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Image caption: Publishers Newswire – Books to Bookmark June 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cThe book publishing market still looks to be healthy in 2024, with frequent publication of books by both new and existing authors,\u201d says PNW editor and publisher, Christopher Laird Simmons, who has worked in the publishing world since the late \u201870s, and is also CEO of the website\u2019s parent company, NEOTROPE\u00ae.<\/p>\n
Herewith are 8 interesting reads recently published, worth a look (alphabetical order):<\/em><\/p>\n :: A DAY AT THE WATERHOLE<\/strong><\/p>\n A heartwarming story comes to life in \u201cA Day at the Waterhole\u201d (ISBN: 978-1779416230), a captivating children\u2019s book penned by the late James Marck. Originally written in 1993, this timeless tale has been rediscovered and brought to new audiences by Carol Perdic, with the help of talented illustrator, Chris White, and esteemed editor, Sandy White. Perfect for children of all ages, \u201cA Day at the Waterhole\u201d is a tale that reminds readers of the importance of friendship and harmony. Brimming with humor and fun discoveries on every page, this charming book is sure to captivate young hearts and minds for generations to come.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-new-childrens-book-a-day-at-the-waterhole-celebrates-friendship-and-harmony-in-the-jungle\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: BUYING TIME: A YOUNG PERSON\u2019S GUIDE TO BUILDING WEALTH AND FULFILLMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n When Heidi McNulty sat down to write \u201cBuying Time\u201d (ISBN: 978-1-956955958 [paperback]), a finance book for young people, based on going from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building a real estate empire for passive income generation – her life seemed set. At 35, she appeared to have it all: she was a successful real estate mogul, tech advisor, wife, mother and had just sold one of her businesses for seven figures. Then, the unthinkable happened: McNulty lost her husband to PTSD-related suicide. In McNulty\u2019s hybrid memoir \/ financial guide she shares her remarkable story while teaching young entrepreneurs financial literacy to prepare them for anything – even life\u2019s most unexpected tragedies.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-author-of-buying-time-financial-guide-changes-course-when-tragedy-hits\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: FLYING OVER 50 AT ANY AGE, A 30-DAY SELF JOURNAL FOR SPEEDING PAST LIMITATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n When veteran entertainment industry publicist Makeda Smith began pole dancing as a fitness hobby, over 12 years ago, she had no idea it would morph into a life changing journey. The 63-year-old grandmother, has received international notoriety for her dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50. Makeda\u2019s first book, \u201cFlying Over 50 at Any Age, A 30-Day Self Journal for Speeding Past Limitations,\u201d is an encouraging guide for navigating through life\u2019s many holding patterns. The author offers daily motivation and wisdom through introspection about her life while prompting the reader to write and reflect on their own journey. By the end of the book, readers will hopefully find themselves renewed, invigorated, and ready to \u2018Fly Over 50,\u2019 soaring past societal and self-imposed speed limits.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-pro-aging-influencer-makeda-smith-closes-womens-history-month-with-book-release-flying-over-50-at-any-age-and-new-coaching-portal-the-makeda-method\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: MIKI’S MAD (A NOVEL)<\/strong><\/p>\n Set in the tumultuous world of colonialism, technological revolution and intercultural entanglements in early 1900s, \u201cMiki\u2019s Mad\u201d by George Tanabe (ISBN: 978-91944521219), tells of love, family, pride, and delusions arising from the collisions between perception and misperception, sanity and madness, and virtue and vice. Tanabe, who is a recipient of the Japanese Foreign Minister\u2019s Commendation and the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun awards, tells the tragicomic story of a Japanese immigrant: On a steamship from Japan to Hawaii, Shuzo Taga discovers Miki, a young woman who is slowly going mad – angry, insane and wildly funny \u2013 and yet she, sustained by the spirit of a devious cat, enables him to turn his fantasies into cash.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-the-shady-side-of-virtue-japanese-transgressions-in-early-20th-century-hawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: SCALING WITH SOUL: HOW I BUILT AND SOLD A $25 MILLION TECH COMPANY WITHOUT BEING AN A**HOLE<\/strong><\/p>\n Building a company out of nothing and selling it for $25 million is a dream for many \u2014 but not for Sharon K. Gillenwater. \u201cScaling with Soul\u201d (ISBN: 978-1964377018 [paperback]), the author\u2019s debut memoir detailing her journey to success. \u201cScaling with Soul: How I Built and Sold a $25 Million Tech Company Without Being an A**hole,\u201d explains to readers how an Inc. 5000 entrepreneur was able to build her company into a tech empire without venture capital or insider connections \u2013 and why her story is especially important for other women to hear. Available in hardcover, paperback, ebook and audiobook formats.