Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Filled with whimsy and wonder. On a chilly school day, Nina takes advantage of a few extra minutes to draw doodles in the foggy patch that her breath leaves on a glass window. Her usual doodle, Pip, watches everything happening around him from a solitary position where he remains stuck in the pane. Something unexpected […]
Spero will own your heart in this emotional and suspenseful family drama. It’s been ten years since the night that rocked the Trout family. In Lake George Village, a decade is more than enough time for a boy to become a man and for a complex mental illness to become fodder for town gossip. Hen
The earth has had more than a thousand years to heal from the arrogance and selfishness that brought about the end of the old world. Humanity is still divided but has evolved, with some possessing supernatural gifts. Not everyone agrees on the source or veracity of these gifts, but when a telekinetic prophet of a
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?
A solid philosophy and approach to leadership. “From the indigo, an even deeper blue.” How can something such a deep hue of blue, indigo, bring forth something bluer? How can we as individual leaders in our communities, our workplaces, and among our peers become even more skilled in our roles? This is the thrust of
In a battle between the powerful city of Los Angeles and a small community nestled near a beautiful lake in the Sierra Nevada, it seems that the big city wins. LA needs the life-sustaining water filling Lake Clarity to fill the needs of its burgeoning population. But Clarity is mother to much life and beauty
A grand work that brings remarkable originality. Ah, to live the good life in the Crest, among those tasked with governance in the Mountain. Fresh air, sunlight and the best of everything! Young Lillia Tanner may have been born deep within the Crag, but her bright mind and fastidiousness have all but guaranteed her a
Perfect young adult adventure with a plot that never slows down. It’s just another Formal Friday for Natalie Morrigan and her tight-knit group of friends. Nearing the end of high school, the teens have come to terms with the fact that their parents are involved in some clandestine affairs, the specifics of which are a
Two friends, Bear and Dragon Cat, challenge each other to wild dares that include eating crazy foods and singing silly songs. As they play together, the two of them also use their imaginations to conjure invisible kittens and magic carpets. And when Bear and Dragon Cat take their flying carpet out for a joyride, it
Upends all expectations on how a paranormal adventure should flow. What could the tiny town of Dawson, Maryland possibly have to do with the year old murder of Dani’s hunter partner? Dani Black may be the best at what she does, but that didn’t stop Spectre from hurting her where it mattered most. So if
Mysterious intrigue, tense action, and Indiana Jones-esque adventure. When an artifact from Cleopatra’s tomb is stolen from her local museum, Maggie Edwards is on the case. She quickly discovers that this robbery is not just a minor crime, but may actually be a clue to the discovery of a legendary, long-hidden piece of history. With
Marcello’s artfully distinctive love story flows like a sentimental ballad. Cenotaphs is a tender love story about two very different individuals embarking on an unconventional relationship that is both terrifying and rewarding. Ben Sanna is well into his golden years, trying to find redemption from a few bad choices that he cannot fully put behind
Destiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear is an eye-opening look at the long-lasting effects of religious persecution on a hardworking Armenian family from those dark years at the turn of the century, and then again in the 1960s. Hrant is but a young boy watching his family try to escape genocide. Rather than becoming embittered
Be transported back in time in this nostalgic backstage glimpse at an iconic folk trio. Music has been evolving for as long as there has been music. In fact, it’s difficult to remember or imagine a time when a cheeky song lyric might be met with as much scorn as the gyration of Elvis’ hips.
A spectacular and thoughtfully researched story. Pragmatic and hard-working, Nazaire Poulin is a family man first and foremost. He dreams of nothing more than the contentment and simplicity of life as a farmer with his wife and children. But grain prices keep falling, leaving Nazaire hard-pressed to afford basic necessities. After childbirth exacts too heavy
A gripping story that will have you thinking deeply. In Ovoidia, intimacy is passe and sex is simply a physical act no more special than breathing or walking. However, these views on sex and relationships serve to protect the citizens of Ovoidia from the brutalities and crimes plaguing the rest of the world. Residents live
He may seem like any other small-town kid leaving home and heading off for college, but for Tucker Peterson, this common milestone means so much more. Gay men aren’t exactly a dime-a dozen in Weeki Wachee, Florida, so Tucker hopes life at the University of Central Florida will be a better fit. Excited for his
Filled with vulnerability and raw honesty. It is with a keen sense of surreal recollection that many glassy eyed folks recall exactly where they were when the Twin Towers came down. I was driving my son to school and the sky was so blue that… I was on my way into the office and I
As important as it is entertaining. Without question, our environment is in trouble. The Amazing Bees: A Children’s Theatrical Experience addresses a small but critical element of life on earth. This illuminating book, geared for kids, tackles the trouble facing our precious honeybees in the form of an energetic and well-illustrated story. Princess Debbee is
A grand emotional journey that exudes warmth and hope. The dawn of the 1920s has ascended and change is in the air. The devastating effects of the 1918 influenza have begun to subside and the Great War has ended. Lou can’t imagine her life as a vapid socialite or a family woman, so she makes
Sergeant First class Rob Walker is the absolute archetypal American hero. He is married to his military career but has the requisite soft spot for his family at home in Brooklyn. A much needed break from the action brings Rob back stateside, but things look very different in his childhood neighborhood. Violence and drugs have
Wide-eyed wonder morphs into a composed and steady plot. The transcendental adventure continues as Giels and his friends try to return to normal life after a forbidden journey into the Underworld. But what they thought passed for a normal life shifts into perplexing possibilities for both their future and their history. For Giels, the trip
An adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again. Young Flora Figglesworth lives in a house on a hill, surrounded by a majestic forest. One midsummer night, Flora is awakened by the sounds of music. Propelled by curiosity and led by entrancing firefly light, Flora takes off on a midnight adventure to
A punchy futuristic story. Waking up with a dead man’s hands gripping her neck on the floor of a dark hotel room is not MaeAri’s idea of a successful assignment. To make matters worse, there are several unsettling pieces of her memory that seem to be missing. MaeAri may not remember the last few weeks,
