Saturday, September 26, 2015

*Mail Call* September 21-25

Another week has passed so it's time for another edition of mail call, where I show you all the lovely books I got in the mail this past week. The deliveries have been slowing down lately, but that's partially because I've been busy lately with proofreading and not getting any of my Goodreads wins read and reviewed (which increases the rate at which I win new books.) I'm hoping to find a balance between the two soon. I may or may not succeed with that. But without further ado, here's this weeks book mail.



F You, Box (And Other Observations of my Cat's Inner Dialogue) by Katie Cook

Synopsis

Got a pillow? He'll steal it. Eating a turkey sandwich? HEY—hand it over! Meet the original grumpy cat. He's codependent, potty-mouthed, and pissed off . . . with the litter box, the pen, the couch, and (most of all) YOU! This cranky kitty's bad attitude and existential woes—captured in a series of hysterical postcards—will ring true to anyone who's ever dealt with a disgruntled feline. Cat lovers (and haters) will LOL at this totally true look at the trials and tribulations of living with Mother Nature's most irritable miracle.

(I've actually already read this book because it's short. Look for my review in the next day or two.)


The Paleo Cardiologist by Jack Wolfs DO, FACC

Synopsis

Do you take drugs for cholesterol or high blood pressure? Are you looking to avoid a heart attack or stroke?"The Paleo Cardiologist" is about finding the cause of heart problems, instead of the typical Band-Aid fixes of conventional medicine. The truth is that heart disease can be prevented naturally and cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson will show you how.

You can trust Dr. Wolfson. For 16 years he worked as a hospital cardiologist performing coronary angiograms and pacemakers. After meeting his chiropractic wife, Dr. Wolfson now runs a very successful, holistic cardiology office.

Inside "The Paleo Cardiologist," you will learn: 1) Paleo Nutrition is the food plan for health, 2) The importance of cholesterol to every cell in the body, 3) How to avoid pharmaceuticals and skip the dangerous procedures, 4) Why stress is bad for your heart and how to relax, 5) How to get rid of the chemicals and heavy metals, 6) Sleep is critical for heart health and how to get more Z's, 7) The Top 20 supplements for heart health, 8) The Top 20 blood tests you need
Get informed. Get empowered. Read "The Paleo Cardiologist," the natural way to heart health.


Empire: The Unauthorized Untold Story by Robert Ham

Synopsis

An unofficial guide to EMPIRE, the runaway hit of the 2014-15 television season.

Empire is the breakout, network television hit of 2015—from its opening night, viewers were riveted by the story of record company magnate Lucious Lyon and his family, and the struggle for control over Empire Entertainment. As the second season approaches this September, Empire: The Unauthorized Untold Story tells you everything you need to know about this powerful drama. You'll get full backgrounds on all the major players, including the real-life entertainment icons on whom their stories are based. You'll learn about the music and fashions that helped drive the show's success. And you'll get a hint of what the second season might hold as show creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong prepare to build on their phenomenal opening act.





Galadria: Peter Huddleston & the Knights of the Leaf by Miguel Lopez de Leon

Synopsis

Join Peter and his family as they fight for their lives in the very heart of Galadria! All seems lost, before Peter and his grandfather must travel to the Galadrian forests, and seek help from the mysterious and elusive Knights of the Leaf! Filled with serpent priestesses, brave knights, a barrage of magical weapons, a clan of paper-thin warriors, political fairies and a host of Galadrian creatures...Peter and his family must sacrifice everything for their beloved golden realm! Book 3 in the Galadria series is chock-full of magic, sweets, battle, hope, death, revelation and above all...courage! Come join the adventure! 












The Saturday Night School of Beauty by Marsha Mehran

Synopsis

A moving tale of exile, friendship, and love from the bestselling author of Pomegranate Soup.

In the wake of the Iranian revolution, Zadi Heirati, a single mother, flees to Buenos Aires with her young daughter. She decides to do what she knows best and opens a beauty salon, but as she meets her new neighbors and discovers their shared passion for poetry, the idea develops into much more than a job. The inhabitants of her apartment building form an eclectic community: a sick ex-prisoner and his daughter; a promising medical student; a timid hairdresser; a newlywed couple with a dark past; a young revolutionary; an eccentric pilgrim of Mecca; and at the heart of the group, Zadi, whose humble small business becomes a spiritual hub where she hosts weekly readings of Persian poetry.

Drawn together by the revolution in their homeland, these neighbors share words that inspire each to turn inward and discover beauty long buried. At once familiar and extraordinary, this story weaves disparate lives together into a tapestry of unique grace, wit, and lyricism.






That's it for another edition of Mail Call. The theme this week seems to be "long title, short synopsis." I think I'm most interested in reading The Saturday Night School of Beauty from this batch (because I've already read F You, Box). Which book are you most interested in reading my review on? - Katie 

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