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-author-sharon-gillenwaters-memoir-scaling-with-soul-goes-behind-the-scenes-on-scaling-and-selling-a-25-million-business\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: THE DAY BEFORE TOMORROW<\/strong><\/p>\n In the heart of a once-sleepy farming community, a tale of transformation, love, and resilience unfolds in \u201cThe Day Before Tomorrow\u201d (IBSN: 978-1775267706), the latest novel by acclaimed author Monique Britten. With rich storytelling and multidimensional characters, Britten paints a vivid picture of an era gone by while delving into the complexities of relationships, survival, and the human experience. \u201cThe Day Before Tomorrow\u201d is not just a novel; it\u2019s a moving experience that transports readers through time, evoking emotions that linger long after the final page is turned. Monique Britten\u2019s masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of human connections, leaving readers with a renewed appreciation for the beauty of life\u2019s unpredictable journey.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-introducing-the-day-before-tomorrow-a-captivating-novel-by-author-monique-britten\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: THE KING AND THE OGRE<\/strong><\/p>\n William J. Birrell\u2019s debut children\u2019s book, \u201cThe King and the Ogre: A Book About Kindness, Caring, and Acceptance\u201d (ISBN: 978-1779411426), promises to touch the hearts of readers young and old alike. \u201cThe King and the Ogre\u201d reminds us of the importance of embracing diversity and extending kindness to all those around us. Through richly illustrated pages and a narrative brimming with warmth and humor, William J. Birrell invites readers to embark on a journey that celebrates the inherent goodness within us all.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-learn-the-importance-of-kindness-caring-and-acceptance-with-the-king-and-the-ogre-by-william-j-birrell\/<\/a><\/p>\n :: WE WERE BETTER TOGETHER: NAVIGATING CANCER AS A COUPLE WITH LOVE, PRACTICAL ADVICE AND EXPERT GUIDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n The story found in \u201cWe Were Better Together\u201d (ISBN: 978-1956955989 [paperback]) began in 2014, when entrepreneur Robert J. Shearer and his wife Melissa faced tragic news two years into retirement together: Melissa had been diagnosed with uterine cancer. The couple was surprised by a lack of information about navigating cancer and advocating for themselves in medical settings. A hybrid memoir and cancer guide, \u201cWe Were Better Together: Navigating Cancer as a Couple with Love, Practical Advice and Expert Guidance\u201d is full of expert guidance on navigating insurance, hospice, cancer treatment and intimacy \u2013 alongside Bob and Melissa\u2019s profound love story, told through heartfelt letters.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-robert-j-shearers-we-were-better-together-is-a-definitive-couples-guide-to-cancer-and-elegy-to-his-late-wife-melissa\/<\/a><\/p>\n MORE INFORMATION, MORE BOOKS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn more about additional books you\u2019ve probably never heard of here: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/pnw\/book-news\/<\/a><\/p>\n ABOUT PUBLISHERS NEWSWIRE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Publishers Newswire™ is an online publication founded in 2004, part of the Neotrope News Network, covering books and publishing, music and software news. Publishers Newswire does not endorse, \u201crecommend,\u201d or review any of the book titles mentioned, and the specific books mentioned are for informational purpose only. No fee or other consideration was paid for inclusion in this list.<\/p>\n ABOUT NEOTROPE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Neotrope\u00ae has been in the publishing business since the late 1970s, when then teenage founder Christopher Simmons published first \u201cThe Comic Collectors Comic Checklist\u201d sold at the San Diego Comic-Con. The company went on to publish \u201cThe Galaxy of Fandom\u201d a one-off entertainment magazine, and later \u201cThe Adama Journal\u201d a fanzine for \u201cBattlestar Galactica.\u201d In 1982, \u201cThe Unicorn Hunters Guidebook\u201d was featured in Playboy magazine. In 1987, a fanzine for \u201cStar Trek: The Next Generation\u201d called \u201cGalaxy Class\u201d launched. In 2008, the company published \u201cFRACTOPIA\u201d a coffee table art book by Simmons (ISBN: 978-0971055506; Neotrope Press).<\/p>\n The company publishing unit was originally called Silver Unicorn Graphics (S.U. Graphics and Marketing), became Mindset Press in 1987 and Neotrope Press<\/a> in 1997. The Neotrope News Network was launched in 2004.<\/p>\n The company is also a leader in online advertising and marketing, public relations, music\/video and multimedia. Neotrope is based in the Southern California wine country of Temecula. Neotrope\u00ae is a registered trademark in the U.S. and Europe. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary Jan. 2023.<\/p>\n Christopher Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first article to POLYPHONY magazine. Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist\u2019s Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.<\/p>\n