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June 5, 2026

THE LAND OF THE DANCING RABBITS

By Sharon E Yarbrough
Spiritual
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
Literary Fiction
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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June 5, 2026

STRATEGY IS ATTITUDE: The Missing Half of Strategy

By Ganzorig
Business
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...

June 4, 2026

ALICE AND LOUISE AND THE NEW DEMOCRACY

By Ron Kreymborg
Science Fiction
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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June 4, 2026

SEED TO A FLAME

By Abe Kosh
Inspirational/Spiritual
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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June 4, 2026

GIVEN NO CHOICE: A History of Abortion Rights

By Cody McDevitt
Women's Issues
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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June 3, 2026

SEARCHING FOR WOUTER: Australia’s First White Settler

By Jan Andersen
Historical Fiction
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
Fantasy
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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June 3, 2026

THE DOUBT LOOP: Turning Founder Doubt into a Competitive Advantage

By Adam Crawshaw
Business
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...

June 2, 2026

SAVED BY THE KIDS: The Big Fib

By Cami Kershek
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

Cami Kershek’s SAVED BY THE KIDS: The Big Fib humorously portrays how children can band together to help loved ones while taking readers on a...

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June 2, 2026

PAPERBACKS & BAGUETTES: Stories Between Us

By Michael M. Brownstein
Literary Fiction
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

With an impeccable eye for the beauty and simplicity of the everyday, Michael M. Brownstein’s PAPERBACKS & BAGUETTES is a delight. The book is built...

June 1, 2026

AGENT BIGGLESBY: Not Dead Yet

By James P Rochester Jr III
Humor
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Though there are certain issues with tone, James P. Rochester's AGENT BIGGLESBY: Not Dead Yet delivers absurd humor in this peculiar and entertaining brand of...

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