A revelatory dive into an overlooked, unnamed figure of biblical lore, A Notable Woman by Don Anderson expands an anonymous tale into a timeless, long-form parable. Reading between the lines of the biblical text and summoning the historical context of the [...]
Savagely succinct and off-the-cuff insightful, People I Know by David Joseph is a potent dose of short-form fiction that pokes at the meaning of minutiae in our lives. From nostalgic recollections of oddball neighbors and tales of youthful innocence to gritty [...]
A lyrical and transportive epic drawing deeply on Celtic mythology, The Way of Salmon Moon by D. Firth Griffith is a dreamy exploration of being, beginning, and becoming. Cairbre is a primordial protagonist, discovering identity and seeking purpose in the new [...]
A youthfully spirited work of middle-grade to YA historical fiction, Save the Patriots! by Abby Reilly is an absorbing second installment of the Colonial Courage series. In the strategically crucial city of Williamsburg, the conflict between Loyalists and Patriots is a [...]
An encouraging collection of wisdom on everything from personal presence and purchasing power to organization and mental clarity, Minimalism Simplified: Better with Less by James Joseph is an effective primer for reshaping your life by removing mental and physical clutter. Concise [...]
A red herring mystery with immensely satisfying twists and cozy, character-driven energy, The Disappearance of Maxwell Ellison by Jacob Armatage is a small-town police procedural exploring the weight of mortality and the price of purpose. From the moment Sheriff Ben Caldwell [...]
An explosive collision of star-crossed lovers, Like Driftwood on the Salish Sea by Richard I Levine is a heartfelt tale of loss, longing, and the haunting scars that refuse to heal. Returning to the comforting embrace of the San Juan Islands [...]
A comprehensive introduction to a practical programming language that synthesizes pure abstract math and broad coding capacity, Magical Haskell: A Friendly Approach to Modern Functional Programming, Type Theory, and Artificial Intelligence by Anton Antich is a surprisingly accessible and essential read. [...]
An unflinching portrait of humanity as it rides out the end of the Anthropocene, Mean Higher High Water by D.S.G. Burke balances collective desperation and unquenchable hope in a dystopian future that feels far too plausible for comfort. After the Crypto [...]
A brain-bending, galactic drama with an eerie soundscape, Vold Book's Stara Detente: A Novel Set to Music by John T. Trautman is a paradox-laden parable about the incalculable meaning of time, purpose, and humanity's place in the universe. Trim-Facet Holocorp, the [...]