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Johnnysbookreviews96. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins Book ReviewCan't Hurt Me by David Goggins took me a long time to read. It's been on my to be read list for at least three years, and I didn't pick up the book until now. I'm glad I did because it's a great book about his life and how he became so disciplined. In this episode, I talk about the book, provide my review over the book, and discuss what I liked and disliked about the book.
Endure by Cameron Hanes podcast episode:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/58--Endure-by-Cameron-Hanes-Book-Review-e25eh77/a-a9vnfi8
For the written reivew:
https...2024-02-0617 min
Johnnysbookreviews95. How have I read 400 books in the last three years?I've read 406 books in the last three years. That averages to roughly 135 books per year. By reducing one habit by 85%, I've been able to read more consistently. Because I read three to four hours daily and have been for the last 1,123 days, I'm going to read a lot of books.The important thing for me is to continue that consistency and keep reading daily by making sure I keep that one habits hours low. In this episode, I discuss this habit, so let's talk about it.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/support2024-01-3014 min
Johnnysbookreviews94. Updated Reading Goal: Listening To More AudiobooksPodcast episode are going to be on Monday's now. I've had to look at how I spent my time in 2023, and I wasn't optimizing a crucial time where I can listen to audiobooks, which was when I drive. I listened to them occassionally, but I would always go back to listening to the same five songs over and over again. In this episode, I discuss my plan to listen to more audiobooks and what I've listened to the past two weekends.
Medium post:
https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/my-updated-reading-goal-for-2024-listening-to-more-audiobooks-6ee8d5c0381a
For written reviews, check out my website...2024-01-2209 min
Johnnysbookreviews93. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Book ReviewIron Flame by Rebecca Yarros is the second book in the Fourth Wing series. I'll discuss information about both books, provide my review, and discuss what I liked and disliked about the book.
Assistant to The Villain by Hannah Maerer Book Review:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/70--Assistant-To-The-Villain-by-Hannah-Maerer-Book-Review-e28l9a3/a-aa9qqim
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Book review:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/50--Fourth-Wing-by-Rebecca-Yarros-Book-Review-e233igv/a-a9orv9q
Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas review:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/43--Throne-of-Glass-Series-by-Sarah-J--Maas-Book-Review-e20utim/a-a9i619g
Iron Flame Book...2024-01-1221 min
Johnnysbookreviews92. I've Read 164 Books In 2024. Here's What Genres I Read In:I've read 164 books in 2024, I didn't finish 14, and I re-read three. What a year. In this episode, I discuss all the genres that I read in and give you tips on how to read more consistently.
Year In Books Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2023/58859323
Throne of Glass review:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/43--Throne-of-Glass-Series-by-Sarah-J--Maas-Book-Review-e20utim
Amulet book review:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/42--Amulet-Series-by-Kazu-Kibuishi-Book-Review-e20adrv
Magic Tree House graphic novel review:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/49--Magic-Tree-House-Graphic-Novel-by-Mary-Pope-Osborn-Book-Review-e22v7vn/a-a9nofgt
For written reviews, check out my...2024-01-0516 min
Johnnysbookreviews91. Three Year Reading StreakHappy New Year! I've read everyday for the last three years (1,095 days). In the episode, I talk about my journey and some of the reading stats I've had for this year and over the last three years. Goal is to make it to four years.
Episode 57: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/57--How-I-Can-Read-4-Hours-Everday-Working-A-9-7-Job-e258tbi/a-a9vbom4
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
I write daily on books, lessons I applied from books to my life, and life on Medium:
https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews
For daily updates on what I read check...2024-01-0109 min
Johnnysbookreviews90. Reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Is A Yearly TraditonI started reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens last year, and I thought 'Why don't I read it every Christmas?' I might as well, so this is the tradition I've started. I talk more about this book and why I started this tradition in this episode.
For Christmas Carol book review podcast episode:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/29--Christmas-Carol-By-Charles-Dickens-Book-Review-e1s7ndi/a-a93c0hb
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
I write daily on books, lessons I applied from books to my life, and life on Medium:
https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews
...2023-12-2212 min
Johnnysbookreviews89. Goals For 2024These are my goals for 2024. I like to make goals that are hard to reach, but not impossible. I don't like News Years Resolutions, so my focus is working on these goals now. Let's ge to it.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
I did write a post on my goals as well. Here it is:
https://johnnysbookreviews.medium.com/my-reading-goals-and-goals-in-general-for-2024-dc69e40a7340
I write daily on books, lessons I applied from books to my life, and life on Medium:
https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram...2023-12-1521 min
Johnnysbookreviews88. Trick On Paying My Student LoansNelnet is my loan provider. There's a simple tool to use that allows you to pay more in the prinicipal of the loan. This is key since you'll be able to pay the loan off quicker. Don't worry about the interest. Pay off the prinicipal, so the interest doesn't increase more. In this episode, I discuss this trick in more depth.
I also provided a detailed post about this trick as well with pictures to help you out:
https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/student-loan-trick-i-just-found-out-about-01c857a9b14d
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
I write daily...2023-12-0821 min
Johnnysbookreviews87. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Review So FarI've read about 50% of the book now. I'm taking my time to read it as it's such a long book. I'm loving it more than Fourth Wing. Fourth Wing is the first book in the Empyrean series or Fourth Wing series. A series over war, dragons, and romance. This episode will contain spoilers, so I wanted to let you know before you get into the episode.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
I write daily on books, lessons I applied from books to my life, and life on Medium:
https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews
...2023-12-0429 min
Johnnysbookreviews86. 7 Tips To Read More by Johnnysbookreviews (Me)I wrote a book over 7 tips that made me read more consistently. I've been working on these tips for the last 2 1/2 years with a reading streak of 1,058 days and counting. I've read on average 3-4 hours everyday while reading upwards to 100-200 pgs. per day. In this episode, I discuss the about why I wrote the book and the process in making one.
