Category: Self-Publishing Book Review of the Week

Book reviews are a great way for self-publishing authors to gain exposure. After all, how can someone buy your book if he or she doesn’t know it exists? Paired with other elements of your book promotion strategy, requesting reviews is a great way to get people talking about what you’ve written.

When we read good reviews, we definitely like to share them. It gives the author a few (permanent) moments of fame and allows us to let the community know about a great book. Here’s this week’s book review by Midwest Book Review:

 The Big Book Of Dan

Daniel C. Dulik

Publisher: Outskirts Press

ISBN:9781432778590

There are times when you find a book that is different in so many ways and that is what I found in this read by Daniel C. Dulik. It is one filled with essays, poems, stories, and a game called Berm Bingo, to name just a few elements you will find in the pages of this read. I liked this book mainly because it was different and I just didn’t know what I was going find within its pages. I have to say “Getting Old” definitely had my eyebrows going up a few times, but still I giggled. His poem “Is Reason Gone Forever?” is so true and gave me much to think about for a while.

For those of you looking for a read that is up-beat and funny, yet touches upon truth, be it in perhaps a slightly different way, this read is for you. It’s just a great book to read when you don’t want the norm. Enjoyable! Well done.

Book reviews are a great way for self-publishing authors to gain exposure. After all, how can someone buy your book if he or she doesn’t know it exists? Paired with other elements of your book promotion strategy, requesting reviews is a great way to get people talking about what you’ve written.

When we read good reviews, we definitely like to share them. It gives the author a few (permanent) moments of fame and allows us to let the community know about a great book. Here’s this week’s book review by Midwest Book Review:

 The Key to Job Success in Any Career

Frank B. Leibold

Publisher: Outskirts Press

ISBN:9781432760465

America is falling behind in business success, but that gap can be closed. “The Key to Job Success in Any Career: Developing Six Competencies That Close America’s Global Skills Gap” discusses how to increase the potential and skills that one needs to compete in today’s global marketplace, with much practical advice for greater success on many levels. “The Key to Job Success in Any Career” is a strong addition to career and self-improvement collections.

Book reviews are a great way for self-publishing authors to gain exposure. After all, how can someone buy your book if he or she doesn’t know it exists? Paired with other elements of your book promotion strategy, requesting reviews is a great way to get people talking about what you’ve written.

When we read good reviews, we definitely like to share them. It gives the author a few (permanent) moments of fame and allows us to let the community know about a great book. Here’s this week’s book review by Midwest Book Review:

 Elevate Your Life

Juna Jinsei

Publisher: Outskirts Press

ISBN:9781432779900

A little positivity goes a long way. “Elevate Your Life: Achieve Success by Applying Positive Inspirational Affirmations” is an inspirational read from Juna Jinsei who encourages a positive outlook life. Advising readers to always push their own limits, “Elevate Your Life” is a positive and much recommended read for those seeking motivational and inspirational works.

Book reviews are a great way for self-publishing authors to gain exposure. After all, how can someone buy your book if he or she doesn’t know it exists? Paired with other elements of your book promotion strategy, requesting reviews is a great way to get people talking about what you’ve written.

When we read good reviews, we definitely like to share them. It gives the author a few (permanent) moments of fame and allows us to let the community know about a great book. Here’s this week’s book review by Midwest Book Review:

 Ten Healthy Teas

Valerie B. Lull

Publisher: Outskirts Press

ISBN:9781432784935

Tea can be healthy and delicious if you know how to prepare it right. “Ten Healthy Teas” is a collection of recipes aimed at providing simple and easy to understand recipes to make better tea for relaxation and health during what may be a busy day. “Ten Healthy Teas” is a must for tea lovers who want to try something new.

Book reviews are a great way for self-publishing authors to gain exposure. After all, how can someone buy your book if he or she doesn’t know it exists? Paired with other elements of your book promotion strategy, requesting reviews is a great way to get people talking about what you’ve written.

When we read good reviews, we definitely like to share them. It gives the author a few (permanent) moments of fame and allows us to let the community know about a great book. Here’s this week’s book review by Midwest Book Review:

 The Realms of Animar

Owen Black

Publisher: Outskirts Press

ISBN:1432786601

The Realms of Animar is an enjoyable read, one that will appeal to teens who are fans of fantasy and science fiction.

Set in a world where people have two forms, one human and one animal, this is the story of Thane, a teenage boy whose life is suddenly turned upside down when his animal form unexpectedly transforms into something never seen before. Filled with immense power, he now holds the key to the future of Animar and to saving his people from struggle and oppression. Fatalis, the evil force who plans to rule Animar, learns about Thane and creates an army to destroy him and anybody who gets in the way of his plan. In order to fight Fatalis, Thane seeks the help of other beings, the Avians and Aquans. In a twist of fate, the hunters and the hunted must get together to save their world.

Though the beginning was kind of slow, with a lot of information being presented by dialogue, I was intrigued with the story enough to keep reading. The author does a fairly good job in creating his medieval world–which, by the way, doesn’t have dragons, elves or magic like so many other books in this genre nowadays. I enjoyed the action, battle scenes, and watching Thane grow into a brave, fearless warrior and hero. Though it has some violence, the language and other aspects make this book appropriate for the lower young adult crowd and even for middle graders. Recommended for readers 11 & up.