Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A futuristic dystopian page-turner with layer after layer of complexity. Not everybody wants to stand out. Certainly not perpetual outsider Jet Stroud, with his unmistakable neon glowing eyes. Hoping for a break from the scornful glances and conspicuous whispers, Jet heads off to the dazzling Skylight University. A shining gem in the cosmos, Skylight is […]
Perfect for everybody who has ever experienced the peaks and valleys of the teen years. With middle school in the rear-view mirror, Nicole has just one thing one her mind. Popularity. Although she has an older brother who could coach her on the specifics of high-school politics, Nicole is forging her own path, even if
A thoughtful and clever trip that invites readers to indulge in ancient intrigues. A revolution is brewing and Hani finds himself at the center of the action. Tasked with uncovering some minor thefts, Hani’s investigation brings him face to face with an unexpected murder. The mystery revolves around a certain royal identity, which some influential
Delvina Jones is a young African American woman who is as lovely on the outside as she is on the inside. Her intelligence and diligence land her a job as an administrative assistant at a financial firm. Still in her early thirties, Delvina has time left to start a family, but the hourglass is running
A symphonic masterpiece of literature. John Eamon Buckley didn’t grow up like most kids. His father was a little unstable and a lot reclusive, leaving Eamon a legacy of insecurities and social awkwardness to contend with. The young boy turned to books for as much comfort and normalcy as he could get. “Winterset Hollow was
A lively and entertaining story. Teaching young children about mythology can be enlightening and entertaining for both the child and the parent. Through it, we are introduced to new cultures and beliefs, which helps us to be more understanding of those from all over this world we live in. With this in mind, Rachelle Jones
A brilliantly executed prequel. Obsessed. Infatuated. Fixated. Dantess is a young man full of promise, but consumed by the idea of becoming a powerful priest of War. His grandfather made a name for the Tiernocke family serving as a fearsome priest of War, but for reasons unspoken, Dantess’s father is completely against the idea. Perhaps
Charlie is abruptly assaulted on his way home from working the Pit by two members of the ruthless Pen gang. He is taken from the Karbher Quarter to the Skoto Gate where a brutal man known as Faulkner is waiting with nothing but a licentious smile and bad intentions. There is a score to settle
Brilliantly conceived and fiercely told. “There’s something happening out there. It’s hard to explain, but you can feel it.” What is happening begins with a bridge collapsing into the murky depths of the Hudson. David Dolan is an easygoing guy known for his warmth, kindness, and wry sense of humor. He has no idea that
Zack, Lucy, Liam, and their friends are on the Inside, living an easy life where their biggest problems are math homework and who is dating who. Meanwhile, Nick, Delilah, Luke and their peers live on the Outside, where it can be a struggle just to stay alive. Few things connect these two opposing sides, but
Definitely a page-turner. Young Amalina Dalca has just committed quite the transgression. Wanting to get her very first glimpse of the starry heavens, Amalina directly disobeys her father and, gasp, opens a window. Years of cautious obedience crumble into a glistening starry expanse as she takes a breath of nighttime air. But Amalina spies more
The time has finally come for Scott Dempsey to head off to college. It is no surprise that his school of choice is South Cuthbert University, a favorite among locals and the alma mater of his parents. Scott is so excited for the new experiences and freedom that college life will afford that he fails
Filled with dynamic theatrics and tantalizing twists. He may seem like your average sixteen-year-old kid, but Hale possesses something that his protective older sister has been trying to shield him from. When Hale is unceremoniously dumped into a savage world filled with bloodthirsty teens and terrifying beasts, he has no choice but to adapt. While
A luminous and heartfelt novel. How do you find fulfillment and contentment in life when all the major boxes are checked, yet you still feel empty? This gnawing void is beginning to eat away at Rachel’s sanity, is affecting her relationships, and is even invading her dreams. Sure, she has a lot going for her
All the makings of a cult classic. Sunastara “Sunny” Jeka is good at her job as hospitality specialist aboard the pleasure cruise ship Ignisar. So good, in fact, that she manages to juggle the delicate and differing needs of every species on board without too many disasters. Sure, there is the occasional fire, perhaps an
A sturdy plot and a breathless finish. Despite a successful career as a biotechnologist and a charming home in an affluent Chicago suburb, Claire Blackwood does not enjoy a picture-perfect life. Not only did her daughter die as the result of an indifferent and seemingly untouchable mega-corporation, but her beloved husband is languishing in a
David Villa and Janet Ashby are as different as night and day. He is stunningly handsome, outgoing and confident, the life of every party. She is shy and reserved, more comfortable with a good book than at any social function. What they have in common, however, is genuine musical talent and a desire for fame.
A quirky coming-of-age tale with a fantastical edge. Neon clothing, refreshing Orange Julius beverages, and teenage hormones are all the rage in Ashley Good’s glossy buddy book, Just Add Water. Taylor becomes a sort of emancipated thirteen-year-old as she boldly leaves the comfort and confines of her childhood home to live with her older sister
A well-planned mystery with a quick pulse and bold Sicilian flavors. Don Pasquale Nebrodi is intent on seeing one of the most ambitious engineering feats ever proposed, the Cosca project, through to its end. Building an expansive bridge across the Strait of Messina has been little more than lively discussions and pipe dreams for centuries,
It’s always enlightening to be able to walk in the shoes of another. Dovetails in the Grass is a powerful book that affords that unique opportunity among the Dakota Sioux as they collide with white settlers on the Minnesota prairie in the early 1860s. Samantha Specks’ moving story begins just hours after the tragic real-life
A heart-pounding supernatural adventure of ghastly proportions. As a trained Antiquarian, Pyke is treated with a sort of scorn by most people for his Guild position, and as an Oddity he is treated with fear, or worse yet, contempt, by everybody that sees past the inauspicious symbol on his cloak. Unbothered by a seemingly lonely
With the passing of his ill father, Tashmi-sharrumma inherits the glorious throne and becomes Tudhaliya the Great King. Stepping into the new role is an exhausting task as he must balance the desires of his wife, the demands of his mother, the needs of his people, and more than anything else, the will of the
A beautifully illustrated and delightfully entertaining story. Mrs. Brown is well known in Happyville for the award-winning apple pies that she makes. In addition to benefiting her dessert-loving family, this reputation has caught the attention of a curious scientist, Newton the Newt. Newton has developed a remarkable powder that can cause delicious pies to grow
An effective and evocative thriller that will keep you reading long into the night. With a loving husband by her side, Dr. Erica Rosen has been able to find a measure of peace after the harrowing events in China. But all is not peaceful in her modern San Francisco Bay condo. A suicide bomber attacks
