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June 16, 2026
SUSTAINING THE MISSION: Building a Billion-Dollar Nonprofit Network by Rewriting the Rules of Partnership
By Ryan Dewey SmithRating:
4.2 / 5.0
Ryan Smith’s SUSTAINING THE MISSION: Building a Billion-Dollar Nonprofit Network by Rewriting the Rules of Partnership offers a candid, example-driven examination of the challenges and...
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
Bittersweet but satisfying, Anna Madorsky’s thriller delves into the darkest parts of Elliott’s psyche, her fascinating metamorphosis, and the raw intensity of the human condition....
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
Paulette LeBlanc's heartwarming chapter book with pictures TOOFER & THE GIBLET achieves all its narrative goals by integrating life lessons about complex emotions into short,...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
C.M. Dawson's DARK SIDE OF THE VEIL: The Lesitha Veil Tales (Book 2) is a bold, emotionally intelligent sci-fi sequel that explores social power, integrity,...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
Jonathan M. Bryant's NEUTRALITY ACT: The Consulting Agent sheds new light on what it means to live in the midst of social change, with its...
Rating:
2.7 / 5.0
While E.C. Sainz's YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL BACK delivers an artful, directed rage, the lack of closure takes the winds of empowerment out of...
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Rating:
4.4 / 5.0
Reflecting on LGBTQ relationships, religious customs, and family values, Paul Z. Alber's A SMILE IN EVERY SEASON illustrates in depth the experiences of finding acceptance,...
Rating:
2.6 / 5.0
C.J. Arlow’s THE ALGO: The Algo Series (Book 1) mirrors the ethical concerns surrounding our real-life tech landscape in a fictional dystopia. Unfortunately, structural weaknesses,...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Combining dry British humor with escalating science-fiction absurdity, Matt Allcock's TWO MUGS, A BREW, AND SOME GEESE turns civic dysfunction and social routine into the...
June 12, 2026
FROM THEORY TO EXECUTION: Management Practice for Executives and Leaders
By Kumar RupeshRating:
3.5 / 5.0
Though its dense presentation can occasionally limit accessibility, Kumar Rupesh’s FROM THEORY TO EXECUTION: Management Practice for Executives and Leaders succeeds as a serious and...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Written by Lee Hardies, KING'S QUARRY works well because of its smart pace, warm emotional core, and light approach.
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
A.P. Foster's THE COVER UP: Zone of Deceit (Book 2) is a cynical, socially conscious novel that asks hard questions while following the truth wherever...