Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A balanced tale that remains refreshingly optimistic. Seattle wasn’t always home to grunge bands, the Space Needle, and soy lattes. In the 1940s, northwestern Washington was known for gasoline shortages, scrap drives, blackouts, and relocation assembly centers. Amid this turbulent landscape is young Scotty Johannsen, the quintessential teenage American boy finding his place in the […]
Deo may be his homeland, but Giels doesn’t know quite where he belongs anymore. Once certain of his future as Lead Storyteller, time with his friends in the Underworld has caused him to question everything. His relationship with his girlfriend is uncertain, the message on his recorder is a mystery, a dear friend is still
A felicitous novel that highlights some of the obstacles, dilemmas, and incentives inherent in innovation. In a world where seemingly everything has changed in the last century, political tensions in 2053 ring out like a painful history lesson. Having made tremendous advances in scientific disciplines, China is now on the brink of war with NATO
An edgy cyberthriller. The truth will set you free, but not everyone cares for the truth. Or freedom. Nobody knows this better than Julian Comstock, a recently widowed man struggling to find purpose in a changed world. Not only did COVID mandates cost his wife her life, but they took a toll on Julian’s physical,
A glorious mix of action, adventure, and intrigue. Virdoba is a halcyon city with affluent, happy, and safe residents, so long as you live on the correct side of the Inner City gate and your ears aren’t pointy enough to draw attention. Their rich culture is a source of community pride, something that is worth
Interesting character dynamics deftly steer this slow-build military mystery. Eddie Profar used to imagine his future as a golden rock star, but his reality is a grudging draftee forced to freeze off his extremities near the DMZ. Teenage dreams usurped, Eddie adapts as well as anyone can to subzero Korean weather, forced proximity to strangers,
A perfect blend of silly fun and invaluable lessons. Harmony Lane has a farmers market that is a cornucopia of delightful colors, sounds, and treats. A group of animal friends have come together to sell their finest goods and raise money for the old playground next door. Fun and games have taken a toll on
In a world where magic is limited to a select few and foreign languages are tightly controlled, centrally-located Entia is unique among the kingdoms. This tropical land is home to a powerful group of sorcerers who act as the last line of defense against dangers from outside kingdoms, challenges from within Entia, and the threat
A collage of vigor, willfulness, conviction, and love. Within seconds of birth, babies take in their first life-giving breath, and this act of breathing remains necessary for survival throughout their lives. Just as humans can’t live without oxygen, a life without hope can feel similarly impossible, suffocating, and directionless. For Arlaana, the idea behind A
“Zeb Barton knew many ways to die and had seen most of them.” No, fourteen-year-old Zeb isn’t a serial killer, nor has he spent time on the battlefield. Rather, this careworn young man is the son of a busy physician in a North Georgia town. Doc Barton is a man dedicated to his career, a
A modern literary legend. Aurienne Azarrah is a great leader, though she was not appointed by any human. At birth, a calamitous prophecy sealed Aurienne’s fate, or at least, put her on an agonizing path. This selfless young woman was gifted with the power of the Goddess and became High Seer more than a decade
A generous coming-of-age story that grants a broader perspective on the world. Jinka Ethiopia is home to a group of friends whose bonds will last a lifetime. They may not have similar home lives or come from the same family, but they have more in common than not, especially as their respective journeys take them
Longtime managers will be grateful for the help in orienting themselves in today’s workplace and newly minted leaders will find relief in the trustworthy advice. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is a good leader. If you find yourself in a position of oversight, want to be a force for positive change, and
It might be his birthday, but blowing out the candles never seems to grant Jonah Tarver his wish. For as many of his eighteen years as he can remember, Jonah has endured one challenge after another. True, his family loves him, but they don’t always know how to help him through his troubles. His father
When Fox News sends a crew halfway around the world to report on a cow that gave birth in Israel, the new calf must be something spectacular, or at least something likely to increase ratings and fan some flames. Indeed, Lizzy is special, a miracle heifer by many accounts. This red calf born to a
Action, tension, treachery, and romance harmonize beautifully. Legendary First Knight of Camelot, famed Sir Lancelot Du Lac is an inspiring figure and a worthy mentor, but he is not the hero of this tale. No, this is the story of a spirited princess and a love her station in life forbids. Ill health has beset
An optimistic novel about looking for the best in everyone, including ourselves. Mar Meyer hopes to have a banner year, a blissful stretch to forget that her quarter-century marriage collapsed, to mend the strained relationship with her son, and to make friends with people who never knew her as Henry’s wife, Margaret. Married life allowed
A deceptively warm murder mystery with a magical twist. Myrtle Coldron has an uncanny knack for finding trouble. This time, an otherwise pleasant hike with her recent partner ends with a horrific discovery. Among the nettles, they find a pile of dried-out human remains that suggests a dubious crime. Between running the Witch’s Retreat B&B
So entertaining that you might forget it is a nonfiction book. After a long day on the job, what is your conversation like at home? If your day went well, maybe you’re celebrating your successes. More often, though, the conversation likely circles around incompetent leadership, obnoxious coworkers, or other repetitious frustrations from work. This cycle
A celebration of creativity and life. Over the course of several months, vivacious Adrienne Wilson succumbed to a cancer invading her body. I’d Rather Be Dead Than Deaf: A Young Woman’s Journey With Liver Cancer is a colorful snapshot in time as revealed through enthusiastic journal entries, artwork, poems, and observations. Just a teenager at
Just as entertaining as the other books in this fast-moving series. Montana is a land of untamed wilderness and endless sky, and Stone County Sheriff Peter Elliott never fails to take this into account. He is quick to appreciate the good things in his life and slow to overreact, no matter how large or small
Unrelenting action and an unpredictable storyline. Overbearing parents are enough to aggravate any kid, so it’s no surprise that Kyle avoids his mom’s repeated phone calls. Hot off the heels of a date that turned out better than expected, Kyle feels pretty good about himself as he walks home, despite how relentless his mother is.
A sentimental novel that cuts to the heart. “My breath catches. Do I love Nick? The answer terrifies me.” For most people, the notion of being in love warms the soul like a steamy mug of tea, but not so much for Robin. Instead, love is a painful memory that tethers her to the past.
An irresistible mystery set in a thriving Montana town. In Stone County, the biggest problems include neighborhood busybodies and unleashed dogs, and Sheriff Peter Elliott enjoys the prevailing sense of peace he’s worked hard to cultivate. “Nestled in the pine forests of the Moonlight Mountains, overlooking meandering Flint Creek and the valley it waters,” Anderson
