The Big Book of Rants – Rich Siegel

Posted on June 5, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) Why is author Rich Siegel ranting? He relates his love/hate relationship with his life-long career in the advertising industry. This work of fiction based on real-life experience gives us an insider’s view of the industry. As a seasoned veteran of many advertising campaigns, he describes the turmoil he is seeing as…

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The No-Nonsense Guide to Globalization – Wayne Ellwood

Posted on June 1, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) The “integration of the global economy” began over five centuries ago with European colonization, but has accelerated over the past thirty years with the increase of technology to move goods and capital. This has not taken place without consequences. Wayne Ellwood explains through recent history and statistics how large corporations make…

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The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations – Jaime Kurtz

Posted on May 28, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) What is happy travel? According to Jaime Kurtz, an Associate Professor of Psychology at James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, it is “travel that is pleasurable, meaningful, and engaging. “ Sounds nice, but there can be lot of obstacles to this, some beyond our control and some self-inflicted. Kurtz relates how…

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Engadine Aerie: A Hardy Durkin Travel Mysteries series (Hardy Durkin Travel Mystery Book 5) – Bluette Matthey

Posted on May 25, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Engadine Valley, a quiet remote Alpine resort, is about to host a popular ski marathon. However, right before the event, a man is murdered on the slopes and this has international implications. Najib, who was sent by an Abu Dhabi prince to track down leads on an illegal falcon smuggling operation,…

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Time Travel for Love and Profit – Jeff Abugov

Posted on May 22, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) If given the opportunity to go back in time to change the decisions you made in life, would you take it? Growing up in foster homes and in an environment where crime is the only way to survive, our protagonist T.J. chooses the path of crime. He gets caught and while serving…

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The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time – Brooke Gladstone

Posted on May 18, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “American history is picked with ferment, battles and brawls over with is true. But at this moment, the nation seems to waging Civil War over reality itself. It is thrilling to watch, and tough to sit out, because the stakes are so high. But how will it end?” I am so…

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Rocks Beat Paper: A Wilson Mystery – Mike Knowles

Posted on May 15, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “You think winning should make you feel like you want to go to Disneyland…That place is for quarterbacks who win games with rules and referees. That isn’t any kind of place for people like us. The games we play are never fair and they never end clean. They just end.” That…

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Madame Alexandra’s Rule of Business…revisited

Posted on May 12, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Apparently businesses still forget what drives success.  Here's a reminder... “…money brings the only worthwhile thing it can bring: freedom…it being only the medium of exchange between a man’s labor and his freedom. Labor is not dishonorable, nor is the money which is only the comestible fruit of that labor; the…

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Love Runs Deep – Gail Chianese

Posted on May 9, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Lieutenant Nic Riley is the only girl in a long-time Navy family, and she’s determined to prove herself as seaworthy as her brothers. When she aces training for submarine duty, it calls for a celebration that ends with one incredibly hot guy for a night. At least that’s what she assumes…

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His Fake Alien Fiancé – Patricia Eimer

Posted on May 5, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Princess Perripraxis not only has to find a fiancé—and fast—she’s has to find one who doesn’t mind that her “no makeup” face has green and purple scales. Otherwise, Daddy Dearest is going to take her back to her home planet to marry her off in order to strengthen kingdom alliances. Only…

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