Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Comfortably casual and yet subtly elegant. Have you ever asked yourself, what if? It could be small things. What if I rented a smaller apartment? What if I bleached my hair? What if I got a dog? For Susan, though, her what-ifs truly haunt her. What if she hadn’t cut her best friend out of
“Do none of you guys have that feeling… a little ‘it’s too good to be true” alarm ringing in the back of your minds?” one character perceptively asks. Through My Eyes: Humanity’s Unwitting Downfall tells the story of the seemingly innocuous becoming insidiously dangerous. It begins with innovation meant to help people relate to one
Adds a little suspense and a lot of artistry to deeply cherished hopes and beliefs. The R7:17 Beyond Limits Trilogy is a far-reaching fictional treatment of Bible prophecy. The first book, Dominion, begins with a clandestine and exclusive invitation to a secret event for three successful professionals. The meeting proves to alter the lives of
RJ Corgan really brings the heat in this fast-paced mystery. Kea Wright is back and things are really heating up in Murder on Masaya. In her fascinating line of work, Kea has braved dangers in the African wilds and on the face of a frigid glacier. Now, a lucrative job offer brings her to the
A wildly enjoyable trip through millions of years of earth’s history. Martin, while having dinner with his family, let’s out a whopper of a sneeze! But you can’t fully blame him. Before his family has time to react, science-minded Martin explains how geological processes that occurred during the time of the dinosaurs affect our current
Stormy Weather is a relaxed and unpretentious memoir that begins on the precipice of adulthood. After graduation, Ranaildo is asked what his plans for the future are. After a lot of contemplation, he decides to forge ahead with a career as a Marine. Family and friends doubt his resolve until the moment Ranaildo cuts off
A powerful, practical message that can truly benefit anyone. “Be the change you want to see.” This famous quote well describes the sentiment that Pastor Steve Humphrey proposes in Spiritual Courage: How to Find Strength and Happiness. This book emphasizes ways that individual Christians can transform their own personalities into something that is more in
A clever and witty adventure anchored in a world where fairy-tale creatures walk the earth. Recently orphaned but not quite an adult, Salem Swan is faced with the miserable prospect of being admitted into the foster system or being released into the care of an eccentric uncle. He chooses family, although Uncle Ulysses has always
An inspiring book for early teens. Bricktown Boys is a highly relatable story about a pre-teen boy named Sam who wants to get his football team started more than he wants to study for his math exams. Sam’s mom seems to be on an endless loop of lowlife boyfriends and bad choices. As an escape
Sean ‘Recon’ Wallace earned his nickname for his impressive tracking and hunting skills. And so it is that Sean happens to observe a disturbing scene near his wilderness home in rural Georgia. Three men are seen breaking into a neighbor’s cabin with a female hostage in tow. Sean is compelled to jump into the knight
An exciting and enjoyable out-of-this-world adventure! In a future where food is produced via a 3-D printer-cooker and space travel is not uncommon, a young girl becomes the center of an intergalactic prognostication. A visitor from the planet Kryg gives twelve-year-old Sam a device that enables her to travel to their planet, where she finds
A brilliant psychological thriller that plays on readers’ basest needs and desires. What do you do when your domestic bliss turns into a waking nightmare? Bree Michaelson’s life descends into chaos when she wakes up to find that her newborn son, her husband, and the live-in midwife have completely disappeared. All have vanished, leaving no
A thoroughly well-imagined story in an elegantly described fictional world. What do you do when everything falls apart? Jespar Dal’Varek likes to turn the page. And if things go awry again? No problem. Turn another page. The story begins with Jespar on a new page in his life. He receives a lucrative but mysterious invitation
Awakening is a sensual love story that spans hundreds of years, divided into three distinct parts. Jezebel thrives on solitude and emotional insulation. Her traumatic past fades into the recesses of her mind as she throws herself into her small cleaning business and the monotony of life. But when an alluring stranger comes into her
An absolute must read for any little animal lovers in your life. Good Luck Chestnut And Other Lucky Colors of the World is a richly illustrated book for young children that is sure to stoke the fires in a playful heart. The pages feature horses and children in every color, size and season. With wonderfully
A riveting story that has no shortage of sizzle. A heartfelt comment at a funeral urges twenty-nine-year old Ari to make the best use of her time, to truly cherish the people around her. And up till now, that’s what Ari thought she was doing. As she begins to examine the fine line between happiness
One character. Two storylines. In order to pursue a revolutionary political movement, Gareth-Nada diverges from the course that his family had set out for him. His trajectory would have included an education that positioned him to have a greater share in the prosperous family business, but he chooses to pursue a revolutionary political movement. Joining
A book that early-teen readers will absolutely devour. Some people eat their feelings, but fourteen-year-old Cat Anderson bakes them… literally! This peppy tale begins on the most epic last day of summer vacation. Cat and her bestie/cousin have a big day planned that revolves around sunshine, awesome hair, and boys. Everything is falling into place
Effortless yet sincere collection of intimate human stories. “But nothing stays the same. Not forever. Not the wars or the weather or the wind.” From the humble work of a shopkeeper to a single heartbreaking moment of loss, The Old Men Who Row Boats and Other Stories is a delicate collection of incisive short stories
America has just suffered the greatest attack it has ever seen. An international group of enemies, including many sleeper cells within the country’s borders, have begun the process of overtaking the country through the coordinated use of dirty bombs, prison camps, and the destruction of the nation’s infrastructure. Although only twelve years old, James survives
A decadent take on an endearing work. “As Edmond Dantes was mummified alive in the darkness beneath Monte Cristo, he reflected on the events which had brought him there.” These ominous words set the tone for the wild adventure that is The Mummy of Monte Cristo. The story begins with a bright-faced Edmond on his
A thought-provoking financial guide. What does a man who lived in the 1700s know about life in today’s world? Technologically speaking, not much. But on matters of human nature, the advice of an astute observer of the world is timeless. Theologian John Wesley is such a man, and his advice on finances is as practical
If you think all librarians are meek older ladies wearing horn-rimmed reading glasses with pearly beaded straps, then Syntell Smith’s novel is going to totally alter your opinion of these hard-working state employees! Book Endings is a character-driven drama that focuses on the employees at the 58th Street Branch Library in bustling Manhattan. The theatrics
This adorable book is reminiscent of the vintage Sesame Street Library books of yore. Daisy Mae gets the news that her mom got a new job and they’ll have to move. Only this isn’t simply a move across town or to a new school. This is a trip across an entire ocean to a whole
