Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A vividly layered narrative that intertwines history and the complexities of identity. In My Family and ‘Them Languages’, Aline P’nina Tayar turns to the intertwined histories of her Maltese and Tunisian Jewish heritage to make sense of identity, migration, and the role of language in shaping belonging. The narrative begins in the wake of her […]
Lavender & Gin by Abigail Aaronson conjures a Prohibition-era Detroit steeped in smoke, shadows, and forbidden desire, a setting where power is as intoxicating as the liquor flowing through the speakeasies. For a decade, Kasia has hidden in plain sight, passing as her vanished twin brother to command a gang that moves bootleg whiskey for
A masterful work of storytelling that brings noir and nuance to the family saga genre. Arkansas Black by Alexander Blevens is a Southern Gothic tale of fractured kinship, rural identity, and generational survival. The story opens in a Northwest Arkansas orchard, with a devastating spring frost that wipes out the Fitch family’s apple crop. This initial
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
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
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 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
Chilling, stimulating, and strikingly unique. MoxWorld Holdings is a global brand that the world can’t seem to live without, solving everyday problems with innovative solutions. From eco-friendly MoxMovers that have revolutionized transportation to the MoxWrap, a multifunctional device that monitors vitals and manages tasks while delivering an amplified punch when necessary, MoxWorld products have redefined
A story teeming with suspense, action, mystery, and lore. “I ran from them once. I ain’t running again.” Oshke Mennit has strong feelings about the wild nomad population, and it isn’t just their bizarre rituals, their cunning, or their cruelty. No, for him it’s personal. When he was young, a band of nomad raiders blazed
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
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
America in the late 1940s is a nation characterized by significant transformation and unwavering resilience. Nobody feels this more keenly than Laura Schmitt, a sensible young woman working as an au pair for a powerful Russian family. Both an immigrant and an orphan, Laura has become adept at overcoming challenges in her twenty years. Though
A heartening tale about ordinary people thriving under extraordinary circumstances. Local lore tells the tale of an unfaithful wife, Wairaka, who paid for her infidelities by being cast into rock. Six centuries have passed and the stone lookout at Wairaka Point still stands, watching over Nick James and his family home. It is sometime in
A beautiful story of loyalty and tenacity. They may share a similar upbringing, but cousins Cate and Albie couldn’t be more different. As kids, they go to the same Catholic school, play together, and have friends in common. But that doesn’t mean they have the same ideas on how the world should work. Cate isn’t
A balanced tale that remains refreshingly optimistic. Seattle wasn’t always home to grunge bands, the Space Needle, and soy lattes. In the 1940s, northwestern Washington was known for gasoline shortages, scrap drives, blackouts, and relocation assembly centers. Amid this turbulent landscape is young Scotty Johannsen, the quintessential teenage American boy finding his place in the
Interesting character dynamics deftly steer this slow-build military mystery. Eddie Profar used to imagine his future as a golden rock star, but his reality is a grudging draftee forced to freeze off his extremities near the DMZ. Teenage dreams usurped, Eddie adapts as well as anyone can to subzero Korean weather, forced proximity to strangers,
A generous coming-of-age story that grants a broader perspective on the world. Jinka Ethiopia is home to a group of friends whose bonds will last a lifetime. They may not have similar home lives or come from the same family, but they have more in common than not, especially as their respective journeys take them
Action, tension, treachery, and romance harmonize beautifully. Legendary First Knight of Camelot, famed Sir Lancelot Du Lac is an inspiring figure and a worthy mentor, but he is not the hero of this tale. No, this is the story of a spirited princess and a love her station in life forbids. Ill health has beset
Classic styling is upgraded with contemporary storytelling, resulting in a lovely novel that appeals to a wide audience. While spending a month visiting a family friend in a lovely seaside town, Miss Elizabeth Bennet takes full advantage of the refreshing change in scenery. Between walks on the beach, time spent with Aunt Gardiner, and introductions
A brilliant character study and an example of thunderous storytelling. Even heroes eventually succumb to old age and infirmity, but that inevitability doesn’t make it easy to watch. Frank Sinatra’s decline had been widely publicized, and though his passing isn’t a total shock to the public, the loss is still an immense blow. For 40-year-old
When studying the modern history of our world, it is impossible to exclude war from the curriculum. Stemming from religious and political divisions to run-of-the-mill selfishness, war has been a driving force behind almost every land and nation. Military veteran Will knows this firsthand. A Marine who served in Vietnam, Will struggles to accept the
A novel that will wholly transport you to another time and place. There is more to Holden Thompson than meets the eye, though he is quite fetching to behold. Recuperating from mental and physical battlefield wounds collected toward the end of the First World War, he decides to spend some time catching up with his
Greta and Aleksander Kristoff escaped Russia at just the right time. History’s Bloody Sunday is all the impetus needed for this courageous family to leave everything behind in the hopes of a better life. Emigrating to America in pursuit of freedom, however, is not without trouble. Whether harassment from gangsters, the pain of separation, or
