An UnderratedRead Revisited : Wordsworth in Bogotá – Scott E. Sundby

Posted on October 3, 2025 by J D Jung

(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, deeply enmeshed in the cartel, and Esteban, with no interest in the family business, is…

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Horny: Sex Without Scruples – Brad Deep

Posted on September 29, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 self-proclaimed sex addict, once a client of illicit massage parlors, opened his own to fund…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited -Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda – Randy Rainbow

Posted on September 24, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 a poem on internet trolls? Comedian Randy Rainbow of course, in his hilarious collection of…

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Mastering Chronic Pain: How Peak Resilience Unlocks Your Potential – Dr. Sahar Swidan and Dr. Matthew Bennett

Posted on September 20, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 for those who want to regain control over both their pain and their lives. The…

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Proven Innocence – Mary J. Rocco

Posted on September 16, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 dilemma attracted me to Mary Rocco’s debut novel. Our main character turns out to be…

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All That Dies in April – Mariana Travacio (translated by Samantha Schnee and Will Morningstar

Posted on September 12, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 sure exactly where she will go but has general directions from a local medicine woman.…

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Cyclops Conspiracy-William McGinnis

Posted on September 7, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 nuclear bombs stored in suitcases. Interpol adds a female operative to the group who specializes…

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The SILO – G. S. Heist, Greg Heist

Posted on September 3, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 Weaver, who has been charged with a DUI and drug possession. What starts out as…

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The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection – Hector M Rodriguez

Posted on August 30, 2025 by J D Jung

(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 the work of a self-proclaimed “dating expert” but rather an honest…

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All We Trust – Gregory Galloway

Posted on August 26, 2025 by J D Jung

(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. When Al’s home is partially destroyed in a fire, and his computer’s hard drive goes…

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