So while I have fewer books from which to
choose, I also think having fewer books means that I really had to pick the crème de la crème! As I look over this list I see familiar faces
like Eric, Steve, and Rachel, as well as newcomers like Rebecca and Terry.
But new or old these writers all have one thing
in common, they can write the stink off a skunk.
Reading is so much better when you have good material to read. I think reading should be fun, I think reading should
be something that one looks forward to, I think reading should be savored like good food and great wine, and I also think
that reading should be a part of ones soul.
It's damn sure part of mine.
So here it is, one man’s opinion on what he
thinks are the best books he’s read in 2013.
The books that kept him up at night, the books that made his heart beat,
the books that made him reaffirm why he does what he does, the books that left impressions on his soul like Play-Doh, and the books that made him write this blog
and caused him to suddenly start writing in third person.
**The title will take you to my review and the author's name will take you to their website.**
**The title will take you to my review and the author's name will take you to their website.**
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Upcoming work:
‘A
Wanted Woman’ – April 15th, 2014
Jason's Take:
Eric is simply my favorite author. Period. An amazing talent that is known to those who have read him and missed by those who don't. You're asking "how can you miss something that you've never seen/read?" Steve Jobs already answered that question in the tech arena. Eric answers it in the literary one.
Eric's FaceBook Fan Page
Eric's Twitter
Eric's FaceBook Fan Page
Eric's Twitter
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Upcoming Work:
‘Dog
Training the American Male’ by L.A. Knight – July 2014
‘Sharkboy’ –
August 2014
Jason's Take:
My man Steve. This man already has two books on my 'best book I've ever read' list. I wonder how many he'll have when it's all said and done?
Steve's FaceBook Fan Page
Steve's FaceBook Fan Page
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Jason's Take:
This book doesn't come out in the U.S. until May 27th, but I've already started telling my people about it. This is a 700-page book but it reads like it's 50. I hate to sound cliche' but damn if this book isn't fu*king epic in every damn sense of the word! Put this one on your 'to read' list now... you can iMessage me a thank you later.
'I Am Pilgrim' FaceBook Page
'I Am Pilgrim' FaceBook Page
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While Rebecca doesn’t have a title or release
date set for her next book she did say this about it –
“It's about the biblical Queen Esther, an
orphan who was taken into the harem of the king of Persia (Xerxes, in my
novel), and went on to become queen. She must stand up to the most powerful
advisor in the empire and sway the king if she wants to save her people from
genocide. This book is a sort of biblical ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ with a touch
of ‘Game of Thrones’”.
Jason's Take:
This is one of those books where the cover just grabbed me. This is just a gorgeous cover! Luckily the magic doesn't stop there, I really enjoyed this book as well. Usually religious-fiction book don't grab or hold my attention. Rebecca did... so did Javan!
Rebecca's FaceBook Page
Rebecca's Twitter
Rebecca's FaceBook Page
Rebecca's Twitter
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Jason's Take:
Roman-fiction is my FAVORITE genre and lately it seems like when I do a search for new stuff, all I get is crap. Ben isn't a new voice but when I talk books in the bookstore, his is a name that most of my people haven't heard of. I make sure to remedy that. Rome, seen through different eyes.
Ben's FaceBook Page
Ben's Twitter
Ben's FaceBook Page
Ben's Twitter
Upcoming work:
'Hannibal: Clouds of War'
February 2014 (UK Date)
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One of Grisham's very better books! And yes, I meant to say 'very better'!
John's FaceBook Page
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'Arena' by Simon Scarrow
Jason's Take:
This book was actually made up of five different eBooks released every two months or so. Having to wait two months for each story gave me a new respect for crackheads.
Simon's FaceBook Page
Simon's Twitter
Simon's FaceBook Page
Simon's Twitter
#3 - http://rubiconreader-rubiconreader.blogspot.com/2013/03/arena-first-sword-by-simon-scarrow.html
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Jason's Take:
I did a FaceBook post saying something like, "can anyone help me find a GOOD Western?" Next thing I know I'm downloading this book. This wasn't a good Western, this was a GREAT Western! I wrote William after I had written my review for this book and he writes back a THREE PAGE letter back. I won't say what was in the note but it was one of the nicest and most personal letters I have ever received from an author.
William's FaceBook Page
Upcoming work:
I did a FaceBook post saying something like, "can anyone help me find a GOOD Western?" Next thing I know I'm downloading this book. This wasn't a good Western, this was a GREAT Western! I wrote William after I had written my review for this book and he writes back a THREE PAGE letter back. I won't say what was in the note but it was one of the nicest and most personal letters I have ever received from an author.
William's FaceBook Page
Upcoming work:
‘Rider in the Rain’
Mid-winter release date
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Jason's Take:
Damn. What can I say about K'wan? I think the thing that I admire most about K'wan is the fact that he grinds his ass off! He's been in the game a long time and truly respects the craft, his fans, and the art. 2014 looks like it will be a busy publishing year for him... I can only hope a cookbook is in the mix somewhere).
K'wan's FaceBook Page
K'wan's Twitter
Upcoming work:
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Jason's Take
Rachel is another writer who is constantly busy! Always writing, editing, submitting, traveling, reading, proofreading, blogging, and cupcake-ing. The general public has been thrust into the world of '50 Shades', but Rachel has been putting out (hehehe) good erotics stories LONG before it became mainstream. Haven't read anything by her? Change that in 2014. Your imagination (and blood pressure) will thank you.
Rachel's FaceBook Page
Rachel's Twitter
Upcoming works:
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