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The Art of Money Getting, Review
The Art of Money Getting by P.T. Barnum “How many have almost reached the goal of their ambition, but, losing faith in themselves... the golden prize has been lost forever.” This is going to be a short reviw considering this book is a little over 30 pages. That being said this was a good little book. I really enjoy how older finance and self-help titles tend to be short, focused, and free from the abstract fluff that modern books often get lost in. The Art of Money Getting
Justin DeLeon
Nov 212 min read


The Richest Man in Babylon, Review
The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason I realized yesterday that I was dropping the ball. Not on purpose, per se. I’m on chapter 11 of the 1,100-page Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. I’m also a little more than halfway through How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler. Not to mention the short read The Art of Money Getting by P.T. Barnum that I only read on nights my youngest asks me to lay with him while he goes to bed. He’s been very momm
Justin DeLeon
Nov 122 min read


Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs, Review
Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs, by Adrienne Mayor I don’t read as much nonfiction as I probably should, but when a book blends solid research with good storytelling, it grabs me. Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, & Scorpion Bombs did exactly that. Adrienne Mayor dives into the darker, stranger corners of ancient warfare—where science, superstition, and fear were just as important as sword and shield. This isn’t a dry academic take on military history. It’s a vivid lo
Justin DeLeon
Oct 242 min read


Holy Sister, Review
Holy Sister, Third Book of the Ancestor by Mark Lawrence It says a lot when I actually finish something. I know you wouldn't guess it...
Justin DeLeon
Oct 73 min read


Grey Sister, Review
Grey Sister, Book of the Ancestor #2, by Mark Lawrence “But I must warn you, sister, that a sickness runs in me, and if you fashion...
Justin DeLeon
Sep 222 min read


A Little Hatred, Review
A Little Hatred, The Age of Madness Book 1 by Joe Abercrombie “War doesn’t change. Just the weapons.” Joe Abercrombie has always been one...
Justin DeLeon
Sep 92 min read


The Lathe of Heaven, Review
The Lath of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin “He did not want to be God. But he had the power of a god. And so he feared himself.” This book...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 222 min read


Chasing Graves, Review
Chasing Graves, The Chasing Graves Trilogy, book 1, by Ben Galley “Slavery didn’t die with the flesh. It thrived.” Chasing Graves by Ben...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 132 min read


Fate of the Fallen, Review
Fate of the Fallen, The Shroud of Prophecy book 1, by Kel Kade "Everyone has a role to play. Even if that role is to be the fool who...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 82 min read


The Forgetting Moon, Review
The Forgetting Moon, The Five Warrior Angels book 1, by Brian Lee Durfee “History is a weapon wielded by the victors.” If The Malazan...
Justin DeLeon
Aug 42 min read


The Time Machine Review
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells I was looking for shorter books that I could knock out on the nights my youngest asks me to stay in bed...
Justin DeLeon
Jul 282 min read


Love Handles Review
Love Handles by Gretchen Galway Love Handles by Gretchen Galway (3/5 stars) is a quirky, heartfelt romance with plenty of emotional...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 161 min read


Off the Hook Review
Off the Hook by Julie Olivia Off the Hook by Julie Olivia (4.25/5 stars) is a sweet, swoony, and emotionally satisfying romance that...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 162 min read


Enemies with Benefits Review
Enemies with Benefits by Roxie Noir Enemies with Benefits by Roxie Noir (4/5 stars) is everything you want in an enemies-to-lovers...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


The Loneliest Cottage Review
The Loneliest Cottage by Melissa Storm The Loneliest Cottage (3.75/5 stars) is a sweet, emotional, and quietly compelling story of...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


Since the Day We Danced Review
Since the Day We Danced by Kerk Murray Since the Day We Danced by Kerk Murray (3.5/5 stars) is a tender, introspective novel that...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


Say You'll Remember Me Review
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (4.5/5 stars) is the kind of book that stays with you—long...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


True Love Experiment Review
True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren I picked up The True Love Experiment (4.25/5 stars) as part of the Goodreads “Sweet and Spicy”...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read


The Mysterious Affair at Styles Review
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie The Mysterious Affair (3/5 stars) at Styles marks the debut of Agatha Christie’s...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 151 min read


The Secret Garden Review
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Secret Garden (4.25/5 stars) is one of those timeless classics that manages to feel both...

Niki DeLeon
Jul 152 min read
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