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A popular comedian and political commentator reminds readers in this week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers of a better time, before the age of keyboard warriors telling everyone what should and should not be said. Two other selections help navigate people through life — one showing how to live a life without regret, and the second demonstrating that in a world filled with specialists, it’s often the general, world view that gets many over the finish line. Finally there is a trip through life at the Playboy mansion — the good, the bad and the truly ugly. And, as is custom, there is a peek at the latest offering from one of America’s greatest and most acclaimed masters of suspense.
“The Bad Weather Friend,” by Dean Koontz (Thomas & Mercer)
New York Times No. 1 bestselling suspense novelist Dean Koontz’s latest offering is about perpetual nice guy Benny Catspaw, who realizes someone is out to get him when all at once he’s without his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and even his favorite chair. But he doesn’t have a clue who the culprit might be or why he’s being targeted. Then out of the blue he receives a menacing seven-foot-tall self-described “bad weather friend” named Spike from an uncle he’d never heard of, along with a video message: “All will be well in time.” Spike’s mission is to help those who are just too nice to take care of business themselves. “Dean Koontz delivers a gripping and suspenseful tale in “The Bad Weather Friend,” combining elements of science fiction and thriller genres to create a unique and compelling story. The plot is fast-paced, with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats,” wrote The Books Guy. [Fiction]
“Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun,” by Jimmy Failla (Broadside Books)
Let’s face it — life in America B.C. (Before Cell Phone, Before Computer, Before Cable) was a lot more fun, and the comedians were a lot funnier. Then cancel culture came, removing anyone from the public who wasn’t absolutely politically correct. This instant New York Times bestseller uses a collection of “naughty jokes and nutty people” to take us back to a saner era, where social media warriors weren’t endlessly squabbling over words, identities, and pronouns. “Jimmy Failla is a diamond in the rough and proof that anyone can rise with enough talent and luck,” wrote Mark R. Whittington in his Amazon review. “How else can one explain how a New York cabby can become one of the most popular humorists and commentators on the Fox News Channel? He has a three-hour five-times-a-week radio show, a Saturday night TV show, and is often seen holding forth as guest on other programs.” [Nonfiction]
“The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living,” by Bonnie Wan (S&S/Simon Element)
This book is an answer to those moments when we doubt our life’s decisions involving our job, career, and relationships. Modeled after “The Creative Brief,” which has helped guide some of the world’s most innovative corporations, “The Life Brief” will guide the reader through life’s most perplexing moments. Author Bonnie Wan, a leading brand strategist, divided the book into three parts: Get Messy, Get Clear, and Get Active. “I find myself evangelizing about this book to a wide array of audiences. It’s been a game changer for me, and I believe that its application could be transformative for so many others,” wrote Mary Gray Johnson, reviewing for GoodReads. “Give yourself the gift of reading this book. You won’t regret it.” [Nonfiction]
“The Making of a Generalist: An Independent Thinker Finds Unconventional Success in an Uncertain World,” by Vikram Mansharamani (Outfox Publishing)
Described as a “modern day Renaissance man” by GOP New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, Vikram Mansharamani shows readers how to think and act for themselves through the lessons he’s learned navigating through life, which took him from a modest childhood to one of today’s most celebrated independent thinkers. As a generalist in a world of specialists, he was often able to spot solutions to problems that “experts” missed. ”I am a health care provider, and I completely agree with the author’s perspective. I often recommend that patients ask their providers questions to help them make informed decisions. And I LOVE the phrase ‘Keep experts on tap, not on top’ (it’s the title of a chapter). This book inspires you to take charge of your own destiny!” wrote Deepak Madhav for Amazon. “His non-conformist, ‘think for yourself’ approach is refreshing. It’s hard to put this book down. Great reading; I recommend for all ages, teams, and leadership roles! Worth every penny.” [Nonfiction]
“Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself,” by Crystal Hefner (Grand Central Publishing)
This instant New York Times bestseller was written by a Playboy insider: Crystal Hefner, who was a Playboy Playmate of the month as well as married to founder Hugh Hefner for the five years up to his death in 2017. She describes the dark side behind all the glitz and glamour of life at the Playboy mansion — the objectification, the misogyny, the loss of personal identity as one of Hef’s “girlfriends” living and working under a strict code of makeup and hair styles and warned above all to “only say good things.” “This book gives you insight into who Crystal really is, or at least, strives to become. I have more compassion for the girl who entered a dream and left a nightmare,” wrote Kindle Customer for Amazon. “It is a very good book, and hopefully, young girls will read this and realize that they are enough. They don’t have to be a sex symbol to be loved. I honestly hope all the broken girls that left that past behind find their peace and true value.” [Nonfiction]
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