FICTION

BLOODROOT

by Daniel Meier

A thoughtful and historically exacting tale of a treacherous New World. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

A DOCTRINE OF FEAR

by pjcedge . Paul J.C. Edge

The devil is in the details as this engaging, epic SF thriller begets unholy mayhem. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DRINKING & KNOWING THINGS

by Michael Amon

A brash but charming and fact-filled book for increasing one’s wine knowledge. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FUTURE WIDOW

by Jenny Lisk

A heartbreaking but forthright, informative, and ultimately forward-looking cancer account. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MIRANDA'S GREEN HAIR

by D.H. Whyatt illustrated by Corey Wolfe Carlos Valenti

A thoughtful and important tale of teamwork, self-advocacy, and compassionate friends. Full review >

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FICTION

EPITAPH FOR SORROWS

by Steven E Sanderson

A well-researched historical tale that illuminates and transcends Argentinian politics. Full review >

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FICTION

WRAITH

by Raymond Bolton

A mostly solid revenge fantasy with a ghoulish conceit. Full review >

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NONFICTION

2 X 2 ON THE ARK

by Mary J. Giuffra

An informative and useful guide to approaching emotional interactions in new ways. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FROM BEYOND THE SKIES

by Juli Boit

A heroic, uplifting account of easing others’ suffering and building a family. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE PERFECT DISTANCE

by Dianne May

An edgy, engaging tale brimming with perils and a romance worth rooting for. Full review >

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