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The Overprivileged, Underqualified Manifesto by Giovi
Business
A Devastating Mirror of Modern Corporate Leadership. ""The Overprivileged, Underqualified Manifesto" is essential reading for anyone navigating corporate life — whether you are the one holding power or the one watching it be misused."
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Energy Fields: The Coherence of Being—A Philosophical Synthesis of Physics, Consciousness, and Meaning by Joseph L. Bensinger
Nonfiction Philosophy Poetry
Energy, Consciousness and a Lyrical Search for the Soul. A searching, lyrical exploration of consciousness, love and the universe as different expressions of one unfolding harmony.
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The Root of All Fear by Dawn Isler Cox
Better Self Nonfiction Religion
A Christian Framework That Digs to the Roots of Anxiety. A practical, compassionate and deeply faith-centered guide for Christians who want to stop merely managing anxiety and start excavating its deeply rooted source.
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The Kiss by Joseph Goodson
Fiction Romance
The Long, Winding Path to the Love That Lasts. The Kiss is a generous, nostalgic novel about the people who pass through our lives, the love they leave behind and the long work of becoming ready for the one who stays.
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Scripts by Brandon Knightley
Fiction Romance
Brandon Knightley’s “Scripts” Is a Tender Study of the Lives We Hide. ""Scripts" is a book about the kind of goodness that goes unseen, about people who enrich the lives of others without being recognized for it and about the private inner lives that survive, and sometimes flourish, beneath surfaces of apparent submission."
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A Nightmare of Magic and Madness: Book 1 of The Chaos of Magic by Matthew Paul Spizuco
Fantasy
A Fantasy Adventure Rich With Heart and Haunted Magic. "The ending, which opens onto a wider horizon without abandoning the intimacy of what came before, leaves the reader eager for what comes next in the series."
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A Quest for Purpose by Ruth Keidel Clemens
Better Self Religion
Finding One’s Function in a Fractured World. "What are your touchpoints? What has shaped your resilience? What is your function? These are questions worth sitting with."
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The Unlikely Conquerors: Protectors of the Pure and Avengers to the Wicked by Barry Mynes, Jr.
Fantasy Religion
Four Sisters, One Epic Quest. "This is a book that will delight young readers ready for adventure and move adult readers who know what it means to love something fiercely enough to write it into a story."
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The Empires of Durajan: Book Two of the Durajan Series by A. H. Lewis
Fantasy Fiction
A World in Transition, Told Through the People Forced to Shape It. "The Empires of Durajan" ultimately leaves you with a different kind of question: not who will win, but what will remain when the future finally arrives.
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Trail of Thoughts by David Lomax
Memoir Nonfiction
A Life Forged in Extremes, a Love That Outlives Loss. ""Trail of Thoughts" is a testament to what love looks like when it is tested by everything the world can throw at it."
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Equipping Christians for Kingdom Obedience by Tom Lutz
Religion
Reclaiming God’s Law in an Age of Moral Confusion. "It treats the law not as a hammer but as a lamp, one that illuminates the path toward the flourishing God always intended for His image-bearers."
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When the Forest Dreams by Andrea Ezerins
Fiction
A Gentle, Bird‑Filled Call to Live Bravely. "If you love birds, if you have ever stared out a city window and longed for a different path, or if you simply want a romance that blends warmth, humor and a touch of fairy tale shimmer without losing sight of real-world stakes, Emma Jablonski’s story is well worth your time."
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What the Heart Carries by Susan Appel
Fiction
A Life Shaped by Secrets, Redeemed by Forgiveness. "For readers who have grappled with family secrets, grief, adoption or the complicated arithmetic of belonging, this novel will feel like recognition of the rarest kind."
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Seeds of Purpose by Marlyse Tchamko
Religion
A Faith-Filled Guide for Teens Finding Purpose and Identity. "Marlyse Tchamko has written a book that the Church has needed for a long time: one that meets teenagers exactly where they are, believes in their capacity for growth and trusts them with the full weight of God's call on their lives."
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Time to Die: The Cost of Mercy by Glen Hellman
Fiction Thrillers
Reckoning with the Cost of Mercy. In the end, Time to Die: The Cost of Mercy suggests that the hardest choices aren’t between right and wrong, but between harms — and that mercy, in the wrong moment, may be the most dangerous choice of all.
