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Destination North Pole: 5,000 Km  by Bicycle  by Gary Wietgrefe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.5/5 GO GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Destination North Pole is endearing, humorous, dangerous and sometimes quirky travelogue. An old guy on an old bicycle supported by a sag-wagon (his loving wife) ventures north. She traveled ahead to find nightly food and lodging as he peddled an average of 121 kilometers (75 miles) per-day for forty days searching for iconic North Pole. Nature awakened history and imagination of the senior pensioners. A love emerged from the flat Dakota Plains, Canada’s Prairie Provinces, British Columbia into the vast Yukon and Alaska through eight mountain ranges with pristine streams and hot springs over massive glaciated rivers and permafrost. Wildlife? Dangers? Risks? Constantly! Hundreds of black bears and grizzlies blocked deer, elk, moose, wood bison, wolves, bicyclists, and other critters from lush road-sides. Elements (rain, wind, flurries and ...

2020: Injection  by Ashley McCoury ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.4/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis A new world order has come. Society as we know it is no longer. Religion, politics, entertainment, and consumerism do not exist. All are equal, all are the same. No color, no gender, no difference. The human brain is rewired to rid itself of all nasty emotions, all preferences, and all nonconformity. A young girl on the brink of losing herself to this society that condemns and exterminates human emotions is thrust into a war she didn't know existed. Who can she trust? And who is the true enemy? My Thoughts What a book! Like all the best speculative fiction, Ashley McCoury ’s compelling fiction 2020: Injection   takes elements of real science and spins them up into a novel and terrifying premise. 2020: Injection is a blistering, balletic read—silky-smooth world building that effortlessly grounds a wonderful, harrowing tale of social norms , equality, humanity and al...

The Witching Vault  by Kathrin Hutson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.4/5 GO GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Run the witching vault. Protect the Gateway. Say please. And don’t get killed. After her release from magical prison, Jessica Northwood can’t hold a job to save her life. So when an apprenticeship opens up at a spellbound bank, no questions asked, she can’t exactly say no… But she definitely should have. For centuries, the bank’s owners have stood between the Gateway in the upstairs hall and the occult syndicate who want it for themselves. As the current owner, the scryer witch is supposed to have that under control. But when the woman turns up dead, Jessica’s employment contract now says she’s the one tasked with this lethal responsibility. Jessica has no idea what she’s doing…and the bank won’t let her leave. As she deals with magical clientele who know the stakes far better than she does, Jessica must decide just how far she’s willing to go to keep this job. Because...

You (Leave a Smile)  by Bria Unique  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.4/5 GO GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Making sure your inner child is always happy and heard, really makes a difference for the person you grow up to be. I want to be the change for the next generation and I believe it starts with the children. My Thoughts The types of books we read in our adolescence can shape us forever. They can help us understand the world in more diverse ways and appreciate the complexities of life. Because of this, books makes these formative years more that more exciting. Those wonderful wild fantastical tales from the likes of Dr. Seuss gave flavor for the future, for starry-eyed children, and excitement for their day. They're also fables that gave rise to our first inclinations of morality and thoughtfulness. That said, You (Leave a Smile) by Bria Unique is a thoughtful and inspiring book you must read or recommend to your children. The book is filled with timeless lesson...

BLIND PONY As True A Story As I Can Tell  by Samantha Hart ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Blind Pony As True A Story As I Can Tell is a coming-of-age memoir detailing the poignant journey of Samantha Hart, a precocious runaway teen who lands in 70s Los Angeles. The narrative follows her harrowing childhood of abuse in Pennsylvania, fleeing to reconnect with an estranged father in Phoenix, and thrown to the wolves among the bright lights and wild nights of L.A. in the heyday of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. She was hustling Backgammon in Hollywood and flogging nude photos in Europe, all before 17. Readers have made comparisons to Jeanette Walls' best-selling The Glass Castle and Cheryl Strayed's Wild. At 14, she ran away from home to escape her grandfather's sexual abuse and made her way to Arizona, searching for her father, a distant memory she knew only as "Wild Bill." But the heroic figure she clung to in hear ...

