Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A thoughtful guide that will help us grow into more confident leaders and well-rounded individuals. Are you reaching for success but unsure where to turn for trustworthy advice? While broadly about leadership, Pursue the Exceptional is a thoughtful guide that will help us grow into more confident leaders and well-rounded individuals. The format is spectacularly simple […]
A down-to-earth guide to help anyone get their priorities back on track. With roughly 75% of adult Americans either overweight or obese, it is no wonder so many of us have tried to lose weight. Whether we want to look better, feel better, or fit into our clothes better, what we eat is an important
An erudite consideration of a topic that is becoming increasingly complex. Perhaps you view AI as fascinating and full of potential to drive innovations ranging from medical research to climate solutions. On the other hand, you might live in fear of the ramifications of ceding our choices and our will to a non-human entity poised
A sincere blend of love, sorrow, and reinvention. Loren Ridinger has lived a storied life. She co-founded a multimillion-dollar company, became a joyful wife, mother, and grandmother, has traveled the world, and has been known to rub elbows with celebrities. But even the greatest stories have challenges and uncertainties. Loren’s most formidable challenge came with
Fall is in the air and a high-school reunion is on the horizon for Dan and his wife, Michelle. As the event approaches, Dan takes a nostalgic trip through his old yearbook. Besides reminiscing on silly haircuts and high-school sweethearts, he spends time brushing up on the names of all his old friends. It’s a
A dual-timeline adventure that history lovers will savor and treasure seekers will find irresistible. X marks the spot, at least that’s what every childhood adventure story teaches. Jack Sullivan knows better than anyone that a treasure is waiting to be found, but no map he’s seen has anything as obvious as a giant red X.
An expansive novel that explores the complexities of love and truth. “When you salvage others, you salvage yourself.” Wise words, but it’s hard to think about repairing anything when Tallis Reed’s whole life has just imploded. After an honest mistake at work ends in a tragedy, Tallis’s journalistic career lies in shambles, leaving her to
The world is full of social imbalances, iniquities, and stratifications, and these injustices are glaringly obvious when looking at the prison system. One death row inmate looking to accept his due punishment volunteers to expedite his execution specifically to donate his heart to a politician’s wife in dire need of a transplant. His sacrifice saves
Humanity has been reduced to little more than atoms and impulses ricocheting through space and time with only carnal urges to guide them in I, No Other: Narrations & Exaltations by Yarrow Paisley. Readers will have to decide for themselves if this collection is more titillating or toxic, scintillating or sadistic, intelligent or immature, tightly
A love story that transcends realms. Being an earth angel isn’t as glamorous as it sounds, and Seraphina Lightwood knows this better than most. Sure, she’d love to score a glorious position in a heavenly choir, spend her time basking in effulgent halo light, and retire from her hands-on fieldwork. But for now, Sera has
A harrowing novel that straps readers into the passenger seat of a dangerous, rocky ride. Monday is barely underway, but White Sands Pay-n-Save has already seen its share of insignificant yet interconnected events. Mattie loved her job at the South Florida Aquarium, but procrastination led to a crushing loss. Now she’s stuck refilling slushy machines
Sassy and suspenseful, The First Lie will hook you on page one. Practically still a blissful newlywed, Olivia Hart couldn’t be happier with her life. She has a new job as a junior accountant at Sterling Enterprises where her doting husband works just a few floors below. With promotions on the horizon and plans for
Modern marketers often distill the complexities of life into catchy jingles, five-minute miracles, or three easy steps to success. In contrast, Lawrence R. Armstrong takes a more holistic approach to leadership in his autobiographical handbook, Layered Leadership: Drive Double-Digit Growth and Dominate Your Competition with Creative Strategies and Execution. Focusing on a broad landscape and
The warmth and light every discomforted soul needs. Sometimes We Can Fall Asleep Below Stars And Already Be Home is a heartwarming collection of extraordinary poems that draws from ordinary moments. Whether eating, sleeping, breathing, learning, feeling, or dying, we all share in these human experiences, yet David Joseph has a unique way of perceiving
A shining tribute from a powerful voice in the historical fiction genre. In Caroline Kelly’s potent and realistic debut, Holland Road, an injured war veteran travels back home where he struggles to rebuild his life. As the train rolls deeper into the heart of Maine, the uninterrupted rhythms of the place are still in existence
Atmospheric and richly detailed. Sword of the Godless is a captivating fantasy fiction novel penned by Matthew C. Lucas. Like many boys growing up in the impoverished area of Lower Bluff, fifteen-year-old Simeon Severals, the son of a tutor, often fantasized about his future and where it would take him. However, his imagination never ventured
An absolute must-have for anyone seeking to boost their confidence. Soothing Stories for Grown Up Hearts: When I Know My Worth is a gentle collection spun by Laura Linn Knight. Aesthetic and rhythmic, the short tales take a poetic and educative approach, aiming to help readers connect with their inner child and parent that inner
Kenny Loui is back for more plushy liberation in Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga – Vol. 2. With advice that hints at cosmic plotline destiny, Gerry’s rebrands Gerry’s Game Zone as Games R Us. Dr. Gerry is quick to accept change, but not everyone moves forward with such ease. He offers
An indispensable manual with a proven formula for success. For countless employees, the modern workplace feels fundamentally broken, a reality that is echoed globally. Jobs are often reduced to a paycheck or a health insurance policy, with employees’ voices seldom heard or valued, and raw talent frequently overlooked. These persistent ideologies are dead or dying,
A delight to read and a sumptuous gala for the heart. Dad vs. The World (Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga) is a witty and intriguing autobiographical manga and the latest offering by award-winning author, Kenny Loui. This graphic novel sheds light on the person who shaped much of Kenny’s formative years,
An empowering memoir that will inspire you to advocate for yourself and the ones you love the most. Educational Disobedience is an anguished tale of a mother’s love and determination in the face of tremendous heartbreak, ignorance, and discrimination. Dr Annise Mabry’s story begins generations earlier with her grandparents, a family navigating a landscape of
A self-evaluation and bold exploration that pairs scientific analysis with personal intuition. When Doc Brown met Clara Clayton in Back to the Future, he never expected love at first sight. Why not? “It’s romantic nonsense. There’s no scientific rationale for it.” But that man of science quickly realized that Clara could bring out the best
A darkly enchanting read. Nothing exciting ever happens to Nicole, a young woman from a small Pennsylvania farming town. She has aspirations and goals, but her family isn’t wealthy and her opportunities are limited. This particular October, however, brings more than chilly autumn weather. A local reporter has a story that will change Nicole’s life:
An indispensable resource for anybody thinking about taking guardianship of their elderly parents. Léonie Rosenstiel’s book Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp offers a startling account of her years-long battle with her ailing mother’s commercial guardian and protector-turned-manipulator and abuser. The struggle for justice and its consequences on her family as she attempts to
