Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A delightful, multicultural celebration of community, kindness, and summer fun. At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak is a charming, whimsical picture book introducing young readers to Dallas Dingo, the ever-helpful “jack of all trades” at the Ragtag Hotel. On a steaming hot day, Dallas cheerfully operates the hotel’s elevator, ferrying an […]
A story that balances gripping criminal investigation work with heartfelt empathy. The Nameless Dead by Leta Serafim is the fifth installment in the Inspector Patronas Greek Island mystery series, offering a tense, morally complex investigation set against the turbulent backdrop of a refugee crisis. When Chief Inspector Yiannis Patronas is called to an abandoned refugee
An engrossing story that lingers long after the final page. Journal of the Supernova by Robert Brace is a beautifully restrained and cerebral mystery set against the looming backdrop of cosmic catastrophe. As the red supergiant Betelgeuse edges toward a possible supernova, art historian Hugo Evans finds himself invited aboard a vintage yacht by the
A highly recommended read for sci-fi fans who enjoy a balance of high-stakes action and cerebral, conceptual drama. SPECTER by Christer Lende is an epic, futuristic science fiction novel that blends military action, political intrigue, and moral reckoning. Set on the war-torn planet Atlas, where the only known source of the ultra-valuable gas caxonium lies,
A must-read for anyone who has loved and lost an animal. Still With Me by Liora Wyn is a compassionate, reflective guide for anyone grieving the loss of a beloved pet. Drawing from personal experience and gentle wisdom, Wyn offers solace for those navigating the emptiness left behind by a furry, feathered, or scaled companion.
A globe-trotting thriller with pulse-pounding momentum, intimate emotional turmoil, and realistic stakes. As the United Nations prepares to open its newly constructed global headquarters, an assassin known only as “Pakistan” engineers a devastating plot: transform the building into a massive bomb and eliminate world leaders in one deadly blow. The goal? A power vacuum that
A compelling blend of hard-boiled detective fiction and post-crisis realism. Rat Town Blues by Brian Kaufman is a gritty neo-noir mystery set in a not-so-distant future where the world feels both familiar and uncomfortably off-kilter. The story follows Mark “Slag” Ferguson, who is a down-on-his-luck bartender and an ex-boxer. Slag takes on jobs as an
An unputdownable read packed with realism and high-stakes intrigue. Happy Sun Farm: Behind the Facade by Deven Greene is a gripping rural thriller grounded in corporate intrigue, grief, and personal reckoning. Readers are invited into the world of college student Berry, who returns to her Southern California farm following her father’s unexpected death, hoping to
The plot unfolds with deft suspense, keeping readers guessing without manipulation. The Body in Zeller’s Barn by Arian Harandi is a gripping and emotionally intense young adult mystery. The events of the story take place in the seemingly uneventful town of Rogland, but there are dark and dangerous corners of this small town setting that
The prose flows with a professional credibility that is deeply felt from cover to cover. Healing Canadian Healthcare: Ideas to Improve Nursing Enrolment & Retention is penned by author and veteran nurse Kathleen Boucher, who draws on over four decades of firsthand experience to present a passionate and data-informed call to action for the Canadian
An empowering and encouraging story for young readers to help challenge assumptions. Quest for the Queen’s Pendant by Zoe Tasia is an engaging and heartfelt coming-of-age fantasy through the eyes of Tate Shaw, a spirited teenager yearning for independence on the magically protected island of Aradia. Despite living in a world steeped in enchantment, Tate
A confidently penned, exciting, and original work of steampunk sci-fi. Breaking The Shell That Encloses Your Understanding by John Raleigh Boyd is a richly layered and genre-defying novel that blends historical science fiction with cosmic horror. We find ourselves in London in 1899 for the inciting incident of this novel, when a horrifying vision appears through
A deeply relatable, never preachy guide that’s rich with real-life context. Mothers of Boys Survival Guide by Suzy Shaw is a non-fiction work that offers a heartwarming, candid, and delightfully humorous memoir-meets-manual on raising boys in the modern age. Everything here is taken from her real-life experiences raising two Gen Z sons, nicknamed “Earnest” and “Exuberance”.
A vivid and grippingly claustrophobic read that is satisfying from beginning to end. Dance With Me by Livia J. Elliot is a haunting and poignant fairy tale for adult readers, blending delicate imagery with psychological depth. The story follows a ceramic ballerina who exists only to dance atop her music box for her admiring elven owners.
A necessary contribution to pandemic literature that will bring comfort to many. Stolen: Love and Loss in the Time of COVID-19 by Elizabeth Jaeger is a raw, intimate memoir chronicling her father’s harrowing battle with COVID-19 in New York City at the height of the pandemic. The story is told through diary entries and poignant flashbacks, and
