Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Roberts deftly reshapes known history into exciting new territory. Quintus Sertorius is a man on a mission. Tired of the domination and influence of the Republic, he follows in his Roman father’s rebellious footsteps. Unsatisfied with nothing less than freedom for Iberia, Quintus lays plans for an assault and raises a formidable army. These actions […]
The perfect gift for a child in your life. Christmas Begins With Christ is a lovely multi-purpose picture book that offers lessons about Jesus’ presence in our day-to-day lives, thoughtfully captures the spirit of the season, and helps little readers learn basic counting. The story exudes warmth and joy, giving parents a nice way to
Prepare to have your expectations expertly reshaped. Why would a nun be hiding a newborn baby within the folds of her garment, pleading with her last dying breath for the baby to be kept hidden? This puzzling question haunts the lives of multiple families for three long decades. In the present day, Judge Ruth Masisi
Cathartic, poignant and sensitive. Claire and Ondina share a close bond of sisterhood, but couldn’t be more contrasting in personalities. Ondina is the stable, dependable older sister, living a clean life in her home country. Everything in her world is ordered and purposeful, contributing to a centered and contented life. An ocean away is little sister
A chilling page-turner teeming with sadistic characters. Staff Sergeant Haddy Abrams, an elite warrior for the Israel Defense Force, is in peak physical condition, but the same can’t be said of her mental, emotional, or spiritual state. Proficient in the art of war, Haddy’s entire life has been a battle, one she’s not sure she
A wonderfully exuberant book of poems. Itches Inside My Head: Volume I is a bedazzling collection of lighthearted poems geared toward young readers. Delightfully glad-hearted, Randy Mazie’s anthology tackles issues common to childhood, ranging from the ever-present monster hiding under the bed to tender bonding moments shared with a parent. Fans of rhyming poetry will
A finely tuned fusion of political satire and science fiction. A procedural mishap leaves Doctor Stefan Westin in the enviable position of becoming Earth’s savior. But the task will be demanding and the circumstances are more than a little suspect. Initially, Stefan’s only guidance surrounding the monumental project comes in the form of a cryptic
A plot that will chill you to the core. Denver is a tough town in which to endure a stint of homelessness, but at a young age, Charly Highsmith had to do just that. With an apathetic, alcoholic mother, a father that abandoned the family without warning, and an autistic younger brother in her care,
A well-reasoned series of political observations delivered from an intelligent and impassioned writer. Some books stir the mind, while others toy with emotions. Somewhat rare in the world of nonfiction, The Ranting of an Uneducated Reactionary unequivocally does both. Oscar Phillips’ astringent assessments of a variety of topics, ranging from egalitarianism to the consequences of
As comfortable and honest as if it were coming from a close confidant. Rules of engagement can be defined as the specific set of guidelines that govern circumstances while engaged in combat. These rules do not necessarily dictate how a result is to be achieved, but indicate what measures are considered unacceptable in said combat.
An indispensable companion on any avid learner’s journey. History holds numerous lessons for those with an appetite for scholarship, and Europe on the Path to Self-Destruction offers plenty in the way of education and enlightenment. With retrospection as a trusty traveling companion, Jack L. Schwartzwald acts as a tour guide for Europe between the years
Hyperreality mingles with tactile truths. Geoff is one of the lucky few, or at least that’s what he’s been told. Six years have passed since the deadly Nergal Virus spurred forward-thinking civic leaders to take dramatic action, quickly separating the infected from the healthy. While the virus took the lives of billions, a countless number
An epic story that boasts a classic fairy tale feel, an intellectual bite and a heaping portion of wit. The family Sosunov are the keepers of an important legacy, protecting the residents of their small fishing village, Fortitude, from malignant witches who prey upon innocent dreamers. Generations of Sosunovs have toiled and sacrificed to keep
Offers every piece of his authentic self in a display that garners respect and admiration. Though modern opinions and viewpoints are shifting, being gay in a world that feels different from you has never been easy. And growing up as a gay child in the 1950s and 1960s was a much different experience than it
Cynical, astute, and decidedly well-rounded Bill and Yvonne Smede are nobody special. They’ve done nothing exceptional. Their life together, for all intents and purposes, is prosaic. But that doesn’t mean their marriage, their family, their friends, and even their boring routines are valueless. An ordinary walk around the block yields many interesting observations and meaningful
The closest you’ll get to sharing tea and scones with the famed novelist. Are you guilty of naming a beloved pet Mr. Darcy? Were you disappointed to discover that Austenland isn’t a real resort? When you dream, do you see yourself in elegant but stifling formalwear that requires assistance to put on? If so, Joe
Poetic prose and intense introspections. Villeton High School is home to jocks, cheerleaders, bookworms, burnouts, and Basil Francis. Fitting into no particular social circle, Basil is happy to go unnoticed by her classmates. No attention is better than the wrong kind of attention, after all. But Basil’s loner status just got an upgrade. Almost overnight,
A suspenseful novel with a plot that will keep you on pins and needles until the final moment. Fame and its trappings are not for everybody. Dahlia Frost has good reason to avoid the limelight. An unceremonious departure from the Air Force more than a decade ago leaves her with little more than PTSD, heartbreak
Deliberately unnerving and impressively intricate. Devon and Gavin DiMasi may look like the mirror image of one another, but looks are only skin deep. Though they’re twins, these two boys couldn’t be more different in the ways that count most. ‘Devious Devon’ lives up to his nickname through his narcissistic personality and an obvious disdain
A sublime thriller that leans heavily into the paranormal. What’s the worst that could happen? For 16-year-old Jett Hart, the worst isn’t her mom ending up in a coma after a car crash. That’s traumatic and life-altering, to be sure, but the worst comes when family members decide it’s time to take Audrey Hart off
A breezy romance with spirited characters and a gentle story arc. Ah, small town living. The very notion conjures images of unassuming homes with white picket fences, friendly neighbors watering their prized rose bushes, and the ideal place to put down roots and start a family. But not everyone has such shimmering sentimentality when thinking
Immensely engaging and impossible to ignore. Almost nobody would refer to Shelby Forster as a ray of sunshine. She’s unapologetic, sarcastic, broody and constantly worked up about something. She even calls her dutiful mom by her first name, Fran, just to get under her skin. But can you blame the girl? She lost her little
A fresh, energetic story that is ready to bewitch and enchant. A landslide that nearly costs him his life proves to be a double-edged sword for Skaar, a powerful rarkyn who has been imprisoned by some crafty human magic. The wild crash of rubble and debris liberates Skaar from one human captor, but puts him
Inspiring and uplifting, a true delight for young readers. Bear Creek Elementary School is getting ready to put on a talent show. With a wide variety of possibilities, Deepa looks forward to enjoying singers, actors, ballerinas and maybe even a unicyclist in the upcoming event. But more than anything, Deepa wants to dance for her
