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July 12, 2026

THREE LOVES

By J.P. Sims
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

J.P. Sims writes an encouraging story that will resonate most with young male readers who have suffered heartbreak and those longing for the acceptance that...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Through comprehensive research and a thoughtful editorial approach, Stephen Watts transforms a collection of family letters into a moving and insightful historical narrative. SEARCHING FOR...

Rating:
2.8 / 5.0

Written by Virgilio Russi, VAN DIEMEN’S LAND: Based on Too Many True Stories is a tender exploration of intimacy, identity, and the historical denial of...

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July 11, 2026

ACE OF SPADES

By Justin M. Davis
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

ACE OF SPADES by Justin M. Davis is a razor-sharp psychological thriller that crawls under the skin and stays there. Relentless, precise, and deeply unsettling,...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Roland Hughes’s TWENTY OF TWO THE INFAMOUS THEY, FIVE NUCLEAR WARS YOU CAN WIN features some impressive scene-setting and evocation of moods, but also an...

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July 10, 2026

BLACK HEART CINNAMON JAR

By Andy Brannan
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

BLACK HEART CINNAMON JAR is an insightful and cohesive short story collection that balances philosophical exploration with emotional authenticity. Andy Brannan's compassionate storytelling and thematic...

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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:
4.5 / 5.0

Thanks to heartfelt connections, genuine chemistry, and believable vulnerability between its main characters, Chichima Cherry’s NEXT TIME AROUND: The Dalton Family (Book 2) stands out...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

MADE FOR THIS: Lessons in Leadership, Legacy, and Living Unapologetically is a well-written, engaging memoir of a successful career in leadership and diplomacy. While telling...

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July 9, 2026

LEAVING THE FAITH OF OUR FATHERS

By Lois Requist
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

LEAVING THE FAITH OF OUR FATHERS is an illuminating memoir of the author's life after a strict religious upbringing. Never overly judgmental of others, Lois...

July 8, 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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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Brian V. Anderson's WINNING WITH AI PERSONALIZATION: The Privacy-First Playbook for E-Commerce Growth is a useful handbook for those in e-commerce who are struggling to...

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