Newsmax Rising Bestsellers examines both the current and most recent past U.S. presidencies, a political resurrection and a corruption scandal. There is also a humor-filled escape from politics, and an offering in which the author submits that the key to success and happiness can be found in two words: Let them. And for fiction, there is the latest volume in a long-running series.
“Open Season,” by Jonathan Kellerman (Ballantine Books)
Psychologist Alex Delaware and Los Angeles homicide detective Milo Sturgis are back in their 40th adventure. It begins with the discovery of a drugged and murdered aspiring actress, whose body was callously dumped near a hospital emergency room. There’s no apparent motive for her murder. Then, just when the duo believe they have a likely suspect — another Hollywood hopeful, he’s shot and killed by a sniper, using a rifle that was evidence in another crime. And soon the bodies start piling up, with no obvious connection among them. “No spoilers here to ruin the riveting mystery for others beyond there are murders that need solving and much as the amateur detective in me wanted to figure things out before they were revealed, this excellent mystery kept me perplexed until Alex's ah-ha! moment,” wrote Miss PickyPants in her GoodReads review. [Fiction]
“All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes That Made the Biden Family Rich,” by James Comer (Broadside Books)
“All the President’s Men” was about Richard Nixon’s desire to retain power. “All the President’s Money” is about Joe Biden’s desire to accumulate wealth. Despite being an elected government official throughout most of his career, Biden was able to purchase a second multi-million dollar mansion — this one on the beach — when he finished his vice presidential gig. As Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., describes it, Biden did it through corruption, influence peddling, and money laundering. And the chairman of the House Oversight Committee proves it by giving us all the receipts in his book. “So much information including pages and pages of the actual documents! The facts don’t lie, and the depth of criminal activity by the Biden Crime Family is mind-blowing,” wrote Tami Baker for GoodReads. “I appreciate Comer for his efforts to get the much-needed information out for all to see. Sadly, the media cannot be trusted to provide the American people with all of the facts. Thank you for your service, Mr. Comer.” [Nonfiction]
“Donald J. Trump 47th President: The Greatest Political Comeback in American History,”by Chris W Klevik (Independently published)
Nov. 5, 2024, saw America witness the greatest political comeback in its history, but in order to do it he had to overcome the news media, his political opponents, and a vast campaign of lawfare waged in both state and federal courts. Unlike Joe Biden, he didn’t do it for personal gain. Trump gave away his presidential salary and lost net worth during his first term in office. He did it for the love of a country that he knew was in trouble and needed saving, and only someone with a strong business acumen could do it. “[Nineteen] very thorough but easy-to-read chapters,” wrote Tom Miko for Amazon. “I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the current American president, his far from easy life, his challenges, his business results and political comeback, as well as his goals and current aspirations.” [Nonfiction]
“Let My People Laugh: Greatest Jewish Jokes of All Time!”
by Salvador Litvak (Skyhorse)
For those of us who are overwhelmed by politics, and especially distasteful political division, Salvador Litvak offers the perfect palate cleanser with “Let My People Laugh.” He takes the reader on a carnival ride of the history of humor — particularly Jewish humor — which was a mainstay of comedians both here and in Europe. It was a time when comedians were funny, before political correctness made humor unfunny. And the comedians cracking the jokes were making fun of their own people — they were Jews themselves. “I grew up hearing most of these jokes from my dad, including the one about the numbers that is how this book is organized,” said Mirit Cohen for Amazon. “As an adult, I have been longing for a community that remembers these jokes. I'm so grateful that they are preserved here. Also, they're really funny. I've used a few at work already a few times.” [Nonfiction]
“The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About,” by Mel Robbins (Hay House LLC)
This No. 1 Amazon, New York Times, and Sunday Times bestseller begins by asking a single question: What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words — let them? In this book, Mel Robbins demonstrates how to put the “Let Them Theory” to work in order to create a life worth living. “This book has shifted my mindset. It has given me insight into issues and problems that, quite frankly, I have spent years mulling over, trying to figure out,” wrote Nat Crocks for GoodReads. “The anecdotes she discusses from her own experience are relatable and, at times, hilarious! I’ve aptly finished this book on New Year’s Day and look to 2025 with much more joy and optimism.” [Nonfiction]
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