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March 2, 2026

THE GOSPEL OF CAIAPHAS

By Nicole Diamond Austin
Historical Fiction
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

With THE GOSPEL OF CAIAPHAS, Nicole Diamond Austin delivers a thoughtful, carefully crafted historical novel that transforms a familiar biblical antagonist into a deeply human...

IR Approved
February 28, 2026

SCAR SONGS: Stories

By W. Royce Adams
Literary Fiction
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Author W. Royce Adams writes the lives of his broken, haunted characters with spare but artful grace, uncovering their frailties with clear-eyed candor while acknowledging...

February 28, 2026

LOSER*: A Survival Guide to High School Popularity

By C.S. Beaty
Memoir
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Full of fun facts, dry wit, and a search for belonging that readers are sure to find alluring, C.S. Beaty's LOSER*: A Survival Guide to...

IR Approved
February 28, 2026

SOME GREATER AWAKENING

By Jessica Abbe
Literary Fiction
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

With its elegant prose, rich psychological insight, and morally complex storytelling, Jessica Abbe’s SOME GREATER AWAKENING is an outstanding literary achievement and a genuinely memorable...

IR Approved
February 27, 2026

SUMMA TOTALIS

By Keith Noback
Science Fiction
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

With SUMMA TOTALIS, Keith Noback delivers a bold, demanding work of science fiction that marries rigorous philosophical inquiry with high-concept worldbuilding. A challenging but deeply...

February 26, 2026

THREEPENCE ON THE CARPET

By David Whittet
Literary Fiction
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Despite subplots that stretch believability and minimal character growth, David Whittet’s THREEPENCE ON THE CARPET is a moving love story about the small moments that...

February 26, 2026

THE HEALER: A twisting tale of genocide and betrayal

By Terence Hamilton
Mystery/Thriller
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Though characterization is lacking, Terence Hamilton's THE HEALER: A Twisting Tale of Genocide and Betrayal offers Andy McNab-esque thrills and spills aplenty.

IR Approved
February 26, 2026

LITTLE LIONS ALPHABET BOOKS (A–Z 26 Book Set)

By Karina Richland
Children's (Board books and Pre-reading)
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Through thoughtful structure and classroom-ready design, Karina Richland’s LITTLE LIONS ALPHABET BOOKS (A-Z 26 Book Set) succeeds in blending research-based literacy practices with playful storytelling....

February 25, 2026

YOUR BRAIN WEIGHS 500 POUNDS: Change Your Mindset to Achieve Desired Outcomes

By Derrick Pledger
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

YOUR BRAIN WEIGHS 500 POUNDS: Change Your Mindset to Achieve Desired Outcomes provides a hundred short actions and philosophical tips to achieve life and career...

February 25, 2026

COMPUTING POWER DRIVES THE FUTURE

By William Meisel
Business
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

COMPUTING POWER DRIVES THE FUTURE misses the mark at being a widely accessible guide to navigating how computing’s future impacts humanity, but readers with a...

IR Approved
February 25, 2026

FOOL: A Jester’s Reckoning in the Court of King Henry VIII~Betrayal, Revenge, and the Power of Perception

By Mary Lawrence
Historical Fiction
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

In FOOL: A Jester's Reckoning in the Court of King Henry VIII~Betrayal, Revenge, and the Power of Perception, Mary Lawrence delivers a strong and carefully...

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February 25, 2026

PAPER ROADS

By Jem Spears
Romance
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

With PAPER ROADS, Jem Spears delivers a heartfelt, mature, and emotionally resonant romance that blends reflective character work with a gently immersive journey. It's a...

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