Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A sharply written, procedurally inflected political thriller. Serving in a law enforcement agency that dates back more than 200 years sounds prestigious, but United States Park Police Sergeant Lowri Pritchard experiences a different reality. Today’s official order of business? Pumping water off of flooded D.C. streets. But her morning shifts from grunt work to gruesome […]
A suspenseful novel rooted in a danger that may already be lurking in the medicine cabinet of unsuspecting readers. Life rarely offers quick fixes, yet people still fall for manipulative marketing and pill‑shaped promises. Even after the shine wears off and the sham is exposed, the public keeps buying. Few know this better than Dr.
An uplifting book that will inspire children to dream often and dream big. When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, teacher, firefighter, astronaut, and influencer often top the list. Bristol’s kids are no different, which is why Career Day has Charli, Molly, and Emma buzzing with excitement. For these
A hyperreal political thriller that sounds the alarm but never surrenders to despair. What happens when fanaticism trumps reason, or when speaking truth is counted as treason? Karrie Chapman is about to find out. This pragmatic woman might be politically uninvolved, but she is not unconcerned about world events. To block out the noise, she has
This curiosity-fueling chapter book will redirect kids’ restless energy toward creative problem-solving and confident exploration. Charli and her two besties, Molly and Emma, never shy away from learning new things. This day is extra-special because their school welcomes a surprise visitor, a landscape architect named Ms. Martin, who has an exciting announcement. The town council
The Bone Nest will easily become your next mystery obsession. It is 1986, and the folks of Bluesummer are on edge. Multiple local girls have gone missing, only to be found dead at the hands of the Songbird Strangler. The murderer has a schedule and a pattern, leaving calling cards at each crime scene. Even
A dynamic true story about a remarkable man who was so much more than a soldier. He’s Alive! by Živojin Žika Petrović opens in Fismes, France, August 10, 1918, on a scarred battlefield that was heartbreakingly familiar during the Great War. Here, readers are introduced to Sergeant James Mestrovitch of the 111th Infantry Regiment. After
A maximalist horror mash-up that feels like the entire genre condensed into one bingeable adventure. Coming face-to-face with one’s mortality can change a person, and nobody is happier to experience it than Riley Dredge. A victim of a traumatic childhood incident, Riley has been emotionally void and bereft of true connection for years, existing as
A forlorn, dark fantasy that begs readers to get lost in its pages. Ever since the breaking, the world has suffered one cataclysm after another. And though the next cataclysm is always around the corner, it is the job of a Vigil Hunter to delay such an inevitability as long as possible. Scyllus is one
Rich with themes of resilience and honor. As far as Cylos is concerned, peaceful Malgar exists only in magical stories about a period before his birth. His father speaks fondly of the time when the land was protected by Shadow Casters, those with the unique ability to summon wondrous creatures from another realm. But Cylos
A dazzling young adult fantasy novel you’ll love getting lost in. Fresh from their final lessons at the Shadow Caster Sanctuary, Kaito, Sumi, and Nigel are embracing their positions as the newest members of the Legion of Shadow Casters. Their first assignment as junior officers has been successful so far, despite the best efforts of
A book that fosters change in a healthier, more compassionate light. Lose 20 pounds without diet or exercise! Cure diabetes with this simple breakfast hack! Better sleep in as little as three nights! We’ve all seen flashy claims like these, offering big results with little effort. Even knowing they’re clickbait, we’re drawn in because many
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 festive book sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Delaware at Christmas: The First State in a Merry State narrows the broad topic of one of America’s favorite holidays into a localized journey with roots stretching back to the 17th century. Whether Swedish, Irish, German, or Polish immigrants, intrepid settlers brought their own
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
Blood on the Trail has no hokum, just authentic terrors rooted in persistent whispers. Nestled within California’s rugged North Coast region, Lost Grove couldn’t be further removed from the impersonal city life Seth Wolfe left behind. With the end of unethical practices at Orbriallis, his recent promotion to chief of police, and a blossoming relationship
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
