Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
A brilliantly executed novel by an author with boundless potential. It’s the first day on the job for Harris Reed at the Site, a secret facility near Seattle where magic is practiced and honed. All the jitters and anticipation are replaced with awe and fascination as he begins a career as a professional Conjurer. Of
Totally tongue-in-cheek and utterly irresistible. Laurel Linden is one chance encounter away from her lucky break, she hopes. But brushing shoulders in New York City with major publishers and high-minded critics doesn’t do as much for her career as she would like. Is Laurel really willing to do what it takes to get her book,
Whole Lot of Hullabaloo is a short trip back in time to 2011 at good old Central Ohio University. The book is a satiric snapshot of the social and political issues found across the United States. Ian Mueller is enjoying his college days on a generous lacrosse scholarship. His buddy Troy keeps encouraging a more
Wiley and his older sister JuJu are dropped off at the library just before storytime. While all of the other children are enjoying the story that the librarian, Mrs. Longerhans, is reading, energetic Wiley decides to make a break for it. When the librarian isn’t paying close attention, the rambunctious boy takes off and inadvertently
Fifty single-panel comics make up In the Knickerbocker Woods. These comics don’t follow a storyline like a graphic novel might, but there are a set of recurring animals and characters populating the comic world. The majority of the hand-drawn comics tend toward the grim and eerie. While much of the humor revolves around puns and
Self-deprecating and forthright, Randall McNair writes in a way that is endearing and comfortable. “I don’t write with hope. I do it with pen and paper.” Randall McNair bares his wry soul in the sharp collection of poetry, Dispatches from the Swinging Door Saloon. The pages are filled with lamentations, porn stars, whiskey, frustration, inadequacy,
A literary feast for cheese-lovers and the mischievous at heart. Fred is an innovative ant with a hankering for cheese. One day Fred is so engaged in his daydream about cheese that he falls from his comfy tree perch. He lands on little Clara’s backpack and decides to hitch a ride to school. After all,
A well-balanced and creative fantasy novel. Macy Steward helps her parents run a Safekeeper Center out of their mountaintop home. It’s a weighty job considering that she’s also a high-school kid trying to make it through adolescence unscathed. An unusual family with many surprising skills, the Stewards provide the highly exceptional service of facilitating opportunities
A cheeky and impertinent spy novel that is sure to please even the most stony-faced reader. Pelham Hardimann has been busy for his near-forty years. An ill-fated upbringing and a stint in the military culminate in Pelham’s being incarcerated for stealing priceless art and fine jewelry. Upon his theatric and unusual release, he is compelled
Surprising moments of insight and clarity adorn the pages of this dynamic follow-up novel. Wasting Time… Book 2 picks up with a conspiracy laden plot-gone-wrong at a top-secret facility researching time travel. Money hungry investors become frustrated when the time traveling veterans begin to give voice to their objections to the mission. A partially foiled
A worthy tribute to a classic book. With an interest in Geography, young Cygnus gets a sensible job working for an airline, hoping to see the world. Unexpectedly, he finds himself alone, tethered to buoyant airplane seats floating somewhere in the Pacific Ocean after his plane crashes. Salvation comes in a most unexpected form—a group
An inclusive and educational storybook for all the little aspiring athletes around the globe. Clocking in at just under 40 unique words, “Hows That?” Let’s Play Cricket by Neil Nitin is a cheekily illustrated storybook for very young readers. The book is like a mini-lesson on the beloved game of Cricket. The text highlights all
Tales from an Odd Mind may be small of words but is big in complexity and depth. Enigmatic author Nom D. Plume has bestowed upon readers a bizarre amalgamation of miscellaneous parts and pieces belonging to a vast array of diverse tales. There are beginnings, middles, and dramatic ends. The thread that really ties all
