Katie Bloomer

A Mysterious Last Will, a Workplace Romance — And a Searing Social Commentary on the Legal System of Today

One of the great joys of reading is finding a book that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, one that seems light-hearted on the surface yet explores more complex and deep issues underneath. James Gilbert’s latest novel is such a book. The Legacy (Joshua Tree Publishing) is a riveting story that…

Katie BloomerDecember 4, 2023

Nonfiction Recommended

Autobiography Follows a Path from Poverty to Faith to a Life in Public Service

“What has salvation meant to me? It has meant I have had many trials and tribulations, but God was with me making me stronger and better … It has meant everything to me.” These words perfectly encapsulate the sentiment of Frederick L. Hamilton’s gripping autobiography, The Coppinville Experience: From Poverty…

Katie BloomerNovember 16, 2023

Business Nonfiction Recommended

Challenge Toxic Narratives to Become an Authentic & Inclusive Communicator

It’s not what you say; it’s what people hear. — Frank Luntz, political pollster and commentator This quote nicely encapsulates the essence of More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders (Changemakers Press) by Carrie Fox. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a social impact communications consultant and…

Katie BloomerNovember 9, 2023

Romance

Fantasy Romance Pairs a Snarky Witch with Sea Captain as Crew Hunts Vicious Monsters

The latest fantasy romance from bestselling author Katee Robert is not one to miss! Hunt on Dark Waters is a captivating, steamy romance that takes place on the high seas of Threshold, a unique fantasy world with a splash of Welsh mythology. A Witch Meets an Alluring Captain Often ruled…

Katie BloomerNovember 8, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Raw & Poignant Portrayal of Life’s Messiness in Touching, Darkly Humorous Novel

There are stories meant to transport us out of reality and somewhere better, giving us a small reprieve from the harsh truths of our world. And then there are stories that reflect those harsh truths and amplify the messiness of reality. M.J. Boin De’s debut novel, Shit That We Should…

Katie BloomerNovember 1, 2023

Recommended

Debut Novel is a Heartbreaking Yet Inspirational Portrayal of Overcoming Child Abuse

It’s hard to find a work as emotionally gripping and inspiring as that of Maria Florkiewicz’s debut novel, Unbreakable Determination (Barnes & Noble Press), which recounts the story of an abused child outrunning the demons that torment her in order to find a brighter future. Twelve-year-old Violet’s life is a…

Katie BloomerOctober 30, 2023

Fiction Recommended Romance

Fated Mates, Egyptian Gods & Ominous Prophecies in Thrilling Shifter Romance

Looking for a thrilling shifter romance with fierce alphas, fated mates and unique mythical creatures? Then you have to add Y.G. Zaher’s The Anubis Chronicles: The Council to your TBR! Told through multiple perspectives, the story takes place in a world where supernatural creatures of all kinds exist — werewolves,…

Katie BloomerOctober 18, 2023

Nonfiction Recommended

Intimate Portrait of a French Musician’s Legacy Told Through Four Decades of Letters

“To measure the potency of Boulanger’s influence is impossible. As a tree is rooted firmly to the earth, she was rooted in the history and grammar of Western music.” — Don Campbell, music critic and former Boulanger student She might not be known in the common household, but Nadia Boulanger…

Katie BloomerOctober 16, 2023

Recommended

A Woman is Given a Second Chance After Death, But at What Cost?

Amidst the dark and scary stories of this coming season, Jenn Chapman’s debut psychological thriller, Dying for a Second Chance, stands out for its acute portrayal of the human spirit — and its determination to keep on living. One dark and stormy night, a horrible car accident takes the life…

Katie BloomerOctober 4, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Sci-Fi Novel Shows Path Toward World Peace in Face of Extinction

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." — Neil Armstrong Those are the words that came to mind as I neared the end of David Brown’s debut sci-fi novel, A Gigantic Leap: First Contact. Like these iconic words, Brown’s novel evokes feelings of exhilaration and empowerment…

Katie BloomerSeptember 29, 2023

Recommended

Touching & Inspirational Poetry Encourages Readers to Reclaim Their Narratives

we sacrifice relationships and burn bridges in the name of self-preservation … but who is really in control when our hands are forced? Are we the masters of our own narratives? Who pulls the strings in our lives? These are the very questions Allen Vartanian asks in his newest collection…

Katie BloomerSeptember 5, 2023

Children's Books Recommended

Heartfelt Stories of Blossoming Animal Friendships, Kindness & Love

If you’re looking for a short and sweet, almost vintage-style children’s book filled with animal friends and important life lessons, then look no further than Lisa Luttrell’s The Little Green Armchair and Tales of Echo Forest. Once there was a little green armchair that sat in the open grass. Animals…

Katie BloomerSeptember 4, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Historical Fantasy Captures the Grim Realities of the Jim Crow South

Some books have the power to both entertain and enlighten readers, such as Michael Arthur Kennedy’s debut novel, Time Conjurer (BookBaby). This unique work of fantasy touches on real-world issues as readers are transported through time to the Jim Crow South. Since he was a child, Dr. Kenny Lawson has…

Katie BloomerAugust 30, 2023

Nonfiction Recommended

Frank, Funny & Poignant Memoir of Living with Chronic Disease

“I always thought I was a survivor — actually more of a thriver. Life has thrown me a few curveballs, but I always rebounded and turned it around; lemons to lemonade — or often, Limoncello.” This was the attitude of Susan Kelley — an active and healthy 75-year-old former model,…

Katie BloomerAugust 7, 2023

Recommended Thrillers

Doppelgängers, Hallucinations and Murder Darken a School Trip in Debut Horror

Humans have always been fascinated by the macabre; just look at the popularity of authors like Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe. If that is the vein of literature you find yourself drawn to, then look no further than Milan Jaker’s debut novel, Behind the Outside (Barnes & Noble Press).…

Katie BloomerAugust 3, 2023

Better Self Nonfiction Recommended

Author and Holocaust Educator’s Journals Are a Celebration of Life and Legacy

“How we come into the world with nothing is how we go out. What we do in between is what makes the difference.” This is just one of the many nuggets of astute wisdom found in Merle R. Saferstein’s Living and Leaving My Legacy: Volume II (Great Mother Press). In…

Katie BloomerJuly 31, 2023

Katie Bloomer

A Mysterious Last Will, a Workplace Romance — And a Searing Social Commentary on the Legal System of Today

Autobiography Follows a Path from Poverty to Faith to a Life in Public Service

Challenge Toxic Narratives to Become an Authentic & Inclusive Communicator

Raw & Poignant Portrayal of Life’s Messiness in Touching, Darkly Humorous Novel

Debut Novel is a Heartbreaking Yet Inspirational Portrayal of Overcoming Child Abuse

Fated Mates, Egyptian Gods & Ominous Prophecies in Thrilling Shifter Romance

Intimate Portrait of a French Musician’s Legacy Told Through Four Decades of Letters

A Woman is Given a Second Chance After Death, But at What Cost?

Sci-Fi Novel Shows Path Toward World Peace in Face of Extinction

Touching & Inspirational Poetry Encourages Readers to Reclaim Their Narratives

Heartfelt Stories of Blossoming Animal Friendships, Kindness & Love

Historical Fantasy Captures the Grim Realities of the Jim Crow South

Frank, Funny & Poignant Memoir of Living with Chronic Disease

Doppelgängers, Hallucinations and Murder Darken a School Trip in Debut Horror

Author and Holocaust Educator’s Journals Are a Celebration of Life and Legacy

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