New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

The Prisoner of Zurenda: Warrior from Olympus by Kent A. LeFevre

The Prisoner of Zurenda: Warrior from Olympus by Kent A. LeFevreThe Prisoner of Zurenda: Warrior from Olympus is an epic work of mythic fantasy, weaving Greek mythology into an entertaining work of fiction. More fit for younger readers, it boasts characters with a moral compass – a quality that is famously devoid among the Greek Gods.

A trio of friends, Arjun, Lycos and Keira, adventure through ancient Greece, both real and fantastical, in an attempt quell the angry gods and ungrateful men. Assigned a mission by the Goddess Selene, its story fits snugly with those of ancient Greece – sea monsters attack, leaving men to float off on pieces of […]

2019-01-22T06:00:42+02:00May 8th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |

Startoucher by C.J. Odle

Startoucher by C.J. OdleImagine if the entirety of humanity, all of its wrong-doings and misgivings, were to be judged by a superior being of an infallible race? That is the question C.J Odle tackles in Startoucher, opening up a fascinating investigation into the morality of the human race and what we could do to halt our potential downfall.

Jake Connolly, a lawyer living in L.A., begins to experience terrible headaches, with visions of flashing light and other-worldly creatures. Just as he obtains the life he has fought so hard for – making partner at his firm – his increasingly painful visions force […]

2018-05-04T10:41:07+02:00May 4th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Garden Walks: Hand in Hand by Gary W. Burns

Garden Poems: Hand in Hand by Gary W. Burns In Garden Walks: Hand in Hand, poet Gary W. Burns has crafted a beautiful collection that acts as a vivid and meditative appreciation of love between people, and the love of nature.

Burns achieves the semblance of a whole through splitting the collection into four parts: “Colorful Blooms,” “This Backyard Garden,” “Garden Paths,” and “Seasons Cascading.” Each part seems to mirror the constituent parts of a flower’s life – it buds, grows, blooms, and dies. There is a symbiosis between human relationships and nature, exploring love seen through the lens of the natural world.

The most affecting poems are […]

2018-06-26T07:21:50+02:00May 3rd, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Little Black Book of Human Resources Management by Barry Wolfe

The Little Black Book of Human Resources Management by Barry WolfeBarry Wolfe’s The Little Black Book of Human Resources Management doesn’t exactly on first glance seem like a riveting read, but it is clear that Barry Wolfe kept this in mind, as he has injected the humor and levity that helps communicate his message, offering a comprehensive and even entertaining look at the topic.

The book covers all the bases, from interviewing new staff to changing the work culture of current staff. Reading through, you will find that a lot of what is said not only applies to HR, but to all other aspects of the workplace. Whatever the […]

2018-05-02T12:29:53+02:00May 2nd, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Mondays With Morty: Offbeat Lessons for Success by Jim Tilberry

Mondays With Morty by Jim TilberryJim Tilberry’s Mondays With Morty: Offbeat Lessons for Success is a hilarious romp about an unlikely duo and the exploration of success.

Poetry graduate Walter has a terrible low-paying job, no prospects for a better one, no girlfriend, his car is falling apart, and he has to sponge off his parents to survive – an underachiever all around, or as his mentor puts it, a loser. His mentor is Morton J. Goldberg, known as the Professor to his underlings (even though he’s far from one), and every Monday he and Walter meet to discuss the secrets of success.

This setup […]

2020-02-21T06:29:15+02:00April 26th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Surviving the Twenties Transformation by K.L. Martin

Surviving the Twenties Transformation by K.L. MartinSurviving the Twenties Transformation: Empower Your Soul and Change Your Life by K. L. Martin is an informative and passionate work of self-help aimed at millennials looking to enhance or begin a relationship with God. Concentrating on practical issues that affect people in their twenties, such as money, family, friends, and other core issues, Martin’s emphasis is on helping people in their twenties find their spiritual center and strength.

K.L. Martin’s book has a clear line that runs through it: beginning with everyday issues that are unique to millennials, it then moves on to ideas of the self and the […]

2018-05-09T10:19:35+02:00April 24th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |

What Your Therapist Is Really Thinking by Mirel Goldstein, MS, MA, LPC

What Your Therapist Really ThinkingThough the title may not suggest it, What Your Therapist Is Really Thinking is a work of fiction that aims to answer questions patients may have when entering into therapy.

Shira, a single mom, begins therapy with Dr. G. after the breakup of her marriage to an abuser. The doctor observes Shira’s different moods and aspects – sometimes open and affable, at other times silent, hostile, or frozen. Shira’s parents, with whom she lives, are overbearing, immediately seeing the negative “what-ifs” in every situation. Dr. G helps her see that she is accustomed to feeling guilty and inferior, and Shira […]

2018-04-17T11:49:04+02:00April 17th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Masculinity is Our Future by Tim Patten

Masculinity Is Our Future

In his new book, Masculinity is our Future, Tim Patten argues that the most fundamental ideas of being “a real man” remain critical to the future of society, but must also be dynamic and progressive. This book digs into the cultural and traditional definitions of masculinity, pointing out the toxic elements, but also reminding readers of its importance, for a well-rounded and provocative examination of gender dynamics.

Patten is not ashamed to be a man – far from it – and appreciates that many masculine traits have driven progress and success for thousands of years. That being said, he […]

2018-04-16T11:38:55+02:00April 15th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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