It's all about books with host and author and avid reader James Lott Jr. He spotlights an author and their work AND also showcases new releases, revisits old books, shared Book events and news. JLJ brings the fun and education of the book world on this podcast!
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the author of Pressing Matters.
Goto devrinn.com to get the book or any of the other related products. Coach Devrinn Paul is the Rose Hulman Tech University Womans Basketball Coach. James Lott Jr is the CEO and founder of JLJ Media and is a Certified Coach in 5 areas and has a Docorate in Divinity.
James went to another Dollar Tree and found two interesting books!
I have the honor of speaking with the author of Chocolat, Joanne Harris, about her new prequel Vianne! The book is so good and she is a delight. Goto amazon or where books are sold!
This Soap Opera Style book has it all! The author Bruce Fleming and host JLJ break it all down. Amazon.com
His latest Book, I Become Her ,is out now! Follow him on IG @joe_hart_author
Edgar Award winning and WSJ bestselling author has an amazing thriller out and James talks with him about the new book. Goto Amazon or where books are sold. joehartbooks.com
In this episode, I spoke with author Ann Berman about her book "Louis Graveraet Kaufman: The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street, Took Over General Motors, and Built the World's Tallest Building" This fascinating biography recounts the life and legacy of a titan of American banking, Louis Graveraet Kaufman (1870–1942). Also known as LG, he was a Gatsbyesque figure born in Michigan's Upper Peninsula who married into great wealth and then amassed far more of his own.Under LG, New York's Chatham Phenix National Bank and Trust Company became one of the nation's largest banks and the first in New York to boast a network of branches. When he was denied entry into the exclusive, Protestant, old-money Huron Mountain Club, LG responded by building his own retreat: the world's largest log lodge, a 26,000-square-foot behemoth near Marquette, Michigan. Christened Granot Loma, it became the site of lavish Prohibition-era parties, attracting many celebrities who came in private rail cars to enjoy jazz and liquor chez Kaufman.
How Dollar Tree Select The Books They Sell, well James tells you!
James looks at the book sections at Dollar Tree and finds a New York Times Bestseller.
His book is called What The Dead Can Do. Available where books are sold!
JLJ chats with Peter about his new book. (presale available now on Amazon)
James Lott Jr has an in depth discussion with author Mary E Roach about her latest book (available for Pre order/Out July 29th).Two women in love and in danger. Mob families at war. An explosive and enthralling contemporary reimagining of the Helen of Troy myth set against the splendor of the Grecian islands. Paris is a fixer for mob families on the Grecian islands when a powerful crime lord hires her to investigate a bombing. Insinuating herself into Zarek's circle is the chance for revenge that Paris has been waiting for since she was a child. Years ago, Zarek wiped out everyone she loved. Now it's Paris's turn. Her target? Zarek's beautiful daughter, Helen. Helen wants nothing more than to abandon the violent world in which she was raised―and worse, an arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. In Paris, Helen sees the perfect tool to help her escape. And in Helen, Paris sees a desperate woman who will be the perfect revenge. As the two work together to find the bomber, and their connection becomes increasingly intimate, Zarek's empire grows more fragile and their own bonds of loyalty and purpose are tested. When murder sends them fleeing to Troy, danger only brings Paris and Helen closer together―in love, in fury, and in the will to survive. If Zarek wants a war, Paris and Helen are ready to ignite it.
This episode its Host Doug Hess taking the lead."Interstate '85: The Royals, The Cardinals and the Show Me World Series"w/Marshall GarveyIn Between The Pages with James Lott Jr is on Facebook!
Author of the Amazon Bestselling: Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors, Joe McClean answers the questions.
James has an indepth discussion with Joe on the book and the real life surrounding the Amazon Bestselling Fiction book. Detroit is the backdrop! Black Trauma and tragedy is all over the pages. Family is everything. gingerbeardfilms.com
James Lott Jr got a NEW physical copy of the Yellow Pages. He goes in between!
