Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Utterly original and surprisingly refreshing. Jo Beth may be the older sister, but Skylar has the older soul. Besides their mutual love of skiing and their inseparable bond, the sisters couldn’t be more different. Jo Beth is impetuous, passionate, erratic and makes her own rules. Skylar doesn’t enjoy taking risks, has her head in a […]
The excelling value of wisdom is incontrovertibly argued. If asked to define wisdom, you might think it an easy task. Wisdom includes the ability to utilize knowledge and understanding. Applying wisdom can help avoid problems and dangers, can provide a springboard for problem-solving, and can make us more empathetic humans. But these ideas just scratch
Smart and penetrating. A thoughtful guided meditation that helps readers examine their unique perspective and small place in the world, Forty Four is a special compilation of poetry and artwork. Eccentric and thoroughly contemporary in composition, Miklaszewicz forgoes the weight of traditional poetry. Rather than musings on life, death and love, Forty Four jumps right
Sure to stoke your inner passion. The Cool and Warmth of Hearts by J.A. Santana is a collection of poetry that takes a step back and examines one of the most explored and vexing of human expressions, love. As long as humans have been writing, they’ve been writing about the experience of love. But love
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? In Spark, Becky and her friends have a series of days far worse than any rough day that you’re picturing in your mind. In this near-future thriller, Canadians Becky and Meghan are looking forward to meeting up with a couple of
A thriller with heart. Raine belongs to The Teaching, an intimate religious community that outsiders are quick to label as a cult. From a practical standpoint, The Teaching provides for everyone’s needs and Raine is generally happy with her humble life in the Haven. David is also in The Teaching, although his confidence is wavering.
The perfect blend of menace and fun. Years of serving a fickle master has fashioned Amalina Dalca into a clever young woman who allows her curiosity more freedom than ever before. More world-wise than the scared girl who was pressed into service so long ago, Amalina has developed an ambitious spirit, shedding the once knee-buckling
A sharp coming-of-age novel. “The Queen, Elyse, knew her calling was to provide sparkle and dignity. Appearance was everything.” Though she never wanted the queenship, it is Reverence in Kladenplatz and Elyse certainly appreciates the importance of a good show. Garish festivities and merriment, along with a generous amount of zuzu, keeps the tedious villagers
Edgy and futuristic. The future is now, and Joshua isn’t exactly sure why he is so instinctively good at, well, almost everything. A high school dropout, a former addict and an orphan, Joshua has defied the odds and made a name for himself both in the Virtual and in the Real. A skilled gamer with a
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
It’s difficult to imagine who wouldn’t enjoy this novel. COLI*GO shines as a beacon of innovation, and is an altruistic gem positioned centrally in The City. Dr. Julie Walsh is ecstatic to be chosen to work for this influential company, a biotech firm that cultivates new talent in a broad array of disciplines. Her groundbreaking
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
A motivating picture book designed to inspire healthy choices. Sloth is more than your average dragon. So much more, in fact, that he can no longer fly. Even standing upright is a challenge for this severely overweight dragon. Content with his lazy life, Sloth is surprised when a courageous dwarf enters his mountain hideout. The
A modern fairy tale that triumphs liberty over oppression. Among a clan of gardeners, Og stands out like a sore thumb rather than a gnome with a green thumb. While the others are skilled horticulturists, mechanically inclined Og would rather spend his time figuring out how tools work than using them to cultivate the soil.
A lovely dramatic fiction novel based on real people and their eventful lives. “She was played out in spirit and body, but steeled herself for another difficult day.” Many difficult days, in fact. Newly widowed and with a baby on the way, Mary Johnnie, a First Nations woman living in the stark Yukon territory, must
Imaginative and forward thinking. Childlike innocence is abruptly forged into a fountain of vengeance within young Elysia Dayne. Known in her early adult years as a ruthless dragon slayer, she struggles to find human connections, relying instead on her survival-driven instincts. But it hasn’t always been this way. From an idyllic village where neighbors looked
A frightfully fun young adult horror adventure. Sometimes it can be difficult to embrace the peculiarities that make us unique. This is especially true for high-schooler Kali. Internally, she represents many young girls, juggling feelings of inadequacies and teen angst. On the outside, however, she couldn’t be more different from her peers. Derisively called the
A charming picture book that is sure to help little readers who feel unwanted. Farm dogs Fiorella and Mama Rose go from living a ‘charmed life’ to tasting the bitterness of abandonment. Their happy life is upended when they are unexpectedly dropped off at an animal shelter. Certain she had done something wrong at her
Anna Pasteels is a vibrant, young immigrant with her whole life ahead of her. Unfortunately, life has dealt Anna an unlucky hand in the form of a father who doesn’t want her, a mother who died too young, and an older sister being ravished by consumption. All the possibilities for a better life in the
Feast on Faust in this agile and buxom tale. The prologue to American Faust begins with a monumental scene in a grand theater play. In this opening sequence, Lord and Devil make a deal for the fate and future of some unsuspecting souls. The body of the novel then pivots to a bizarre residence dubbed
At the turn of the century, like so many other courageous men and women of the time, the level-headed Romeo and his quick-tempered brother trek into the Yukon during the gold rush. The brutal climate combined with rapid population increase leads to extreme challenges for the incoming migrants. When in need, Romeo and his brother
A delightful and rewarding pursuit for pianists everywhere. 12 Grand Waltzes is a diverse collection of piano music suitable for intermediate to advanced musicians, although even beginners will enjoy the evocative melodies and lilting tempos. Available in paperback or in a highly visible and easily usable digital format, Dersom’s original music is a delightful and
Slightly outlandish but totally delicious. Move over Sun, Carissa Hayward may be the new center of the solar system. At least, that’s what it feels like for anybody caught up in her orbit. For Brad, popular Carissa burns a hole in his heart when she dumps him just before senior year. Positive that he can
Hugely ambitious and wildly successful. Little boys often dream big. Some want to become an astronaut, a professional athlete, or even President. For Johan Finley, his boyhood dream has never wavered; he wants to be a hero to the people of Articus. Specifically, Johan has his heart set on passing the grueling final exam to
