2024-04-15 09:04
Morgan Sterling's Stellar Harmony: A Celestial Love Story beautifully captures the unlikely romance between Langston, an astrophysics professor caught between the worlds of academia and his… Read More
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2024-04-11 02:50
In The Last Show on Earth, author Tim Galbraith presents a riveting exploration of a post-rapture world where humanity grapples with its place in a universe abandoned by God. Nearly a decade… Read More
2024-04-09 23:20
In the dark and lonely spiral of grief following the death of his beloved wife, Aaron returns to old comforting demons, even as his friends and children try to pull him back from the brink o… Read More
2024-04-08 16:33
The City of Angels is in dire need of saving from an undead apocalypse in The Bureau of Undead Investigation by Connor Mackay, a whip-smart buddy cop zombie thriller. In a future where Big P… Read More
2024-04-08 16:00
A reluctant hero's journey of self-discovery like no other, The Day of the Space Voyager by James Parker Walker is a gripping tale of aliens, angels, and ancient protectors of the stars. Whe… Read More
2024-04-03 11:34
A soul-baring collection of melancholy poetry, Always Something Heartfelt by Ashton Harper dives into the poet's complex journey through desire, romance, and heartbreak. Harper's poetry swin… Read More
2024-03-29 10:32
In a once-magical realm now ruled by an iron fist, one young woman must liberate the forces within to change the world, and save those she loves, in The Last Refuge by Christina Bacilieri. A… Read More
2024-03-27 23:19
A captivating exploration of self-discovery and transformation, Wholly Naomi: One Woman, Nine Numbers, and a Cat Looking for Love by Louise Gilbert is a captivating combination of fiction an… Read More
2024-03-27 23:04
From homemade bunkers in rural Hungary to the bright lights of Hollywood, author John Czingula takes readers through the historic highs and lows of a unique life in his memoir, From Utopia t… Read More
2024-03-25 12:13
Putting a fictional spin on a real-world conflict, Bargaining Chip by Jim Parker is a bold and nuanced reimagining of Putin's war against Ukraine, resulting in a tense and timely thriller. I… Read More
2024-03-25 11:31
Stella Atrium delivers the resounding final chapter of The Tribal Wars series with Tribal Logic, an electrifying conclusion to her speculative fiction saga. Jesse Hartley is desperate to ret… Read More
2024-03-22 10:15
Dissecting the intricacies of professional success and sharing strategies to rise above organizational chaos, How to Get a Job and Keep a Job: The Fundamentals of Organizational Politics by… Read More
2024-03-20 23:00
A pair of strangers embark on an unconventional odyssey through Charlotte, North Carolina in Two, a quietly wise novel by Nathan Nicolau. When Howl observes Ella reciting a passionate solilo… Read More
2024-03-18 23:39
An absorbing and poignant novel about a woman's search for identity and path in life, Finding Isobel by Mary Behan examines the complex and painful choices that can rip families apart, as we… Read More
2024-03-18 14:40
Inviting readers on a wild ride from Minnesota to California, The Buddha and the Bee: Biking through America's Forgotten Roadways on an Accidental Journey of Discovery by Cory Mortensen is a… Read More
2024-03-17 13:12
A stark and intimate collection of four stories that explore the bonds of loyalty and the complex relationships humans have with change, Deferred Redemptions by G.E. Russell is an unassuming… Read More
2024-03-13 10:53
Unexpected romance, deadly betrayals, and the perils of complex families swirl madly together in Whirlwinds, Waves, and Willow by Flo Dombey, the second emotional installment of The Willow C… Read More
2024-03-11 10:23
Posing hard questions about when we need to adjust our moral compass, Ambitious' Secret: Hope's Story by Dameyon Allen brings readers into the heart of Houston and its pulsing throb of hustl… Read More
2024-03-08 10:37
Probing the complex emotions of a first responder and the physiological strain of getting by in America today, Wreck and Return: An EMT’s Journey Into and Out of Darkness by Tom Kranz… Read More
2024-03-03 23:12
The demonic forces of Darkness clash with radiant warriors of Light in Wrath of the Fallen by Kristopher Jerome, a sprawling and enrapturing new fantasy saga. Epic clashes of magic, impossib… Read More
