Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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
Captures both the hardships and hopes of a community. Bring One Home by Thomas L. Pelissero is a layered blend of memoir and local history that begins with the triumph of the Bessemer Speedboys’ 1947 Upper Peninsula basketball championship before moving into the author’s own boyhood and the turbulent seasons of 1963–66. Drawing on personal
A big-hearted tribute to small towns and enduring love. Breakups are seldom easy, but for Morgan, this one stings more than most. As if getting dumped by a man the world idolizes weren’t enough, Morgan is basically evicted from his fancy NYC apartment with zero fanfare, zero notice, and zero options but to head back
A sweeping multi-generational adventure. Sometimes the interconnection between myth and science is not a collision of opposites but a conversation between wonder and reason, with each trying to explain the same mystery in different ways. Folk Secrets by Brent Wheelbarger embodies that complicated intersection. It blends American folktale, history, and speculative science into a sweeping
An intelligent novel with drama that will grab readers from the first page. In The Case Against Jasper, Clifton Wilcox confronts the haunting terrain of truth, lies, and condemnation through a gripping exploration of guilt, justice, and perception. Jasper, who is described as “a young squirrel with a tender heart and a troubled brow,” is
A story of profound love, resilience, and the hard-won hope that comes from staring into the abyss and choosing to walk back into the light. Can a pulse-pounding murder mystery and a sweeping, passionate romance coexist in one story? Reservations by Theresa Janson deftly blends these genres, and the result is a richly rewarding experience
A sweet and nostalgic coming-of-age romance that captures the fleeting magic of a summer. A Summer Lasts Forever is a heartfelt story that explores self-discovery and the power of young love. The novel follows sixteen-year-old Ginny Edmunds, whose father takes their family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to spend a summer away in Vermont. Frustrated at being
Ideal for young readers who yearn for connection and comfort. Zoe Meadows is a reserved nine-year-old girl facing the uncertainties of life and childhood. Shy by nature, Zoe often watches the neighborhood children play as she sits on the sidelines, longing to join them but unsure how to take the first step. Her homeschool tutor
A whirlwind adventure of the heart and mind. Vesta escaped the authoritarian world of Hestia years ago in search of freedom, but now finds herself living on the edges of galactic society. Her trajectory changes when the Galactic Legion tasks her with a secret mission back on her homeworld, placing her under the command of
A sweeping emotional tale that blends intimacy with a perceptible sense of suspense. The Story of You by Daniel Maunz is a poignant novel that intertwines the complexities of parenthood, communication, and the weight of unspoken truths. At its center is Will Banfield, a devoted father trying to reach his four-year-old son, Quince, who is
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.
Audiences will find comfort in the capable hands of Dr. Apigian. The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It is a work that reframes trauma as a biological condition rooted in the body’s survival systems rather than a problem confined to the mind. Drawing on her
A novel that fuses suspense, indulgence, and tenacity. St. Columba is a long way from Vermont, but it is the place Gemma calls home these days. Here, among sun-drenched Caribbean beachlines and sunburnt tourists, this young woman makes ends meet by selling timeshares during the day while retreating at night to Luna, her beloved, dilapidated
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
A seedy thriller steeped in atmosphere and authenticity. Part-time PI Eddie O’Connell has long existed in the shadowy alleys of Chicago’s racetracks, betting parlors, and backroom deals. He’s gotten into a rhythm managing a growing family bar, but these days, he isn’t the center of attention. Most people would say Eddie was punching up when
A vividly layered narrative that intertwines history and the complexities of identity. In My Family and ‘Them Languages’, Aline P’nina Tayar turns to the intertwined histories of her Maltese and Tunisian Jewish heritage to make sense of identity, migration, and the role of language in shaping belonging. The narrative begins in the wake of her
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 dramatic love story with a heart of gold. All Fired Up by Carmine Valentine follows Marianne Dunaway, a romance novelist whose return to Orcas Island is anything but peaceful. What begins as a quiet homecoming quickly spirals into danger when threatening messages and cryptic symbols surface, hinting at buried family secrets and a long-lost
A dazzling example of bold, fearless writing that stretches and entertains. Hong Kong is nothing if not dynamic. And nobody capitalizes on the fray quite like Chaz and Lu, two impulsive young men whose fondness for reckless bets—cockroach races, no less—lands them in dangerous debt. To escape their predicament, they are drawn into an improbable
A story that truly celebrates chaos, comedy, and love in equal measure. Grampy, the Rhino and the Soda by Todd Cardin is a riotously funny and heartwarming children’s picture book that turns an ordinary trip to the drive-through zoo into a day no one will forget. When Elliott and Lennon’s eccentric grandfather is pressed into
Examines a complex and nuanced subject with confidence and know-how. Reimagining Government: Achieving the Promise of AI by Faisal Hoque, Erik Nelson, and Thomas H. Davenport lays out a practical, research-driven vision for how artificial intelligence can reshape public service when guided by responsibility and foresight. Aimed at policymakers, technologists, and civic leaders, the book
A tightly paced story that grips you with its noose. Angry Hornet Nest begins with a chilling prologue, as Pakuna, a figure from centuries past, flees across snowbound ground while carrying the burden of an ancient curse—a shadow destined to reemerge in the mining town of Dryton, California. In the present day, high school misfits Francis and
A fast-paced, emotionally charged thriller. Her Last Few Days by Laurel Martin is a gripping suspense novel set in Masonville, Minnesota, where the quiet life of the town is rattled by the largest plastics manufacturer in the state, North American Plastics Enterprises Ltd. Local bank manager Claire Chapman stumbles upon suspicious financial activity linked to
