was…

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The Both of Us: A Psychological Thriller – Dan Lawton

Posted on May 3, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Mark thought that he and his wife, Rachel, enjoyed a happy marriage. Then one day while channel surfing on his car radio, he hears a caller on a therapist’s show, and he recognizes the voice. Though she is going by the name of “Mindy from Indy”, it’s actually Rachel’s voice and…

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A Timely UnderratedRead Revisited: Wait – Gabriella Burnham

Posted on April 30, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung)   “They threw me out of the country like I was a nothing.” Wait delves into the intricate layers of family, identity, and the harsh realities faced by undocumented immigrants in the United States. Through the lens of protagonist Elise, who is American, we are drawn into a world where the…

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A Timely UnderratedRead Revisited: Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul – Michael Fanone and John Shiffman

Posted on April 27, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “What sort of American tries to overthrow democracy? What kind of man becomes so consumed by a false belief that he drives across the country, storms the Capitol, and assaults police officers?” Those are pressing questions from Metropolitan Police Dept. (MPD) Officer Michael Fanone, who was almost killed by rioters as…

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A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory -Dr. Jagadish Shukla

Posted on April 22, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Meteorologist and climate scientist Dr. Jagadish Shukla was a climate-change skeptic for years. What led him to change his mind? He recalls this and his life in his autobiography, A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory. His interest in weather forecasting stemmed from a practical need. Growing up…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: From Savagery – Alejandra Banca, Katie Brown (Translator)

Posted on April 19, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Being a migrant means feeding yourself on loss, on what could have been, the infinite possible nuances of that history which will forever remain hidden but present.” Seven million Venezuelan’s left their country since the mid-2010s due to violence, scarcity and desperation. The twelve fictional stories in From Savagery, remind us…

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Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love: A Coffee Travel Guide – Steven P. Unger (Author), Ruth St. Steven (Photographer)

Posted on April 15, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) For those who consider coffee more than just a morning ritual, Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love is a rich and aromatic journey through time, culture, and continents. Blending travel writing with photography, history, and a deep love for coffee, author Steven P. Unger and photographer Ruth…

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