Notables: Weeks of 11/26 and 12/3

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only once.”  ― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

Books transform us, they educate us and give life to characters and places we may not otherwise know. Here are a few picks from the eReatah team that caught our attention and imaginations this week.

 

Gold

Matthew Hart

(Business & Economics)

From the lost empires of the Sahara to today’s frenzied global gold rush, this novel by Matthew Hart, the award-winning author of Diamond is a blazing exploration of the human love affair with gold. Hart weaves together history and cutthroat economics to reveal the human dramas that have driven our lust for a precious yellow metal.

 

The Unarmed Truth: My Fight to Blow the Whistle and Expose Fast and Furious

John Dodson

(Political Science)

A very controversial book that gives us the detailed story behind the 2010 secret government activity known as “Project Gunrunner,” later named “Fast & Furious” by the ATF and media. Federal agent John Dodson, put his career and reputation on the line to tell this story and Dodson’s insightful perspective on life at ATF and the larger story of deciding to blow the whistle and living with the consequences is both captivating and informative.

 

Game

Anders de la Motte

(Mystery & Thriller)

The groundbreaking thriller trilogy taking the world by storm: a deadly game that blurs the line between reality and fiction. Henrik “HP” Petterson, a slacker with a big ego and no impulse control, finds a cellphone that invites him to play a mysterious, high-stakes game. HP loves the thrill, but it soon becomes clear there is something more sinister at play. First in a fast-paced and riveting trilogy, Game will leave you guessing. Follow the rules, and everybody gets hurt . . .

 

Searching for Someday

Jennifer Probst

(Romance)

Kate, a successful business owner of Kinnections matchmaking agency who has a special ability to tell if the person your with is your soul mate. Slade is the top divorce lawyer in the state. When he finds out his sister is using Kinnections he signs up to be a client with every intention to show his sister that the place is a sham.  A fun, cute love story in a sizzling new series that is easily a guilty weekend pleasure.

 

Star Trek: The Fall: The Poisoned Chalice

James Swallow

(Science Fiction)

The 4th book in “The Fall” series continues the stunning events via the crew of the Titan. One simple act, and the troubles of the United Federation of Planets have grown darker overnight. The mystery behind the heinous terrorist attack that has rocked the Federation to its core grows ever deeper and William Riker finds himself beset by rumors and half-truths as the U.S.S. Titan is ordered back to Earth on emergency orders from the admiralty. Who can be trusted when the law falls silent and justice becomes a quest for revenge?

(Yes, we have a major trekkie on our team 🙂 )

 

And of course we wanted to pick a book that didn’t make us feel too guilty for eating all those carbs and sugar last week, right? We’re headed to the gym right after we finish this one!

Evolution: The Cutting Edge Guide to Breaking Down Mental Walls and Building the Body You’ve Always Wanted

Joe Manganiello

(Health and Fitness)

 
WANT IT. The mind: If you are ready for change—real change, no looking back change—this is where you need to be.
DO IT. The tools: Everyone possesses the capability to look the way they want.
EVOLVE. The results: The evolution never ends. You’ll live it every day, with an insane amount of internal confidence and absolutely no regrets.

Happy reading friends!