Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A poignant intergenerational story that champions enduring love in a world often clouded by hate. Dear Laura, A Lost Chapter of WWII is the culmination of years of research, correspondence, inquiry, enlightenment, and soul-searching. Written by Laura Elliott, the book is a poignant intergenerational story that champions enduring love in a world often clouded by […]
A teen fantasy novel that feels destined for the big screen. Malgar is a land whose fragile peace came at great cost, and nobody knows this better than Master Toshio. Having lived long enough to witness both the purge of shadow casters and their reinstatement, Toshio’s perspective shapes the training he provides for the three
A philosophical journey that is intellectually rich and thoroughly enjoyable. On Wednesday morning, Aurelia Tueri died. But thanks to the technology she received as a refugee to Senhika, death was only a temporary situation. While Aurelia is glad to be alive, having a fancy AI enhancement wasn’t an advancement she asked for. Still, when she
A family-first novel steeped with mythology and shrouded in mystery. We can’t choose our family, but we can choose how we strengthen and mend our family bonds. For Makoto, a young woman torn from her homeland years earlier, her surrogate family includes a powerful Emperor as father and a palace filled with princess sisters and
Young children are known for their curiosity. They may ply their parents with questions about why the sky is blue, how birds fly, and where babies come from. For Teddy Lou, a boy who is fascinated by bells of all sorts, the question driving him is: Do bells have smells? He loves the noise they
A decadent mix of interplanetary politics, interspecies drama, and epic action sequences. School’s back in session, but Weun Academy isn’t like other schools. Then again, Eisah Tanner isn’t like other sixteen-year-olds. When his crew of Earthers is attacked by a group of Redborns looking for trouble, Eisah does what he has to do to survive.
A heartfelt tribute to the craft of storytelling, the faces that inspire it, and the communities that nurture it. Weaving together flash fiction, memoir pieces, essays, and stories rooted in everyday encounters, The Long Red Hair and Other Short Stories by Nancy Martin is a fast-moving collection that peels back the curtain on ordinary events and
An extraordinary human interest story that demonstrates the power of fortitude, support, courage, and compassion.. Blending decades of resilience with transformative leadership lessons, The Unexpected CEO: My Journey from Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO by Shirin Behzadi plots an extraordinary path from personal hardship to high achievement. Shirin’s story begins as part of an
A warm blend of friendship, education, imagination, and environmental awareness. Some of our warmest school memories come from field trips, and Charli’s Turtle Triumph is a story about a young girl who makes wonderful memories while setting her sights on future success as she enjoys an educational visit to Bristol Aquarium. Charli, Emma, and Molly
A smart balance of suspense, social issues, cultural diversity, and canine companionship. Looking for a fun afternoon at the river with a friend, 12-year-old Mia Mancinelli instead finds an animal in distress. Obviously neglected and certainly unloved, the miserable golden retriever is pregnant, scared, and alone, though not for long. Mia is an animal lover
A powerful story about resilience, redemption, and personal reckoning. The bond between mothers and daughters can be fiercely protective. So when Lucy Merrell reads a bad-news text from her mom, Paula, she is devastated. “Greg and I got into a nasty argument last night and he hit me.” Greg is an abusive husband? How could
An original story that is as educational as it is engaging. It is 1968, and the only thing Anna Rossi is sure of is that she doesn’t fit in, not into the American Ideal, not with her romantic partners, not with her multinational heritage, and not even among her peers. So when she gets an
An empowering self-improvement book that can help you live with intention. An outlier is a data point that stands out from the dataset. It could be a significantly damaging weather event that sets new records. Or it might be an athletic legend who outscores the rest. Either way, an outlier is something that defies and
Intensely contemplative dialogue will give readers plenty to think about, while the threat of escalating violence will keep the pages turning. The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a shift in journalism, moving away from paper copies, filtered narratives, and investigative powerhouses. These days, headlines are less about credentials and more about volume and virality.
A heartfelt look at what it takes to confront the past and define the future. A parent’s care for a child should be instinctual, a natural extension of their love, and that love is usually reciprocated through the child’s trust and dependence. But what happens when parental love is tainted, twisted, or cruel? What
A poignant reflection not just on what leaves a mark, but on what binds us back together. Turning fifty naturally invites reflection, a time to measure our choices and question whether the life we’ve built is truly the one we intended. When vivacious Franny reaches that milestone birthday, however, nothing suggests to her family that
Earnest drama, nuanced conflict, and understated intensity with just the right amount of edginess fill every page. Assistant District Attorney Jamie Jefferson doesn’t work in law enforcement for the paycheck. Working in the Special Victims Unit is emotionally taxing and physically exhausting, but for Jamie, it’s personal, and her newest assignment cuts deeper than ever.
An articulate, erudite, and intellectually incisive novel. “You have metastatic Stage IV prostate cancer, Will. It has spread.” This news is not entirely unexpected for septuagenarian Will Barnes. From damaged Marine to proud grandfather, Will’s life has been marked by significant milestones, irreversible choices, and thoughtful adaptation. And now, time is running short to complete
Shines like a sunlit anthem of self-expression and joy. Surya has a hobby he’d rather keep secret: he likes to sing. He practices a lot, so much that his singing annoys his sister in the other room as she rehearses her dancing. And while Surya likes to sing, what he really loves is dance. Specifically,
Ray Stokes owns fine things, but doesn’t care about them. He enjoys the company of brazen women, but doesn’t respect them. He has an appetite for excess, but his temperament is less indulgent. Gruff, lecherous, and rude, Ray has never let his brutish personality get in the way of his lifestyle. In fact, his line
Michael Brown loved music, musical composition, and his darling departed fiancée, Sarah. But that man has been dead for decades by the time a young boy realizes Michael’s memories and feelings live inside him. At only 4 years old, Julian shocks his mother when he skillfully plays an unfamiliar song on the piano, one of
A sprawling tale of transformation. The Archipelago of Cynnahu is a scattered realm that was born of history and shaped by war. Once a unified continent, Cynnahu is no longer an unbroken land populated by the peaceable Dragonkin. Human mages made sure of that. Now, an aggressive threat known as the Naga is making dangerous
A bittersweet story of hearts in sync yet never in step. Legation officer Piper Burton is good at her job… maybe too good. Efforts to get her transferred home from Kuwait have been unsuccessful, though that doesn’t stop her fiancé, Mark “Russ” Russell, from making a few phone calls. And Russ has the ear of
Geoffrey R. Jonas is no stranger to suffering, and his heartrending story will resonate with readers who have endured similar trials. Though many of us have family histories that are less than exemplary, Jonas chronicles a long record of violations, including Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in his compelling book,
