A much needed reminder of our ratings

Posted on December 12, 2018 by J D Jung

Dear readers, authors, publicists and publishers, I have received numerous comments on books that have received a "3 bookmark" (highly recommended) rating. Some of you have asked, "Why did my book only receive 3 bookmarks?" Since we only post reviews of books that we highly recommend, a 3 bookmark rating is positive.  That is, a…

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A Drinkable Feast: A Cocktail Companion to 1920s Paris- Philip Greene

Posted on December 7, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung)   “When spring  comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.”                                      - Henry Miller “… shining a spotlight on the Paris of the 1920s and the expats…

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Corkscrew: The highly improbable, but occasionally true, tale of a professional wine buyer – Peter Stafford-Bow

Posted on December 4, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) Prep school failure Felix Hart got his first job as an inventory clerk at a wine shop. Little did he realize that this would set the stage for his career as a premier wine buyer in London. As this young man grew into the job, he became a confident self-motivated leader…

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The Seeker’s Riddle: A Novel of First Contact – Andrew Calhoun

Posted on November 27, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Dorothy Rendon) Locke Howden is a 17-year-old with ambitions to rescue himself and his sister from their dead-end existence in south Texas in the 23rd century. Mankind is using local wormholes to colonize the galaxy and Locke wants, by any means, to join the quest. He signs up for an asteroid mining job…

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A Matter of Conscience – James Bartleman

Posted on November 22, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…Canadians in general are more prepared to help the poor of the Third World than the First Peoples in their own country.” James Bartleman, retired Ontario lieutenant governor and member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, also of Scottish ancestry, educates us on the crimes committed against the Indigenous peoples…

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The Bouncer – David Gordon

Posted on November 19, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Joe Brody endured a rough childhood, was kicked out of Harvard and then enlisted in the U.S. military in Special Forces training. Unfortunately, opiates got the bet of him, so he was sent back to the States. That’s how he wound up as “Joe the Bouncer” working at a strip club…

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Torment: A Novella – H.D. Hunter

Posted on November 14, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung)   “I wish I could tell them how hard it was. How hard it still is. I wish I could tell them that just because a person doesn’t understand what it means to be broken doesn’t mean they can’t tell they aren’t whole. “ This young man plagued with the label…

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Life is a Test: Real Beliefs by Ryan Bey – Ryan Bey

Posted on November 11, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Life is a Test reads like a self-help book written with the intent on providing an insightful look towards living and existence. It is apparent that the author is determined to have an impact on the way people see themselves and question why they are here in their human form. He…

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The Alien Diaries – Glenn J Devlin

Posted on November 8, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Dorothy Rendon) Colin Brayton is an old-book expert in a failing book store. Maddy Prentice is an expert linguist, still reeling from the defection of her fiancé. Both are hired by the mysterious billionaire, Asher Bradford, to live in an 18th century manor buried in rural Virginia, wearing the clothes, eating the food,…

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Please be patient

Posted on November 4, 2018 by J D Jung

I realize that lately we have been slow to post reviews, as well as responding to your requests. Please bear with us as I can assure all of you that this is only short-term. Personally, my focus has been on getting out the vote in the midterm elections here in the United States. Traditionally, these…

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