For the medium post:
https://johnnysbookreviews.medium.com/7
-tips-to-read-more-by-johnnysbookreviews-the-book-i-wrote-b861421bee3b
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
I write daily on books, lessons I applied from books to my life, and life on...2023-11-2514 min
Johnnysbookreviews85. Ballards Of Songbirds and Snakes By Susan Collins and Movie UpdatesBallards of Songbirds and Snakes comes out today. This movie is adapted from the same title by Suzanne Collins. It's the beginning of the Hunger Games (64 years earlier), and you get information about how president Snow became president and information about the mysterious victor, Lucy Gray Baird, who was the 1st victor to win from District 12. The information for the 10th Hunger Games was erased, so people don't know who the victor was. Her name wasn't mentioned in the Hunger Games movie or book.
For more information about Where The Crawdads Sing:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/1...2023-11-1710 min
Johnnysbookreviews84. My Take On The Damaged Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros BooksThis is a collector's item. An item that shouldn't be read! I put mine on the shelf, not to be touched again until I move it to another spot. I'll give the three main complaints I'm hearing about the book, which is over the damaged book, sprayed edges, and misprinting errors. I have only got to 7% so far, but I'll also provide my initial reaction of the book.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https...2023-11-1321 min
Johnnysbookreviews83. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros UpdatesIron Flame and Holiday Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros are already OOS online. Absolutely insane. One of the biggest release days of the year. If you didn't pre-order the book, you better go to your local bookstore or retailer like Walmart on Tuesday morning. Later you get to the store, the more likely you're not going to get these special editions.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58859323-johnnysbookreviews, and...2023-11-0712 min
Johnnysbookreviews82. Current Read: The Debt Trap by Josh MitchellStudent loans started has a good initiative in the 1950's, but it has now turned into a ravenous monster. Now, 43 million Americans have a combined debt of $1.5 trillion dollars. More than credit card debt and auto loan debt. In this episode, I talk about student loans, my experience on trying to pay them off, and how colleges are using loans to make money off you. Doesn't the last part sound familar? It's a similar technique that credit cards and auto loans use to lure you in and get you stuck with the loan for a long time. However, student loans...2023-10-3136 min
Johnnysbookreviews81. Britney Spear's Book Is ChaosBritney Spear's book is chaos. I hated it, but we have better books coming out that day I would recommend John Stamos (actor in Big Shot and Fuller House) book called If You Would Have Told Me, Diary of Wimpy Kid 18 by Jeff Kinney, Pioneer Women cookbook, and Oprah Winfrey's book club book called Let Us Descend. by Jesmyn Ward. In this episode, I'll do a quick review over Britney Spear's book and talk about some other books coming out on October 24th (books always release on a Tuesday unless your James Patterson).
For written reviews, check out my website...2023-10-2009 min
Johnnysbookreviews80. New Fourth Wing Limited Edition Sprayed Edge Has Been AnnouncedFourth Wing exclusive is releasing on November 7th. The same day Iron Flame comes out. This new Fourth exclusive has a red cover and black sprayed edge. The publishing team, Red Towers, went with this excluvie to match Iron Flame. So what does this mean? This means that the stencilled dragon sprayed edge will never restock. It looks like the publishing team is sticking with the black edge because it's easier to do, and they're able to get the book out six to eight months ahead of schedule. If you didn't get the stencilled edge book, Delanie makes this book...2023-10-1310 min
Johnnysbookreviews79. My Theories On What Will Happen In Iron FlameIron Flame by Rebecca Yarros comes out in 32 days. This is going to be a huge release day. In this episode, I discuss what I think is going to happen in this second book. Hint: look at the cover and the subtitle. This should give you a clue on what's going to happen.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For the theories post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/my-theories-on-whats-going-to-happen-in-iron-flame-by-rebecca-yarros-3a0e565c09dc
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en...2023-10-0613 min
Johnnysbookreviews78. How Much Consumer Debt Did I Pay Off In One Year?It's been a year since I started this debt free journey when I put my first paycheck into my credit card payments and private loan. It's been a journey. Hard, gruesome level of effort, but it will be worth it. Paying off debt is extremely hard because you have to rewire your financial behavior and bad money habits that you might have been doing for decades. Also, credit card companies want you to stay in debt with them, so they make money off you. In this episode, I discuss what I did the first year in paying off debt, how...2023-10-0413 min
Johnnysbookreviews77. Banned book weekBanned book week is from October 1st to October 7th this year. The week is to bring awareness to the books that are banned and censored in the United States. 2022 has seen the most banned books ever, and it's only getting worse in 2023. In the episode, I talk more about this week and provide the top 10 books that were banned in 2022.
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com...2023-10-0211 min
Johnnysbookreviews76. Atomic habits by James Clear Book ReviewAtomic habits is the book that will help you establish great habits. It's the book that helped me be more consistent. In this episode, I'll talk about the book, provide my review, and provide lessons I received from the book.
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58859323-johnnysbookreviews, and https://www.facebook.com/johnnysbookreviews/
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For...2023-09-2941 min
Johnnysbookreviews75. Reading Streak of 1,000 Days!Today marks the day I've read on avg. 100 pages for the last 1,000 days in a row and counting. This episode will discuss how I was able to do it, the blocks of time I schedule out for reading, and discuss what my next steps are.
