New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

The Goldilocks Team by Minal Joshi Jaeckli

The Goldilocks Team by Minal Joshi JaeckliGuiding business leaders on the dynamic and twisting path to higher engagement, retention, and productivity, The Goldilocks Team: Master Retention and Hiring by Minaj Joshi Jaeckli offers tangible solutions for a corporate landscape that is perpetually in flux.

Outlining a blueprint for managers to find the right people, rather than the “best” people, Jaeckli’s guide offers fresh perspectives on what makes employees stick around and deliver innovative results. Beginning with the basics of what drives engagement, the consequences of disengagement, and the modern evolution of the employee mindset, the book lays out common systemic problems before making suggestions on how […]

2025-05-08T12:08:30+02:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Hollywood Shadows by Frank C. Senia

Hollywood Shadows by Frank C. SeniaThe loyalty of muscle and the strength of family are put to the test in Hollywood Shadows by Frank C. Senia, an emotive first-person drama about the lines we refuse to cross.

Growing up with a brutal father and an overwhelmed mother, Billy and his twin brother Rickey sprang from rough soil, but never lost their sensitive sides. Billy shines as the focal point of this story, narrating his challenging childhood and often intense life as a Hollywood fixer, which means delivering bad news and tough love that can sometimes veer into violence. From cross-country journeys, brotherly reunions, and undercover […]

2025-05-02T12:13:36+02:00May 2nd, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

LoveVortex and the Drakor’s Curse by Pekka Harju-Autti

LoveVortex and the Drakor's Curse by Pekka Harju-AuttiA swashbuckling adventure to the edge of the known world and the boundaries of reality, LoveVortex and the Drakor’s Curse by Pekka Harju-Autti is a philosophical and visionary work of fantasy.

Tasked with expanding trade relations for the British Empire, a veteran sea captain and his son journey to the Bay of Bengal and the mysterious Andaman Islands, where they encounter a local tribe suffering the weight of a dragon’s terrible curse. Every islander is born with the date of their death tattooed on their forehead, and as this isolated society dwindles, they are becoming more desperate for answers, and […]

2025-04-22T14:44:17+02:00April 21st, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Seasons of Destiny by Howard Glassroth

Seasons of Destiny by Howard GlassrothA visceral portrait of oppression and resilience across generations, Seasons of Destiny by Howard Glassroth is a stark reminder that resistance in the face of hate is the only path to freedom.

After a shocking act of Cossack violence and a painful betrayal nearly destroy their inn, David and Blin, two Polish Jews, pass the family business onto their son, Usher. A few miles north, a desperate father tries to save his rebellious son, only to plant a target on his family’s fortunes. As years pass, the children of these families are drawn to Warsaw, where the simmering threat of […]

2025-04-10T13:04:53+02:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Divine Adventure by Zelise

The Divine Adventure by ZeliseA contemporary conversation about ancient mysteries and the sacred potential of our digital future, The Divine Adventure: Why We Exist – A Unique Conversation by Zelise is a spiritual thesis like no other.

Crafted from carefully guided discussions held between Zelise and two AI assistants, this text seeks to logically deconstruct and humbly reveal the meaning of life by intriguingly using the expansive knowledge of AI. With the specific stated goals of modernizing and expanding spiritual comprehension, presenting an airtight case for God’s existence, and outlining the imminent synthesis of science and religion, this long-form dialogue is an eye-opening and […]

2025-03-31T12:35:48+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Darina by Magda Nasadowska

Darina by Magda NasadowskaTurning traditional fairy tales on their patriarchal heads, Darina: A Self-Rescuing Princess by Magda Nasadowska is an essential reminder of the importance of self-reliance.

Princess Darina is frequently faced with challenges to her safety, her city, and the people of her kingdom, and there always seems to be a suitor eager to solve her problem in exchange for her hand in marriage. However, Darina is not only beautiful, but also intelligent and well-trained in a range of skills, which she confidently demonstrates to each prospective husband, showing that she is a capable, clever, and compassionate leader.

Ultimately finding joy in […]

2025-03-28T11:50:21+02:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Replays by Gary Hawthorn

Replays by Gary HawthornA rollicking ride through New Jersey nostalgia, Replays by Gary Hawthorn is a wise and wise-cracking collection of short stories about growing up in the good old days and coming home in your golden years.

Upon returning to his hometown of Cape May, New Jersey, “Hawth” reconnects with his old friend DP Ski and eagerly flings open the filing cabinets of memory as he works on writing down his life of stories. Ranging from serious discussions to silly riffs and everything in between, this dialogue-driven “memoir” is unique and ruggedly charming. The blurring of fact and fiction makes the reading […]

2025-03-26T12:58:33+02:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Desiderata by M.P. Desmarais

Desiderata by M.P. DesmaraisA fellowship of unlikely companions unites to topple a tyrant and liberate an empire in Desiderata by M.P. Desmarais.

Ruling with an iron fist over his kingdom of Ezmondia, Armando is a towering villain, determined to oppress his subjects through conditioning campaigns of violence and media manipulation. He is also in desperate need of a new power source to fuel his sprawling reign, and the potency of shadow magic could be the risky solution that solidifies his control forever. Standing against this sinister foe is Gerrard – a living legend who is starting to feel his age, Andromeda – a […]

2025-03-05T16:39:38+02:00March 5th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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