2024-03-01 09:32
Stark and suspenseful with a daunting tangle of a plot, The Spire by Shaun Goldsmith is a lavishly unpredictable and compelling whodunit. The story begins with a bang - a quadruple homicide… Read More
2024-02-28 16:35
A wickedly twisted thriller with a gritty gothic edge, Lost Grove: Part One by Charlotte Zang and Alex Knudsen is a dark dream for fans of contemporary horror. The sleepy coastal town of Los… Read More
2024-02-28 12:29
Bringing the genre-pushing Weapons of Choice saga to a fitting and explosive end, Nemesis Earth by Nick Snape is an all-out clash of titans, large and small, which will decide if humanity su… Read More
2024-02-17 00:14
Miracles happen in the most unlikely places in Insane Angels by Edward Nicholls, a whip-smart peek into higher powers, both human and divine. The only thing that can make a hangover worse … Read More
2024-02-15 11:46
Eye-opening, mind-expanding, and relentlessly hopeful, Om Vel Way: Be Happy and Make Happy by Seval Seer is a well-crafted guide for the journey of self-actualization. Part memoir and part s… Read More
2024-02-14 11:43
An insightful collection of personal essays and thought-provoking anecdotes, Deep Heavy Stuff: Thoughts and essays for enriching your life by Don Ake is an inspiring work of contemporary wri… Read More
2024-02-07 13:13
Children with the hearts of seasoned warriors must save their world from being swallowed by sinister magic in Fog & Fireflies by T.H. Lehnen, a mesmerizing and thought-provoking fantasy… Read More
2024-02-06 14:31
Heartwrenching, humanistic, and beautifully told, The Wandering Pianist: From the Street to the Concert Hall by Congyu Wang is a humbly penned memoir that grips the imagination and offers re… Read More
2024-02-06 14:14
A new chapter of unbelievable escapades and impossible achievements awaits in The Further Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Ross Stein, a witty, whimsical, and poignan… Read More
2024-02-05 12:26
Showing the rise and fall of beliefs in two men connected by loyalty and brotherhood, Clans by Frederick Albert is a modern-day musing on race relations and the gap of ideologies still fract… Read More
2024-01-31 11:03
A breathless tale of violence and love, A Summer of War by Lynn Mason is a gripping plunge into the jungles of Vietnam, told through an evocative and refreshing lens. When a misogynistic mil… Read More
2024-01-26 13:26
H.S. Gilchrist is the debut author of The End of the World (first book in The Primordial Engine series), former Anthropology major turned data analyst. Nurturing a young nerd. Writing the ad… Read More
2024-01-26 13:17
Laying out a compelling argument for atheism, or at least a more intentional relationship to whatever faith you choose, Imagine There's No Heaven: The Born Again Atheist by Frederick Von Hei… Read More
2024-01-25 08:40
Dave Garrett is a 1966 Ursinus College Graduate, majoring in Chemistry. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer Officer with the West Pac Ground Forces, 1967-1968, a… Read More
2024-01-24 15:53
Obsession and desperation lead to scandalous deeds and sinister consequences in The Blythe Girl by Alex Webster, a fantastically dark period drama. William is a Regency gentleman torn in two… Read More
2024-01-23 15:20
Warlocks, demons, serpents, and shadows collide in Drakomunda by Guy Quartley, a riveting plunge into a fresh universe of magic, myth, and murder. Ambitious fantasy fans will quickly sink in… Read More
2024-01-23 13:27
A richly imagined tale of cowboys, aliens, and an ethnographic clash of cultures, Starmen by Francis Hamit is a genre-bending adventure with enough historical touchstones to brilliantly blur… Read More
2024-01-22 11:46
Eye-opening, mind-expanding, and relentlessly hopeful, Om Vel Way: Be Happy and Make Happy by Seval Seer is a well-crafted guide for the journey of self-actualization. Part memoir and part s… Read More
2024-01-21 15:32
Bitter enemies become unlikely allies and chart a new course for the shattered remnants of humanity in The End of the World: Rise of the After Lord by H.S. Gilchrist, a stunning work of genr… Read More
2024-01-17 15:10
Following the money from a sleazy rip-off ring leads to bigger and more dangerous fish in Shitamachi Scam by Michael Pronko, a high-stakes hunt for justice in Tokyo. In a city where real est… Read More