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The Silver Fish by Connor Martin
Fiction Thrillers
Sometimes Digging for the Truth Can Be a Slippery Slope. Power isn’t just about money or natural resources. It’s about information: who controls it, who can see it, who can interrupt it, and how it can be used for surveillance, misinformation and control.
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The Black Bow by A.R. Bender
Historical Fiction
A Tale of Survival and Belief in War-Torn Germany. "A.R. Bender has written a novel that honors the weight of the history it depicts while never losing sight of the human stories at its center."
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Fault Line: Still Standing by Tim Smith
Memoir Self Help
A Childhood Fractured, A Voice Unbreakable. "This is a memoir for anyone who has felt unseen, for those raised by people who should not have been parents and for every reader who believes that the act of telling the truth is an act of courage."
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Ashes of the Republic by James Chesterton
Fiction Science Fiction Thrillers
In This Near-Future America, Freedom Is the First Casualty of Theocracy. A dark speculative thriller that holds up a mirror to our present moment — and sees a future that is closer than we think
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Other People: A Memoir and Reflections on Trauma, Connection, Meaning, and the Neuroscience of Healing by Michael S. Piraino
Better Self Memoir Nonfiction Self Help
The People Who Shape Us: Finding Meaning, Healing and Connection in Other People. A thoughtful, deeply human memoir that reveals how connection — not isolation — is the key to healing and meaning.
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Evil, Goodness, and Creating Active Bystandership by Ervin Staub
Memoir Nonfiction Politics Social Sciences
Active Bystandership: The Small Acts of Courage That Make a Big Difference. Becoming an active bystander is not just a moral instinct — it’s something that can be taught, practiced and strengthened.
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The Lost Panel by Mark Steven Hammond
Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Thrillers
The Greatest Art Heist in History—And the Secret It May Still Be Hiding. What if The Just Judges, the subject of one of the most famous unsolved art heists of the 20th century, has been hiding in plain sight this whole time?
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Artemio's Gift by Charles Bruckerhoff
Children’s Books
Where Dinosaurs Roam and Courage Awakens. "Bruckerhoff has written a book that genuinely believes children deserve brave stories and big ideas."
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Champions in Life: The Playbook for Teens and Their Parents by Elaine J. Brzycki, Ed.M., and Henry G. Brzycki, Ph.D.
Better Self Nonfiction
A Proactive Path Through the Teen Mental Health Crisis. A flexible, engaging and much-needed workbook to help teens strengthen resilience, self-awareness, sense of purpose and overall mental health.
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Simply Fun — Vocabulary Words and Expressions: 1600 Words and Expressions You Never Had Time to Look Up by Ed Hennessy
Humor Miscellany
A Treasury of Words You Didn’t Know You Needed. A full-blown plunge into what can only be described as verbal magpie energy: a gleeful collection of shiny, curious, occasionally arcane linguistic treasures.
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Poison Pill by Anthony Lee
Mystery
A Doctor Follows the Deadly Trail of Miracle Pills. A propulsive medical thriller that blends bedside realism with corporate intrigue and real emotional fallout.
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How to Survive a Mediation by Fred Jandt
Mystery
Turn the Stressful Process of Mediation Into a Plan for Success. For readers unfamiliar to the process, How to Survive a Mediation replaces mystery with structure and fear with preparation. If you are heading into mediation, this guide functions like a steadying presence.
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Hell's Sweet Nectar (Beginnings) by Parno Beng
Historical Fiction
History and Dark Psychology Intertwine in Tale of Two Ex-Prisoners. A dark, thoughtful and ultimately powerful novel that marks Parno Beng as a storyteller to watch.
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Pearl Bound by Natalie G. Bergman
Romance
American Gothic Sapphic Thriller Has Celtic Roots. "Pearl Bound will hold you captive."
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The Dark Birth of the Secret Council by Tracy Cavelli
Thrillers
Prophetic Dreams, Ruthless Power and a Threat Only Faith Can Stop.
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Journey to the Land of Integrity by Bruce Beck
Fantasy Young Adult
Faith, Courage and a Talking Wolf in “Journey to the Land of Integrity”. A boy weighed down by a secret. A green mist that speaks. A wolf with sulfur on his breath that insists a scared teenager is “no Journeyman.” From the opening pages of Journey to the Land of Integrity, Bruce Beck builds a classic quest that feels both fantastical and very close to home.
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Skewed Muse by Rusty Nielsen
Humor
“Skewed Muse” Revives the Golden Age of Witty Cartoons and Zany Zingers. "Reading this book will bring happiness and joy into anyone’s life."
