Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
A delicate treat infused with glittering Roman sunshine. An enduring feature of the Eternal City, the Palazzo Brancaccio has been a landmark for some 120 years. For Sophie Nouri, it’s been over a decade since she last experienced the sights and sounds of Rome, but a speaking engagement brings her back to the city and
Will leave an annoying song stuck in your head and a smirk plastered on your face. Elvin is one angsty elf, but in all fairness, he’s seen a lot of shady things and has even been party to more than a few himself. If his many decades living under the influence of peppermint sticks and
An utterly delightful novel that maps out a moving journey. Without her permission, Karen Whittington has unceremoniously become a woman of a certain age, someone staring into the eye of looming retirement. Looking forward to leaving her library job and routine about as much as a root canal, Karen still has lots of life ahead
The perfect mix of optimism, transformation, ingenuity, and whimsy. In the summer of 1893, the widow Juna Lewis is granted the opportunity of a lifetime, a trip to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, courtesy of her sometimes prickly, yet always practical, father-in-law. Filled with equal parts apprehension and excitement, Juna packs her bags and
An intriguing story where good and bad overlap. Seventeen-year-old Tudor seems unbothered by convention. Despite the tendentious rules governing society, this 19th century Romanian boy manages to break from tradition at every opportunity. His closest friends, a well-off Hungarian and a compassionate gypsy, are civically inappropriate companions for this young man of humble means. But
The Regency era novel your heart has been yearning for. With his dear sister in a state of despondency after the vile advances of the audacious Mr. Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy leans into the familial obligations and expectations imposed by his shrewd father. Wanting to avoid the grave misjudgement of character the senior Mr. Darcy made,
An inexorable tale of unabridged entanglement. The once powerful Morholt has been vanquished, but the Black Widow Queen is only just beginning her reign of terror. Executing a plan to overthrow an evil ruler takes skill, finesse, planning, and a sizable contingent of noble warriors. With the unwavering support of brave Lancelot and her own
A deceptively simple yet utterly timeless tale of immense passion, subtle grace, and dark intentions. Not quite of marriageable age herself, Issylte is exposed to a new feminine influence in the royal household when her father, the widower King Donnchadh of Ireland, weds imperious Princess Morag of Scotland. With ambition coursing through her icy veins,
An unvarnished coming-of-age story set in a time of geopolitical unrest. Approaching the teenage years is never without trouble, but growing up in an era of random air-raid drills and looming nuclear attacks adds a constant haze of dread for 12-year-old Willie Blevin. Having lost his parents at a young age, Willie is left with
A dramatic fantasy novel driven by strong characters. Isen Prison is the most dreaded detention facility in all of Gurmanis, a reputation the institution has earned through years of forced labor, inhumane conditions, and unconcealed torture and cruelty. Home to rapists, murderers, enemies of the state, and every sort of criminal imaginable, the prison’s inhabitants
An enchanting collection of beautifully written short stories. Tales Untold: Mythos Around the World is a mesmerizing collection of 15 intelligent short stories that pay homage to local legends and tall tales from diverse cultures across the planet. Stories range from ageless mythologies to the modern macabre, but all feature characters that are meticulously well
Roberts deftly reshapes known history into exciting new territory. Quintus Sertorius is a man on a mission. Tired of the domination and influence of the Republic, he follows in his Roman father’s rebellious footsteps. Unsatisfied with nothing less than freedom for Iberia, Quintus lays plans for an assault and raises a formidable army. These actions
Xiang-hua and her cousin Hong Shu-chang find themselves entangled in the town’s latest scandal, and it all starts at the grand opening of a new restaurant. Xiang-hua has a front-row seat to an outrageous spectacle as hordes of beggars descend upon unsuspecting diners, simply because the owner neglected to pay the so-called beggars tax. But
A finely tuned fusion of political satire and science fiction. A procedural mishap leaves Doctor Stefan Westin in the enviable position of becoming Earth’s savior. But the task will be demanding and the circumstances are more than a little suspect. Initially, Stefan’s only guidance surrounding the monumental project comes in the form of a cryptic
Faith, family and a tenacious resolve form the bedrock of Cathy Burnham Martin’s Destiny of Determination: Faith and Family. The novel opens with a glimpse into the life of Cassie Marvin, Hrant Gulumian’s adult granddaughter, during the summer of 2011. The larger part of the story takes readers back in time starting in 1916, to
An indispensable companion on any avid learner’s journey. History holds numerous lessons for those with an appetite for scholarship, and Europe on the Path to Self-Destruction offers plenty in the way of education and enlightenment. With retrospection as a trusty traveling companion, Jack L. Schwartzwald acts as a tour guide for Europe between the years
A Reservoir Man begins Michael’s story where all stories begin. His arrival in this world occurs in the late 1940s, where he becomes the precious child of a loving Italian father and a resilient Polish mother. Family is paramount for Michael, and this quirky family fills his life with security, satisfaction and plenty of drama.
Will spark flames of wistfulness in all of us. The Homecoming opens up in early 1945, where we become closely acquainted with Gaudias Poulin. More than five decades of working a harsh, unforgiving land and barely chiseling out an existence has left Gaudias sick and tired, both physically and emotionally. In desperate need of a
Endearing characters and an enchanting tale. If you’ve ever had a dream that was especially vivid and lifelike, one you can’t seem to shake, you might be able to relate to Emily Chandler. Only Emily’s dreams aren’t just realistic; in her sleep, she relives events in the lives of people who lived and died decades
Demented short stories pulsating with a peripheral darkness. The headsman has a distasteful but necessary job in the village, to serve justice. And serve justice he shall, no matter his personal feelings for the recipient of his ever-sharpened ax. After all, rules are in place to keep order, even in a cheerless, unnamed town where
