Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
An immersive family saga that cuts to the heart. Parul and Mohini may not share a flesh-and-blood bond, but their sisterhood runs just as deep. Brought to a Bhadralok family by her grieving father, young Parul reluctantly agrees to work for the Sens as a live-in maid. While she must say goodbye to life with […]
The magic, love, and adventure make it feel like anything is possible. Mooncrest Inn is a beloved landmark for Riddle Hill’s eccentric residents. Featuring a proud history and a chapel with a view, the property has been cared for by hospitable but grumpy local, Rick DeMaris. Well, cared for might be an overstatement. The innkeeper
A thoughtful guide that will help us grow into more confident leaders and well-rounded individuals. Are you reaching for success but unsure where to turn for trustworthy advice? While broadly about leadership, Pursue the Exceptional is a thoughtful guide that will help us grow into more confident leaders and well-rounded individuals. The format is spectacularly simple
A down-to-earth guide to help anyone get their priorities back on track. With roughly 75% of adult Americans either overweight or obese, it is no wonder so many of us have tried to lose weight. Whether we want to look better, feel better, or fit into our clothes better, what we eat is an important
An erudite consideration of a topic that is becoming increasingly complex. Perhaps you view AI as fascinating and full of potential to drive innovations ranging from medical research to climate solutions. On the other hand, you might live in fear of the ramifications of ceding our choices and our will to a non-human entity poised
A sincere blend of love, sorrow, and reinvention. Loren Ridinger has lived a storied life. She co-founded a multimillion-dollar company, became a joyful wife, mother, and grandmother, has traveled the world, and has been known to rub elbows with celebrities. But even the greatest stories have challenges and uncertainties. Loren’s most formidable challenge came with
Fall is in the air and a high-school reunion is on the horizon for Dan and his wife, Michelle. As the event approaches, Dan takes a nostalgic trip through his old yearbook. Besides reminiscing on silly haircuts and high-school sweethearts, he spends time brushing up on the names of all his old friends. It’s a
A dual-timeline adventure that history lovers will savor and treasure seekers will find irresistible. X marks the spot, at least that’s what every childhood adventure story teaches. Jack Sullivan knows better than anyone that a treasure is waiting to be found, but no map he’s seen has anything as obvious as a giant red X.
An expansive novel that explores the complexities of love and truth. “When you salvage others, you salvage yourself.” Wise words, but it’s hard to think about repairing anything when Tallis Reed’s whole life has just imploded. After an honest mistake at work ends in a tragedy, Tallis’s journalistic career lies in shambles, leaving her to
Sassy and suspenseful, The First Lie will hook you on page one. Practically still a blissful newlywed, Olivia Hart couldn’t be happier with her life. She has a new job as a junior accountant at Sterling Enterprises where her doting husband works just a few floors below. With promotions on the horizon and plans for
Modern marketers often distill the complexities of life into catchy jingles, five-minute miracles, or three easy steps to success. In contrast, Lawrence R. Armstrong takes a more holistic approach to leadership in his autobiographical handbook, Layered Leadership: Drive Double-Digit Growth and Dominate Your Competition with Creative Strategies and Execution. Focusing on a broad landscape and
Kenny Loui is back for more plushy liberation in Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga – Vol. 2. With advice that hints at cosmic plotline destiny, Gerry’s rebrands Gerry’s Game Zone as Games R Us. Dr. Gerry is quick to accept change, but not everyone moves forward with such ease. He offers
An indispensable manual with a proven formula for success. For countless employees, the modern workplace feels fundamentally broken, a reality that is echoed globally. Jobs are often reduced to a paycheck or a health insurance policy, with employees’ voices seldom heard or valued, and raw talent frequently overlooked. These persistent ideologies are dead or dying,
Katie is the perfect hero to educate children about this challenging condition. It’s a perfect day for Katie to play hide-and-seek with her friends. However, will she let her medical condition hold her back? With a gentle reminder from Mom to keep an eye on her diabetes monitor, Katie dashes off to find the best
Welcoming, thoughtfully paced, and emotionally resonant. Most of us have memories from childhood. Some are worth remembering, events that make us smile when we reflect. Other memories are not so great, moments that left us with damage that we are still trying to repair. But can you remember what it felt like to be a
America in the late 1940s is a nation characterized by significant transformation and unwavering resilience. Nobody feels this more keenly than Laura Schmitt, a sensible young woman working as an au pair for a powerful Russian family. Both an immigrant and an orphan, Laura has become adept at overcoming challenges in her twenty years. Though
Call-in-to-work good, worth every action-packed moment. Quinn Hamilton was happy, once. An ambitious reporter married to a successful FBI man, Quinn seemed unstoppable until her husband’s untimely death. Years later, when everything lines up and Quinn gets the chance to exact revenge on the man she holds responsible, she is up for the task, even
A disturbingly realistic novel that never loses heart and refuses to cede its soul. What happens when corporations gain legal personhood and legally rule the world? Living under the unrelenting influence of governing megacorporations has thus far yielded only benefits for Juan Fausto. True, he’s had to work harder in school and life than others
A hopeful, life-affirming novel that can impart the courage needed to tackle old age. Riding off into the sunset isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for Barry Swanson. Scoring an apartment at the exclusive Blue Loon Village might be a great opportunity for senior living, but it means giving up the home he shared
A heartening tale about ordinary people thriving under extraordinary circumstances. Local lore tells the tale of an unfaithful wife, Wairaka, who paid for her infidelities by being cast into rock. Six centuries have passed and the stone lookout at Wairaka Point still stands, watching over Nick James and his family home. It is sometime in
The island nation of Iceland is a nature lover’s dream. Breathtaking vistas encompass rugged coastlines, untamed landscapes, and unique natural phenomena. Now, native Icelander and one of the world’s wealthiest men, Daniel Pallson, is about to open a spectacular new resort. Featuring fishing, sports, and luxurious accommodations, Pallson’s Salmon Valley resort is poised to stimulate
A lovely addition to any little ocean-lover’s library. Ten Little Sea Turtles is a cheerful children’s counting book by Kim Ann. The adventure begins as the first smiling sea turtle emerges from the sand and makes its way to the ocean. The moonlit journey soon introduces a second, then a third friend as they head
“Poverty was one thing; a catastrophe was another.” It is 2022 and injustices and outbreaks are as common in his Filipino neighborhood as the heat and humidity for young Luzvimindo ‘Min’ Arnaiz. A resident of the shanties in ironically named Happyland, 12-year-old Min knows no other life beyond scavenging for valuables hidden in the ever-growing
It may be uncouth to discuss racism, history, or politics at a funeral, but Will Barnes isn’t known for his strict adherence to social convention. His mere attendance at a funeral for a proud German man who served his country during the Nazi regime causes some to bristle. Getting to know Johann, however, was revelatory
