Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Some of the most original characters modern science fiction has seen. Marshall Grissom and Marta Hamilton are two semi-retired time travelers trying to start a new life together under the warm Caribbean sun. After proving too risky and raising too many ethical dilemmas, their time-travel program was unofficially shut down. But even with time travel […]
The rom-com new moms, single parents and baby lovers have been waiting for! What is a woman to do when she’s got baby fever, but no man in her life to help make a baby? Thirty-four-year-old Ella has a plan, and swiping right isn’t going to get her there. She announces her intentions to her
An adventure of Jurassic-level proportions that promises a rollicking good time. From majestic glaciers to searing volcanoes, Dr. Kea Wright has traveled the world on the strength of her expertise in geology. After a prolonged time without any meaningful communication between them, Kea’s longtime friend and mentor, Harry, beckons her to visit his newest acquisition,
A wacky book you’ll be talking about with your friends. In what has to be the most random and unpredictable collection of stories ever conceived, all celebrating the ridiculous addiction that Americans have to celebrity, Ross Dreiblatt has penned a pop culture dream entitled I AM NOT BRAD PITT: And Other Stories. Three real person
Utopia Cafés have popped up all over the place, serving free coffee to citizens of the Republic of Equality. However, complimentary caffeine isn’t enough to engender loyalty in everyone. Izzy Fanella is part of an underground freedom movement hoping to restore more capitalistic, conservative values in a country that has completely shifted from the principles
The plot is juicy and the tension is palpable. A career in IT comes with certain perks. Working without much supervision, the closely kept secret that ‘restart the computer’ is the solution to 99% of problems, the special perspective that can only be had from underneath a desk. A chance at becoming an office Casanova
Dominique ‘Nikki’ Mills learned at a young age that getting in her own way might be her biggest problem. True, growing up Black has its challenges, but her insatiable curiosity, sharp mind and quick wit seem to do her more harm than good. Affluence and intelligence are not enough to keep Nikki from getting herself
Like so many kids, Maxine’s life is turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. She has to adjust to virtual schooling, wearing face masks, and socially distancing—even around her close friends. Thus, when a vaccine becomes available, Maxine’s family welcomes the hope that comes along with it, the hope that life can begin returning to
Dark suspense kissed with whimsy. A year has passed since Amalina Dalca was abducted from the small village of Korr and forced to do the bidding of the menacing Count of Ardeel. While contact with her villagers, including her father and best friend, has been strictly forbidden, Amalina has had plenty of other clandestine activities
A timeless, charming story about three women who need each other as they need the very air they breathe. Friendship Matters is a bubbly romp through the champagne waters of adult relationships. Three long-time friends, Saisha, Euniqé and Kandace, navigate the challenges of marriage, child rearing, grief, heartbreak and infidelity. Each woman is fierce and
Three gal pals with two decades of history are on a path to find something, perhaps satisfaction or maybe genuine happiness, only to discover that the answer lies in their unshakable bond of friendship. Saisha spends her days selling real estate and her nights with sundry men, some otherwise entangled, some not. This is to
When asked who the greatest baseball player of all time is, many would answer Babe Ruth, and understandably so. With 714 home runs to his name and seven world series championships under his belt, Ruth certainly made a grand name for himself. However, had he not had a manager that let him switch positions and
Easy to enjoy, and perfect for young readers. When you’re the seventeenth baby born in a mouse family, it’s no wonder the excitement of finding a name to match the personality has faded. So our protagonist is simply named Another Mouse. However, curiosity propels our furry little house mouse, making him anything but just another
David Villa and Janet Ashby are as different as night and day. He is stunningly handsome, outgoing and confident, the life of every party. She is shy and reserved, more comfortable with a good book than at any social function. What they have in common, however, is genuine musical talent and a desire for fame.
A quirky coming-of-age tale with a fantastical edge. Neon clothing, refreshing Orange Julius beverages, and teenage hormones are all the rage in Ashley Good’s glossy buddy book, Just Add Water. Taylor becomes a sort of emancipated thirteen-year-old as she boldly leaves the comfort and confines of her childhood home to live with her older sister
A delightful rom-com that will leave you in stitches. Why does turning fifty not sound like any kind of Golden Jubilee for lovable librarian Karen Whittington? Is it the fine lines that have taken up permanent residence on her face? Perhaps it’s the empty seats facing her at the kitchen table? Or the nagging arthritis?
At just 18 years of age, Cade Caybul has had quite a few weighty problems to contend with. Already on a downward spiral, Cade’s habitual over-drinking is accompanied by various other drugs and vices. A life of debauchery seems to be his go-to choice in coping with his own persistent demons. A family tragedy has
A war is afoot and it isn’t happening between only the Americans, the French, the British, and the Spanish. Posthuman Mark Aaron and his capable android wife Jane may be the only hope for the human race. They trudge through the endless mud, dung, and mire of Fort Bennett and around the bustling streets of
The action and suspense move as quickly as a Bugatti on a fresh tank of gas! Special Agent Christopher Odacio counts himself lucky to have landed a career in the FBI and enjoys his small town life with his wife. But everything in Kole county isn’t as peaceful as its country ambiance might suggest. Odacio
A Through Z Of What If is a peppy picture book designed to help kids learn to read and expand their growing vocabularies. The polka-dotted pages alternate a series of exaggerated what if questions with the humorous literal depiction on the opposite page. Porter leaves no stone unturned, no letter unloved, employing inventive onomatopoeia and
One part home-improvement guide, one part history, and a whole lot of common sense. A manifesto is a published declaration of the intentions, policy, motives, or views of the issuer. These are typically quite earnest, even fervent, and Tour of Insanity: Manifesto for better Home Design is no exception! This colorful exposition is one part
Sharp wit, insolent humor and prurient curiosity. Though never an old man himself, Leon Trotsky is credited with the quote, “Old age is the most unexpected of all things that can happen to a man.” Generally, this is true. But not so for 93 year old Sean Brody, not in this universe anyway. On a
An absolute must read for any little animal lovers in your life. Good Luck Chestnut And Other Lucky Colors of the World is a richly illustrated book for young children that is sure to stoke the fires in a playful heart. The pages feature horses and children in every color, size and season. With wonderfully
A book that early-teen readers will absolutely devour. Some people eat their feelings, but fourteen-year-old Cat Anderson bakes them… literally! This peppy tale begins on the most epic last day of summer vacation. Cat and her bestie/cousin have a big day planned that revolves around sunshine, awesome hair, and boys. Everything is falling into place