2024-01-16 15:49
Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers is an imaginative and ingenious piece of science fiction that merges future technology with the pulsing energy of a mystery. In a dystopic worl… Read More
2024-01-16 15:49
Modern society's culture of entertaining escapism becomes a nightmare realm of mind control in Dreaming Under an Electric Moon by Kris Powers, a gritty and sinister sci-fi mystery. Two agent… Read More
2024-01-16 02:35
A beautifully told memoir in the spirit of a self-improvement guide, Into the Heart of the Infinite by Maetreyii Ma Nolan Ph.D. is a revelation of personal enlightenment. Explaining the life… Read More
2024-01-15 14:39
A character-driven leap through a gateway to the future, Archipelago by H R Hawkins is an immersive thrill for fans of cosmic drama and technological prophecy. When a splinter civilization o… Read More
2024-01-11 02:47
An intense collection of characters in emotional tumult, Loves and Entanglements by Lewis Bogaty demonstrates the author's sensitivity to the human condition, and the impossible choices we a… Read More
2024-01-07 23:01
Gripping autobiographical reflections from a child of Holocaust survivors, Little Boy, I Know Your Name by Mitchell Raff is a visceral, heartrending, and timely work of history and memoir. G… Read More
2024-01-06 18:16
A raw and emotionally charged tale of loyalty, love, and the lives we hide behind the scenes, Stone Angel by Charles Buday is a conspiracy-fueled and captivating thriller. Paige, a fresh-fac… Read More
2024-01-04 14:30
A long-form allegory set in a magical version of our world, Searching For Zen: A Tale Of Divine Destiny by Albert T. Franklin is an original and passionate piece of spiritual fiction. When a… Read More
2024-01-03 12:33
Mask of Dreams by Leigh Grant is a huge, sprawling achievement, a marvelous historical novel that brings together elements of the romance and adventure genres with grittier realism and acute… Read More
2023-12-22 15:50
Gypsy curses, gym class crushes and ghostly visions haunt the pages of A Place of Vengeance: Tales from Windward Cove by David Lafferty, a clever piece of supernatural teen drama. An aspirin… Read More
2023-12-15 16:03
Harmony: The Saga of the Earth by Apala Banerjee is a moving collection of poems and illustrations celebrating nature and urging readers to take action to save the planet. The teenage poet f… Read More
2023-12-15 13:15
Growing up loving horror and mystery tales, JC Bratton writes short stories that pay homage to the Point Horror novels she would read as a kid: stories such as Slumber Party by Christopher P… Read More
2023-12-15 13:12
Daniel Micko, a literary alchemist, transforms life's quirks and societal complexities into captivating narratives. His books are like fine wine – best enjoyed with contemplation, occa… Read More
2023-12-13 11:22
An updated lifestyle guide for contemporary wellness and wholeness, inspired by sagacity dating back over two thousand years, A Dao for the Third Millennium: The politics, psychology, philos… Read More
2023-12-11 13:02
Otherworldly, thought-provoking, and innovative, In B'tween: The Wisp by Nandita Banerjee is a novel that poetically plunges into the mysterious potential of the afterlife. Picking up after… Read More
2023-12-07 15:28
An eager young soldier comes of age through the smoke and strife of Vietnam in Cheerful Obedience by Patrick McLaughlin, a character-focused snapshot of that conflict's dark legacy, and a po… Read More
2023-12-04 14:04
A comprehensive plunge into the enigmatic world of the lottery, Winning Numbers: A Deep Dive Into the Lottery & Luck by Jeff Copetas is an eye-opening and entertaining exposé on w… Read More
2023-12-03 13:37
Hard-hitting in its honesty and authentic narrative voice, An Eighth Grade Gay Straight Alliance by Daniel Micko shines a light on the societal forces and peer pressures that shape growing u… Read More
2023-11-30 11:55
Adi's Animal Adventures by Julie Schanke Lyford is a fun and informative illustrated book that shows the great importance of inspiring younger generations to respect nature. Through vibrant… Read More
2023-11-28 23:43
A collection of slow-burning psychological horror, Things That Go Bump in the Night, Volume One: Urban Legends by JC Bratton holds four chilling and unpredictable stories, originally publish… Read More
2023-11-22 12:50