Medium post (profile picture): https://johnnysbookreviews.medium.com/1-000-day-reading-streak-8054f71544a5
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Johnnysbookreviews74. How Tiktok Has Pumped Millions of Dollars In Sales For BooksOver the last three years, sales have increased tenfold for book sales. One factor could be that people started reading again, but what caused that? Tiktok. People were on social media alot more, and Tiktok videos over books became the norm. The #booktok has amassed 176.9 billion views. That's a lot of eyeballs on books! Someone watches it, reads it themselves, and then recommends it to their friends. It's a continous cycle that has leads to more book sales. In this episode, I talk more about this.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule...2023-09-2208 min
Johnnysbookreviews73. Iron Flame Updates: Midnight Release Parties!Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, the second book to the Fourth Wing, is coming out Nov. 7th. It's highly anticipated release day, and it looks like bookstores across U.S. have initiated a midnight release party. Each bookstore is going to do something different to pass the time like trivia games, board games, etc. Once the clock turns to 12 a.m., this is where chaos will happen, and people will be able to get their hands onto the book. This is giving me Harry Potter vibes, and I definetly won't be sleeping Nov. 6th to Nov. 7th. I hope to...2023-09-2013 min
Johnnysbookreviews72. Look Out For The Little Guy by Scott Lang Book ReviewLook Out For The Little Guy by Scott Lang was introduced in the beginning of the third ant man movie called Ant Man And the Wasp: Quantumania. I thought the book would be fake, but the movie prop is real and you can buy it at any bookstore, Walmart, or Target. I was hoping for the audiobook, but this hasn't been produced yet. Maybe soon, but we'll see. This book is about Scott Lang. It provides self-help advice with information about the events during Avengers: Endgame and his house arrest.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews...2023-09-1532 min
Johnnysbookreviews71. Ultramarathon Man by Dean KarnazesDean Karnazes holds the record for the most miles run without stopping, which is around 350 miles. The story of how he started running was after a work event. He wanted something more in his life, so he laced up his shoes and ran a marathon without training. It was brutal, but he found his sport he loves. He started racing, and the media soon called him the ultramarathon man.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily...2023-09-0831 min
Johnnysbookreviews70. Assistant To The Villain by Hannah Maerer Book ReviewIf you have a Fourth Wing hangover, this is the book for you. Assistant To The Villain comes out today, August 29th. It has a limited edition red sprayed edge. If you want this sprayed edge, you better get it because it will sell out. When it does, that's it. Red Tower, the publisher, isn't making any more of the sprayed edge. This book is a mix of the Office and Once Upon A Time, and it has a villain to lover trope, dragons, magic, and battle scenes.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews...2023-08-2926 min
Johnnysbookreviews69. What's my favorite book I've read this year so far?Around 3 minutes, I provide my answer to the question: What's my favorite book I've read this year so far? Hint: it's sci-fi, one of the most popular books this year, and it has some crazy stuff in it.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58859323-johnnysbookreviews, and https://www.facebook.com...2023-08-2314 min
Johnnysbookreviews68. Scooby Apocalypse Graphic Novels Book ReviewScooby-Doo's first episode was aired on Sep. 13th, 1969. Since then, we've had multiple shows, movies, and graphic novels over this series. In 2015, DC launched a new series called Scooby Apocalypse. In this series, the gang don't know each other until they all meet in the underground lab where Velma accidently formed a virus that causes people to turn into smart zombies. Thise series is based on survival, and it's geared toward adults. These graphic novels are hard to find due to limited print run, so here's the link to get them (you only can get the first one in...2023-08-1824 min
Johnnysbookreviews67. It Ends With Us Movie UpdatesIt Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover was the most sold book last year. Due to its popularity, Hoover decided a movie would help bring more awareness to people about domestic abuse. The movie comes out Feb. 9th, 2024, and I can't wait to go see it.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https://www.goodreads.com...2023-08-0922 min
Johnnysbookreviews66. Writing Tools by Roy ClarkWriting Tools by Roy Clark contains 55 tips to become a more effective writer. I wouldn't read the book cover to cover, and I discuss this in more depth on why not in the episode. I'll also review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
For the You book review: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnnysbookreviews/episodes/8--You-by-Caroline-Kepnes-Book-Review-e1njkue/a-a8gj20k
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4...2023-08-0426 min
Johnnysbookreviews65. Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe Book ReviewLore Olympus is the relationship between Persephone and Hades, so it's going to have greek mythology in the book. The book has a modern twist to it, which I enjoyed. This series has blown up in popularty due to Tik Tok. In this episode, I'll review this book, discuss what I like and disliked about the book, and the lesson I received from the storytelling.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what I...2023-07-2822 min
Johnnysbookreviews64. The Lobster Lady by Alexandra Hinrichs Book ReviewIt's the middle of the summer in Maine, and the prime season for lobster. Many people are lobstering early in the morning, and one of them has become a local legend. Her name is Virgina 'Lobster lady' Oliver. She's 103 years old and has been hauling lobster on her boat for seven decades. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked, and any lessons I received from the book. I also discuss four foods you should try if you come visit Maine. These are Whoopie Pies, red hotdogs, Moxie, and Lobster (preferably a lobster roll).2023-07-2127 min
Johnnysbookreviews63. Running Man by Charlie Engle Book ReviewCharlie Engle had a drug addiction. He decided to put his focus on ultramarathons (any distance above 26.2 miles), and he became sober. He has run in many races across the world, and the big one he did was across the Saraha Desert. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what...2023-07-1425 min
Johnnysbookreviews62. Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Book ReviewGround Zero is a kids fiction book with two perspectives: Brandon who is on the 107th floor of one of the twin towers on Sep. 11, 2001 and then Reshmina who is inAfghanistan who is conflicted on if she wants to help an American soldier or not. In this episode, I will provide my review, discuss why I didn't finish (DNF) this book, and provide a lesson I received from DNF'ing this book.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
...2023-07-0727 min
