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Our Reviewers won’t judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period. Our ratings are based on the following criteria, although reviewers are able to award partial stars (i.e. a 1.3 or a 4.7), rather than rounding up or down to a whole or half number.

1/5

Really bad 
Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
1-2 spots that need work

5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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Rating:
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.

IR Approved
January 16, 2026

The Man on the Bench

By Hy Conrad
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...

IR Approved
January 12, 2026

FUCK THAT

By Joshua Ericson
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...

January 12, 2026

Water Your Flowers With Love

By Koula Hadjitooulou
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...

January 12, 2026

THE DEVIL’S TRANSFER

By J. Gonzalez
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

J. Gonzalez shows the need for quick thinking and teamwork in his morally ambiguous thriller THE DEVIL’S TRANSFER.

IR Approved
January 12, 2026

BILLIE THE BRAIN LEARNS TO READ

By Dr. John Hutton author & Gabriella Vagnoli illustrator
Rating:
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...

IR Approved
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...

January 7, 2026

TRUE CRIME IN REAL TIME

By Steve Scarborough
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....

IR Approved
January 7, 2026

DEATH AT THE DENTIST

By Sue Berg
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...

IR Approved
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
Rating:
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...

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