In My TBR Stack:

Mission Omission: Exposing Invisible Lies and the Ace up Evil's Sleeve
by Jeff Seeley with Jana MacDonald
BookBaby
Trade Paperback


From the book publicity:

In every society, a malicious camouflage hides dishonesty in plain sight. Everyone deceives, and everyone hates being deceived. But, at best, that is only half the story. The most seductive and virulent deceptions begin with lies that we are never told and do not see: the invisible lies of omission.

"Mission Omission" sees a commodity trader turned financial-fraud hunter combine provocative thought experiments with examples of true crime in American History. Readers are shocked and intrigued when they learn how suppressed truths drive world-changing events. Examples include:

-Thanksgiving traditions
-The Vietnam War
-Watergate
-The Great Recession
-Suppression of the Civil Rights Movement.

Despite the relentless ethical plague, this book provides a guide to good news. The scourge of omission surrounds all of us, but not all of us need to be scourged. By reflecting on compelling examples, readers learn how to avoid the snare of ethical camouflage in their day-to-day lives. With this phenomenon demystified, readers can detect and withstand invisible lies that sabotage families, relationships, and careers.

On My Radar:

Think Like a Bartender: Recipes for Life
by L.D. Morrow
Bookbaby
Trade Paperback

From the book website:

Think like a Bartender: Recipes for Life is an engaging read for liquor fans or anyone looking for wisdom to enrich their life! Packed with intellect, humor and cocktail recipes, Think Like a Bartender is a delicious cerebral cocktail everyone will enjoy! Even if you've never consumed a drop of alcohol, you'll giggle your way through this personal yet lighthearted perspective on living your best life. From learning how to cut people off to updating your personal menu, Think Like a Bartender: Recipes for Life challenges us all to tap into our inner mixologist and serve up our best selves. Refreshingly funny and entertaining, the book serves up bite-sized chapters to help bartenders (old and new) understand the amazing parallel between their job and personal lives, to help customers better appreciate a profession that is sometimes taken for granted, and to help every day people remember to take inventory of your life—and remember to enjoy it! These comical "cocktales" remind us that we're all connected at the Bar of Life!

On My Radar:

Hitchhike America
by Jon Lott
Bookbaby
Trade Paperback

From the book publicity:

In an age where cynicism and suspicion has replaced hope and trust, Jon Lott gives himself to the open road and the winds of chance.  Hitchhiking west across the United States, he meets more than two dozen drivers along the way, mountain men, hipsters, horse ranches, felons, and people looking for love, hope, drugs, and more. Beginning in Washington, D.C. and ending on the Pacific Coast, Hitchhike America honestly recounts the amazing journey exploring the United States and meeting new people, seeking to uncover the true soul of America.

Part memoir and part travel writing, Hitchhike America also acts as a new guide for hitchhikers, with wisdom and anecdotes to teach you the best hitchhiking and vagabonding practices for adventuring the United States on a tight budget and a loose schedule.