Johnnysbookreviews61. Hidden Bodies and You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes Book ReviewThe You series by Caroline Kepnes is in the perspective of a book selling serial killer named Joe Goldberg. The books came first, then Netflix and Kepnes produced the You series that has now four seasons. This series has four books in it: You (1), Hidden Bodies (2), You Love Me (3), and For You and Only You (4). You was great, but the series went downhill from there. In this episode, I'll discuss more information about these last two books in the series, review them, and discuss why I didn't like them. I'll also mention why I dnf'ed (did not finish) You Love...2023-06-3023 min
Johnnysbookreviews60. The Entrepreneur's Guide to the Art of War: The Original Classic Text Interpreted for the Modern Business World by Mark SmithMark Smith provides his insight on what he thinks Sun Tzu's military guide would mean to the entrepreneur in the modern business world. This was a a quick read, but enjoyable. I would recommned it. In this episode, I give my review over this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For my reading schedule post: https://medium.com/@johnnysbookreviews/heres-my-reading-schedule-where-i-m-able-to-read-4-hours-everyday-3df8a0b8e17f
For daily updates on what...2023-06-2343 min
Johnnysbookreviews59. Dragon Filled Day On Nov. 7th 2023If you like Dragons, there's three books coming out about dragons on November 7th 2023. These books include the second book (Iron Flame) to the Fourth Wing series or Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros and two Eragon books (Murtagh and Eragon Illustrated edition) by Christopher Paolini. These books are highly anticipated, so if you want them, you might want to buy them when you see it or pre-order a copy. In this episode, I discuss in more detail why the fall is when many anticipated books like these three release, and I'll discuss in more detail about the three books...2023-06-1637 min
Johnnysbookreviews58. Endure by Cameron Hanes Book ReviewCameron Hanes blew up because his schedule is insane, and people are like 'What? How?' It's possible, and Cameron Hanes proves that. Hanes runs on average a marathon or 26.2 miles per day while working a 9-5 job, being a professional bow hunter, writing a book, working on a podcast, and flying to interviews. He started at the bottom, worked his way up, and doing it for 20+ years has made this schedule automatic. Discipline, consistency, and scheduling your time are some of the lessons I got from this book. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I...2023-06-1047 min
Johnnysbookreviews57. How I Can Read 4 Hours Everday Working A 9-7 JobThe best way I can tell how is to provide my schedule of when I wake up to when I go to bed on one of my busiest days. The reason why I read so much is because it's meditative, helps me learn new hobbies, I've learned from the best minds out there, 10xed my health, 10xed my finances, and read some great stories that motivated me to take action. In this episode, I provide the entire schedule of my day and mention the moments of time when I'm able to read.
For written reviews, check out...2023-06-0726 min
Johnnysbookreviews56. 25 Hours In A Day: Going One More To Get What You Want by Nick Bare Book ReviewNick Bare is the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN). He operates a million dollar business while taking care of a family and training for endurance races like ultra- marathons. I learned how to be more consistent from this book. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https://www...2023-06-0234 min
Johnnysbookreviews55. Run Rose Run By Dolly Parton and James Patterson Book ReviewRun Rose Run is where Annielee travels to Nashville to try to become a country singer. She doesn't have money, is homeless, and jobless. She's risking a lot to do something she's passionate about. Will she make it? In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
For written reviews, check out my website: https://johnnysbookreviews.com/
For daily updates on what I read check out my Instagram, Facebook, or Goodreads: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysbookreviews/?hl=en, https://www.goodreads.com...2023-05-2639 min
Johnnysbookreviews54. In Order To Live by Yeonmi Park Book ReviewYeonmi Park is a North Korean defector who escaped from North Korea. This is her story of what happened in her perspective about North Korea, China, and then South Korea. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and how I learned more about North Korea from this book.
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Johnnysbookreviews53. Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke Series ReviewJoanne Fluke is known as the crime, mystery writer. She's a New York Times bestselling author from the Hannah Swensen series she wrote. Hannah is a baker who owns her own bakery. When crimes keep on popping up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, Hannah turns into an adult Nancy Drew detective who almost dies multiple times. Hannah is seeing two man (Norman and Mike) in the book who both proposed to her. After 28 books, we haven't got a clear answer of the person she wants to marry yet. For this series, you have to read each book in order or you're...2023-05-1742 min
Johnnysbookreviews52. Amulet 9: WaveRider by Kazu Kibuishi Has Been Announced!If you haven't heard, Amulet 9 release date has just been announced! I've been waiting two years for an annoucement, but other kids and now adults have been waiting over 5 1/2 years for an announcement from Scholastic on when this book is coming out. Number nine has taken Kazu 5 1/2 years to make.
Amulet series is a sci-fi kids graphic novel written by Kazu Kibuishi. A young kid, Emily, has the daunting task to save her Earth and the world she's in currently. It's a great series. I got into it because so many kids were asking for number nine, the series...2023-05-1220 min
Johnnysbookreviews51. My Thoughts On It Ends With Us Hard Cover Special Edition and The Cast For This MovieWe wouldn't know who Colleen Hoover is without Tik Tok, but maybe we would? Tik Tik has put a lot of self-published authors like Colleen Hoover on the map. Hoover's most popular book, It Ends With Us, was the top selling book in 2022. Because of that, Hoover and Atria has decided to release a new Special Edition Hard Cover exclusive for U.S. and Europe. Also, Hoover has developed plans with a director and Sony productions to make It Ends With Us movie, and it should come out late 2024 or late 2025. In this episode, I talk about both and...2023-05-0547 min
Johnnysbookreviews50. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Book ReviewThe 50th episode is over Fourth Wing. Fourth Wing is Rebecca's debut sci-fi book, and it didn't dissapoint. This book has dragons, romance, betrayal, deception, violence, battle scenes, and rooting for the underdog (Violet). It's everything I've always wanted in a book, and it has brought me back into sci-fi again. Fourth Wing comes out today, May 2nd 2023, so get your copy today. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, my thoughts on what really happened to Violet's (the main character) dad, and any lessons I received from the book.