WARNING: Contains some themes that may be triggering to some people. JLJ And Sabrina have a open and honest talk about her Memoir. Its a tale that sounds like a movie but it was REAL! www.sabrinacapper.com
One of our fav authors is back with one of his novellas! Zephyrs War's has a lot going on, so many themes at once with a twist of an ending! James and James (Lott and Gregory) talk about it! The book is avialible wher books are sold!
JLJ and Leslie Gray Streeter have a lively discussion about her new book! An award-winning journalist and columnist for the Baltimore Banner, Leslie Gray Streeter knows a thing or two about chasing down a good story and scoring in-depth interviews with celebrities. In FAMILY & OTHER CALAMITIES (Lake Union Publishing; June 1, 2025), she has tapped into her years of experience as an entertainment writer and frequent speaker on grief to create a riotous, emotionally relatable novel about a Black woman journalist who is going through it all – grief, betrayal, family drama, long buried secrets, and so many carbs. Fans of Jasmine Guillory, Candice Carty-Williams, and Dolly Alderton will delight in Gray Streeter's fiction debut with a tell-it-like-it-is protagonist, an eclectic cast of endearing characters, and a wildly entertaining story you won't soon forget.
JLJ goes back in time. What was your first book purchase online?
James Lott Jr has a fascinating conversation about the Jeep! A vehicle so common and so known, this book by Paul Bruno, that took 20 years to research and write, has miraculous beginnings. The Original Jeeps: Commemorating the Birth of an Icon 1940-1942. Avialable on Amazon!
Landing On Pluto by James Lott Jr and LaMonica Andrews out now! Amazon and kindle!
Nelson Aspen has been an award wining Entertainment Host/Interviewer/Journalist AND he writes best selling books AND he's a keynote speaker AND he's an entertainer! I got to talk to hi about all of that AND his latest book, Kindred Spirits: A Titanic tale. Out now! go to amazon! Also got to nelsonaspen.com and social media!
this book came out 2 years and is very much relevant today! James chats with Ross about the book and its meanings! Book available on Amazon.com
jeepshowbook.com Robert B. O'Connor's lifelong interest in history, writing, and decision-making has shaped his professional career and creative pursuits. Born in the 1950s and raised in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut, O'Connor benefitted from his parents' commitment to a first-class education for their children. He graduated with Highest Honors in History in 1979 from Kenyon College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. O'Connor was also a standout student-athlete, playing soccer all four years and serving as co-captain of the men's team his senior year. O'Connor began his career at Procter & Gamble in 1979 as a Brand Assistant and then Assistant Brand Manager, moving to Memphis, where he still lives today, for them. In 1982, he moved to the advertising agency John Malmo Advertising, later Archer-Malmo, as a Vice President and then Executive VP until 1992. In 1992, O'Connor co-founded O'Connor Kenny Partners. As CEO, he led the advertising agency for 12 years. In 2004, he started his marketing consulting practice, OKPI, working with telemedicine startup StatLink, among other clients. In 2015, he leveraged his interest in personal development and decision-making by writing his first book, Gumptionade. This nonfiction work focuses on personal development and the power of gumption: courage, resourcefulness, and common sense harnessed together. Between 2016 and 2022, O'Connor served on the board of the nonprofit Thistle & Bee Enterprises, which aids women survivors of human trafficking. He also served as Acting CEO during a period of transition. #wwii #robertoconnor #jameslottjr #books
Two shows on one show talking about a book.
Elom K. Akoto immigrated to the United States from Togo (West Africa). He earned a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages). He is the founder of Learn and Care, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote Literacy and Adult Education, not only among immigrants but also among Native Americans who missed the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. The program offers ESL, literacy, GED preparation classes, and more. He self-published two ESL workbooks: Ideal Companion, ESL level 1 and Ideal Companion, ESL level 2. He teaches French in a high school and ESL at a community college in Omaha, Nebraska, where he lives with his family.
His book is Blindspot in America is out now!
