Tips for Tuesday - Books: Think Twice & Secrets of Successful Women Inventors; Movies: Babes

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Books: Think Twice & Secrets of Successful Women Inventors

Today we are recommending Think Twice By Harlan Coben. This is an exciting new addition to Coben's collection of suspense novels featuring NBA Basketball player turned sports agent, Myron Bolitar. This exciting new novel puts a unique spin on the serial killer genre. It also delves deeper than any other Bolitar novel into the main character's background including the injury that sidelined his NBA career. Even if you have never read another Bolitar novel, there is enough background provided that you can still enjoy this one, but if you are a fan of the series you're especially going to love this one.

Today we are recommending The Secrets of Successful Women Inventors by Edith G. Tolchin. This book provides an overview of women inventors' trajectories from the initial conception of their ideas to the successful launch of their products and beyond as told in their own words. It also includes helpful advice that they've gleaned along the way.  Inventors represented in the book include Kimberly Meckwood, inventor of the Click and Carry; Lisa Lane, inventor of the Rinseroo, Melissa Hyslop inventor of the Munch Mitt, and many more.  

The second part provides more specific advice for women who want to follow in the footsteps of these successful inventors. It includes expert advice on marketing, funding, intellectual property law, and more. If you have an idea for a new or improved invention that you are looking to bring to the market, this book is an invaluable resource. Even if you're not it is still fascinating to learn about how these enterprising women got their starts.

Today we are recommending Babes. Easygoing single, Eden's nonchalant attitude toward her own pregnancy and overdependence on her best friend since childhood, Dawn, a married mom of two who is swamped with problems of her own, threatens to destroy their friendship. This film is a bit vulgar and too much at times. However, overall, it is a lovely story of the deep bonds of female friendship. 

Babes will be available in theaters only this Friday, May 17, 2024.

And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday,

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