For...2023-05-021h 06
Johnnysbookreviews49. Magic Tree House Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborn Book ReviewThe first Magic Tree House book, Dinosaurs After Dark, was published on July 28th, 1992. 31 years later, the Magic Tree House series now has over 64 books and counting. It has sold 134 million copies, and it has helped initiate a reading journey with young readers like me! I wouldn't be reading as much as I am if I didn't read these books growing up. Mary Pope Osborne, the author of these Magic Tree House books, has now adapted this classic series into graphic novels. I believe the entire orginal series (38 books) will be turned into graphic novels. Currently, there's four graphic novels...2023-04-2734 min
Johnnysbookreviews48. Limitless by Jim Kwik Book ReviewJim Kwik is the brain coach and teaches people on how to remember more information, how to read faster, and how to imrpove their brain capacity. This book contains all of his information he has provided in courses and videos into one area for only $20. If you know who Jim Kwik is and seen his videos, then you don't need read the book cover to cover. Pick a section to learn about, read it, and start applying that to your life. If you don't know who Jim Kwik is and never seen his videos, I would read the book cover...2023-04-2138 min
Johnnysbookreviews47. Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap Book ReviewFinancial feminist is a financial guidebook to fix your finances now. There's no bias, no restrictions, but there's a way to fix your financial habits with this book. This is important as fixing your finances start with fixing your financial habits. This book addresses some of the problems with Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, and these problems make sense. One of the big ones is a $1,000 emergency saving account that Ramsey promotes. This is a great start, but Tori mentions to strive for a bigger emergency account first (three to six months). This way you feel comfortable and a...2023-04-141h 05
Johnnysbookreviews46. Self - Published Authors - What Are They and How To Find If A Book Is Self-PublishedSelf published authors or independent authors are authors that self-publish their work. This is mostly through Amazon as Amazon provides a service where someone can upload their book. This is called Kindle Direct Publishing. In this episode, I discuss what independent publishing is, pro and con of this, and how to find if a book is self-published.
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Johnnysbookreviews45. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover Book ReviewA hot headed pilot, Miles, doesn't want love. Then he meets Tate who is a nurse. They hook-up multiple times, but will this sex lead to Miles falling in love again? You'll have to read the book to find out, but this one of my favorite Colleen Hoover books. Hoover is the top selling romance author, and she sold six out of ten of the top selling books in 2022. You read that right. This book was the fifth top selling printed book in 2022 with over 1.5 million copies sold, according to NPD book scan. In this episode, I review this book...2023-04-0628 min
Johnnysbookreviews44. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Book ReviewMelinda enters ninth grade traumatized by being sexually assaulted at a party that occured during the summer. You won't know about the party and what happened to Melinda that night until the middle of the book. The scene isn't graphic. This is a great book that I recommend people to read. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked about it and disliked about it, and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews43. Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Book ReviewThrone of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas goes is a sci-fi book that leads to a subpar battle scene at the end of the series (book eight). There's fae, witches, powers, assassins, and romance tropes like haters to lovers in these books. The series has eight books: Assassins Blade (1), Throne of Glass (2), Crown of Midnight (3), Heir of Fire (4), Queen of Shadows (5), Empire of Storms (6), Tower of Dawn (7), and Kingdom of Ash (8). Similar to the Harry Potter series, each book gets larger ending with Kingdom of Ash with 980 pages. In this episode, I'll review this book, talk about three...2023-03-2444 min
Johnnysbookreviews42. Amulet Series by Kazu Kibuishi Book ReviewAmulet series by Kazu Kibuishi is a popular kids graphic novel. The series started when I was 12 (2008), and Kibuishi is coloring the last pages in the ninth book. The ninth book should be released in late 2023 or early 2024. In this episode, I provide my review over this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews41. School of Greatness by Lewis Howes Book ReviewLewis Howes has a podcast where he interviews the best minds out there. This book contains eight lessons he learned from all the people he's interviewed. He provides the lesson while giving you the reader several stories to back up that lesson. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews40. My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Everday Inspired by Bejamin Spall and Michael Xander Book ReviewMy Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Everday Inspired by Bejamin Spall and Michael Xander contains a ton of morning routines from CEO's, entrepreneurs, authors, etc. Some of the moring routines like Arianna Huffington's I tried from this book to form my own morning routine. My advise on how to read this book: I wouldn't read the book cover to cover. Pick a couple morning routines to read about and try them out in your life. Morning routines are a personal choice, so you'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you. In this episode, I...2023-03-0344 min
Johnnysbookreviews39. LeBron's Dream Team by Lebron James Book ReviewYou can hate him, but he can play ball. Suprisingly, he hasn't got a severe injury yet (knock on wood). LeBron went to St. Vincent St. Mary High School, and this is what this book is about. LeBron's run toward a state championship with his high school teammates and one of the best basketball coaches I've worked with, Dru Joyce II. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and my thoughts on why LeBron isn't the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) yet.