Vibrantly written and irresistibly funny, The Utterly Sublime Adventures of Ava Roberts by Lisa Frederickson is a novel about love and the healing powers of traveling. From Goa to Sydney, Th… Read More
2023-11-22 12:23
Peeking into the wild internal world of house cats, Our Cats Are Plotting to Kill Us by Jim Tilberry is a witty wander to the edge of the absurd. When Julie signs up for Elon Musk's new Cat… Read More
2023-11-20 23:40
Exploring racial dynamics in the context of Kentucky's complex history, Across the Kentucky Color Line: Cultural Landscapes of Race from the Lost Cause to Integration by Lee Durham Stone is… Read More
2023-11-20 16:15
The first book in the MacTire Legends series, The Quest for Happiness by Andrews is a gripping romantic fantasy. In a new search for love, self-acceptance, and belonging, Adam faces unimagin… Read More
2023-11-20 11:54
A celebration of resilience, family, and joy in the face of life's greatest challenges, Unforgettable by David J. Cook is a fearless testament to loyalty and love. Overcoming heartbreak and… Read More
2023-11-15 14:38
Marie's Nutcracker by Margaret Marie Klenzing is a fun and refreshingly honest novel about the hardship that ambitious ballet dancers must face in their pursuit of perfection. Set in the sno… Read More
2023-11-13 15:18
Surprising in its sensitivity, creativity, and heart, The Johnsons: The Eyes of Penn by Richard Carlton London is an entertaining and innovative literary experience about a resilient group o… Read More
2023-11-02 11:18
A bold rethinking of devotion, self-improvement, and enlightenment, Christianity 2.0: How Amazing New Advances in the Religious Realm Can Ignite a Religious Revival by John Dorsey is an eye… Read More
2023-10-30 14:05
A charming collection of poems, stories, and memories about Christmastime, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir by Larada Horner-Miller is a spirited and inspiring ta… Read More
2023-10-30 12:09
A Weapons System Officer wakes up to fractured memories on a devastated and nearly lifeless experimental warship in Prompt Excursion by Lewis S. Kingston, a creative and original work of sci… Read More
2023-10-30 09:10
Spectacularly creative and emotionally gripping, The Lost Souls of Guayaquil by Brian Gibb is an original and thought-provoking novel about life, death, and what defines us in between. In a… Read More
2023-10-24 09:06
A recently jilted designer wakes up confused and covered in her best friend's blood in Reasonable by K.T. Carlisle, a dark and dramatic first installment of the What Happened to Mia Davis? s… Read More
2023-10-23 13:09
A narrative clash of mysticism, science, geopolitics, and Biblical lore, Magi Apprentice by Dan E. Hendrickson is a unique piece of historical fiction, exploring the religious sects, governm… Read More
2023-10-20 13:38
Ten-year-old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the "R" volume from the family’s World Book Encyclopedia over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, how… Read More
2023-10-19 14:39
A gritty work of sci-fi that feels ripped from a near-future headline, Naimera: Sapient Quest by Michael Ganzberger is the thrilling second piece of his biosynthetic space saga. After provin… Read More
2023-10-19 11:44
Tip's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration by Barbara Mishkin is an inspiring children's book that promotes empathy, kindness, and celebrates the beauty of diversity. Inspi… Read More
2023-10-18 11:22
The rare kind of memoir that makes one forget it's not a novel, From Bonham to Buddha and Back Again: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer by Clementine Moss is an exhilarating an… Read More
2023-10-18 11:10
A gleefully bizarre collection of stories, Dancer on the Ceiling: More Darkly Humorous Tales by Mark Nutter is an unforgettable work of absurdist fiction that will have you scratching your h… Read More
2023-10-16 10:36
A hero from a strange land arrives to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save a magical realm from annihilation in Thalondor: Kingdom of Legends by Shane Lege, a classic clash of good and ultim… Read More
2023-10-16 10:02
Offering living proof that there is light in the darkness, even if the tunnel never ends, author Liz Grace has penned an inspiring and unforgettable autobiography in Resilient: Surviving My… Read More
2023-10-15 23:09
