Book Review: I'm Nineteen, I Study Computers, and I Grew Up Online

Liam, a nineteen-year-old computer science student, takes readers inside the digital lives of today’s teenagers - the gaming worlds, private chats, unspoken risks, and invisible pressures that shape how young people see themselves and connect with others. Through humor, mistakes, and hard-won insight, Liam reveals what really happens online - and how parents can understand it without fear or judgment.

This is not a book about control; it’s a book about connection. It’s about how families can rebuild trust, communicate better, and stay close - even when screens stand between them. Candid, hopeful, and deeply human, it is the bridge between generations that every modern family needs.

Book Review: Immortality Bytes

Yay, free money and a life of leisure! Except only if you never have children. Sure, a cute little version of you (but not yet so screwed up) sounds fun. But with AI robots taking more jobs, who can reject that “bargain” hoping to afford kids someday?

Stu Reigns does. He’s an idealistic AI programmer and part-time influencer. His demisexual ex-girlfriend, Roxy Zhang, nears perfecting electronic immortality. Add in billionaire banking rascals, and there’s no more certainty — not even “Death and Taxes.”

An old-money Southerner is buying Roxy’s company. This infuriates a sick, rival oligarch — who is about to be rightfully convicted of epic fraud. To escape to this digital eternal life, he compels Stu to steal it.

You’ll never guess all the twists, but maybe the reader peering over your shoulder will.

Book Review: YouTube Blueprint

The prospect of putting yourself out there in the crowded YouTube world can feel utterly overwhelming. You've probably felt the crushing weight of self-doubt, the heart-pounding fear of facing the camera, and the constant struggle to find that unique voice that will make you stand out among millions.

But what if you could transform that fear into fuel for online success?

Whether you dream of turning your passion into a paycheck or simply want to share your message with the world, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to achieve your YouTube dreams!

Book Review: The Heretic (Runes and Ruin book 1)

Damian, a gifted magical engineer, and cardplayer, is on the verge of a better life. His thesis, poised to revolutionize the understanding of runes, is ruined by a corrupt priest and his hopes are stolen. Faced with his brother's conscription into a brutal army, Damian makes a desperate pact. To save his family, he must infiltrate the Empire's special forces and use his unorthodox skills to survive. Can he outwit the elite forces and rewrite his family's future, or will he get swept further into a savage rebellion?

The Heretic (Runes and Ruin book 1), the debut novel by Nathan R Allen, was published June 12, 2024. BooksGoSocial provided a galley for review.

Book Review: Writers of the Future vol. 40

Spine-tingling. Breathtaking. Mind-blowing.

Experience these powerful new voices - vivid, visceral, and visionary - as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities. Open the Writers of the Future and be carried away by stories and illustrations that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you see the world in ways you never imagined.

Book Review: How to Write a Short Story in Five Days

Learn how to write a compelling short story in just five days! This step-by-step guide includes tips for planning, writing, revising, and publishing. With this book, you'll have everything you need to start crafting engaging short stories today.

How to Write a Short Story in Five Days offers a practical and effective guide to crafting compelling short stories in a short amount of time. With detailed instruction and expert advice, this book will guide you through each step of the writing process, from planning and outlining to refining and polishing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, this book offers valuable insights and techniques to help you bring your unique voice and vision to the page.