The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) is a remarkable celebration of literature, showcasing an impressive collection of over 220,000 titles that highlight both Chinese and international works. As the world’s second-largest book fair and Asia’s most influential publishing event, BIBF serves as a vital platform for cultural exchange and academic publishing, drawing numerous exhibitors and visitors from around the globe each year.
From June 18-22, 2025, the BIBF opened its doors for its 31st edition, welcoming book enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to immerse themselves in the world of literature.
Citi of Books (COB) was thrilled to be part of this prestigious event! Traveling all the way from Albuquerque to Beijing, COB proudly featured 14 remarkable titles from our talented authors. Among the standout selections that captivated attendees with its insightful approach was “Holy Rollers” by Dr. James Irwin Wallace.
James Wallace, Ph.D., has spent his career practicing as a clinical psychologist, educational psychologist, and sport psychologist. He has practiced golf a lot, too, with little success. He has earned his knowledge of aikido by serving as the chief instructor (Sensei) of two dojos in Southern California and one in Ithaca, NY, before running the Colgate University Aikido Club in Hamilton, NY, the past quarter of a century.
He lives there with his wife, Colgate University Professor Ann Jane Tierney, and he teaches P.E. courses in wellness, as well. They have two young adult daughters, Jasmine and Gemma, striving to live well in Virginia and Colorado, respectively. Dr. Wallace is the author of a nonfiction book about the physical and mental aspects of athletics, On Target: Comparative Challenges of Sports & Games, along with several magazine articles about aikido.
See eqpsych.com and drjimswhims.home.blog for more information from Dr. Wallace, who is also available on Facebook and LinkedIn.
“Holy Rollers” circled on Max Azure, a professional golfer working for the Rolling Greens Golf Club, enjoys his life with a Zen philosophy and a keen sense of humor. He spends his days giving golf lessons, training aikido, matching wits with his best friend Mitch Treasure, and attempting to qualify for the upcoming U.S. Open. But all that changes when one of his regulars, Pastor Puttnam, is found dead on the thirteenth green; the police declare it an accident, but Max isn’t convinced.
As more members of the local clergy are found dead, Max and Mitch team up to try and catch the culprit, but will they be able to find out who is behind the murders before another member of their community is lost? “Holy Rollers” combines
dark suspense, psychology, and humor in this ace of a novel that will leave you guessing from tee time through the back nine.
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