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God Storys by Victorya Wright
Nonfiction Religion Self Help
Everyday Miracles Abound in Victorya Wright’s God Storys. Offers a beautiful perspective on grace at work.
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Portrait of a Feminist by Marianna Marlowe
Memoir Nonfiction
A Feminist Coming-of-Age That’s Quiet, Powerful and Unforgettable. Portrait of a Feminist invites you into the quiet, powerful moments that shaped one woman’s identity across years, continents and cultures.
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The Blueprint of Becoming by Wesley Farnsworth
Better Self Memoir Nonfiction Religion
Inspirational Faith-Fueled Roadmap for Real, Lasting Change. A recovery-tinged, Scripture-saturated field guide meant to be used, not merely admired.
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Entertaining Angels by Sandy Hope Stewart
Fiction Historical Fiction Religion
Captivating Story of Faith, Healing and Reckoning with the Past. I am left thinking about my own life and the guilt I may carry that needs to be let go. Hopefully, "Entertaining Angels" does the same for everyone who reads it.
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Mercy Town by Nancy Chadwick
Fiction
Grief-Stricken Family’s Unbelievably Moving Journey of Forgiveness and Redemption. Every once in a while, you come across a story that truly moves you to the core. This was one of them for me.
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Under Their Watch by Charlie Ketchey
Fiction
A Heart-Pounding Tale of Courage, Compassion, and the Cost of Care. I’m not sure how much, if any of this, is based on actual events, but it sure feels like some of it could be real.
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Design for Your Mind by Annie Guest
Nonfiction
Renovating for Wellness: A Healing Journey Through Interior Design. Annie Guest has crafted a unique guidebook that proves interior design isn’t just about making things look pretty — it’s about making a life that feels whole.
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Anchored by Love by Marie-Claire Moriah Wright and David Saccoh Wright
Parenting
Anchored by Love: A Family’s Journey through Obstacles, Success, and Reunion. A gentle and inspiring read that focuses on positivity, following one’s dreams and overcoming obstacles through love and family.
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Fact Denounced as a Four-Letter Word by Piotr Bardzik
Nonfiction
Collection of Bold, Witty Aphorisms Takes Aim at Modern Absurdities. Humor that tickles your brain as well as your funny bone.
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The Mapmaker by Tom Young
Historical Historical Fiction Thrillers
Courageous Mapmaker Charts a Course to Victory in WWII Thriller. With its blend of harrowing cat-and-mouse chases, well-researched history and heartfelt heroism, The Mapmaker delivers a truly satisfying World War II adventure.
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Night of the Bear by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess
Fiction Thrillers
Former Military Pilots Coauthor Nail-Biting Ride Through International Terrorism. Shines with intelligent and crisp dialogue, while also providing plenty of nail-biting tension.
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The Nested Soul by Joseph Bensinger
Nonfiction Poetry
A Quantum Tapestry of the Soul: Joseph Bensinger Blends Science, Spirit, and Song. The Nested Soul reads like beautiful verse, with an attention to imagistic detail and the music of language, and feels like a journey of ideas that you’ll want to continue beyond the final page.
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Path to Power Road to Ruin by John Kavanagh
Nonfiction
A Battle for Minds and Morality: Kavanagh’s Cautionary Tale for Our Time. A smartly written and helpful primer on the baleful influence of ideologies and how people can — and should — assess an ideology before believing it.
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This Troubled Ground by Les Carroll
Fiction Historical Historical Fiction
A Powerful, Human Story of Grief and Grace in the Aftermath of War. A poignant and enlightening war novel that succeeds on multiple levels.
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Period Fix by Heidi Moretti
Education Nonfiction
Healing Through Nature: “Period Fix” Empowers Women to Take Control of Their Menstrual Health. Registered dietitian Heidi Moretti’s "Period Fix" is an informative and uplifting guide that tackles a topic often neglected in mainstream medicine: women’s menstrual health.
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Falling Angels by John H. Thomas by
Thrillers
Latest Maxx King Thriller Is a Gripping Mix of the Geopolitical and Extraterrestrial. Falling Angels is a thriller rich with consequence and deeply human at its core. ... Gripping, nuanced and emotionally unforgettable.
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A Clan Chief’s Daughter: She Who Rides Horses (Book Two) by Sarah V. Barnes
Fiction Historical Fiction
Ancient Courage Rides Again in a Young Woman’s Hands. Some books immerse you so completely in their world that you look up hours later, dazed, as if waking from another life.
