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Chris J. Cherry's EBUG: The Craziest Rule in Sports will be enjoyed by any fan of NHL hockey, especially those high school players who still...
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5.0 / 5.0
With some truly impressive world-building and character development, Tamara Brigham's WHITE PASSION: The Kestrel Harper Saga Book 8 is a dramatic conclusion to an epic...
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4.1 / 5.0
In THE MIDNIGHT FACTORY, Russell Luyt delivers a conceptually rich and atmospherically controlled novel that favors the desire for deeper understanding over narrative speed. This...
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January 26, 2026
Recruiting to Retain: A Principle-Centered Strategy to Win the War for Talent
By John William Wright IIRating:
4.2 / 5.0
John William Wright II delivers a clear, experience-rich playbook in RECRUITING TO RETAIN: A Principle-Centered Strategy to Win the War for Talent, pairing an actionable...
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4.0 / 5.0
By carefully weaving emotion into ritual, Ben Rogers shows exceptional command of his skill in THE DAUGHTERS: A Novel. Its complex, layered, and messy characters...
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4.7 / 5.0
Elizabeth A. Patterson, MD delivers a heartfelt, inspirational reflection on breaking boundaries in medicine and beyond. COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES: A Trailblazer's Journey is a...
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5.0 / 5.0
Full of wit, insight, and provocative imagery, EXITS is a masterful collection by award-winning poet Stephen C. Pollock.
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January 21, 2026
GOODBYE, KILLER ROBOTS: Why Artificial Intelligence Won’t Destroy Humanity
By Benjamin BranfmanRating:
4.0 / 5.0
Written by Benjamin Branfman, GOODBYE, KILLER ROBOTS: Why Artificial Intelligence Won't Destroy Humanity is a clearly written polemic against AI doomsday scenarios with a novel...
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4.0 / 5.0
A comprehensive and unflinching glimpse at a humble but extraordinary life, Richard Snodgrass's MOVING THE HAT hums with honesty and hard-earned wisdom.
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4.1 / 5.0
Written by K.K., BRAVE: Story of a Trans Woman offers piquant commentary on the chaotic, harrowing, but ultimately uplifting story of a trans woman's journey...
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January 19, 2026
The 7 Universal Laws: The Hidden Rules Behind the Mind, Emotions, and the Architecture of the Universe
By Monica Ion, Stefan IrimiaRating:
4.5 / 5.0
In a crowded market, Monica Ion and Stefan Irimia’s THE 7 UNIVERSAL LAWS: The Hidden Rules Behind the Mind, Emotions, and the Architecture of the...
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4.2 / 5.0
Justin R. Pilar powerfully subverts horror and crafts a haunting novel in ECHOES IN EVERLY MANOR. The story builds into a crescendo of emotion that...