ALWAYS FORWARD

Can you believe it’s already December? If you are as surprised as I am, that means you are pretty behind!

Check out my last-minute suggestions for some awesome gifts for that last-second shopping. From gear to gadgets, and of course books and booze, there’s something for everyone!

Gadgets

Everybody needs stuff, the cooler the better. Here’s a few things I recommend for the one’s who love to tinker…

Gear

You can never have too much gear. From hunting to shooting, to everyday use and more, these gifts are 100% necessary!

Books

2022 Saw tons of great books from all genres. Check out some of my favorites, and then hit up your local bookstore to order them all.

  • Jeff Clark – Hear These Truths
    • By yours truly!
  • Eric Bishop – The Body Man
  • Mark Greaney – Sierra Six
    • For fans of The Gray Man
  • Jack Carr – In the Blood
    • James Reece/The Terminal List
  • Matt Scott – The Iranian Deception
  • Andrews & Wilson – Dark Fall
  • Dr. Jason Piccolo – Unwavering
    • A border agents journey…
  • Chris Strom – Brooklyn to Baghdad
    • Will blow you away!
  • Charles Hack – Into the Darkness
    • Fans of sci-fi/Halo and war…
  • Mark Westmoreland – A Mourning Song
    • Southern Goth/Crime (Outstanding!)
  • Kyle Mills – Oath of Loyalty
  • Tracy Walder – The Unexpected Spy
    • A female CIA spy tells all
  • Richard Maverick – Our War Vol 2
    • A gritty story of survival
  • Steve Stratton – Shadow Tier
  • Amy Zegart – Spies, Lies & Algorithms
    • Blew my mind!
  • David Darling – Grim Measures
    • Best novella I’ve read in years.

Be on the lookout for titles from these great folks:

  • Lauren Ungeldi
  • Chris Whittemore
  • Stan Mitchell
  • TR Hendricks
  • Zach James
  • David Scott

Food & Beverages

Nothing beats a nice meal and a fresh cocktail. Check out these recommendations to take your meals to the next level in 2023.

Beverages:

    • High West Bourbon Whiskey
      • From the mountains of Utah come a smooth as silk dram that you don’t want to pass up. Sip it neat or with a few frozen cubes.
    • Whistlepig Piggy Back
      • My preferred choice for a craft cocktail at home. Makes a stellar Old Fashioned.
    • Aviation Gin
      • A squeeze of lime, soda, and a malty-vanilla gin hit the spot. Plus it’s from Ryan Reynolds.

    *21 or older to drink/purchase. Please be responsible.

    Seasonings:

    Coffee:

    There is coffee, and then there is coffee.