The Pharaoh’s Catacombs (The Cats of Caylor Academy, 2) by Karen Bitzer Genre: Middle Grade / Fantasy ISBN: 9798990692138 Print Length: 177 pages Amazon Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph Treasure-hunting kittens with magical talents go on a purr-fectly action-packed adventure that’s rich in Egyptian history and grounded in middle-school angst. The Pharaoh’s Catacombs zooms into action […]
Generation After Generation by Heather Gafkay Genre: Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction ISBN: 9798891327993 Print Length: 242 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Samantha Hui A moving story about how a family tree can weather any storm as long as its roots are nurtured “In one day, just like that, Naomi, Ana, and […]
Is it possible to create your own luck? Turns out, it is. Years ago, I remember learning about a psychology study from Dr. Richard Wiseman, who wrote The Luck Factor, concluding that luck is not purely random chance but can actually be influenced by your own attitude and behavior. People who consider themselves “lucky” tend […]
In a world saturated with instant gratification and fleeting connections, Chanel Cleeton’s The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes arrives as a profound meditation on the enduring power of words. This multilayered historical fiction weaves together three distinct timelines—1900 Boston, 1966 Havana, and 2024 London—through the thread of a single, mysterious novel that transforms every life […]
Seizing Fate by Tracey Kyler Genre: Fantasy / Romance ISBN: 9798891328037 Print Length: 382 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt Fate is a cruel game, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Tracey Kyler’s Seizing Fate plunges readers into a post-apocalyptic world where shadows conceal both predators and protectors and where destiny […]
A Human Rights Odyssey by Jeffrey Gale Genre: Literary Fiction / Religious Fiction ISBN: 9798893157772 Print Length: 494 pages Publisher: Page Publishing Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka A legacy that shows reconciliation is never passive—it must be pursued Jeffrey Gale’s A Human Rights Odyssey: From Dreams Deferred to Reconciliation continues the life story of […]
Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose on October 1, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy Pages: 303 Format: ARC, eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads Jeneva Rose takes a big swing outside of her usual genre with […]
The Wolfson History Prize Shortlist 2025 has now been announced. Awarded by the Wolfson Foundation annually for over fifty years, the Wolfson History Prize is the UK’s most prestigious history prize. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The Wolfson History Prize Shortlist 2025 Now […]
Synopsis: What if AI could show us the future—and what if that future was our extinction? We the People: A Premonition is an AMAZON BESTSELLER and a gripping political thriller that explores the terrifying convergence of autocracy and climate collapse. Set in a not-so-distant America ruled by a fascist regime, the novel follows three unlikely heroes […]
I can “bearly” contain my excitement at the upcoming release of BEAR LOVES HIS HOME, written by yours truly and beautifully illustrated by Ishaa Lobo. Published by the esteemed Yosemite Conservancy, our cub makes his debut on August 26, 2025. This lyrical nonfiction picture book comes from the heart, combining my lifelong passion for national […]