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
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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
2023-09-05 10:24
Luring readers into a carefully crafted tale of supernatural mystery, author James McKenna delivers a profoundly puckish novel in An October's Journey: Poe's Final Gift. On October 1, 1849… Read More
2023-08-28 17:12
A dark, gripping work of vampire fiction, The Eternal Heir is Liv Viola's remarkable debut novel, and an exceptionally strong first installment of the Risen World series. In a world in which… Read More
2023-08-24 11:07
Offering a thorough and unbiased portrait of spiritual origins and belief throughout history, Pondering the Mystery of Life by Audrey C. Shields addresses some of the greatest questions we f… Read More
2023-08-22 12:46
A collision of realities, times, gods, and demons makes Alpha and Omega: Awakening by Peter J.D. Woodruff an eye-opening and mind-bending work of dark fantasy. When the fabric of reality rip… Read More
2023-08-21 14:52
A photographic and curiosity-inspiring tour through the "First State" during the bustling 19th century, Delaware From Railways to Freeways: First State, Second Phase by Dave Tabler is the se… Read More
2023-08-16 23:34
Rhyming its way through monstrous lands and otherworldly mommy issues, The Fantastical and Mysterious Tale of Sweet Pea of Monsterville by Corey Wolff is a strange and visionary work of fant… Read More
2023-08-16 19:38
An unfiltered look into the author's long road to recovery and stability following his prison sentence, Through the Test of Time II: As Time Went On... by D. Angel is a revelatory confession… Read More
2023-08-14 22:34
Heartwrenching, honestly written, and challenging, Wonders in the Waves by Jennifer Collins is a novel about family, love, grief, and courage, and a compelling sequel to Comfort in the Wings… Read More
2023-08-14 04:30
Excavating an often overlooked but massively significant change in American political consciousness, The Great Flip by Donald J. Fraser is a brilliant examination of how the United States be… Read More
2023-08-11 21:27
A haunting and heavy anthology of emotionally driven poems, Marching with a Broken Shadow by Dyson Russell is a wide-ranging collection that tackles romantic ironies, universal agonies, and… Read More
2023-08-06 22:24
A post-apocalyptic road novel with a strong pair of protagonists in a richly described dystopia, Remember Us by E.T. Gunnarsson adds a fascinating new layer to his Odemark series. Two years… Read More
2023-08-03 10:03
A science fiction adventure with some downright Shakespearean twists, Legends of Earth by David Gwinn is a breathless mash-up of police procedural and space opera that is a page-turner from… Read More
2023-07-31 22:33
A heartwarming novel that plays with narrative stereotypes about love and happy endings, The Four Year Hitch by Don Cox is an affecting work of romantic contemporary fiction. Although the ma… Read More
2023-07-30 14:31
A fictional manifesto plumbing the lyrical depths of spirituality, the horrors of history, and the contradictions of human existence, Where Martyrs Rise Snowflakes Don’t Fall by Albert… Read More
2023-07-27 12:41
A laugh-out-loud punchline of a read, Murphy's Luck 4: Jinx vs. Fate by Benjamin Laskin continues the tongue-in-cheek tradition of this brilliantly strange series. Murphy's accursed reputati… Read More
2023-07-26 14:58
Author Aaron Grahame captures the struggle of chronic illness and the transient nature of memory in Memoirs of Forgotten Yesterday, an emotive long-form reflection on one man's complicated l… Read More
2023-07-24 14:59
A gritty, erotic, and heart-pounding read from Georgia Adler, The Machinist's Daughter is an empowering story of resilience and hope in the face of impossible loss. Desperately trying not to… Read More
2023-07-21 10:08
AlieNation: The Imitated Life by Jayma Anne Montgomery is a surprising autobiographical work reflecting on family, culture, and identity, particularly in the context of immigration and menta… Read More
2023-07-19 15:59
Conspiratorial nightmares merge with the dark realities of power, religion, and psychological manipulation in Bisentient by Patrick O'Connor, a chilling thriller that touches on a number of… Read More
2023-07-18 13:48
Jeff Lee, a retired educator and once avid sailor, currently divides his time between Chester County, Pennsylvania and Lewes on the Delaware Bay, where he now directs his creative energies t… Read More
2023-07-18 13:45
Dr. Kevin Grold has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. His first book, The Love Report, is based on his research into couples in long-term relationships. He has always had an interest in the to… Read More
2023-07-17 21:25
Pushing the boundaries of YA science fiction, Broken Sky by John Harvey is the spectacular first installment of the Cirrus Chronicles saga. A young mechanical genius who prefers the company… Read More
2023-07-17 17:50
A high-stakes second installment of the Crime Scene Kosovo series, The Price of Justice by Tasmin Turner is a page-turning spree of international action and gripping investigative storytelli… Read More
2023-07-17 11:00
A slick and confident mystery told through the eyes of a no-nonsense mistress, Naked Came the Detective by Glendall C. Jackson III is a steamy sleuthing novella that can be devoured in an af… Read More
2023-07-12 02:43
An instantly immersive story of innocence lost and justice miscarried, Karl Myers by Jeff Lee is a patiently profound piece of 1950s fiction - a visceral, dark, and poignant drama, which off… Read More
2023-07-11 15:03
A hard-nosed Chicago mob thriller written with Edward Izzi's signature grit, Dinner at Tony Napoli's is the latest gripping novel from this skilled storyteller. A legendary Italian restauran… Read More
2023-07-03 22:12
Plunging readers into the gritty instability of a recovering war zone, The Missing Diary (Crime Scene Kosovo Book 1) by Tasmin Turner is a fast-paced legal drama that feels both timely and h… Read More
2023-07-03 21:24
