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This week is a cornucopia for the Newsmax Rising Bestsellers, including a biography about the 45th president — from childhood to present day — to the history of the original Italian sports car. There is also an inside perspective of the man, who by his arrest and trial, may have significantly damaged the trust in cryptocurrency for at least the near future. And there is the chance to make and taste some delicious recipes from an online cooking star. But first, there is the latest offering from the man who introduced the world to the legal thriller.
“The Exchange: After The Firm,” by John Grisham (Doubleday)
John Grisham, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and undisputed master of the legal-themed thriller, brings back Mitch McDeere, the protagonist in “The Firm” in an international page-turner. Fifteen years after “The Firm,” the now-41-year-old McDeere has risen to partner in a high-powered international law firm in New York City, where he, his wife Abby and their twin boys reside. While on business in Libya, an associate is kidnapped by terrorists. Mitch has to coordinate raising the ransom while Abby acts as the go-between with the kidnappers. “The complex plot and the intriguing cast of characters made this a gripping international thriller that could be torn from today’s headlines,” said Nora St. Laurent, reviewing for GoodReads. “All through this horrific situation, I admired Mitch and Abby’s high moral standards and their dedication to seeing justice done. I liked how Mitch learns the truth about his employer. It isn’t pretty. I couldn’t put this book down.”
“Donald Trump: The Biography of America’s 45th President, his Triumph, Trial and Transformation,” by Jennifer Castro (Independently published)
This is the incredible story of the rise from New York-based real estate mogul to the president of the United Stares — attained through “charisma, ambition, and an unshakable belief in himself.” The book follows Trump from his early years in Queens, learning about the real estate business from his father, to his branching out into Manhattan and beyond, where he obtained financial success as well as bumps in the road, including bankruptcies and high-profile legal battles. Says the author, “Regardless of your opinion of him, Donald Trump’s story is an extraordinary tale of ambition, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream.”
“Dream in Red – Ferrari by Maggi & Maggi: A photographic journey through the finest cars ever made,” by Stuart Codling (Welbeck Publishing)
This isn’t as much the story of the firm, founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari, so much as it is a celebration of the magnificent products it brings to life — the epitome of the Italian sports car. From the 1947 125 S (only two were made), through the 250 GTO that defined the 1960s auto sports world, and the late ‘80s, that ushered in the F40, Ferraris were distinguished by three characteristics: Beauty, speed, and the trademark prancing stallion. We all can’t afford to buy a Ferrari, but we can all look — and “Dream in Red.”
“Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,” by Michael Lewis (W. W. Norton & Company)
This instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller is written by the author of “The Big Short,” and describes the rise and fall of cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, initially believed to be a financial wunderkind. The heavy donor to Democratic Party candidates was put on trial in a Manhattan courtroom on charges of wire fraud, commodities fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, and campaign finance law violations. “Given his previous reporting on finance and technology, Michael Lewis is uniquely qualified to chronicle the rise and fall of crypto mogul Sam Bankman Fried,” said G. Bestick, reviewing for Amazon. “Lewis’ storytelling skills elevate this book above the usual depressing litany of financial malfeasance. … ‘Going Infinite’ is an excellent piece of reporting about complicated financial issues and an emotionally limited man with a quirky mind.”
“Natasha’s Kitchen: 100+ Easy Family-Favorite Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again,” by Natasha Kravchuk (Clarkson Potter)
In the age of Bidenomics, nearly everyone looking for ways to make dollars stretch further without giving too much up. Enter Natasha Kravchuk, who fled Ukraine with her parents 1989 when she was 4. She grew up experiencing the wondrous tastes and aromas coming from her mother’s kitchen. Natasha picked up the skill after she married, began feeding her own family and started blogging the results. The public fell in love with her and her take on America’s favorite recipes, as evidenced by a YouTube channel with nearly 3.4 subscribers, and this book, described as an “inviting collection of more than 100 trusted, budget-friendly recipes for every meal and occasion.” It’s now a New York Times bestseller and has earned 4.9 stars out of five by Amazon customers.