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Johnnysbookreviews38. My Thoughts On Scott Lang's New Book Called Look Out For The Little GuyTitle is correct. Scott Lang who is Ant Man in the Marvel comics has a new book coming out on Sep. 5th 2023. The movie prop is actually real! The release of this book was announcef on Feb. 2nd 2022 with the marketing for Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on this book, and I rant on how awesome the Marvel movies are and why Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is going to be an important movie to watch for the future Phases. I also talk about the way Spider-Man was saved by...2023-02-1744 min
Johnnysbookreviews37. A Season In The Sun by Lars Anderson Book ReviewA Season In The Sun by Lars Anderson goes in full detail on the 2020-2021 season and how Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl (the National Football League championship). He provides this story without making it boring, and this is why Iiked the book so much. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book. I also discuss about Tom Brady and how he is the greatest of all time (GOAT) quarterback. Lastly, I end the episode on my...2023-02-1052 min
Johnnysbookreviews36. My Top 5 Favorite Books in 2022In this episode, I discuss what my top five books were in 2022. I read 100 books in 2022, so it was hard to choose my top five. I do give 33 other notable nominees that almost made the list. My top five were: Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling; Waxing On by Ralph Macchio; I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy; Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines; and Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The other notable mentions for the year are: all of the Hannah Swenson books (I read 26/28 in 2022) by Joanne Fluke; Everything I've Never Dreamed by Ruth...2023-01-271h 15
Johnnysbookreviews35. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Book Review (Part 2)Jennette McCurdy's book, I'm Glad My Mom Died, is a memoir about the struggle of becoming a child star. She discusses in full detail in the book on her mom's abuse, how she developed an eating disorder, and how becoming an actor wasn't her idea at all. In this episode, I discuss if I like the audio book or physical book more, talk about how child stars shouldn't happen, eating disorders, going to therapy, and what two novels Jennette McCurdy is working on right now. These new books are going to be fiction, but we don't really know what...2023-01-2039 min
Johnnysbookreviews34. Waxing On by Ralph Macchio Book Review (Part 2)Ralph Macchio, the Karate Kid, has a memoir over Karate Kid. This book doesn't contain much information about his life before Karate Kid. Majority of the book is about Karate kid. He discusses his moments with the actors he worked with like Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi), fan theories that he disputes, and iconic scenes like the crane kick. I reviewed this book in more depth in the first episode (Part 1), so check that episode out. In this second part about this book, I discuss if I like the audiobook version or physcial book more, a quote from chapter six...2023-01-1342 min
Johnnysbookreviews33. Spare by Prince Harry (My Thoughts On This Book and If I'll Read It Or Not)Prince Harry drops a new memoir today, January 10th, 2023. This is a highly anticipated release, and it might be the biggest book coming out in 2023. Prince Harry discusses a ton of information that has never been disclosed before. Ultimately, he risked his life and career writing this book and telling his story to the world. I've had the opportunity to read some parts of the book, and I actually wanted to continue reading the book. It was engaging, chapters are short, and has a ton of stories. In this episode, I discuss what I think about this release and...2023-01-1017 minJohnnysbookreviews32. Why New Years Resolutions Don't Work and What To Do InsteadIn this episode, I discuss why New Year's resolutions don't work and what to do instead. The books mentioned in this episode are Atomic Habits by James Clear and Tiny Habits by B.J. Fogg.
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Johnnysbookreviews31. 32 Things I Learned This YearIt has been a crazy year. A lot of ups and downs. In this episode, I discuss 32 things I learned this year. Honestly, I wish I knew some of these earlier in my life, but I do now as I transition into 2023. The one I want to focus more on in 2023 is consistency. The idea of doing the same thing over and over again without taking a break or rest. For me, I would run three to four times one week, stop for several weeks, and then go back to running. I don't want to do this. I want...2022-12-3032 minJohnnysbookreviews30. Merry Christmas EpisodeHappy holidays. If you celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas. In this episode, I discuss how and why I started Johnnysbookreviews. I then discuss what I'm doing with this podcast for 2023.
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Johnnysbookreviews29. Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Book ReviewChristmas Carol by Charles Dickens was made on December 19, 1843. 179 years later and it still is a story we know so well. There's roughly 16 movies based on the novel, and many people watch this movie during Christmas time. The premise of the book is where this old man, Scrooge, only cares about money and work. He hates Christmas until he is visited by three ghosts that show him his past, present situation, and future. In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book. If you...2022-12-2355 min
Johnnysbookreviews28. The Last Ronin By Kevin Eastman Book ReviewThe Last Ronin by Kevin Eastman (the co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is the last surviving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Shredder is gone, but his army has now taken over New York City. What's going to happen to this last turtle? This book is insane. In this episode, I review this book. I discuss what I liked and disliked about the book and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews27. So, This Is Christmas by Tracy Andreen Book ReviewIt's about that time of year. I love Hallmark movies during this time of year, and this is a good young adult Hallmark touch to the season. Tracy Andreen has written scripts for Hallmark movies, and this definetly felt like I was in a Hallmark movie with a younger couple.
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Johnnysbookreviews26. The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines Book Review (Part 2)Joanna Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia. She flips houses with her husband Chip Gaines on on of the top HGTV shows, Fixer Upper. This couple also own a little mall in Waco called the Magnolia Market where local businesses are located and where their own business stores are. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews25. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe Book ReviewGender Queer is one of the most banned books. It has been banned in several Maine schools now. The reason why it is banned is because of the sexual explicit content. I argue the content isn't that bad, but I would say it should be read by people over 16-17 . In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews24. Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover Book ReviewColleen Hoover's book Heart Bones wasn't a bad book. Hoover is one of the top selling authors in the wolrd right now, and this book is another romance book. This one goes over Beyah's life. She's trying to find out who she is after her mom dies of a drug overdose. No where to go. She decides to head to a place she doesn't want to go, but she has no other choice: her father's place. During this summer stay with her father, she discovers her self again, falls in love with volleyball again, makes friends, falls in love...2022-11-1819 min
Johnnysbookreviews23. Is Tom Felton's new book, Beyond The Wand, worth the read?Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter) has produced a new memoir that dropped on October 18, 2022. This memoir has a ton of great information in it. He discusses in the book about his life, his family, mental health, being in the Harry Potter franchise, and how it was a struggle living in Los Angeles and how it broke him living there. In this episode, I discuss if the book is worth the read or not.
