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4.7 / 5.0
Engaging, informative, and vividly illustrated, Andy Amendola's and Wei Ren’s ABCS OF NASCAR RACING is an excellent introduction to the popular motorsport for young readers.
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
With polished prose, memorable characters, and a mystery layered with emotional grace, Hy Conrad’s THE MAN ON THE BENCH stands out as one of the...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
FUCK THAT is a raw, uncompromising work about mixed-race identity in America that refuses to comfort or educate. Joshua Ericson's controlled fury and precise observations...
Rating:
3.1 / 5.0
WATER YOUR FLOWERS WITH LOVE is a compendium of simple, heart-warming poems through which Koula Hadjitooulou offers hope in a fractious world. With a keen...
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0
J. Gonzalez shows the need for quick thinking and teamwork in his morally ambiguous thriller THE DEVIL’S TRANSFER.
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January 12, 2026
BILLIE THE BRAIN LEARNS TO READ
By Dr. John Hutton author & Gabriella Vagnoli illustratorRating:
4.5 / 5.0
The mass of detailed information for young readers, parents, educators, and advocates makes author Dr. John Hutton's and illustrator Gabriella Vagnoli's BILLIE THE BRAIN LEARNS...
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0
THE BIG DREAM: A Raymond Mackey Mystery (Book 3) is a well-written detective thriller with a memorable main character. Owen Thomas’s stylish prose recalls Raymond...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
Written by Sara Kelly, THE ADHD AWAKENING: A Woman's Guide to Thriving After Diagnosis is an invaluable companion guide and essential toolkit for women navigating...
Rating:
3.6 / 5.0
Steve Scarborough's TRUE CRIME IN REAL TIME is a quick and entertaining read, notable for its unorthodox form and detailed analysis of 11 criminal investigations....
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Rating:
4.1 / 5.0
In the first of a new series, Sue Berg's DEATH AT THE DENTIST is a commendable celebration of community, Midwestern pride, and people who work...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
John Altamura’s SEVEN YEARS IN CHICAGO: A Journey of Growth | Part I: Survival is an emotionally compelling exploration of love, regret, betrayals, grief, and...
IR Approved
January 6, 2026
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN HOLLYWOOD: The Working Actor’s Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls and Supercharging Your Career
By Mike KimmelRating:
5.0 / 5.0
Crammed with sage advice for the working actor, Mike Kimmel's 50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN HOLLYWOOD: The Working Actor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls and...