Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Abyss of Tyranny by Justin Cook Few among us would relish time in prison, but if we found ourselves incarcerated, certainly that moment of freedom, our eventual release, would be a glorious affair, right? “If anyone tells you getting out of prison is easy or joyful, they’re full of it.” This pulls-no-punches outlook permeates Justin Cook’s second […]
Entirely analytic and unrelentingly optimistic. Have you ever been looking for an answer to a question only to find that the deeper you dig, the more complex the question becomes? After looking in many directions and from different angles, you finally conclude that the right solution is the simplest one. For Dr. Tony Nader, substantial
A balanced tale that remains refreshingly optimistic. Seattle wasn’t always home to grunge bands, the Space Needle, and soy lattes. In the 1940s, northwestern Washington was known for gasoline shortages, scrap drives, blackouts, and relocation assembly centers. Amid this turbulent landscape is young Scotty Johannsen, the quintessential teenage American boy finding his place in the
An edgy cyberthriller. The truth will set you free, but not everyone cares for the truth. Or freedom. Nobody knows this better than Julian Comstock, a recently widowed man struggling to find purpose in a changed world. Not only did COVID mandates cost his wife her life, but they took a toll on Julian’s physical,
A collage of vigor, willfulness, conviction, and love. Within seconds of birth, babies take in their first life-giving breath, and this act of breathing remains necessary for survival throughout their lives. Just as humans can’t live without oxygen, a life without hope can feel similarly impossible, suffocating, and directionless. For Arlaana, the idea behind A
A generous coming-of-age story that grants a broader perspective on the world. Jinka Ethiopia is home to a group of friends whose bonds will last a lifetime. They may not have similar home lives or come from the same family, but they have more in common than not, especially as their respective journeys take them
It might be his birthday, but blowing out the candles never seems to grant Jonah Tarver his wish. For as many of his eighteen years as he can remember, Jonah has endured one challenge after another. True, his family loves him, but they don’t always know how to help him through his troubles. His father
Action, tension, treachery, and romance harmonize beautifully. Legendary First Knight of Camelot, famed Sir Lancelot Du Lac is an inspiring figure and a worthy mentor, but he is not the hero of this tale. No, this is the story of a spirited princess and a love her station in life forbids. Ill health has beset
An optimistic novel about looking for the best in everyone, including ourselves. Mar Meyer hopes to have a banner year, a blissful stretch to forget that her quarter-century marriage collapsed, to mend the strained relationship with her son, and to make friends with people who never knew her as Henry’s wife, Margaret. Married life allowed
So entertaining that you might forget it is a nonfiction book. After a long day on the job, what is your conversation like at home? If your day went well, maybe you’re celebrating your successes. More often, though, the conversation likely circles around incompetent leadership, obnoxious coworkers, or other repetitious frustrations from work. This cycle
There are many timeless adages about the human body. Eyes are the windows to the soul. When the mind is unwell, the whole body suffers. Cold hands, warm heart. These expressions grant insight into how one aspect of the body can influence the rest. However, the Western world is relatively reserved when it comes to
A speculative-fiction-lover’s dream, a true must-read! It’s no stretch to say that Oreste Pax is at the forefront of technological advancement, and he has been for a decade. Not only is Pax an innovator, an entrepreneur, and a financial powerhouse, but he is also a literal savior, having facilitated the neutralization of a virus that
An intriguing novel that maintains precision and order amid sabotage and chaos. Human greed ruined their chance to thrive on Earth, but human ingenuity created an opportunity for another kind of life on a dying planet. In the ongoing battle for dominance between Humans and the Altered, Sam Ryan’s loyalty extends only to her brother,
Have you ever been asked a stupid question? Perhaps you are fueling up at a gas station when a stranger asks if your hybrid car runs fully on electric. Or maybe someone at the grocery store asks if the box of Cream of Wheat contains wheat. It is this sort of ridiculousness that Sidney S.
A refreshingly compassionate way of seeing the world. From goat yoga to ASMR, humans have found creative and delightful ways to relax, gain a sense of calm, and find internal harmony. But nothing could prepare R.G. Shore for the level of determination required to find balance and peace while incarcerated for almost a thousand days.
Sometimes sweet, sometimes heartbreaking, but always engaging and impossible to set aside. The decision to leave Southern California is almost a no-brainer for Emma Mason. An exclusive scholarship to a boarding school meant to hone her painting skills is all the motivation Emma needs to trade the comforts of her sheltered high school, her magnetic
Have you ever heard a quote so good, you have to share it with someone else? A few words poignant enough to lodge themselves forever into your subconscious? Something so clever it deserves to be its own meme? We probably all have a storehouse of sayings we’ve heard over the years that are too good
An intelligent memoir that will challenge stigmas, shift viewpoints, open eyes, and start the conversations that matter most. Adoption in the United States is not an uncommon arrangement and, whether we realize it or not, some of our friends, coworkers, and neighbors are adoptees. Still, knowing someone who has been adopted and knowing how it
A brilliant character study and an example of thunderous storytelling. Even heroes eventually succumb to old age and infirmity, but that inevitability doesn’t make it easy to watch. Frank Sinatra’s decline had been widely publicized, and though his passing isn’t a total shock to the public, the loss is still an immense blow. For 40-year-old
The ideas are easy to apply within almost any business or industry. Whether you manage a small team or an entire corporation, you’ve probably commemorated a work anniversary. What are these celebrations typically like? For most employees, the event consists of little more than a grocery store greeting card, a box of stale donuts to
A grisly mystery tinged with the metaphysical. Ariel Fall is a hardened private investigator who specializes in hunting down the scum of the earth. Bringing these lowlifes to justice is the fuel that keeps the fire burning in his belly. Well, that and whiskey. Still, bills need to be paid and Ariel isn’t above taking
An indispensable guide that will reach the heart and touch the soul. Do you consider yourself to be a pragmatist? Are you thorough in your decision-making, always careful to weigh all the pros and cons before taking action? If so, this might serve you well in an organizational or financial capacity, but overanalyzing can easily
When studying the modern history of our world, it is impossible to exclude war from the curriculum. Stemming from religious and political divisions to run-of-the-mill selfishness, war has been a driving force behind almost every land and nation. Military veteran Will knows this firsthand. A Marine who served in Vietnam, Will struggles to accept the
A chilling bloodbath that you’ll binge from the edge of your seat. America is living in a period of unparalleled advancements in biotechnology. With applications ranging from gene therapy to pollution mitigation, the possibilities seem limitless, and nobody is blazing a trail brighter than microbiologist Mae Louise Vicar. Kindhearted and eager to please, Mae loves
