The real lesson of "Jay" is to cherish life’s small moments, and to remain on the lookout for the many flashes of beauty that surround us. A Midwestern brand of self-effacement runs through Jay Reed’s eponymous photo memoir, "Jay".... Read More

This novel is an interesting, compelling, and unusual political journey through an election season. An unconventional and often funny look at the nuances of modern politics, "The Cleaning Crew" by Richard D. Hayes is an account of what... Read More

A beloved stuffy recounts her adventures with her person in this sweet and sassy children’s book. There are stuffed animals, and then there are stuffies—best friends, confidants, commiserators, and adventurers. In "Confessions of a... Read More

Drawing from ancient wisdom, this book shows that strong leaders endure, even in dark times. The books of the Bible, which have been used for divination, for inspiration, and as a tool for better living, are given new treatment in... Read More

This novel captures the imagination and puts a face on America’s military involvements overseas. In Claudia Pemberton’s new military thriller "Love Leads the Way", newlyweds Mikayla and Jesse Daulton experience the pains of war, both... Read More

"The Murdered Messiah" skillfully recasts Jesus as a man whose peaceful dissidence revealed the meaning of biblical love. Son of God, radical, enigma, rabbi, martyr—Jesus of Nazareth has long fascinated believers and nonbelievers. In... Read More

Combining explicit sexual scenes with elements of a murder mystery, "Child Play Mates" works to shock its audience. Susan J. Young’s "Child Play Mates" reunites old friends in a winding tale of betrayal, murder, and sexual revenge.... Read More

Bear Kotah’s Comanche background makes him a unique hero in this unique and fascinating entry into the genre. "Crossing the Red" by Arch Gibson paints a portrait of a veteran who, while coping with the aftermath of war, is driven to... Read More