Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A futuristic new adult mystery with dynamic characters and plenty of action. Despite every effort to distance herself from her prominent family, Zoey Cardinal is bequeathed a unique inheritance upon her Great Aunt’s death. But what is a teen girl supposed to do with an A.I. android that is programmed for protection detail and police […]
An intriguing young adult story that holds nothing but possibilities. For Mischa Kenning-Elliott, almost everything is a serious matter. Her health? She’s got Lupus, so it’s no joke. Schoolwork? She’s a smart girl, focused on getting into her first choice university. Her love life? Well, not everything can be serious. She’s had boyfriends along the
A sensitive and emotional iteration of a Jane Austen classic. The timeless story of Captain Frederick Wentworth and the unpretentious Miss Anne Elliot is resurrected in Kelly Miller’s brilliant and surprising retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. After just a glimpse of a deep love that was cast aside, the story picks up some years later
Fact, fiction and conspiracy theories collide in this tightly drawn thriller. Without any preexisting health concerns, a man wakes up in a hotel room covered in a sheen of his own blood. In another corner of the globe, eight individuals are simultaneously paralyzed with no identifiable clinical cause. An American scientist is left to die
Amy’s genuine and relatable account will bring you to tears and move you to action. We have to eat to live, but not everyone has a healthy relationship with food and eating. Food: Eat with Ease Every Day by Amy Freinberg-Trufas is one woman’s honest memoir detailing the journey from obesity, isolation and self-loathing to
A fast-paced junior sleuth novel that is perfect for mystery lovers of any age. A spot in the limelight has never been on Simone LaFray’s bucket list, but after the success at the Chocolatiers’ Ball she handles her newfound notoriety in stride. With a mind like an advanced computer processor and a similarly mechanical set
A gracefully written novel that effectively integrates imaginative mythology. In a small village where everyone knows everyone, a distinct change in personality is sure to be noticed. And, unfortunately for Ts’ellbah, it might even be viewed as a threat. Ts’ellbah had long been known as a lively young woman that is wild and energetic, regularly
Possibly the sweetest coming-of-age novel ever penned. High school is almost over and Honey Blackwell couldn’t be more prepared for her promising future. Honey’s parents’ alma mater, Texas A&M, has accepted her, her career is already guaranteed, and she has a long-term boyfriend with plans for a family. Honey only has to walk in the
A high-stakes underwater adventure of epic proportions. Executive Officer Alex Coleman has a sinking feeling about the latest military intel. And it isn’t just because he’s on a submarine. Quick thinking, paired with the pangs of his conscience, leads him down a path that could possibly save lives but will definitely hurt his career. Unbeknownst
Utterly original and surprisingly refreshing. Jo Beth may be the older sister, but Skylar has the older soul. Besides their mutual love of skiing and their inseparable bond, the sisters couldn’t be more different. Jo Beth is impetuous, passionate, erratic and makes her own rules. Skylar doesn’t enjoy taking risks, has her head in a
The excelling value of wisdom is incontrovertibly argued. If asked to define wisdom, you might think it an easy task. Wisdom includes the ability to utilize knowledge and understanding. Applying wisdom can help avoid problems and dangers, can provide a springboard for problem-solving, and can make us more empathetic humans. But these ideas just scratch
Smart and penetrating. A thoughtful guided meditation that helps readers examine their unique perspective and small place in the world, Forty Four is a special compilation of poetry and artwork. Eccentric and thoroughly contemporary in composition, Miklaszewicz forgoes the weight of traditional poetry. Rather than musings on life, death and love, Forty Four jumps right
Sure to stoke your inner passion. The Cool and Warmth of Hearts by J.A. Santana is a collection of poetry that takes a step back and examines one of the most explored and vexing of human expressions, love. As long as humans have been writing, they’ve been writing about the experience of love. But love
A thriller with heart. Raine belongs to The Teaching, an intimate religious community that outsiders are quick to label as a cult. From a practical standpoint, The Teaching provides for everyone’s needs and Raine is generally happy with her humble life in the Haven. David is also in The Teaching, although his confidence is wavering.
The perfect blend of menace and fun. Years of serving a fickle master has fashioned Amalina Dalca into a clever young woman who allows her curiosity more freedom than ever before. More world-wise than the scared girl who was pressed into service so long ago, Amalina has developed an ambitious spirit, shedding the once knee-buckling
A sharp coming-of-age novel. “The Queen, Elyse, knew her calling was to provide sparkle and dignity. Appearance was everything.” Though she never wanted the queenship, it is Reverence in Kladenplatz and Elyse certainly appreciates the importance of a good show. Garish festivities and merriment, along with a generous amount of zuzu, keeps the tedious villagers
Edgy and futuristic. The future is now, and Joshua isn’t exactly sure why he is so instinctively good at, well, almost everything. A high school dropout, a former addict and an orphan, Joshua has defied the odds and made a name for himself both in the Virtual and in the Real. A skilled gamer with a
A wacky book you’ll be talking about with your friends. In what has to be the most random and unpredictable collection of stories ever conceived, all celebrating the ridiculous addiction that Americans have to celebrity, Ross Dreiblatt has penned a pop culture dream entitled I AM NOT BRAD PITT: And Other Stories. Three real person
It’s difficult to imagine who wouldn’t enjoy this novel. COLI*GO shines as a beacon of innovation, and is an altruistic gem positioned centrally in The City. Dr. Julie Walsh is ecstatic to be chosen to work for this influential company, a biotech firm that cultivates new talent in a broad array of disciplines. Her groundbreaking
A motivating picture book designed to inspire healthy choices. Sloth is more than your average dragon. So much more, in fact, that he can no longer fly. Even standing upright is a challenge for this severely overweight dragon. Content with his lazy life, Sloth is surprised when a courageous dwarf enters his mountain hideout. The
A modern fairy tale that triumphs liberty over oppression. Among a clan of gardeners, Og stands out like a sore thumb rather than a gnome with a green thumb. While the others are skilled horticulturists, mechanically inclined Og would rather spend his time figuring out how tools work than using them to cultivate the soil.
A lovely dramatic fiction novel based on real people and their eventful lives. “She was played out in spirit and body, but steeled herself for another difficult day.” Many difficult days, in fact. Newly widowed and with a baby on the way, Mary Johnnie, a First Nations woman living in the stark Yukon territory, must
Imaginative and forward thinking. Childlike innocence is abruptly forged into a fountain of vengeance within young Elysia Dayne. Known in her early adult years as a ruthless dragon slayer, she struggles to find human connections, relying instead on her survival-driven instincts. But it hasn’t always been this way. From an idyllic village where neighbors looked
A frightfully fun young adult horror adventure. Sometimes it can be difficult to embrace the peculiarities that make us unique. This is especially true for high-schooler Kali. Internally, she represents many young girls, juggling feelings of inadequacies and teen angst. On the outside, however, she couldn’t be more different from her peers. Derisively called the