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Johnnysbookreviews22. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover Book ReviewReminders of Him is another romance book I'm reviewing from one of the top selling authors this year, Colleen Hoover. This one is over Kenna and Ledger and how they fall in love. Kenna has been in prison for a tragic mistake that occurred. Her husband, Scottie, died, and the baby Kenna had was taken from her before she entered prison. However, Kenna doesn't know that Ledger has been taking care of her daughter and that Ledger doesn't know the daughter is Kenna's. What will happen when he finds out? Will he forgive her or will he shut her...2022-11-1129 min
Johnnysbookreviews21. November 9th by Colleen Hoover Book ReviewAnother Colleen Hoover book? Yep. Hoover's books have sold 10 million copies this year, so she's got my attention. I'm reading all 24 of her books. This book goes over a specific day, November 9th, over a period of six years. Ben and Fallon meet at a restaurant where Fallon was having lunch with her father. Ben breaks up the heated conversation between Fallon and her father, and it leads to both of them spending the day together. They both agree to only see each other on November 6th, but they can't talk to each other or text each other. They...2022-11-0935 min
Johnnysbookreviews20. The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines Book Review (Part 1)Joanna Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia. She flips houses with her husband Chip Gaines on on of the top HGTV shows, Fixer Upper. This couple also own a little mall in Waco called the Magnolia Market where local businesses are located and where their own business stores are. In this episode, I actually explain why I didn't like the book and why I'm going to listen to the audiobook. There's going to be another episode over this book, so stay tuned.
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Johnnysbookreviews19. Ride of A Lifetime by Robert Iger Book ReviewRobet Iger was the CEO of Disney for 15 years. He made some big changes to Disney when he was CEO: acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm's, Marvel, and parts of 21st Century Fox; made a streaming device called Disney+ with all their entities in one place; and geared Disney more internationally. Iger talks about all these things and more in this book. This is one of the best leadership/business books I've read. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I received from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews18. American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan Book ReviewHappy Halloween! For Halloween, I decided to go with a true crime book over a serial killer you might have never heard of. His name is Israel Keys. He killed all over the country for over a decade. He's still a mystery because he didn't disclose much information about some of his kills and then he committed suicide shortly after. Callahan's background as an investigative journalist made the book into a 299 pg. news article. I wanted to keep on reading this story. Callahan provides a ton of information and background while providing the art of story telling to disclose...2022-10-3127 min
Johnnysbookreviews17. It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover Book ReviewThe first book, It Ends With Us, goes over Lily's relationship with Ryle who is abusive. This second book, It Starts With Us, goes over Lily recovering and fighting for the person she's wanted to date for a long time coming. The love between Atlas and Lily has never died down, and they have loved each other ever since high school. It's one of those high school romance stories that is very rare now a days. Lily and Atlas go their separate ways after high school, but they never stopped loving each other. Several years later, Atlas meets Lily...2022-10-2844 min
Johnnysbookreviews16. Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks Book ReviewThis is Nicholas Spark's latest book that came out on September 20, 2022. It has been reviewed heavily as one of his best books he has written and that's saying something when you consider his other 22 New York Times Bestsellers like Lucky One, The Wish, and The Notebook. Dreamland goes over the romance between Colby Mills and Morgan Lee at a Florida seaside resort. Colby is a farmer who wants to write songs and sing them while Morgan went to school for music and is heading to Nashville after her vacation in Florida. They meet each other and fall helplessly in love...2022-10-2111 min
Johnnysbookreviews15. Beyond The Wand by Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) Book ReviewTom Felton (Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter) has produced a new memoir that drops today, October 18, 2022. This memoir has a ton of great information in it. He discusses in the book his life, his family, mental health, being in the Harry Potter franchise, and how it was a struggle living in Los Angeles and how it broke him living there. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I got from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews14. Waxing On by Ralph Macchio Book ReviewRalph Macchio, the Karate Kid, has a new debut book coming out today, October 18, 2022. This book doesn't contain much information about his life before Karate Kid. Majority of the book is about Karate kid. He discusses his moments with the actors he worked with like Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi), fan theories that he disputes, and iconic scenes like the crane kick. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I got from the book.
