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1/5

Really bad 
Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
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Must-read.

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June 17, 2026

WISHES

By N. Christine Samuelson
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

N. Christine Samuelson’s WISHES captures how, with enough determination and support, healing is not a destination but the practice of small, courageous choices.

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June 17, 2026

ZIGGY MCBOP AND THE TOY SWAP

By Ryan Whiteleather
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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Rating:
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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June 16, 2026

TOOFER & THE GIBLET

By Paulette LeBlanc (Author), Dmitry Morozov (Illustrator)
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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June 15, 2026

NEUTRALITY ACT (The Consulting Agent)

By Jonathan M. Bryant
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...

June 14, 2026

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL BACK

By E.C. Sainz
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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June 14, 2026

A SMILE IN EVERY SEASON

By Paul Z Alber
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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June 13, 2026

TWO MUGS, A BREW, AND SOME GEESE

By Matt Allcock
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...

Rating:
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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