Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A gothic vampire tale that deftly balances horror and tenderness. Christian Du Mauré, a poor farmer, knows loss all too well. He grew up close to Leila, the sister of his best friend, Michel. Leila’s love carried him through his formative years until her father married her off to the highest bidder, suddenly tearing her
A soaring tribute to every dreamer who ever looked up and decided the sky was only the beginning. It is 1912, and Olivia Newcomb has just stepped out of boarding school into a world full of promise, provided she is willing to follow the paths society dictates. Unfortunately, she isn’t ready to settle into the
A sweeping story about two survivors who stop running from their pasts and finally choose each other. Mark Russell has made himself indispensable in Washington’s intelligence circles, documenting the human wreckage of a North African prison camp in a report bound directly for the president’s desk. But his own life feels like it’s unraveling. He
A wickedly elegant period mystery perfect for fans of hard‑edged historical noir. In a city dominated by ruthless political organizations and deep social divides, entrepreneurial Oliver Manchester stands as one of the few willing to treat a woman’s disappearance as more than a tawdry notice in the morning paper. And how can he refuse David
Fiction that channels the atmosphere of our times. Disposable Girl & Other Tales of Brutality and Wonder is an anthology of short stories and flash fiction that showcases a writer whose work reflects a sharp awareness of current events and social moods. These 13 collected tales span everything from viral trends and internet trolls to
An intimate coming‑of‑age novel perfect for readers who appreciate artful, poetic fiction with the highest stakes. At twenty, most of us don’t have it all figured out yet. That is certainly true for Lena Landon, a young woman who is passionate about everything she does and feels. For now, Lena is having trouble channeling that
A gently romantic story about what it means to be truly free. There is nothing Molly wants more than to become a doted‑upon wife, presiding over her own home and children with grace and beauty. But for a stubborn sixteen‑year‑old with more dreams than sense, domestic dominion might be just out of reach. And when
A heartbreaking romance set against one of the most contentious periods in modern history. It’s 1968 in Bangkok, and if you’re looking for a party, Max is the guy who knows how to spark one. At least that’s what Piper Lewis has heard. After six years at a stuffy school for expatriates and a lifetime
An eloquent novel brimming with meaningful relationships forged in the crucible of hardship. Harper Miller loves to observe human nature and get a read on people, even if her world experience has yet to catch up to her ambition. At just 19, she is well-educated, well-spoken, and as well-rounded as her curated upbringing allows. Hoping
This gritty western blends themes of existential and spiritual depth with old-fashioned monster horror. The blazing trauma of unintentionally taking a life refuses to fade for former sheriff Jake Dawson. But from his dusty frontier home in Oak Bluff, there is little time to address what burdens the soul. Once a man who lived only
A dynamic true story about a remarkable man who was so much more than a soldier. He’s Alive! by Živojin Žika Petrović opens in Fismes, France, August 10, 1918, on a scarred battlefield that was heartbreakingly familiar during the Great War. Here, readers are introduced to Sergeant James Mestrovitch of the 111th Infantry Regiment. After
England has seen its fair share of turbulent times, and Oliver Thorne happens to be coming of age in one such era. The grandson of a military man, young Oliver serves his country as any loyal British boy in World War I can. He is a proud and dutiful Scout and he takes this commission
A poignant intergenerational story that champions enduring love in a world often clouded by hate. Dear Laura, A Lost Chapter of WWII is the culmination of years of research, correspondence, inquiry, enlightenment, and soul-searching. Written by Laura Elliott, the book is a poignant intergenerational story that champions enduring love in a world often clouded by
A festive book sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Delaware at Christmas: The First State in a Merry State narrows the broad topic of one of America’s favorite holidays into a localized journey with roots stretching back to the 17th century. Whether Swedish, Irish, German, or Polish immigrants, intrepid settlers brought their own
Captures both the hardships and hopes of a community. Bring One Home by Thomas L. Pelissero is a layered blend of memoir and local history that begins with the triumph of the Bessemer Speedboys’ 1947 Upper Peninsula basketball championship before moving into the author’s own boyhood and the turbulent seasons of 1963–66. Drawing on personal
A sweeping multi-generational adventure. Sometimes the interconnection between myth and science is not a collision of opposites but a conversation between wonder and reason, with each trying to explain the same mystery in different ways. Folk Secrets by Brent Wheelbarger embodies that complicated intersection. It blends American folktale, history, and speculative science into a sweeping
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
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