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Love and Hope Have No Borders: An Interfaith Story by Michael Bienenstock
Fiction
A Novel That Bridges Cultures, Faiths and Hearts. A deeply moving story of cross-cultural connection, emotional growth, and the strength of the human heart.
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Lost in the Holler by Michael West
Southern Gothic, Family Saga
Disillusioned with his soulless New York career, RJ Burnette returns to his Appalachian home to find himself, only to discover a web of family secrets...
Redemption Initiative by C.L. Morrissey
Redemption Drama / Speculative Fiction
Desi Delgado was an addict — violent, impulsive and dangerous. He left wreckage behind him until the law caught up. Eight years in prison. According...
Wheeler-Dealer by Rita Moreau
Cozy mystery
Solving a murder might raise her spirits. But will it spring her spectral friend from Purgatory? Traded by her husband for a busty bimbo the same age...
Last Word by Rita Moreau
Fiction
Gwen Morgan Adams, a 55-year-old journalist facing the end of her career, returns to her childhood home in Fish Camp, FL, where her sister, Mira, oper...
Belonging to the World by Barry Hoffner
Travel Memoir
Belonging to the World combines a deeply personal story with an epic global adventure while exploring one of the most important themes of our time—h...
What the Heart Carries: One Secret, Two Lives by Susan Appel
FICTION / Family Life, FICTION / Women, FICTION / Religious
One secret. Two lives forever changed. Stephanie grew up cherished yet haunted by questions no one would answer. Carmine’s life, in contrast, was...
Trail of Thoughts by David Lomax
Memoir / Survival / Identity
In the remote wilderness of Alaska, a bush pilot navigates deadly mountain passes and unpredictable weather where every flight is a gamble with fate. ...
Mrs. Orcutt's Driveway by C. V. Wooster
Historical Narrative / Nonfiction
"Mrs. Orcutt’s Driveway" tells the true story of Margaret “Bonnie” Orcutt, a reclusive widow who took on the U.S. government to save her Mojave ...
I'll Remember You by Deborah Packer
Historical Fiction
Based on a true family saga, currently a repped screenplay, "I’ll Remember You" is an intimate character-driven love story. Proud, idealistic, sm...
Return To Hawaii by Daniel J. Voelker
Spy and Espionage
Donovan Cross, the National Intelligence Agency’s most legendary operative, has worked every shadowy corner of the globe. But when he’s ordered ba...
The Life by Sagar Constantin
Visionary & Metaphysical
Eva Monroe is flying home after a long business trip, eager to see her 5-year-old son. But when the plane crashes, she wakes to find herself in the In...
Live A Little Better by John Beyer
Memoir
John Beyer is the founder and owner of Men on the Move, one of the East Coast's premier moving and self-storage companies. While although John's journ...
High Flight: A Pilot's Journey Through Life by Richard Hess
Memoir
Richard Hess, born John Patrick Aliano, began life in a typical middle-class household. His parents divorced when he was just a toddler, and after his...
The Elderly Gentleman's Ulyssee by Hans Bodmer
Action Adventure
A smarter, older Gentleman makes his way from Zurich to Geneva on hiking trails, wherever they exist. The declared goal is to reach a destination — ...
Between These Walls by Michael Newman
Historical Thriller
When Jewish, New York art curator Daniel Singer, adopted at the end of WW2 under tragic circumstances by US Army Medical Corps Colonel Samuel Singer a...
Maya Blue: A Memoir of Survival by Brenda Coffee
Memoir
"Maya Blue" is a suspenseful, fast-paced memoir that reads like a thriller. One remarkable woman's true story of love, cocaine, Big Tobacco, abduction...
Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood by Julie Ryan McGue
Memoir
From the award-winning author of "Twice a Daughter" comes the much-anticipated prequel. In this coming-of-age memoir, set in Chicago’s western su...
Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging by Julie Ryan McGue
Memoir
Julie is adopted. She is also a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers ― w...
Triumph To Tragedy by Daniel J.D. Bayard
Historical Fiction
The six-book Triumph to Tragedy historical novels unfold in the most prosperous colony of the world in the late 18th century. They chronicle rebellion...
Such Stuff as Dreams by Thomas Garlinghouse
Magical Realism; Historical Fantasy
What if Shakespeare never finished his greatest play — and only you could help him complete it? It's 1936 Hollywood. Screenwriter Joe Holliday ha...