Author Athene Z. Adam delivers another entrancing read with Twisted Monarch, a stellar second installment of the Reign of the North Forest series. In a future world populated by Earth's expo… Read More
2023-10-12 14:40
A multilayered piece of fantasy that plays with horror and thriller tropes, Before the Dawn by David Crane is a vivid and intense novel with a long list of memorable characters. This ingenio… Read More
2023-10-06 10:36
Following the adventures of a group of talking animals trying to make it in show business, The Fred Parker Show by Vincent Glen is a wildly inventive and original novel with a theatrica… Read More
2023-10-05 11:37
Seamlessly blending technology and magic in his exhilarating new novel Sons of Empire, author Chandler McGrew has delivered a brilliant allegorical adventure and a bold opening salvo in the… Read More
2023-10-03 13:37
Lately, there has been much said about censorship of writing in the United States. But now it seems Amazon has got on the morality bandwagon with the slashing of customer review content. Ama… Read More
2023-10-03 13:27
Tapping into a classic noir vibe with a good dose of contemporary flair, Involuntary Flashback by Dave Garrett is a fast-talking, razor-sharp Big Apple mystery. An old-school private investi… Read More
2023-10-02 13:52
Tracing humanity's trajectory from systems of faith to our modern era of science, Red Thread: Occult to Science and Beyond by Anne Kampf looks to find overlap and common ground between these… Read More
2023-09-28 23:46
A touching tale of brotherly devotion and the life-altering consequences of war, In the Shadow of the Sun by Poli Flores Jr. is an outback California drama that echoes across small-town Amer… Read More
2023-09-28 16:30
Defying structure, narrative decorum, and often logical thought itself, Expraedium by Armen Melikian is a hero's journey like no other, a radical adventure of reinvention, leading to a refra… Read More
2023-09-28 15:31
A delightful book that revisits Irish folk tales and legends, Pixylations by Joe Laudati tells the story of a rebellious and talented pixy called Faela, immersing the reader in a spellbindin… Read More
2023-09-27 12:26
Transcending the boundaries of history, culture, and traditional narration, From Where We Threw Dogs by Stephen Mellor is a visceral and haunting new novel about family, destiny, and the cyc… Read More
2023-09-26 20:54
It's hard to know where to start with such a wide range of books out there claiming to be written by experts for self-published writers. Here are our picks from Amazon for writing, marketing… Read More
2023-09-26 14:51
A sprawling and original adventure in a familiar magical paradigm, The Burning Bandit by Lauren Louise Hazel is a richly imagined work of high fantasy. Sharing a bond borne from tragedy, Kai… Read More
2023-09-25 11:28
Author Bryan Cole debuts his A Paladin's Journey series in stunning style with Beginning of Arrogance, a page-turning sword and sorcery adventure that will thrill devoted fantasy fans. The f… Read More
2023-09-25 10:10
Author Noah William Smith offers straightforward and sage advice for finding greater happiness in his new book, 2024... Your Year of More, a personal yet universal work of self-help. Pr… Read More
2023-09-20 11:22
An engrossing work of dark fantasy, Queens of Moirai by Rhiannon Hargadon is a wildly imaginative novel marked by the strong presence of gods, fate, and magic, drawn in part from Greek mytho… Read More
2023-09-20 10:36
A psychological and paranormal crime thriller, Simon's Dream by Jeremy Howe is a gripping hunt for long-overdue justice. Surreal, spiritual, and undeniably creative, this slow-burning novel… Read More
2023-09-13 16:13
Author Jeff Lee plumbs the depths of human darkness and resilience in his gritty, visionary novel, The Helper, an intersecting tale of disparate lives in the deadly orbit of fate. Scrawled a… Read More
2023-09-12 09:33
Power is rarely gained honestly, nor held gently, as author DJanée reveals in the stark novel The Blizzard's Secrets, a fantasy parable of leadership and loyalty. The Ruler of Taliver… Read More
2023-09-06 13:08
Poetic, philosophical, and imaginative, Search for Complete by Stephen G. Hardy is a novel about love, loneliness, and friendship within a delightful fantasy framework. As Christopher… Read More
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