NURTURE
IR VERDICT: NURTURE is a fictionalized in-depth case study of a psychological phenomenon, which will be most valuable to those who are trying to cope with or recover from a…
UNBARRED INNOVATION
UNBARRED INNOVATION offers advice on how to develop one’s own, and one’s employees’, creative and innovative ideas – but it needs some polishing to reach its true potential.
BOOMER TALES
IR VERDICT: LaRue Agresti’s life has been fully enjoyed and is far from over, to judge by the vibrant, almost cinematic tales in this mesmerizing memoir. Reading BOOMER TALES will…
SUMMER SHADOWS
IR VERDICT: A single woman and the children she is guardian to spend a summer renovating a rental property only to find possible evidence to an unsolved neighborhood murder. Constantly…
HUSBAND: My 40-Year Marriage to a Gay Man
IR VERDICT: Poignant and beautifully written, JoAnne Blackwelder’s HUSBAND is the true story of the author’s marriage to the love of her life. While the book features the typical struggles…
ANGLES
IR VERDICT: ANGLES is a fun romance, with a plot focusing on the main character’s relationships with the men in her life. As the first title in the series, several…
HAPPINESS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS
IR VERDICT: HAPPINESS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS is a self help book that contains many options for choosing happiness as a strategy for success in life and business, and its greatest…
FAIRY GODMOTHERS OF THE FOUR DIRECTIONS
IR VERDICT: FAIRY GODMOTHERS OF THE FOUR DIRECTIONS is an entertaining story with some valuable insight about overcoming the emotional obstacles of grief.
THE TROLL COOKBOOK
IR VERDICT: Composed with care, THE TROLL COOKBOOK by Clint Marsh and Karima Cammell is a terrific book for food lovers, cooks, and those who can never get enough of…
3D PRINTING WILL ROCK THIS WORLD
IR VERDICT: 3D PRINTING WILL ROCK THIS WORLD is a persuasive argument for the future of 3D printing to be a revolutionary one and a great starting point to learn…
CHEMISTRY
IR VERDICT: CHEMISTRY is C. L. Lynch’s response to Stephanie Meyers’ 2005 hit supernatural romance, TWILIGHT. Although it was inspired by another book, its charm and originality make it stand…
A KINGDOM FORGOTTEN
IR VERDICT: A KINGDOM FORGOTTEN is a textured, subtle and all-encompassing book for serious sci-fi fanatics willing to invest in more than one universe, and in all likelihood, willing to…
ROCKET-BYE
IR VERDICT: ROCKET-BYE’s beautiful illustrations and fun-soothing adventure makes for the ultimate bedtime story.
IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND
IR VERDICT: IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN...ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND is an informative story that gives young readers a chance to sink themselves into the life of someone in the…
IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…RENAISSANCE ITALY
IR VERDICT: IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN...RENAISSANCE ITALY is an appealing, attractive, and informative historical book for kids. The book is full of information, presented in an engaging…
GODDESS OF IVY
IR VERDICT: GODDESS OF IVY is a bold exhibition of eroticism within the scope of romance and the psychology of love versus lust.
4 YEARS TRAPPED IN MY MIND PALACE
IR VERDICT: 4 YEARS TRAPPED IN MY MIND PALACE is a touching story of a close cross-generational friendship, and a lively romp through an active and adventurous life (though the…
REAL FOOD FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE
IR VERDICT: Carol D’Anca’s REAL FOOD FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE is a first rate book of fun and healthy recipes. It is written well with lots of dietary and food choice information.
LEGEND OF THE FOREST BEAST
IR VERDICT: Author Don Winn writes in a fun, descriptive style, managing to avoid slow or nonessential scenes. LEGEND OF THE FOREST BEAST captures colorful adventures, fun characters, and inspirational…
CREOLE MOON
IR VERDICT: CREOLE MOON blends magic, intrigue, and romance with an unpredictable plot that makes for an entertaining read.
THE BADWATER GOSPEL
IR VERDICT: THE BADWATER GOSPEL is an entertaining mix of a revisionist Western and a very dark comedy with just a pinch of noir. Like its protagonist, the novel may…
LAST ENTRY
IR VERDICT: The characters in LAST ENTRY are all well-drawn, three-dimensional, and very human. The first-person perspective is shared, allowing their own voice and point-of-view in a realistic fashion.
THE MEDINANDI LICENSE
IR VERDICT: Jumping straight into story and action, THE MEDINANDI LICENSE boasts lively protagonists, the political intrigue of West Africa, Al Qaeda and an explanation to a “very complex problem”,…
WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE
IR VERDICT: WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE is a competent sequel in a medical detective fiction series, exploring highly unusual relationships and a seedy, tragic mystery.