Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A fun children’s book filled with vibrant and adorable illustrations. The opening image of Do You See the Giant? is an ant that fills the pages, along with the caption, “Do you see the giant?” While the ant appears large, the following pages show that a bee is huge in comparison to the ant. As […]
Nelson Mandela famously said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” This incontrovertible truth takes on a new light in Br. Dan O’Riordan’s inspiring collection of true stories. Never too Young to Change the World is packed full of real-life examples of young people taking advantage of their youth and serving a higher
A dusky, gorgeous paranormal fantasy novel. Sold into servitude as a young child, Asagi’s mother dressed the young boy as a girl to protect him. With master after master, the gender ambiguity continues to draw unwanted attention, cruelty and abuse, forcing Asagi to retreat into herself and shut others out. Years later, Asagi is tasked
A motivating story that should be read by everyone that needs to avoid gluten. “It’s hard to understand the enormity of a change like this if you haven’t been through it.” How true these simple words are! For Ann Campanella and her husband, every difficulty and challenge in life becomes secondary to making their daughter
As the colors of spring, summer and fall drain away, a witch’s curse brings a harsh winter upon the land. Within the woods live families of trolls, including the newest family, the Tooths. As the Tooths family endures their first winter, they also discover a blight that comes with the cold colorless season, the Ogre
Concise, well arranged, practical, and motivating. It has become abundantly clear in recent years that the war on drugs has not ended with any side victorious. Rather, everybody seems to lose while we battle addiction as a leading public health crisis. The opioid epidemic is spinning out of control, alcohol abuse is rampant and deadly,
Filled with suspense and intrigue. Odette is a young woman who finds herself in a difficult situation. She fears her husband Grayson and his sister Greer, as they use their magical powers to control, torture and kill. Now pregnant, Odette wants nothing more than to be free from their clutches, even though eluding people with
A life-affirming story that will help us all become a little more human. Kokab is a bit of an anomaly in her world of unfeeling beings. She is tasked with the unenviable job of embracing imperfect human nature and experiencing erratic feelings that are so common on Earth. And if she fails, her people could
Theo and his classmates are encouraged by their teacher to look at the world around them with a different view. Are there ways to reduce their plastic use in their personal lives? Theo puts forth admirable effort to find innovative solutions to the plastic waste issue choking our planet. From avoiding single use bags at
A swoon-worthy novel that you’ll want to devour in one sitting. A chance run-in at a Texas diner leads to a whirlwind affair for Holly and Tano. But the steamy romance doesn’t last beyond the ride Holly hitches from him. Years pass, but the two lovers left an indelible make on each other. So when
Gripping and suspenseful. Rachel Goldberg has put a lot of effort into distancing herself from her past. Raised in a household that included an uncompromising and overbearing Orthodox Jewish grandmother, Rachel’s lifestyle is nothing like her formative years. But her progressive views do more than separate her from family. Rachel tries to ignore it when
Eye-opening in the most heartrending way. “Having suffered through too many of Portland’s sunrises in recent years, the art on the horizon has either lost its beauty or I’m too jaded to see in color anymore.” This is just one beautiful example of the eloquent and evocative prose that graces the pages of One Hit
A recent university graduate, Richard is eager to begin his career in teaching. With improbable timing, his grandfather suffers a stroke and leaves Richard as the sole full-time caregiver. Lovingly, Richard puts his entire life on hold to care for all the daily needs of his ailing relative. During their time together, his grandfather whets
The perfect page-turning getaway. Maggie Edwards may not have the most thoughtful boyfriend in the world, but it doesn’t keep her up at night. Confident in herself and in the small book and antique shop she runs, Maggie enjoys her dependable daily routine. That is, until a beautiful and mysterious gem encrusted golden beetle accompanied
A surprisingly touching, and at times tender, tale of a man haunted by his choices. A successful novelist by any account, Charlie Forte is putting the finishing touches on his magnum opus. Only this story will transcend the written word. This is the story Charlie. His conquests, his insecurities, his missed opportunities, his successes. “No
A wonderfully unique world filled with timeless themes. Based on a timeless literary classic, A Queen’s Throne: The Iron Lotus Series Book 1 tells the story of Zhēnzhū Méilí as she comes to grips with a recent transition from wealth to poverty in an intriguing, steampunk-infused Asian setting. Zhēnzhū is the eldest of four sisters
Perry The Fairy And Her Tail is the first in an enchanting series of books geared toward children aged 4 to 8. The Tell Me A Story, Grandma books follow the adventures of the ever curious Sapphire and the consummately wise and patient Grandma Glee. Sapphire asks Grandma Glee why stories are called tales. The
This book is a delight, as every aspect of it is executed exquisitely. Little Mouse, feeling a little lonely, leaves his house to find his friends. As he checks in on a variety of insects and small animals, he finds that they are all too busy to spend time with him. This leaves him feeling
A powerful and important story about diversity, inclusion, inner strength and true value. “It was her special day—Alena was eight! Her friends all came over to help celebrate.” Thus begins one of the most positive and beautiful books on cultivating self-esteem and acceptance geared toward young girls that I’ve read. Alena welcomes a diverse group
Takes young readers on a whimsical journey, stoking the fires of imagination. Fanciful and stimulating, Where Do Dinosaurs Go on Vacation? is just one in a series of lively books geared toward kids just starting to read or ones that are merely old enough to listen. In this sparkling installment, Kim Ann takes young readers
From the diverse landscapes of Vietnam to the disparate turf of his own city, detective Dominique Broddie has developed quite the chip on his shoulder. No stranger to brutality, Dom views the heinous murder of a fellow officer as not just a case, but as an opportunity. If he solves the crime quickly, he’ll be
A honeyed tale about a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul, who truly finds her voice. Abigaia Grena may not speak out loud, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t clever. Under the care of her Aunt and Uncle since the loss of her mother and father years earlier, Abi has proved resourceful with her small
Damian Lystad is a young king who never imagined inheriting the throne. A string of events leaves the tender hearted Damian in charge of keeping order and enforcing the rules of law. One of the most important duties of the king is to keep the kingdom safe from the once unstoppable magic of the dragons
Jennie Dorny has hit her stride with Hybrids, Volume Three: Fear, a treat for fantasy lovers. Epic space opera Hybrids, Volume Three: Fear brings us back to the bustling Earth Metropolis. Jack mourns his missing brawan, Farren, who has been held on Gambling Nova instead of dead like he had been told months earlier. Jack
