book review

Book Review: “Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz

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Never Eat Alone

Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz

PRO:

  • Easy to read and very personable.
  • Illustrates points with personal stories.
  • Presents both big and small picture views.

CONS:

  • No real major flaws.

SUMMARY: The classic book on networking that is a classic for a reason.  A Must Buy.

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Book Review: “Plug your Book” by Steve Weber

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Plug Your Book: Online Book Marketing For Authors
by Steve Weber

ISBN-10: 0977240614
ISBN-13: 978-0977240616

PROS:

  • Covers an incredible amount of information on book promotions.
  • Explains why techniques work.
  • Very little wasted space.
  • Friendly, readable writing

CONS:

  • Focus on social media is has some limits
  • Heavy focus on Amazon – which is understandable.
  • The sheer information density can be overwhelming.

SUMMARY: A must-buy book for people wanting to market books online.

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Review of “Print-on-Demand Book Publishing” by Morris Rosenthal

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Print-on-Demand Book Publishing: A New Approach To Printing And Marketing Books For Publishers And Self-Publishing Authors
by Morris Rosenthal

# ISBN-10: 0972380132
# ISBN-13: 978-0972380133

PROS:
* Goes into depth on the publishing industry and its changes, helping you understand publishing as a whole.
* Well written; sober and intelligent without being boring.
* Uses real-life examples to help make points.

CONS:
* The book's broad approach may not cover all the ground you're looking for or go into the depth you need.
* The specific examples used may not always be relevant to you.

SUMMARY: A must-read book about print-on-demand and self-publishing that helps you understand the "why" of publishing issues and industries.

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