BEADS THAT LEAD: ABOUT A WEEK IN PERU THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MACCHU PICCHU  By HARINI S U ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis HARINI boarded a flight to a far-away country that has a high reported rate of domestic violence. Simultaneously, nine other women from different parts of the US boarded their flights to the same destination. When Fair Anita, a fair-trade jewelry brand invited applications for a trip to travel with the founder, and meet twelve of the eight thousand artisan women partners, she immediately signed up. She was determined to go on this journey, though that meant dealing with her own inner traumas. Little did she know that this trip and the women she would meet there would become an integral part of healing and for believing in herself. As she came back home to a new world that had forever changed from COVID-19, she wondered if she was also already changed from her old self. BEADS THAT LEAD is an account of reflection and...

LILIA – A True Story of Love, Courage, and Survival in the Shadow of War  by Linda Ganzini ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.5/5 GET  YOUR COPY NOW Synopsis Against the backdrop of a fascist Italy during World War II and the Holocaust, Lilia sets the stage for the harrowing story of a family whose depth of heart overcomes a war tearing them apart—years marred by unfathomable tragedies, immense loss, upheaval, and countless betrayals. From a young age, Lilia resigns herself to a world crushed by misery, abject poverty, and a broken, bitter mother who suffered insurmountable grief. The burden of war, loneliness, and adult responsibilities rob Lilia of a carefree childhood. Witnessing her parent's challenge to stay alive during the Nazi occupation becomes Lilia's greatest sorrow, one she makes the most heroic efforts to conceal. Ultimately, tragic loss dims the flame of Lilia's belief in her future. Just as her prayers feel unanswered, a seed of love reignites her faith, changing...

The Green Beach File  by K. A. Perry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis A funny, engaging legal mystery for all those who love and enjoy nature—and reading at the beach. First, an amphibian expert is found murdered in the fancy shoreline town of Mayfield, Connecticut. Then, a second, shocking murder of a well-respected community leader occurs. Why are there murders happening in a town as peaceful as Mayfield? Jenn isn't the perfect clever attorney. She doesn't love her job, has no innate ability to solve mysteries, no superpowers, and no awesome legal skills. But she does have her love and respect for nature—which tends to distract her from her legal work, yet still somehow guides her. Along with her entertaining and dysfunctional family, Jenn weaves her way into the midst of a momentous fight over land preservation. The murders appear to be tied to the development of the largest parcel of pristine beachfront land between Boston and New Yo...

Celestia Chronicles: Fire and Water  by Anagha Ratish  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Ratings 4.4/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis The world was slowly dissolving into chaos, When a zaralia stumbled in. But not this world, A world with magic that would make your head spin. Celestia - a world of pixies, With four kingdoms that flourished. Sprawling forests, shimmering lakes, And rulers who were cherished. The wane began when the great king of Emberglass, The kingdom of Infernos in the north, Was murdered with his wife and eldest daughter, alas, Leaving young princess Zyra to rule forth. No sooner had the queen ascended her throne, That she dropped her sweet façade. She killed, looted and pillaged, And burnt down the cities that were in her eyes, deeply flawed. What happened next is unclear, For the kingdom was shrouded in magic and mist, The people could not rebel for fear, That the queen would hunt them if they resist. What happens next must be seen,  Can Adaire, Sapphire a...

Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters  By Kara Goldin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4.6/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Don’t let anyone crush your dreams! Whatever you want to achieve, no matter how hard it might seem, you owe it to yourself to read this book. Undaunted  will inspire you to move past your fears and defy the doubters. It doesn’t matter whether you  feel  confident; it matters what you actually  do . Author Kara Goldin turned her unsweetened flavored water into one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time and has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Undaunted  is a rare opportunity to gain insights and proven advice unlike anything you’ll find in the conventional business press. Kara combines real honest stories from her life with observations that might just change h...

