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  • REVIEW: The Other Mozart

    The Other Mozart: ‘The Magic Flute’ – An Opera to Die For! Kindle Edition by Martin Jarvis If you think you already know the story of Mozart, Martin Jarvis’s The Other Mozart: ‘The Magic Flute’ – An Opera to Die For! may change your mind. This fascinating reimagining pulls back the curtain on a woman history…

  • Review: Till Beth Do Us Part

    Some stories grip you from the first page, not just because of the mystery at their core, but because of the way they peel back the layers of human connection, pain, and perseverance. Rochelle Ransom’s ‘Till Beth Do Us Part does just that—delivering a heartfelt and suspenseful journey that masterfully weaves together past and present. At the…

  • Book Review: Decadence

    Sometimes, the stories that stay with us the longest are the ones that don’t need grand gestures or dramatic twists—they simply invite us to feel. Soph Tang’s Decadence is one of those stories: funny, haunting, and deeply human. It lingers like a memory you didn’t expect to come back. Elise and Viri have built a tender, everyday…

  • REVIEW: My Husband Almost Killed Me

    Linda Beason’s memoir My Husband Almost Killed Me is a harrowing, unforgettable account of survival, resilience, and the long shadow of domestic abuse. Beason, once a spirited Indiana farm girl and proud Marine, never imagined her marriage would unravel into a nightmare. What began as love and hope soon deteriorated into a life filled with…

  • Book Review: Shadows on the Heart

    Elizabeth Oldham’s Shadows on the Heart doesn’t offer a tidy picture of healing. Instead, it gives us something far more authentic: the messy, layered, and often painful process of grief and growth across three generations of women forced together by tragedy. When twelve-year-old Jade loses both her parents, her world is flipped upside down. She and her…

  • Book Review: Rapid City Summer

    Connie Richardson’s Rapid City Summer is a sweet and thoughtful middle-grade novel about finding joy in unexpected places, especially when everything around you is shifting. For 16-year-old Natalie, moving from the vibrant streets of Chicago to the quiet, wide-open spaces of South Dakota feels like a personal apocalypse. She’s leaving behind her tight-knit friend group, her cross-country…

  • Review The Unknown Truth by Libby Hall

    Finding the Missing Pieces of Mental Health The Unknown Truth isn’t about blame. It’s about making sense of personal history, learning from it, and taking steps toward healing. When it comes to mental health memoirs, honesty and reflection are crucial. In The Unknown Truth, Australian author Libby Hall shares a deeply personal account of her…

  • Honeymoon Alone by Nicole Macaulay: Cover Reveal

    A chance encounter sparks the adventure of a lifetime…For 26-year-old Lucy Gray, life revolves around her family, friends and a classroom full of third graders. Reliable and responsible, she puts everyone’s needs before her own, often without even realizing it. In a chance meeting with the psychic at her sister’s 80s-themed wedding, Lucy is confronted…

  • Book Review The Tale of Sir Valiant and Earl Vladimoor

    A Classic Battle of Good and Evil William J. Birrell’s The Tale of Sir Valiant and Earl Vladimoor is a fantasy adventure steeped in the timeless conflict between heroism and darkness. The story follows Sir Valiant, a noble knight residing in a mountain stronghold, as he confronts his ruthless enemy, Earl Vladimoor. Vladimoor rules with…

  • HARBINGER: Review

    A new world of mystery and fantasy. Exploring the Intrigue and Magic of “Harbinger” by Niah Bach In “Harbinger,” the first installment of the Praetoria Chronicles, Niah Bach introduces readers to a richly woven fantasy world filled with political intrigue, mystical forces, and compelling characters. The novel follows Princess Keira as she navigates a treacherous…

  • THE MOONBALLERS: A NOVEL ABOUT THE INVASION OF A LGBTQ2+ TENNIS LEAGUE … BY STRAIGHT PEOPLE (GAY GASP!): Cover Reveal

    “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A riotous, candy-coloured LGBTQ2 satire … Perfectly pitched, scoring big laughs, heart-felt moments, and even tears, Sotto crushes it …” ~Book Viral “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ … readers certainly won’t want to miss The Moonballers if they’re looking for laughs and hijinx, but also something that leaves you thinking more deeply about prejudice at its end.” ~Readers’ Favorite “The book is…

  • COLLABORATIVE CONFIDENCE

    Dr. Heather Backstrom, with her extensive human resources background, knows what it takes for women to excel in the competitive business world. Her book, COLLABORATIVE CONFIDENCE, is built on three pillars: Activate, Amplify, and Accelerate, providing a clear structure. Dissatisfied with her previous career, Backstrom discovered the importance of self-awareness, a key component of the…

  • PRESSED: RECRUITMENT BY FORCE – REVIEW

    W. Blair Doman’s novel, Pressed: Recruitment by Force, portrays the human toll exacted by the practice of impressment in 18th and 19th century England. From the opening scenes, Doman draws readers into the heart-wrenching reality faced by ordinary people torn from their homes and forced into naval service. The story is a deeply personal exploration…

  • PW Close-Up: Podium Entertainment

    Podium, a renowned audiobook publisher best known for sci-fi and fantasy, has significantly broadened its digital library and the opportunities available to writers. Now a full-service publisher that distributes books in all formats, Podium Entertainment is preparing to launch its inaugural print list. PW spoke with the company’s publisher, Victoria Gerken, about its growth, its…

  • Shadows of Men by Dani Capello: Cover Reveal

    “An endearing queer couple uplifts this romantic, unique, and occasionally violent tale.” – Kirkus ReviewsDani Capello is a quick-witted sixteen-year-old girl with a knack for getting into trouble. With high school, parties, and college on the mind everything seems normal enough… except one minor detail: her family is in the mob. After picking a fight…

