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In Evolution Ended: The Next Stage of American Society, J.J. Jerome puts forth a comprehensive treatise that claims our current circumstances are not conducive to the survival of our species. Extremely well-written and authoritative, the book provides wide-ranging and detailed historical, scientific, economic, and cultural arguments to demonstrate how modern technology, cosmetic surgery, a lack of heroes and role models, and social media – among many other things – threaten to extinguish the fundamental practices that ensure a society can move forward. While there are places where Jerome neglects to give progress its due, Evolution Ended is an impressively […]

Thought-provoking and innovative, Reinventing Government Through Political Entrepreneurship and Exponential Innovation by Michael Mascioni is a rigorous examination of the future of government and business. Taking a close look at the impact many current technologies are having on the government, Mascioni highlights where countries’ governments, and societies in general, may be heading due to the rapid pace of change set by technological revolutions in AI, 3D printing, and other disruptors that can build on previous innovations. While covering technical topics, the book is easy to follow and flows well from one discussion to the next, for a well-rounded overview that […]

A world-hopping adventure, Darcy Hoover’s Cologne & Coffee is an entertaining thriller with two ribald protagonists, following renegade pilots Jaques and Ethan as they travel all over the globe for a good gig. Meanwhile, back in Canada, Ethan has challenged the authority of a violent man, risking his life every time he lands home, and all this flirting with danger must surely come to a head. Though the protagonists’ worldview can often seem more than a little macho and swashbuckling, their unapologetic nature is also part of their charm, making Ethan and Jaques’ escapades an entertaining escape.

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Suspenseful and politically charged, The First State by Tshekedi Wallace imagines England in 2079 ruled by a cruel despot, in a thoughtful combination of political thriller and dystopian science fiction. Corrupt head stateman Gregory Christopher is a hated and dangerous man whose lust for absolute power has produced equally driven factions who each plot to take down his oppressive regime. The expanding number of characters sometimes distracts from the flow of the story, as do the frequent grammatical errors, but Wallace is skilled at building tension, and the recognizable power struggle between the tyrant and his enemies makes for a […]

A charming children’s holiday story, A Femich Christmas by R.J. Amezcua celebrates the power of unity, teaching a meaningful lesson to children that is applicable year-round. Something terrible has happened in the Hopy village on Christmas Eve and young Sheribelle must embark upon a magical quest to restore the heart of Christmas. Lavishly illustrated in bright, vivid colors by Rabindra Nath Barman, the story itself is somewhat familiar, but still spirited and engaging. The QR code allowing readers to listen to the accompanying music, as well as cut-out ornaments, make the book uniquely immersive, for an enchanting and inspirational addition […]

Following up on her first novel, Bonnie Traymore’s Little Loose Ends is the next fast-paced, nerve-wracking chapter in the Hudson Valley Series, and the lives of Nick and Victoria Mancuso. After the intense events of the first book, Victoria wants some peace, but when she starts receiving veiled threats from an unknown number, she decides to take the matter into her own hands. Less lurid than the previous installment, but with more emotional character development elevating the suspense, this standalone sequel ramps up the drama, for a gripping story about how the past has the power to haunt your […]