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Image caption: BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List for Q2-Q3 2025 Highlights 13 Fascinating New Books Worth a Look.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the interesting trends this year has been the resurgence of memoirs and business self-help books,\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.<\/p>\n
13 BOOKS WORTH A LOOK FOR Q2-Q3 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n (alphabetical order by book title)<\/em><\/p>\n :: AN ALZHEIMER\u2019S CAREGIVER ALPHABET AND MORE\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n New illustrated book offers artful, honest reflection on caregiving and loss. Chuck Pennington\u2019s \u201cAn Alzheimer\u2019s Caregiver Alphabet And More\u2026\u201d is a deeply personal, beautifully illustrated book offering both solace and insight to those touched by the devastating realities of dementia. This unique collection pairs watercolor artwork by Nick Mijak with poignant reflections from Pennington, who tenderly chronicles his journey as a caregiver for his late partner, Dennis.<\/p>\n :: CHANGING THE WORLD\u2026 THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS STEWARDSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n New book seeks to spark global movement of small business stewards. In a world captivated by billion-dollar headlines and corporate giants, a new book turns the spotlight to the real engines of economic and social change: small business owners. Bestselling author David Grau Sr., JD, launches his newest and most important work, \u201cChanging the World\u2026 Through Small Business Stewardship.\u201d<\/p>\n :: I RISE, A SURVIVOR I STAND<\/strong><\/p>\n New memoir offers hope, healing, and strength for victims of gender-based violence. Author Traci L Woodcock courageously shares her new book, \u201cI Rise, A Survivor I Stand\u201d which is an empowering story of resilience and survival through the darkest moments of domestic abuse, stalking, and assault. This gripping memoir is not just a recounting of trauma but a testament to the human spirit\u2019s capacity to rise from the ashes, providing a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n :: ON CONTEMPLATING GOD THE TRINITY: A COLLECTION OF POEMS<\/strong><\/p>\n Annette R Allen\u2019s debut volume explores the mystery, majesty, and love of God through poetry. She asks: What if poetry could open a window into the mystery of God Himself? In \u201cOn Contemplating God the Trinity: A Collection of Poems\u201d Australian poet Annette R. Allen invites readers on a lyrical journey into the heart of the Christian faith, exploring the majesty of creation, the wonder of the Trinity, and the love of Christ that changes everything.<\/p>\n :: PERSONALITY INTELLIGENCE: MASTER THE ART OF BEING YOU (FOR YOUR SAKE AND EVERYONE ELSE\u2019S)<\/strong><\/p>\n New book by Merrick Rosenberg unlocks the power of personality to transform work, relationships, and life. After helping more than 15 million people worldwide discover their personality style, Rosenberg \u2013 entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the creative force behind the popular \u201cbird\u201d framework of personality \u2013 announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, \u201cPersonality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else\u2019s).\u201d<\/p>\n :: RIGGED: THE MISADVENTURES OF A CLASSIC WOODEN SAILBOAT<\/strong><\/p>\n Tony Cond, a retired Royal Canadian Navy Marine Systems Engineer and lifelong sailor, shares a collection of personal stories in his new book, \u201cRigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat.\u201d The book captures decades of misadventures, quiet triumphs, and family traditions centered around a classic 1947 wooden boat named Rufus.<\/p>\n :: SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n Author Christophe Glasl returns with the unflinching memoir of life inside Australia\u2019s elite police unit. After years of silence, former Victoria Police officer Christophe Glasl is reclaiming his story. His memoir, \u201cSpecial Operations Group\u201d is once again available to readers, offering a raw, unfiltered look inside one of Australia\u2019s most secretive law enforcement units.<\/p>\n :: TAKE THIS PHONE AND SHOVE IT! \u2013 A FRUSTRATED SENIOR\u2019S GUIDE TO SMARTPHONES <\/strong><\/p>\n Senior tech educator and author Anne Goldberg tackles smartphone frustration in new book. Seniors frustrated with their smartphones finally have a guide written just for them. Anne Goldberg, a 73-year-old tech educator and founder of Savvy Senior Tech LLC, announces the release of her highly anticipated book, \u201cTake This Phone and Shove It!\u201d<\/p>\n :: THE CRISIS CASEBOOK: LESSONS IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT FROM THE WORLD\u2019S LEADING BRANDS<\/strong><\/p>\n New book from author Edward Segal, \u201cThe Crisis Casebook,\u201d reveals how the world\u2019s leading brands navigate disasters and scandals. Crisis management expert Edward Segal offers a timely roadmap for organizations, leaders, and public figures who want to be prepared for the inevitable.<\/p>\n :: THE LIGHT RUNNER<\/strong><\/p>\n Actress and author Ally Walker, star of \u201cSons of Anarchy,\u201d debuts new metaphysical thriller \u201cThe Light Runner.\u201d Her versatility has made her a standout presence in film and television, with memorable performances and she brings her experiences fully into the crafting of this new novel.<\/p>\n :: THE LOGIC OF PSYCHOLOGY: OF SCIENCE AT LARGE, AND EVERYDAY LIFE<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe Logic of Psychology\u201d (2nd Edition) by Peter McQuaig delivers a \u201cbold new framework\u201d for understanding human psychology and its place within science.<\/p>\n :: THE OTHER MOZART: THE MAGIC FLUTE \u2013 AN OPERA TO DIE FOR!<\/strong><\/p>\n The truth behind Mozart\u2019s death: fact or fiction? Was Mozart murdered because of a dangerous secret? A shocking new novel by Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis, \u201cThe Other Mozart: The Magic Flute \u2013 An Opera to Die For!\u201d raises bold questions about one of history\u2019s greatest composers \u2013 and whether his genius might not have been entirely his own.<\/p>\n :: WEDDING PLANNING: FIVE EASY STEPS & THE SECRET TO PULL IT TOGETHER<\/strong><\/p>\n In new book, author Kathy Forbes makes wedding planning easy, organized, and joyful. Forbes, a certified wedding and event planner with decades of experience, announces the release of her practical and refreshingly candid guidebook, \u201cWedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & The Secret to Pull it Together.\u201d This indispensable wedding guide is designed to help couples plan with confidence, stay organized, and genuinely enjoy their big day \u2013 without getting overwhelmed.<\/p>\n LEARN MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n To learn more about these and other great reads you\u2019ve never heard about, visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/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 two-issue 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