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April 25, 2026

ONE LAST SNOOT BOOP: The Story of a Good Dog

By John Graff
Children's (Early to intermediate readers)
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Through lyrical verse and tender storytelling, John Graff’s ONE LAST SNOOT BOOP: The Story of a Good Dog delivers a deeply touching tribute to the...

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April 24, 2026

COMING HOME TO EMBODIED AWAKENING: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI

By Mingtong Gu
Inspirational/Spiritual
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Mingtong Gu’s COMING HOME TO EMBODIED AWAKENING: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI offers a meditation-influenced riposte to the mental...

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April 24, 2026

ETERNAL IS THE NIGHT

By Alayna Ravenwood
Action/Adventure
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

With strong atmosphere, compelling emotional stakes, and intriguing worldbuilding, Alayna Ravenwood’s ETERNAL IS THE NIGHT: The Cursed Realm Saga (Book One) delivers an engaging romantasy...

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April 23, 2026

ANGELS DANCE ON THE HEAD OF A PIN

By Glenscott Thomas Copper
Mystery/Thriller
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

In ANGELS DANCE ON THE HEAD OF A PIN, Glenscott Thomas Copper offers a searing, intellectually provocative exploration of institutional failure and the redemptive power...

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April 23, 2026

PORTRAITS OF UKRAINE: A Nation at War

By Gregory W. Slayton
History
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Through thoughtful historical analysis, cultural insight, and powerful visual storytelling, Gregory W. Slayton and Sergei Ivashenko’s PORTRAITS OF UKRAINE: A Nation at War offers a...

April 22, 2026

UNTIL MAMA COMES HOME: Helping Little Hearts Feel Loved When A Parent Is Away

By Tracey Lynn Pearson
Children's (Early to intermediate readers)
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Even as vagueness and repetition obscure specific guidance, Tracey Lynn Pearson’s UNTIL MAMA COMES HOME: Helping Little Hearts Feel Loved When a Parent Is Away...

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April 22, 2026

MY PLANET OF AFTERMATH

By Matt P.J. Schellenberg
Poetry Fiction
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

In MY PLANET OF AFTERMATH, Matt P.J. Schellenberg delivers an introspective poetry collection marked by striking imagery and moments of genuine emotional impact.

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April 22, 2026

ANSWERING THE HARD QUESTIONS: Let It Be the End of a Chapter, Not the End of the Book

By Devin Fish
Self-Help
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Devin Fish’s ANSWERING THE HARD QUESTIONS: Let It Be the End of a Chapter, Not the End of the Book presents a brave, thorough, and...

April 21, 2026

MIND READER: Closed Door Romance (Sensibility Romance Series Book 1)

By Mimika Cooney
Romance
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Mimika Cooney's MIND READER: Closed Door Romance (Sensibility Romance Series Book 1) pairs two high-achieving individuals in a closed-door romance that leaves more than just...

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April 21, 2026

SOFT EYES, STRONG SPINE: A Guide to Life and Kids from a Divorced Dad

By Eric Brockman
Parenting
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Vividly told and brimming with anecdotes, Eric Brockman's SOFT EYES, STRONG SPINE: A Guide to Life and Kids from a Divorced Dad speaks well to...

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April 21, 2026

ONLY BREATH & SHADOW

By Andrew Tweeddale
Literary Fiction
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

In ONLY BREATH & SHADOW, Andrew Tweeddale crafts a thoughtful and emotionally resonant historical narrative that combines lyrical prose with a powerful exploration of moral...

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April 20, 2026

DISCOVERING YOUR IDENTITY, HEALING, AND PURPOSE IN CHRIST

By Worziyan Mavolo
Religion
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

In DISCOVERING YOUR IDENTITY, HEALING, AND PURPOSE IN CHRIST, author Worziyan Mavolo has written a clear, concise, and compelling workbook that assists readers with living...

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