Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Wonderfully whimsical and gently profound. Most people would say Jonah Hutchins lets his imagination run wild. Being described as a weird kid isn’t entirely inaccurate, but Jonah would argue that he is simply better at seeing the unseen. The spicy neighborhood harpy he knows by name? As real as a librarian with supersonic hearing. His
Everything ambitious geopolitical fiction should be. “He was a tough guy with a big heart.” If you’re going to be gunned down in your favorite restaurant, this is a fine way to be remembered, though Alex Nicholas’s most recent wife and widow might not characterize him quite so fondly. And that doesn’t really trouble Alex
An experience-rich field guide that turns the tangle of American site permitting into a path readers can finally walk. Visit any urban area in America, and you’ll notice the imprint of zoning codes, environmental regulations, and permitting processes on every level. Yet no two cities are identical. For example, in San Francisco, zero parking minimums
A smart, science-driven thriller chasing the dangling carrot of pharmaceutical triumph. Narin Roy is the first to admit that he isn’t like other thirty-year-olds, and it has little to do with his upbringing as a son of Indian immigrants. No, Narin has always felt different from others, and he is mostly fine with it. He
A calm, expansive invitation to keep the heart open without letting it burn out. The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life is a book about setting our emotional priorities. But think about these things in the first place? For Dr. Tony Nader, the
Brimming with ancient lore and passionate characters. Growing up is an adventure for everyone, no matter their starting point. For Avalia, the adopted daughter of literal Death, her childhood came with a front‑row seat to the afterlife, which had a way of rearranging what normal looked like. Her birth parents died when she was young,
A taut, impeccably crafted thriller that commands attention from its first page. For Jordan Winthrop, protecting people runs in her blood. Her dad was a cop killed in the line of duty, and the need to care for people, especially those closest to her, is the legacy he left behind. Jordan served as an officer
Compassionate, credible, and genuinely useful. Ask what a human needs to survive, and you’ll immediately hear air, water, food, and shelter. Rarely does sleep make the list, almost as though it were more of a weakness than a need. From all-night childhood sleepovers to caffeine‑fueled deadlines, our fast-paced lives have reframed exhaustion as ambition, fatigue
An integration‑minded approach that turns strategic intent into an efficient operating system. Management books commonly provide frameworks for leading people, making decisions, improving communication, or streamlining performance. From Theory to Execution: Management Practice for Executives and Leaders moves beyond that familiar terrain, positioning itself as a study in how disciplined thinking can shape an organization’s
VASPI, a predictive analytics firm, may not be the largest fish in a well-stocked pond. Still, they are making waves, especially in the wake of the Market Oversight Committee’s recent regulatory change. Unfortunately, not all of those waves are worth celebrating. CEO Vlad Fabiano is known to be obstinate, impetuous, and uncooperative, and has recently
A mystery made chilling by its plausibility. St. Augustine is known for its old-world beauty, sun‑washed beaches, and thriving tourism. It’s less well known for its vulnerability to human trafficking, an issue that never makes it into travel brochures. Professional forensic photographer and private investigator AJ Buchanan learns this firsthand while putting together a marketing
A gripping military space‑opera perfect for readers who want to get lost in dazzling new worlds. With the capacity of Earth, Mercury, and every other habitable planet, moon, and asteroid in the Solar System strained, humanity has pushed itself to consider the wider cosmos for relief. But it isn’t science holding sapient beings back. Even
Told with rich insight into the human condition. Linda Griffin’s Reckless Disregard & Other Stories is a snappy collection of 15 short stories, each one proof that brevity doesn’t have to diminish emotional impact. The stories range from sad reckonings and loss to silly battles with weeds, but all grip audiences from their opening lines,
A contemporary romance novel with a heart of gold. How do you find your way in the world when everything in your life is changing? That is the bittersweet riddle Laramie Buchanan is working through. Sure, not every change is bad. Getting a job where she can use her new art history degree is satisfying.
A generous memoir that will endear audiences to the people, the lands, and the languages that Wheeler loves. Maya Angelou famously observed, “The ache for home lives in all of us — the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” It’s a beautiful sentiment that begs the difficult question:
A wickedly elegant period mystery perfect for fans of hard‑edged historical noir. In a city dominated by ruthless political organizations and deep social divides, entrepreneurial Oliver Manchester stands as one of the few willing to treat a woman’s disappearance as more than a tawdry notice in the morning paper. And how can he refuse David
A thriller with genuine moral weight. Hoping to write an article that will save her journalism career, Paige travels to South Africa to shed light on the illegal rhino horn trade. She is a long way from her San Francisco home, but social injustice knows no boundaries. Paige may not be an expert on the
Fiction that channels the atmosphere of our times. Disposable Girl & Other Tales of Brutality and Wonder is an anthology of short stories and flash fiction that showcases a writer whose work reflects a sharp awareness of current events and social moods. These 13 collected tales span everything from viral trends and internet trolls to
A solid foundation for any young person curious about becoming a professional illusionist. What is a magician? Is it a person who can actually saw an assistant in two or make a landmark truly disappear? Of course not, but that doesn’t stop audiences from enjoying the spectacle and feeling the wonder of a great trick.
A punchy crime thriller with a strong streak of newsroom noir. “A 24-year-old man arriving at Cocoa Beach to take a new job was arrested by police early Sunday morning for allegedly trashing his motel room.” This damning headline popping up on The Space Coast Out-of-This-World Tatler & Herald-Tribune’s website is not how Stevie Guthrie
A revealing sci‑fi novel that is sure to captivate reflective readers. Humans have always feared the unknown, yet we’re irresistibly drawn to it. That’s why we’ve been looking for life beyond Earth for as long as we’ve had the tools to search. But what happens when we find something? Will we find a way to
An intimate coming‑of‑age novel perfect for readers who appreciate artful, poetic fiction with the highest stakes. At twenty, most of us don’t have it all figured out yet. That is certainly true for Lena Landon, a young woman who is passionate about everything she does and feels. For now, Lena is having trouble channeling that
A perfect balance of practical detail and kid‑friendly clarity. Not long ago, it seemed every kid wanted to be a nurse, a firefighter, or a teacher when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. These days, children tend to dream about creative, tech‑driven, and high‑visibility careers. An influencer, game developer, or pro
After years of fighting for what is right, Travis Holiday has taken a much-needed break. As the Iron Warrior—God’s fist in the war—time away from the mantle should offer him clarity and perspective. Instead, his unease hardens into doubt about who he is, who he was, and who he’s meant to become. But when you
