Book Reviews
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How To Win in a Winner-Take-All World – Neil Irwin
For those out there hopping from one position to the next, chasing job experiences, networking their asses off, honing their digital skillset, and all the while worrying if they're doing something wrong because they haven't found a “home” in a company yet, this book is for you.
The Shape-Shifter's Guide to Time Travel – Mark Budman
A shape-shifting prince and a time-traveling teen from the US team up to save a rebel leader determined to liberate the imaginary country of Temnota from oppression.
Cursed – Thomas Wheeler
To say Cursed is a gender-bent retelling of the Arthurian legends doesn't quite do Wheeler and Miller's novel justice. Rather, it's more of an origin story of how Nimue, the Lady of the Lake came to be in the lake and guard the sword of power.
Electric Brain – R. Douglas Fields, P.h.D
Electric Brain by R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D. discusses the dark origins of neuroscience, dives into present-day research, and looks at how recent discoveries offer exciting possibilities in the future.
When We Were Vikings – Andrew David MacDonald
The fierce love and loyalty Zelda has for her family and friends will leave readers feeling inspired to set out on their own daring quests and become the heroes of their own legends.
Some Time Later – Edited by AJ Sikes, BJ Sikes & Dover Whitecliff
Some Time Later is a sci-fi, fantasy anthology that overflows with the fantastical and is fueled by boundless imagination.
PR School: Your Time To Shine – Natalie Trice
PR expert Natalie Trice brings over 20 years of experience to the shelf with her latest book PR School: Your Time To Shine (Silverwood Press; November 29, 2019).
Those Who Knew – Idra Novey
As usual, Idra Novey's prose is sharp and striking. However, while Those Who Knew starts with the promise of a taut political thriller, the narrative quickly goes slack.
One Night Gone – Tara Laskowski
Tara Laskowski’s debut thriller, One Night Gone, takes a well-timed swing at how society has and still treats women like their disposable.