Forgotten Hollywood Book On Military Encyclopedia Charts and James explores that chart to find surprises! Forgotten Hollywood: Favorite War Films by Doug Hess and James Lott Jr is on AMazon kindle and paperback!
Growing up in Connecticut and Long Island, New York, McGinniss studied Arabic and Middle Eastern history at Georgetown University and traveled to Jordan, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt's Tahrir Square less than a month before it became the flashpoint for the widespread protests and revolutions that erupted during the Arab Spring. McGinniss next worked at the Al-Jazeera program “Min Washington,” broadcasting to households in Arabic throughout the Middle East, at NBC News's Washington Bureau as a production assistant, and as the video director at Daily Caller, where he built a team of ten video producers. While covering the demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparked by the police shooting of a black man named Jacob Blake, McGinniss witnessed Kyle Rittenhouse shoot Joseph Rosenbaum and nearly got shot himself when a bullet ricocheted near his foot. McGinniss was plunged into the national spotlight and was praised for his clear, non-biased reporting of the violence. As The New Yorker observed in its trial coverage, “when McGinniss testified, he strove to be as assiduously neutral about the shooting as he had been in interviews with me and with others.” After his appearance on Tucker Carlson was taken out of context by CNN, McGinniss's straightforward appearance not only corrected the record, it also showed how one person can compel a news corporation to diverge from preset talking points and relay to the public the truth behind a shooting that will go down in history as the peak of 2020's unrest. But McGinniss soon found himself a political lightning rod. Donald Trump's MAGA supporters initially celebrated McGinniss for not vilifying Rittenhouse and merely reporting what he saw. During the trial, his role as a named victim put him in the crosshairs of the political right. After Rittenhouse's acquittal on murder charges, McGinniss felt the wrath of Black Lives Matters supporters and others. “I was really the friend of nobody,” he says.
The son of Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw, Joel worte a book detailing his dad life in Hollywood, "Driving Marilyn". Norman did way more than that and James Has a great chat with Joel about him. Amazon.com is where the book can be found!
She is the award winning Queen of producing indie film projects and had worked with the likes of Shelley Winters, Debbie Harry and Wu Tang Clan and superstar directors like Brian De Palma, Jim Jarmusch, James Ivory. Gretchen is the head of production at GoldCrest films in NYC. James Lott Jr has a fun and informative conversation with her.
James Lott Jr has a great chat for new book Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams. Follow her on IG @reallyshanora The book is available everywhere!
2020 (twice as nice) with Chog! Hear the story of releasing it not knowing how 2020 would actually turn out to be!
JLJ revisits the NYT Bestselling Book, My Life with My Sister by Christopher Ciconne who just passed away a few days ago.
Emmy winner Sean Kanan (Netflix's Cobra Kai and CBS's The Bold & The Beautiful) and his Emmy-winning producer, writer, director, and wife, Michele Kanan, have teamed up to release their highly anticipated new book, Way of the COBRA Couples. This is the third installment in Sean's acclaimed Way of the COBRA self-motivational series, but this time, he's bringing a new dynamic voice into the mix: his co-Sensei and life partner, Michele. In Way of the COBRA Couples, Sean and Michele invite readers into their world, sharing the insights, experiences, and strategies that have helped them build a thriving partnership—both as a couple and as individuals. Unlike his previous books, where Sean's solo voice guided readers toward personal growth, this new installment is a shared journey, offering two perspectives and a unique roadmap for relationships. Whether you're married, dating, or searching for the right partner, Way of the COBRA Couples provides practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you achieve a higher level of happiness and strength together. Join them in LA at Barnes and Noble at the Grove on OCt 7th at 8pm! wayofthecobra.com #seankanan #jameslottjr #cobra #couples
Never know what you will find for $1 at a Books Off store. James reviews this reference book that covers the presidents from the beginning to George W Bush.
James read the book twice and with the FX/Hulu TV show American Crime Story out now, he shares his reaction to the book.
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