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For daily updates o...2022-10-1829 min
Johnnysbookreviews13. The Wish by Nicholas Sparks Book ReviewThe Wish by Nicholas Sparks is a romance novel that goes over Bryce's and Maggie's relationship where Maggie discusses this relationship to a mysterious person named Mark. Who's Mark and why did he apply for a job he has no experience in? Nicholas Sparks is one of the top selling authors in the world, and his most notable works are Lucky One, Notebook, Dear John, this book, and Dreamland. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I got from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews12. Your Score: An Insider's Secret To Understanding, Controlling, And Protecting Your Credit Score by Anthony Davenport Book ReviewYour Score: An Insider's Secret To Understanding, Controlling, And Protecting Your Credit Score by Anthony Davenport is a book on how you can build your score and how to fix it. A solid financial book that I would start with. Anthony Davenport worked with Wells Fargo, and he realized this bank was doing shady stuff to make customers pay more in interest fees with credit cards and other services they offer. It's not the only bank doing this by the way! In this episode, I review this book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and some...2022-10-0726 min
Johnnysbookreviews11. Butcher and The Wren by Alaina Urquhart Book ReviewButcher and the Wren is a debut novel by Alaina Urquhart who is an autopsy technician. This book goes into two perspectives: the serial killers and the medical examiner. The serial killer is becoming sloppy, so will Wren find out who the killer is before it's too late? In this episode, I review this book. I also discuss what like and disliked about the book. Lastly, I provide one lesson I got from the writing of the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews10. Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines Book ReviewMagnolia Story is Chip and Joanna Gaines latest autobiography over their life. This book discloses their family history, how running a business together is like, and a little information on their big hit HGTV show, Fixer Upper. This is behind the scenes on how this family got started in making a business over flipping houses. In this episode, I will review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and four powerful lessons I got from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews9. My Journey to Pay Off $124,000 in Debt in 5 Years (My Plan Came From 10 Financial Books)This episode is a little different than my other episodes. The big takeaway from this episode is to apply what you learn from books to your life. In this episode, I discuss my plan that came from 10 financial books to pay off $124,000 in debt in 5 years. First, I had to do 4 financial moves before I started this journey. Now, I'm ready to pay off those student loans in 5 years. The books mentioned in the episode are: Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey; Automatic Millionaire and Start Late, Finish Rich by David Bach; Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley; Everyday Millionaire...2022-09-1659 min
Johnnysbookreviews8. You by Caroline Kepnes Book ReviewThe show You on Netflix is based on these books. There's four books in the series. You is the first one, Hidden Bodies is the second, You Love Me is the third, and the unnamed fourth one is coming out on April 4th, 2023. The first season follows the first book (You) closely then it takes a different approach than the books. These books are made by Caroline Kepnes, a New York Times bestselling author with her Joe Goldberg books. The main character, Joe, is a bookseller in You. One day, Guinevere Beck comes into the store, checks out at...2022-09-0924 min
Johnnysbookreviews7. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Book ReviewJennette McCurdy's book, I'm Glad My Mom Died, is a memoir about the struggle of becoming a child star. She discusses in full detail in the book on her mom's abuse, how she developed an eating disorder, and how becoming an actor wasn't her idea at all. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and any lessons I got from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews6. A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew Kratter Book ReviewThis book goes over what stocks are, what dividend stocks are, and how to invest in the stock market. Matthew Kratter has written a lot of books on the stock market, worked at hedge funds, and has courses on stocks and how to trade stocks. In this episode, I review the book, discuss what I liked and disliked about the book, and one key lesson I got from the book. I also discuss one of the prime investing examples, which is Warren Buffett.
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藝坊星期天夏季音樂特輯 II - 鋼琴篇: 編曲兼歌曲監製 Johnny Yim & 爵士樂鋼琴家羅尚正及Chris Carpio夏季音樂特輯 II -鋼琴篇:編曲兼歌曲監製 Johnny Yim &爵士樂鋼琴家羅尚正及 Chris Carpio2022-08-2021 min
Johnnysbookreviews5. My Thoughts On Jennette McCurdey's New Book, I'm Glad My Mom DiedJennette McCurdey stared in ICarley and several other movies. Her new memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, came out August 9th, 2022. In this episode, I discuss how this book sold out everywhere. I also provide my thoughts on the title of the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews4. It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Book ReviewColleen Hoover has been a top selling romance author. Her more popular books are It Ends With Us, Verity, Reminders of Him, and Ugly Love. All of her books are different, majority are independently published, and she's a good writer. This book, It Ends With Us, came out August 2nd, 2016. In 2020, Tik Tok made this book as well as many other authors books popular. People raved about the book, and I had to see what the commotion was all about. Is the book worth the hype? Is it good? It seems it is because this book has been a...2022-08-1220 min
Johnnysbookreviews3. How do I read when I'm busy?I get asked this question a lot, so these are my three ideas on how to read when your busy.
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Johnnysbookreviews2. E.R. Nurses by James Patterson Book ReviewE.R. Nurses contains 57 stories around 4-8 pages from E.R. Nurses across the United States. These stories will make you cry, laugh, and provide a whole new perspective of what E.R. Nurses do each day. James Patterson and Matt Eversmann worked hard to produce a great book with extensive interviews, condensing those interviews in small stories, and then publishing the book on October 11th, 2021. In this episode, I review E.R. Nurses by James Patterson. I discuss what I liked about the book, anything I didn't like, and any lessons I got from the book.
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Johnnysbookreviews1. Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Book and Movie ReviewOn August 14th, 2018, Delia Owens published Where The Crawdads Sing. Since then, it has sold over 10 million copies with a 5/5 rating on Amazon from 297,807 ratings. Four years later, Olivia Newman, a director, turned this book into a blockbuster movie with a 7.1/10 rating from IMDb. The book takes place in 1960's and goes over Kyra's life who is also known as the Marsh Girl. There's two timelines that intervene around the end of the book. This book contains a murder, romance, and has a lot of focus on marsh life (insects, birds, etc.). In this episode, I discuss what I...2022-07-2215 minJohnnysbookreviewsTrailer For This PodcastI'm going to be reviewing a lot of books (hundreds). I work at a bookstore and I'm an avid reader of books, so I'm going to review books in a lot of genres: fiction, non-fiction, manga, graphic novels, mystery, romance, young adult, and kids. I'm going to discuss what I liked about the book, what I didn't like, and any lessons I applied to my life from the book if applicable. I will also review books I didn't like and discuss why I couldn't get into them.
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本週Jer住你本周Jer住你 EP32: 音樂進步 vs 歌手退步？ 嘉賓訪問： 音樂張三豐 - Johnny Yim 嚴勵行 2/2很多人都將現今樂壇同80年代輝煌盛世既樂壇作比較，是否一面倒覺得現在歌手已經沒有當年的實力？ 音樂上製作上反而越見精彩？我地各人都有唔同睇法，睇睇你地同我地既睇法是否一致。Johnny Yim訪問 part 2: 「盛樂」演唱會結束，作為音樂總監，有什麼難處？又有什麼有趣事？為何編曲可以咁快？點樣為之好既編曲？ 點樣係音樂質素與歌手要求之間作出平衡？對於樂壇既發展又有什麼睇法？呢啲問題今集都能從Johnny口中知道答案，而且字字珠璣，笑料百出！唔睇走寶！2020-12-2150 min