  • FROM ALLY TO ACCOMPLICE: Book Review

    The death of George Floyd in 2020 ignited a nationwide movement to address inequities faced by marginalized groups. Companies responded by hiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders to reshape their organizations. However, just a few years later, DEI efforts are faltering, with fewer diversity officers being hired and many being laid off. Christie Lindor,…

  • RUNNING WITH HOUNDS…AND AN ENGLISH DEGREE: Review

    D.M. Roberts’ RUNNING WITH HOUNDS…and an English Degree offers a humorous yet poignant glimpse into the tumultuous transition from college student to independent adult. Denise, armed with an English degree and little work experience, faces the challenge of building a career and a life. She’s torn between two potential boyfriends: her unreliable ex, Alex, and…

  • Sourcebooks Building In-House Sales Team, Taps Payne to Direct

    Sourcebooks is continuing to fine-tune its efforts to expand its reach into the indie bookseller sales channel by replacing commission sales reps with an in-house sales team, effective Dec. 31, 2024. The Chicagoland-based company announced on Monday that it is creating an internal indies sales team to be headed by Courtney Payne as director of…

  • In the Echo of this Ghost Town by C.L. Walters: Cover Reveal

    After getting in a fight with his best friends from high school-his bros-shortly after graduation, Griffin Nichols is faced with a reality he’d never imagined. He’s alone. In his version of manhood, he figures he needs to stash his feelings and pack them away among the ruins like dusty remnants. His job is to keep…

  • NBF’s Book Rich Environments Program Hits Two Million Book Donations

    This summer, the National Book Foundation’s Book Rich Environments (BRE) program celebrates a significant milestone: it has surpassed the two million mark for free books distributed to young people and families in public housing communities across the United States. “We are committed to reaching readers in every corner of the country, especially those who often…

  • Cover Reveal: Safelight by Casey Lown

    Emily Fillan is the proud owner of a prickly mouth and a mountain of emotional baggage. In one year, she has suffered a nervous breakdown, dropped out of college, and acquired a mean case of writer’s block. To top it all off, she is burying her father—the police officer who offered more sympathy to the…

  • Lightning Bugs And Aliens: Cover Reveal

    During the summer of 1960, five imaginative, adventurous 13-year-olds, free from computers, cell phones and social media, suddenly must grapple with the loss of childhood security in this small Ohio town, first person, coming-of-age story. A tsunami of science fiction movies, Cold War paranoia about Russian missiles, and an explosion, trigger a joyful boyhood adventure…

  • June “The Bridge” by Andrew Palmer Cover Reveal

    “A beautifully constructed cautionary tale based on a true story of ambition and redemption.”~JOEY MADIA, Reedsy “A charming campus semi-romance set against the historical drama of the 1907 Quebec Bridge collapse, Andrew Palmer’s THE BRIDGE is a colorful and enjoyable novel packed with genuine heart and fascinating history.”~ROB ERRERA, IndieReader An unlikely college friendship —…

  • Selene: Weal’s World by Wendy C Giffen.

    A sci-fi book that focuses on characters over fanciful gadgets and love stories. Wendy C. Giffen has unleased the second book in her science fiction series, which focuses on character-driven stories rather than high-tech gadgets or romantic plots. A refreshing approach that could become a signature for this emerging author. In Selene: Weal’s World, readers…

  • The Day Before Tomorrow

    Unraveling Secrets and Embracing Love: A Review of ‘The Day Before Tomorrow’ by Monique Britten “The Day Before Tomorrow” is a poignant and beautifully layered tale that resonates long after the final page. With its well-crafted characters and satisfying conclusion, Britten’s novel is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit and the…

  • “L I V Life In Virtue: Neena Paul’s Inspiring Guide to Spiritual Harmony and Self-Discovery”

    Discover profound interconnectedness and inner balance with Neena Paul’s transformative insights in ‘L I V Life In Virtue’ – a beacon of hope for holistic wellness seekers worldwide. “You only live once. If you live a meaningful life, once is enough,” asserts Neena Paul, encapsulating the essence of her transformative message. Neena Paul, a trailblazing…

  • Embark on a journey to self-awareness with ‘Bones in the Alley’ by Viterose Van Huis

    ‘Bones in the Alley’ is more than a book – it is a helping hand, teaching readers that the answers to life’s challenges are within you Source: Author Viterose Van Huis (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Viterose Van Huis invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of self-discovery with her latest release, “Bones in the…

  • Karmic Selling: New Bestselling Book Redefines Sales as an Act of Service

    Consulting CEO Stan Gwizdak Shares Personal and Professional Approach to Earning Business by Earning Trust Source: The Kormac Group CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Kormac Group, an international management consulting firm, today announced the publication of ‘Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust’ (ISBN: 978-1642258608) in partnership with Advantage Media. In…

  • A Year of Book Love: Thank You Readers!

    Dear Book Lovers, Another year has come and gone, and what a year it has been for book lovers like us! I have had the pleasure of sharing my passion for books and publishing news with you through this blog, and we are so grateful for the support and encouragement you’ve given me. In the…

  • OM VEL WAY: A Self-Help Book Review

    Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery and Happiness with “Om Vel Way: Be Happy and Make Happy” In the pursuit of happiness, we often find ourselves on a quest for fulfillment, a journey that author Seval Seer beautifully encapsulates in the insightful book, “Om Vel Way: Be Happy and Make Happy (Self Actualization).” The author…

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