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Jim Kokoris Books

    Jim Kokoris crafts novels that delve into the complexities of family, relationships, and the pursuit of meaning. His works, translated into fifteen languages, are celebrated for their sharp wit and keen observations on the human condition. Kokoris possesses a unique ability to blend humor with profound insights, creating narratives that are both entertaining and deeply resonant. His engaging style and relatable characters invite readers into a world that is both familiar and thought-provoking.

    The Pursuit of Other Interests
    The Rich Part of Life
    Beam Straight Up - The Bold Story of the First Family of Bourbon
    It's. Nice. Outside.

    • It's. Nice. Outside.

      • 438 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      2.0(1)Add rating

      "Meet John Nichols. He's 50-something years old, an ex-basketball player, ex-author, ex-philanderer, ex-husband, ex-high school English teacher. And he's father to three: two overachieving adult daughters, and 19 year-old Ethan, who will never be an adult. John's oldest daughter is getting married, and as the whole family travels from their homes in New York and the Chicago area, John is secretly preparing for a life-change that will alter his family's hearts forever. In this laugh-out-loud, heartbreaking, generous family novel, Jim Kokoris returns to the heartfelt writing of The Rich Part of Life. It's Nice Outside explores that universal tension between being a parent and keeping true to yourself"--

      It's. Nice. Outside.

    • Beam Straight Up - The Bold Story of the First Family of Bourbon

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      An insider's look at the Jim Beam brand, from a 7th generation Master Distiller Written by the 7th generation Beam family member and Master Distiller, Frederick Booker Noe III, Beam, Straight Up is the first book to be written by a Beam, the family behind the 217-year whiskey dynasty and makers of one of the world's best-selling bourbons.

      Beam Straight Up - The Bold Story of the First Family of Bourbon

    • The Rich Part of Life

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
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      The story follows Teddy and his younger brother as they navigate life with their eccentric Civil War professor father after their mother's tragic death. Their world changes dramatically when their father wins $190 million in the lottery using her old numbers. This newfound wealth forces the family to explore the complexities of riches and the true meaning of happiness. Blending humor and emotional depth, Jim Kokoris crafts a poignant narrative about the challenges and revelations that come with unexpected fortune.

      The Rich Part of Life

    • The Pursuit of Other Interests

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
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      The story follows Charlie Baker, a neurotic 50-year-old CEO whose seemingly perfect life unravels when he is unexpectedly fired from his high-powered job. As he transitions from a successful corporate leader to an unemployed individual, he grapples with the challenges of his new reality, forcing him to reassess his identity and priorities. The narrative explores themes of ambition, personal crisis, and the pursuit of fulfillment beyond professional success.

      The Pursuit of Other Interests