Pushing the sci-fi adventure genre and this ambitious series into uncharted space, The Light Within Darkness by David C. Jeffrey is a tremendous third chapter in the Space Unbound saga. The… Read More
2023-06-30 12:27
A riveting supernatural read, Echo from a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke is a fast-paced thriller following a man driven by horrific visions and a desperate quest for justice. Divorced and spiral… Read More
2023-06-29 16:15
A charming memoir by entomologist and writer Elizabeth Bernays, Across the Divide: The Strangest Love Affair explores new forms of love later in life. Joyful, but also profound and reflectiv… Read More
2023-06-26 23:39
Cryptic warnings, mysterious powers, and a film shoot headed for catastrophe are just the beginning of Lights, Camera, Murder by Lisa Shay, the latest in her Kallie Collins Cozy Mystery seri… Read More
2023-06-22 21:57
Sharing his paradoxical path to success in this modern era of consumption and instant gratification, So Good They Call You A Fake: Command Attention, Monetize Your Talent Stack, and Become t… Read More
2023-06-20 14:23
Taking readers on a historic journey across the Atlantic and into the burgeoning American continent, Searching for Charles: The Untold Legacy of an Immigrant’s American Adventure by St… Read More
2023-06-16 00:11
A spiritual meditation focused on achieving balance, harmony, and self-control, Unlock Happiness by Mastering the Self by Shobeir Shobeyri is an original and comprehensive take on self-help… Read More
2023-06-15 09:23
A Snowball in Summer by George Sanchez is a remarkable piece of diaristic fiction telling the story of a hard-won love. Genuine and compelling, Sanchez’s style has the immediacy of rea… Read More
2023-06-11 23:35
Author Nathan Helm delivers a strong second chapter of his Kingdom Society series with Broken Reality, an endlessly creative fantasy with some hard-edged twists. The idea of a "chosen one" w… Read More
2023-06-11 13:41
Propelled by Blake Miller’s rich imagination and command of the genre, Delos: The Moon's Eye is a memorable work of fantasy that moves across different planets and dimensions. With a u… Read More
2023-06-10 23:09
With this stunning observational record of the natural world, poet Robert J. Tiess has curated a brilliant collection in May We Learn From the Earth: Nature Poems and Reflections on the Envi… Read More
2023-06-08 21:12
Brilliantly dissecting the mind-opening potential and dire existential threat that technology simultaneously represents, Janak Alford delivers a critical and thought-provoking thesis on the… Read More
2023-06-06 21:21
Eloquently portraying the many shades of grief and loss, but also of healing and renewal, The Perfect Revenge: The Dragonfly Rises by WilD is a brilliant, emotive novel with a tough inner co… Read More
2023-06-06 15:20
Getting book reviews on Instagram can help build social proof and credibility. Selling your books on Instagram to gain reviews involves a combination of creating engaging content, building a… Read More
2023-06-02 08:58
Set in Peru during the activity of the communist terrorist group Shining Path in the late 80s and early 90s, The Cathedral Murders by J.E. Morales is a remarkable historical thriller with a… Read More
2023-06-01 16:50
A post-apocalyptic adventure from a masterful storyteller, Abandon Us by E.T. Gunnarsson is a thrilling first glimpse at the author's darkly prophetic Odemark series. Fifty years from now, w… Read More
2023-05-23 14:41
Tense interplanetary drama that artfully dissects philosophical, personal, and political dilemmas, Home Rule by Stella Atrium is the stunning new installment of The Tribal Wars saga. To prot… Read More
2023-05-19 23:16
A mysterious figure straight out of a Charles Dickens novel sparks a tantalizing new puzzle for the perennially inquisitive Magdalena Majick in D.L. Yoder's Just Like Majick. With her keen i… Read More
2023-05-19 10:48
The sequel to A Divine Invite and the second book in the Ancients series, Divinely Trained by Maggie Havoc is epic in its scope and labyrinthine in its plot. A sprawling, theologically-tinge… Read More
2023-05-18 11:42
An intricate portrayal of the way work, life, and love interact with each other, set against the backdrop of industrial upheaval and social unrest, Bespoke Betrayals and Sartorial Secrets by… Read More
2023-05-11 23:17
Compelling and compassionate, mysterious and melancholy, Soft & Rage by Myka Silber is an extraordinary set of short stories. Sure-footedly spanning a dazzling array of genres and styles… Read More
2023-05-11 11:40
Compassionate and informative, Yes! You Will Understand Your Teen With ADHD by Jaycee Donovan is a hands-on guide for parents who are dealing with ADHD in their families, full of practical t… Read More
2023-05-11 00:01
A memoir spanning the author's childhood to his later years, Thank Goliath by Domenic Aversa is both fun and tragic, emotional and entertaining. With cutting intelligence and the wisdom acqu… Read More
2023-05-08 19:45
Launching herself into a journey of self-discovery, with full pockets and a swelling growth of magic within her, Kori Ember is the dynamic heart at the center of The Ember Stone by Shari Mar… Read More
2023-05-06 11:01
Parenting with Kindness and Consequences by Barbara Frandsen is a fascinating, detailed guide to parenting that blends the professional and the personal into one coherent vision. With a stro… Read More
2023-05-03 23:34
Taking a deep plunge into the furthest recesses of the mind, author Alexander Durig presents a bold and expansive theory of the brain in Closer to Consciousness: The First Strong Theory of C… Read More
2023-05-03 15:22
Religion, superstition, oppression, and the drive for radical change collide in Alexandru Czimbor's enrapturing novel, The Soul Machines. After unearthing a bizarre metal boat while avoiding… Read More
2023-05-03 10:57
Myka Silber grew up surrounded by the forests, mountains, and ocean of the Pacific Northwest. They now live in Ontario, Canada, with a mercurial cat. Myka holds both a BA and an MA in Intern… Read More
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