Cute Mutants Vol 2 : Young , Gifted and Queer By S J Whitby ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4.4/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis "I spent my life dreaming of being invited to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Turns out irl it has the vibe of a Dark Kermit gif. I just want to stay in the closet kissing my hot girlfriend.” Despite the chaos and me being a dumpster fire, things turned out okay last time. We beat the villain, and I'm part of a superteam. I have cool friends, and somehow (don't jinx it, Dylan), I even got the girl. Not just any girl—the icy badass who’s secretly soft-hearted. Things should be great, right? Now the government’s come knocking, and we’re summoned to superhero school. Which is a dream come true, except it's run by a corporation. But not all corporations are shady, right? It's fine, if you can get over the teeny, tiny problem that there’s also an evolution-obsessed organisation trying to figure us out. Plus, it turns out we aren...

Shasha and Olga By Eva Chapman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4.5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Sasha & Olga is a gripping saga of betrayal, love, suffering and redemption. It is the book Eva Chapman has written, to honour her parents Sasha and Olga, whose lives were incubated in the crucible of suffering and madness, that gripped twentieth century Eastern Europe. Olga escapes from Communist Czechoslovakia with baby Eva in tow. She is not only escaping from tyranny but also from Eva’s father’s family who want to snatch the baby back. Mother and child embark on a ship to Australia as refugees. She meets Sasha on board who falls in love with Olga and her child. Even though he marries Olga he cannot help her overcome her past trauma. Eva bears the brunt of Olga’s extreme and violent mood swings. Olga suffers severe post natal depression after the birth of Valentina . The sudden and unexpected birth of Alexandra several years later tips Olga into psychosis. She believes the new...

Young , Broke , and Educated By Alexander Baima ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4.5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Alexander Baima graduated college with $80,000 in student debt at the age of 23 from one of the top 25 business schools in America. After college he went to work as a financial planner and serviced fortune 500 clients. He created the financial plans that brokers took credit for, and while they grossed millions a year, he made minimum wage.  At 29, his parents had a house with an $80,000 mortgage and a child – and they lived on one income. At 29, Alexander still had over $50,000 in student debt. How could previous generations have so much more than most millennials who still struggle with little hope for the future? Young, Broke and Educated investigates the decline of purchasing power among young people, especially over the last generation. It explores in basic, easy to understand terms, how economic systems have evolved to hinder the financial success of millenn...

Logan and Bobby: the football match By Mark Williams Illustrations by Thiago Kuta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4.5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Logan and his dog Bobby love playing football. And they are great at it! But things don't always turn out as you expect... This is a story about football, friendship and showing respect for others. My Thoughts The striking and provoking cover artwork alone stole my heart's . Plus , who can resists the story of a boy and dog's friendship who loves playing football. Logan and Bobby : the football match showcases an amazing tale with deep lessons like giving your best in every situation of life. True values lies in friendship and respecting and supporting each other without being judgement. Things don't always go as planned , but at the end of the day what matters is friendship. This sweet gift will have young readers feeling comforted and encouraged as they read the story. Book is so fun and relatable soon your kiddos w...

Iris and Curtis visit Grandma and Granddad By Frida Fisher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Iris and Curtis are going to stay at Grandma and Granddad's over the weekend. A fun farm visit and cosy times with the grandparents await. But how is Iris going to cope with sleeping a whole night without Mummy? My Thoughts Iris and Curtis visit Grandma and Granddad full of bright and imaginative illustrations , showcases a lovely tale of Iris and Curtis who visits their Grandma and grandpa's house over the weekend. Day was fun but what about the night. Will Iris cope with sleeping a whole night without mommy? The pictures readily engage kids attention and involve them in the reading process. I adore Frida Fisher's amazing writing. The book was like really touching. Everyone wants to raise a kind and compassionate child, who care , love and respect his elders. It's a must have book about a simple yet powerful lessons for your child. A tender ...

