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3.5 / 5.0
Set in late-19th-century rural Australia, Meridith Mckinnon’s THE FERNS provides an interesting setting, a fast-moving story, rich characters, and multiple timeframes that add complexity and...
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4.3 / 5.0
Greg Scott's THE CYCLE OF LIFE is a poignant, often humorous memoir of an epic father-son cycling odyssey across Canada and an engaging tale of...
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5.0 / 5.0
From the evocative artwork adorning the cover to the unconventional (yet surprisingly intuitive) layout and formatting, Aubrey Birch's VESICAPISCIS is a stark, cohesive statement from...
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4.0 / 5.0
Rendering a colorful world in noir black-and-white, Jim Rowson’s THE AVATAR MURDERS successfully blends the grim charm of its genre with near-future science fiction.
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November 18, 2024
SLOW BURN ENTREPRENEUR: Succeed on Your Own Terms with the RELAX Method
By Michael WeberRating:
4.3 / 5.0
Michael Weber's SLOW BURN ENTREPRENEUR is well-designed and easy to follow. Weber provides a refreshing take on building a business while ensuring that the entrepreneur...
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
Ian Crouch’s A PYRRHIC VICTORY: Volume III—Fate offers readers a window into a pivotal moment in ancient history, bringing to life a historical figure whose...
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3.8 / 5.0
Kevin Geise’s NO BOUNDARIES: When Two Worlds Collide successfully combines its coming-of-age narrative with adult storylines to create a panoramic view of social change in...
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4.6 / 5.0
An unconventional, elegiac sports novel, SUGAR FREE is a profound and often heartbreaking meditation on passion, perseverance, and the sacrifices required to forge an unorthodox...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
D.R. Shores’s SHALLOW STOCK is stimulating and well-rounded literary fiction that examines the intricacies of the corporate world and the steep rivalry that often emerges...
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November 13, 2024
THE SPARK AT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
By Timothy Karsten, Karinna Karsten, Houston HowardRating:
4.8 / 5.0
Rooted in the visionary concept of Karinna & Timothy Karsten, Houston Howard’s THE SPARK AT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE pairs stunning visuals with timeless...
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3.5 / 5.0
TANGLES by Kay Smith-Blum is an emotionally resonant mystery combined with a compelling conspiracy story.
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
A promising beginning to an epic series, Patrick Todoroff's BROKEN MOON—SCORNED LANDS builds a shattered world seeded with hints of something both greater and more...