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January 28, 2026

EBUG (The craziest rule in sports)

By Chris J. Cherry
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

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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Rating:
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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January 26, 2026

The Midnight Factory

By Russell Luyt
Rating:
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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Rating:
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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January 26, 2026

THE DAUGHTERS: A Novel

By Ben Rogers
Rating:
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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January 23, 2026

COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES: A Trailblazer’s Journey

By Elizabeth A. Patterson, MD
Rating:
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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January 23, 2026

EXITS: Selected Poems

By Stephen C. Pollock
Rating:
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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Rating:
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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January 21, 2026

MOVING THE HAT

By Richard Snodgrass
Rating:
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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January 21, 2026

BRAVE: Story of a Trans Woman

By K.K.
Rating:
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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Rating:
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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January 19, 2026

Echoes in Everly Manor

By Justin R. Pilar
Rating:
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...

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