books I ♥️ reading (or rereading) this summer
Hello Reader,
In this end-of-August edition of Intrigue Insiders, I’m sharing some of my favorite reads from the summer, seeking your opinion on the best headline for Bull Moose #1 and dropping some hints about Tree of Liberty: Book 2. I end with some great links to free and discounted reads, so be sure to scroll ALL the way to the bottom.
During our family summer travels, which included a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, I took in some new reads and enjoyed a second read of some others that I would like to pass onto you.
Fiction:
Eruption by Michael Crichton & James Patterson
This was a thrilling read. The backstory behind this unfinished work by Crichton compelled me to check it out; I was not disappointed. The story dashed forward with energy and peril from start to finish, and I learned a thing or two about volcanoes along the way. I highly recommend this book! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️
The Collector (Gabriel Allon Book 23) by Daniel Silva
I went back to read this book a second time this summer and loved the intricate elements of weaving facts from the real world into this compelling and heart-pumping read. The war in Ukraine plays a central role in the plot. It is also a book I highly recommend. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️
Nonfiction:
The River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Candice is my favorite nonfiction writer of historical episodic biography, and this is my favorite book by this compelling writer. If you have not yet read one of her four fantastic books, do yourself a favor and begin with this one. You’ll be hooked. It is the story of President Theodore Roosevelt’s post-1912 election defeat to find himself and the source of the Amazon River. I highly recommend this exciting read, which is an adventure taken by the former president I am almost certain you don’t know much about. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Accidental Presidents by Jared Cohen
This was my first read by Cohen, and it was the subject matter that had me plunge into this book as part of my research around the Bull Moose series. The book was stuffed to the brim with incredible research and information I never knew about the men who became President accidentally, mostly at the hands of the Curse of Tippecanoe – that is if you believe in curses. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Headline Helpers
The key to becoming a best-selling author (besides writing books worth talking about) is getting new readers every single day to take a chance on your books. One of the best ways to do this is with powerful headlines that accurately describe the read.
Based on recent reviews of Bull Moose Book #1 as well as the story itself, here are some test headlines. Would you do me a favor and vote on your favorite?
Which headline would best land new readers to the Bull Moose series?
With American democracy in the balance, one man will attempt to defy all odds to win the presidency.
A nation resigned, a curse reignited, and a political party reborn – Jackson Piper will need more than the most votes to survive this election.
The echoes of history and an election-rigging plot combine to make the 2044 campaign the most thrilling and potentially the most deadly
By 2044, a resurrected Bull Moose Party might be just the spark America needs to break the unholy alliance of corrupt parties and ruthless businesses
Don’t forget that What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose is now widely available in audiobook in addition to ebook and print. Check the book page for some of the best places to get your copy.
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.”
-William Faulkner
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Back to the future,
Michael Fedor
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