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Mediocre
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June 6, 2026

MAKING RUSSIAN DOLLS

By Kimberly Anne Conway
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Despite some inconsistent characterization and a slightly rocky start, Kimberly Anne Conway’s confident blending of historical events, vibrant cultures, and intrigue turn MAKING RUSSIAN DOLLS...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Wes Lewis’s THE LONG JOURNEY HOME: A Road to Redemption and Acceptance delivers as a vulnerable and introspective memoir that understands healing not as perfection...

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June 6, 2026

SHACKLES OF DESTINY

By William Culbertson
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

SHACKLES OF DESTINY is a riveting must-read. William Culbertson has created a novel that immerses readers in the psychology and social worlds of its characters,...

June 5, 2026

THE LAND OF THE DANCING RABBITS

By Sharon E Yarbrough
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Although it makes some narrative sacrifices for the sake of theme, Sharon E. Yarbrough's THE LAND OF THE DANCING RABBITS is a charming and evocative...

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June 5, 2026

TWO MINUTES TO EVERYTHING

By H.W. Cumming
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

H.W. Cumming's TWO MINUTES TO EVERYTHING is for any reader who's ever felt invisible in their own life and needed a book to share that...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

In STRATEGY IS ATTITUDE: The Missing Half of Strategy, Ganzorig's profound central message and polished delivery quickly establish what sets his work apart from other...

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Ron Kreymborg's ALICE AND LOUISE AND THE NEW DEMOCRACY: A Tale of Two Androids lacks conflict and dilutes what makes its central characters special, leaving...

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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Abe Kosh's SEED TO A FLAME: From the Seed of Faith to a Rising Flame of Divine Love is a moving and layered collection that...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Cody McDevitt’s GIVEN NO CHOICE: A History of Abortion Rights is a well-researched and thought-provoking chronicle of the complex evolution of abortion rights in the...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Jan Andersen’s SEARCHING FOR WOUTER: The Story of Australia's First White Settler is a bold, meticulously researched work of historical fiction that resurrects one of...

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June 3, 2026

MAKERBORN

By Daymon Ashcord
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Readers looking for a dark fantasy that explores themes of oppression, racism, and vengeance will enjoy exploring the new world presented by Daymon Ashcord in...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Adam Crawshaw's THE DOUBT LOOP: Turning Founder Doubt into a Competitive Advantage is an insightful and practical text that should help certain founders map their...

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