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June 23, 2026
NO HOME WITHOUT YOU: A Post-Apocalyptic Romance (Love and Survival Book 3)
By Lena GibsonRating:
3.8 / 5.0
Despite pacing issues and a climax that falls short of its anticipated intensity, Lena Gibson’s NO HOME WITHOUT YOU: A Post-Apocalyptic Romance (Love and Survival...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Charles R. Cooke and Christopher X. Ryan's ORPHANS OF THE SEA (Underground Book 1) is a fresh, thrilling, and action-packed opener to what promises to...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
James B. Farmer's THE SWEET SEASON delivers an emotionally resonant coming-of-age story through immersive atmospheric descriptions, thoroughly sketched characters, and a dynamic depiction of softball.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Dan Shapiro’s DECODING GENIUS: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club intriguingly takes the positive effect that chess has had on the author’s son and...
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0
With God at the center of THE COLOR BOOK CADENCE: Volume 1, C.J. Henry gives us an earnest glimpse into spirituality, resilience, and the influence...
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0
Harshit Jain’s THE NEXT MARKETING: From Molecule to Mindset offers a clear, research-supported argument for using behavioral “nudges” and timing to improve healthcare marketing effectiveness....
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
THE PROBLEM FIRST METHOD: A Framework for Innovative Product Builders is a practical guide that bridges the gap between what clients say they want and...
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0
Jess Wright's DANCE IN A MADHOUSE is a solid mystery that captures a fascinating moment in our approach to mental health, but stilted writing and...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Jonathan Kieran's novel THE WEDNESDAY BOX compellingly showcases the devious actions of evil, the perception of young minds, and the perseverance of a brave, imaginative...
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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
With Chris Fowler's colorful artwork and a strong focus on imagination, Ryan Whiteleather's ZIGGY MCBOP AND THE TOY SWAP succeeds as an energetic adventure for...
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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...