Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A fierce, funny, and fearless novel. Penny might be withdrawn, but she is not oblivious. She arrives in Ann Arbor hoping for a typical college experience, but is unexpectedly drawn into the glittering orbit of a charismatic but deeply troubled sorority girl with cutting wit and a pharmacy’s worth of pills at her disposal. Stella […]
A delightful, multicultural celebration of community, kindness, and summer fun. At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak is a charming, whimsical picture book introducing young readers to Dallas Dingo, the ever-helpful “jack of all trades” at the Ragtag Hotel. On a steaming hot day, Dallas cheerfully operates the hotel’s elevator, ferrying an
A story that balances gripping criminal investigation work with heartfelt empathy. The Nameless Dead by Leta Serafim is the fifth installment in the Inspector Patronas Greek Island mystery series, offering a tense, morally complex investigation set against the turbulent backdrop of a refugee crisis. When Chief Inspector Yiannis Patronas is called to an abandoned refugee
A powerful story about resilience, redemption, and personal reckoning. The bond between mothers and daughters can be fiercely protective. So when Lucy Merrell reads a bad-news text from her mom, Paula, she is devastated. “Greg and I got into a nasty argument last night and he hit me.” Greg is an abusive husband? How could
An original story that is as educational as it is engaging. It is 1968, and the only thing Anna Rossi is sure of is that she doesn’t fit in, not into the American Ideal, not with her romantic partners, not with her multinational heritage, and not even among her peers. So when she gets an
An engrossing story that lingers long after the final page. Journal of the Supernova by Robert Brace is a beautifully restrained and cerebral mystery set against the looming backdrop of cosmic catastrophe. As the red supergiant Betelgeuse edges toward a possible supernova, art historian Hugo Evans finds himself invited aboard a vintage yacht by the
A highly recommended read for sci-fi fans who enjoy a balance of high-stakes action and cerebral, conceptual drama. SPECTER by Christer Lende is an epic, futuristic science fiction novel that blends military action, political intrigue, and moral reckoning. Set on the war-torn planet Atlas, where the only known source of the ultra-valuable gas caxonium lies,
Sharp literary fiction laced with tension, the story maintains an atmospherically suspenseful tone. Noel Walker is a walking contradiction. Socially attuned yet reliant upon personal space, he lives in one of America’s most crowded metropolitan areas. His opinions on artificial intelligence run hot and strong, but his family includes an AI-operated robocat. And he craves
A globe-trotting thriller with pulse-pounding momentum, intimate emotional turmoil, and realistic stakes. As the United Nations prepares to open its newly constructed global headquarters, an assassin known only as “Pakistan” engineers a devastating plot: transform the building into a massive bomb and eliminate world leaders in one deadly blow. The goal? A power vacuum that
A compelling blend of hard-boiled detective fiction and post-crisis realism. Rat Town Blues by Brian Kaufman is a gritty neo-noir mystery set in a not-so-distant future where the world feels both familiar and uncomfortably off-kilter. The story follows Mark “Slag” Ferguson, who is a down-on-his-luck bartender and an ex-boxer. Slag takes on jobs as an
An unputdownable read packed with realism and high-stakes intrigue. Happy Sun Farm: Behind the Facade by Deven Greene is a gripping rural thriller grounded in corporate intrigue, grief, and personal reckoning. Readers are invited into the world of college student Berry, who returns to her Southern California farm following her father’s unexpected death, hoping to
The plot unfolds with deft suspense, keeping readers guessing without manipulation. The Body in Zeller’s Barn by Arian Harandi is a gripping and emotionally intense young adult mystery. The events of the story take place in the seemingly uneventful town of Rogland, but there are dark and dangerous corners of this small town setting that
An empowering and encouraging story for young readers to help challenge assumptions. Quest for the Queen’s Pendant by Zoe Tasia is an engaging and heartfelt coming-of-age fantasy through the eyes of Tate Shaw, a spirited teenager yearning for independence on the magically protected island of Aradia. Despite living in a world steeped in enchantment, Tate
A confidently penned, exciting, and original work of steampunk sci-fi. Breaking The Shell That Encloses Your Understanding by John Raleigh Boyd is a richly layered and genre-defying novel that blends historical science fiction with cosmic horror. We find ourselves in London in 1899 for the inciting incident of this novel, when a horrifying vision appears through
A vivid and grippingly claustrophobic read that is satisfying from beginning to end. Dance With Me by Livia J. Elliot is a haunting and poignant fairy tale for adult readers, blending delicate imagery with psychological depth. The story follows a ceramic ballerina who exists only to dance atop her music box for her admiring elven owners.
Intensely contemplative dialogue will give readers plenty to think about, while the threat of escalating violence will keep the pages turning. The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a shift in journalism, moving away from paper copies, filtered narratives, and investigative powerhouses. These days, headlines are less about credentials and more about volume and virality.
A poignant reflection not just on what leaves a mark, but on what binds us back together. Turning fifty naturally invites reflection, a time to measure our choices and question whether the life we’ve built is truly the one we intended. When vivacious Franny reaches that milestone birthday, however, nothing suggests to her family that
Earnest drama, nuanced conflict, and understated intensity with just the right amount of edginess fill every page. Assistant District Attorney Jamie Jefferson doesn’t work in law enforcement for the paycheck. Working in the Special Victims Unit is emotionally taxing and physically exhausting, but for Jamie, it’s personal, and her newest assignment cuts deeper than ever.
Ray Stokes owns fine things, but doesn’t care about them. He enjoys the company of brazen women, but doesn’t respect them. He has an appetite for excess, but his temperament is less indulgent. Gruff, lecherous, and rude, Ray has never let his brutish personality get in the way of his lifestyle. In fact, his line
Michael Brown loved music, musical composition, and his darling departed fiancée, Sarah. But that man has been dead for decades by the time a young boy realizes Michael’s memories and feelings live inside him. At only 4 years old, Julian shocks his mother when he skillfully plays an unfamiliar song on the piano, one of
A sprawling tale of transformation. The Archipelago of Cynnahu is a scattered realm that was born of history and shaped by war. Once a unified continent, Cynnahu is no longer an unbroken land populated by the peaceable Dragonkin. Human mages made sure of that. Now, an aggressive threat known as the Naga is making dangerous
A bittersweet story of hearts in sync yet never in step. Legation officer Piper Burton is good at her job… maybe too good. Efforts to get her transferred home from Kuwait have been unsuccessful, though that doesn’t stop her fiancé, Mark “Russ” Russell, from making a few phone calls. And Russ has the ear of
An anthem for those navigating intimacy and mid-life change. In the 1800s, Abraham Lincoln famously reminded audiences, “And this, too, shall pass away.” It seems Lincoln’s speech wasn’t a memorable part of the Catholic school curriculum for Nika Stewart. Instead, she drags suffocating expectations into adulthood, including an ominous conjugal debt and the relentless chaos
Utterly immersive and unforgivably addictive Months after enduring a heartbreaking loss, an emotionally taxed and recently widowed father agrees to take his gifted 14-year-old son on a vacation to tour ERE IMMENSUS. Though Brian’s father can scarcely afford the out-of-state trip, visiting the beloved company known for its revolutionary nuclear fusion propulsion system and subsequent