Hinterland  By LM Brown ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Nicholas Giovanni lives with his family in his childhood home in Somerville. His life revolves around his five-year old daughter Kate. When he isn't driving his taxi, he is taking care of her and her mother Kathleen, whose last involuntary admission to hospital was before Kate was born. When his childhood best friend, Ina, returns next door tensions rise in the house. Already unstable, Kathleen's suspicious of Ina and Nicholas grows until a day of violence ensues and Kathleen disappears. Kate's life is shattered by her mother's disappearance. No-one will tell her where her mother is. Although Ina is like a mother to her, Nicholas keeps her at arm's length. He cannot bring himself to tell Kate or Ina the truth about Kathleen's last day, until Kate runs away, and he realizes his silence has torn everyone apart. To find Kate and to keep Ina in his life, there are truths h...

The Come Up By Nathen Hache ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis The come up is used to describe one who elevated themselves to success. To become successful, or to come up, is what we aspire to achieve. We all define success differently when it pertains to us as individuals. One thing that we can agree on is, your path to the come up is a grind with many challenges along the way. The Come Up is about my journey, successes, growth, and failures to get to where I'm at today. I enjoy a path to success story as much as anyone. What sets my story about from others? Well, it's my story and my experiences to my come up. My Thoughts Genius is over-rated. Success is not just about innate ability. It’s combined with a number of key factors such as opportunity, meaningful hard work, and your cultural legacy. Random factors of chance, such as when and where you were born can influence the opportunities you have. The come up by Nathen Hache is an amazing w...

The Great Man is Dead : A new philosophy of leadership By Rob Cross ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis In an age where the pace and complexity of change is accelerating, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact we’re all just human beings, leading other human beings. Rob’s groundbreaking new book challenges the status quo, helping us realise that leadership is no longer about being the all-seeing, all-knowing heroic character that we’ve been told is the answer to all our prayers. Using stories drawn from over 20 years of working with leaders from across the globe, Rob debunks the myths around what it truly means to ‘be a leader’, replacing old and obsolete leadership models with a new human-led philosophy fit for the 21st century. My Thoughts The Great Man is Dead by Rob Cross is an amazing work of non-fiction which displays in-depth knowledge about leadership. This book is a landmark book espousing concepts that are very valuable for any kind of leader....

The Light House Keeper : A story of mind mastery By David Richards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 4.7/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis Sam knows how the life he's currently living ends. It isn't the life, or the ending, he wants. He makes a choice to try his hand as a lighthouse keeper's apprentice. The life of a lighthouse keeper promises responsibility. Adventure. He will find adventure, the likes of which he could never have imagined. The journey that unfolds before him promises to change his life...if he can only survive. My thoughts The Light House Keeper by David Richards is a fantastic book and the storytelling is beautiful. The choice of words are impeccable, full of wisdom and philosophy . I totally loved it. The story is very enchanting and bursts with optimism which I think is very important in our lives. The book shows that the journey to your destiny is as important as the destiny itself. I love how the book emphasizes on the importance of faith, and hope ...

The Man who defeated his death By Mr Vastav ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Rating 5/5 GRAB YOUR COPY VIA AMAZON NOW Synopsis It is an Inspirational and informational Biography of Mr. Nandalal from India, a simple family man who transformed himself from a Chronic Patient to a Therapist. It all started in early 1990’s when he was seriously affected by a deadly disease and Doctors declared that he doesn’t have more than 2-3 months. Being an ordinary graduate, he could not do anything to save himself but he decided not to die and started searching for cure of his disease. With his toughness to fight and his abilities to learn anything, he found remedies to the symptoms of his disease, one by one when he started studying various therapies like Biochemic Tissue, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Various other therapies like Acupuncture etc. With his vast research in Hatha Yoga he also learnt various ancient techniques and cured himself in few years completely, also started treating various other c...