Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. When people think of political action thrillers, they usually bring up Brad Thor. He has a great blend of suspense and political intrigue due to his experience in the Department of HomelandContinue reading “Defector in Paradise Book Review”
Category Archives: Politics
Adapt Me Podcast – The File on H.
Hi Everybody! The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Dash Silva and I discuss how we would adapt The File on H. by Albania’s leading literary figure Ismail Kadare into a movie/musical. We talk about its universal and specific at the same time while having lengthy diatribesContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The File on H.”
The File on H. Book Review
Lately, I’ve been trying to read more works by international authors. Earlier this year, I dipped my toes by looking at Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami – your favorite author’s favorite author. Recently, I had the chance to read The File on H. by Ismail Kadare – Albania’s leading literary figure. It’s a fine novelContinue reading “The File on H. Book Review”
Such Good People Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sparkpoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. In all my years of reviewing books, there’s one storyline that I’ve never talked about: the bad-things-happen-to-good-people plot. It’s exactly what readers think it is. These kinds of tales can be predictable inContinue reading “Such Good People Book Review”
Golda’s Hutch Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review mentions sex and BDSM. I’ve mentioned in the past that I’ve read strange novels. Many of these are bizarre in a variety of ways, but today’s book is notContinue reading “Golda’s Hutch Book Review”
Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book by Books Publicity Services in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review talks about mental health and suicide. I’m not one who gets into politics that much, but it’s amazing to see how many women were running for various political offices, including forContinue reading “Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation Book Review”
Blue Eyed Devil Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. Every now and then, the genre description of the book catches my eye. I’m always fascinated by how it identifies itself. I talked about this briefly when I reviewed the comic thriller The BouncerContinue reading “Blue Eyed Devil Book Review”
There There Book Review
I’ve read plenty of books by indigenous authors, but none of them dealt with the lives of urban Native Americans. Plus, I will be honest and say that I didn’t really know that group even existed. This gap was the reason why Tommy Orange – an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes ofContinue reading “There There Book Review”
Confessions of a Campaign Manager Book Review
Confessions of a Campaign Manager Book Review Full disclosure: I was given a free PDF copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am not usually the type to read about politics in a straight manner. However, since I recently read Confessions of a Campaign Manager by Bharat Krishnan, it allowed meContinue reading “Confessions of a Campaign Manager Book Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 