Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
The perfect mix of Agatha Christie and Mr. Monk When life hands her lemons, Audra Sullivan has her perky sister-in-law bake lemon bars. From the recent death of her husband to a career failure that goes viral, Audra is struggling to maintain order in her typically orderly life. Nikki, her easygoing sister-in-law and roommate, is […]
Yuzuko is a single mom trying to find happiness with her girlfriend Sakura. Their world comes crashing down around them when they are forced to take part in the controversial reality show, Game of Mass Destruction. So what is this game all about? “Be prepared to be amazed, shocked, and thrilled by pure uncensored and
Totally tongue-in-cheek and utterly irresistible. Laurel Linden is one chance encounter away from her lucky break, she hopes. But brushing shoulders in New York City with major publishers and high-minded critics doesn’t do as much for her career as she would like. Is Laurel really willing to do what it takes to get her book,
A refined fantasy saga with compelling characters. Beyond the Pale Blue Sun is the second in a dramatic odyssey spanning the Cerulean Universe. It has been more than a decade since A’zra was rescued and placed in stasis. The intervening years have been a time of geographic exploration and scientific development as species come together
Once upon a time, on an island far, far away, lived the lovely Princess Soraia. Her mother had died years earlier and her father Netuno, the King and a mighty man of the sea, is away most of the time. For company, Soraia has only her aging lady-in-waiting and a compassionate jester. As the days
A charismatic story brimming with wonder and heart. Childhood is a time of discovery and change. That’s true for creatures of all sorts, and in I Can’t Reach It! by Jana Buchmann, we find that it’s true for growing giraffes. Moyo is a young giraffe calf, just learning how to do certain things on her
Breathes new life into a consequential time period. The Turn is a gripping and objective look at American history, specifically of President Abraham Lincoln and his inner circle, and the ideologies and politics that ruled the day. Spanning nearly a decade in the mid-1800s, DL Fowler fills in history’s gaps with intelligent deductions and a
Diann Floyd Boehm provides an exciting and fantastical trip to the Serengeti in this Moonling Adventures picture book. Two children in the Moon, along with their pet dogs, take a close look at the animals found in the Serengeti, thanks to a simulation spaceship. The well-trained dogs take the controls, and the characters in the
A mystery that will appeal to middle school aged readers, or to anyone that enjoys a light and fun sleuth story. Summer is a busy time for the coastal town of Asbury, especially with the Food Network in town featuring local restaurants. Brady’s, the town’s most popular eatery, faces some competition as a new restaurant
Childlike and whimsical, evoking Dr. Seuss with its ear-tickling flow. The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship is a precious little book for young children, written by Nadja Springer. The story begins with the intrepid and curious Tree, a wonderful member of the tree family who yearns to see more than just
Whole Lot of Hullabaloo is a short trip back in time to 2011 at good old Central Ohio University. The book is a satiric snapshot of the social and political issues found across the United States. Ian Mueller is enjoying his college days on a generous lacrosse scholarship. His buddy Troy keeps encouraging a more
A delightful short story that is sure to captivate young readers. On a class field trip to the zoo, Merren and her fellow classmates are given a challenging task from their teacher. They are asked to, “Photograph an animal that sounds just like your name!” Many of the students are having difficulties photographing the appropriate
A stunning emotional journey. Fate may be a cruel mistress, but she doesn’t always get the last word. As a child, Emma had to endure the tragic loss of her best friend Kate to an indomitable enemy. Vowing then and there to fight the brain cancer that stole Kate from her, Emma has devoted her
An easily immersive and delightfully dynamic story that will keep you guessing. Treading a fine line to keep her private life private, Bella James is a successful actress whose career has shifted from television to the stage. The story opens with a charming date night for Bella and her veterinarian boyfriend at a local drive-in
Wiley and his older sister JuJu are dropped off at the library just before storytime. While all of the other children are enjoying the story that the librarian, Mrs. Longerhans, is reading, energetic Wiley decides to make a break for it. When the librarian isn’t paying close attention, the rambunctious boy takes off and inadvertently
Feels like a found collection of beloved memories from a true literary icon. In Love’s Labour’s Won: The Secret Life of William Shakespeare, William Gray seamlessly blends historical records with believable fiction. This tantalizing fictionalized retelling of the life of one of the most acclaimed writers ever to live is a treat for lovers of
A twisted tale that will haunt your nightmares. Gabriél de LaTierra has been a good son, an obedient son, a dedicated son, to his uncompromisingly stern and devout mother. She, Mother Juana de la Cruz, is the leader of a zealous religious order of nuns called Las Mujeres de Dios that runs an orphanage in
Roger Bowman is a crafty private detective from LA posing as a Paraguayan spy on assignment in England. If that’s a lot to take in, his initial assignment is fairly straightforward—uncover the mole within the agency. En route to a routine training exercise, Roger walks in on a horrific crime scene. A colleague has been
An enrapturing addition to the sci-fi genre. In a dystopian future where the megacorporation Thorne Century has great power in the expanded United States, two very different youths form a remarkable connection that has the potential to bring changes not only to their lives, but also to the entire world. Billy, a youth that is
Fifty single-panel comics make up In the Knickerbocker Woods. These comics don’t follow a storyline like a graphic novel might, but there are a set of recurring animals and characters populating the comic world. The majority of the hand-drawn comics tend toward the grim and eerie. While much of the humor revolves around puns and
A wonderful sampling of compelling sci-fi narratives. The Beginning & End of All Things: Stories of Man is a collection of eleven intriguing science fiction stories from a variety of talented authors. The stories vary in length, pace and style, but all of them fit solidly into the sci-fi genre. In one post-apocalyptic tale titled
One of the most finely crafted survival stories in recent years. Be careful what you wish for! This is a lesson that Rebel Anne Rae learns the hard way. Seven years ago Rebel was unintentionally abandoned on Earth while humanity fled for their lives. True, the planet was becoming less hospitable with its rising sea
A perfect addition to any child’s annual holiday traditions. Quinn, an adventurous snow fairy, overhears a pair of squabbling elves. The elves, Rusty and Fudge, are worried about which of them lost Santa’s wish list. Eager to help, Quinn takes the rueful elves to retrace their steps in the hopes of tracking down the list.
The perfect light mystery for a cozy afternoon! Ever since coming to live with her aunt on a quaint horse ranch years earlier, Vivian Anderson has never doubted her desire to devote her life to caring for these majestic animals. Fresh out of veterinarian school with a solid job offer already on the table, Vivian
