Largely composed of articles and essays the author published while working as a writer and teacher in Tokyo, this collection of vignettes and brief stories is driven by the author’s perpetual curiosity and hunger for new experiences. Pronko, an American who has lived in […]
The dramatic final installment of The Enchanted Isles series, A Mage’s Path by I.L. Cruz concludes this sweeping saga of magical revelation and selfless heroism.
Having left Canto behind, along with a heartbroken friend and the love of her life, Inez seeks out the mysterious Avo in the realm of Faery for guidance on remedying the many magical crises surrounding her. Inez’s mother remains trapped in a powerful cowrie shell and her increasingly accessible magic still feels too out of control to wield against the very real enemies that threaten her, let alone aid her quest to return magic to […]
An irreverent and boundary-pushing collection of short stories, Divine in Essence by Yarrow Paisley is a burst of radical creativity with a heavy dose of darkness.
Playing artfully on the edge of perverse and profound, these tales descend into the casually macabre and disturbingly real, teetering between horror fiction and supernatural sci-fi. Each page brims with unearthly tales: a fever-afflicted daughter recounting visions from Hell to her mother, the soul of a young boy imprisoned in the dead eye of his father’s vexatious lover, the existential musings of a comedian’s corpse as it takes one more spin through the world, […]
A holistic collection of advice on cultivating a nourishing existence, One Woman’s Guide to Life: How to Live a Kinder, Easier and More Authentic Life by Estelle Taylor is a detailed, entertaining, and authoritative dive into self-improvement. From efficient home storage techniques and proven remedies for relaxation to astute counsel on communication, relationship check-ins, and workplace hacks, Taylor seems to touch on every conceivable subject in this comprehensive guide, which covers issues not usually found in other works of self-help. Kindness, patience, forgiveness, and harmony are central tenets in these concise anecdotes, all of which are delivered in Taylor’s conversational […]
A wide-ranging and captivating review of the twentieth century in America’s first state, Delaware from Freeways to E-ways: First State, Solid-State by Dave Tabler is an accessible and entertaining piece of coffee table history, and the informative third book in the Delaware History Overview series. For a citizen of Delaware or any lover of US history, this book neatly sews Delaware’s contributions into the broader fabric of the American story.
Divided into four distinct sections – early century ambitions, the varied impacts of wartime, Delaware’s response to broader societal changes, and pioneering steps towards a digital future – this format […]
Freshly graduated Tia Sanchez embarks on a luxurious vacation to Dubai with her friend Julia, but their experiences abroad couldn’t be more different, as they both learn about the hidden desires of powerful men. In the second installment, Tia strikes a beneficial bargain with a tall, dark, and wealthy hunk on the Amalfi Coast, but their sham marriage soon begins to feel like a prison, especially after she falls for her charming and […]
A history-packed plunge into the wild realm of raiders, longships, and heroic courage, The Viking, the Ditch, and the Bathrobe by Alan Frost is a riveting new adventure novel for young readers. In this third book of the Shawn from the Shed series, Johnny, Ella, and their quirky neighbor travel back in time more than a thousand years to Denmark in the Middle Ages, searching once again for a special person who just might change the course of history. Educational, original, poetic, and entertaining for parents and children alike, this middle grade series skillfully weaves historical fact into a page-turning […]
With a focus on buying and selling real estate as a method for holistic stability and wealth, Healthy, Rich, and Happy by Jacopo Iasiello is a thorough guide to pragmatic self-improvement. Drawing on the energy and inspiration of his mentor, Tony Robbins, the author walks readers through his 4-step M.P.B.E. methodology, focusing on morning meditation, prayer, biohacking the brain, and exercise. With a unique focus on mind-body wellness, rather than just building wealth, Iasiello’s clear-cut guidance about breaking into the real estate industry and securing a stable income becomes a manual for complete life change, maintaining a holistic approach to […]