Strategies to Unbias Your Business Decision Making
Business, Business Diversity & Inclusion, Self Development
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A Proof Of Love
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Monday, June 29, 2026
Between These Walls
A Gripping Journey Through History's Darkest Corridors
Historical, 20th Century, World War II & Holocaust
Date Published: March 26, 2020
Golems Of Beithir
Amnon returns in the second volume of The Chronicles of Hadúr: The Golems of Beithir. The Blood Wars have begun as the races fight for control of Hell's Gate. Beithir is no longer alone, and the full power of the Druid Council now stands behind him to tighten the Druids' grip on the region. Beithir has been assigned one final task: eliminate the Demonblood Amnon. He will draw on the Dark Assassins and forbidden powers as he battles the Dark Gods shielding young Amnon.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Perilous Shores - release
Book 2 of The Sea Hawkes Chronicles
Historical Fiction/Nautical Fiction
Date Published: June 23, 2026
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Life and Times of Jim Bridger
US Western History/Jim Bridger, mountain man, fur trade, exploration,
American Indians
Date Published: 08-08-2025
Publisher: Farcountry Press
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Move Me
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Monday, June 15, 2026
Weird Stories of Strange Women
Twelve stories, separated into seasons of life, are told through the perspectives of maidens, mothers, and crones. Each one shows us how a fractured reality-or a fractured mind-can warp even the most mundane of events into a bizarre tale.
From a
twenty-something office worker trapped by a mountaintop cult to an unstable
mother trying to resist the urge to flee to another dimension, one by one,
these women step to the edge of what they know and see the impossible looking
back at them.
This speculative collection meanders through genres including urban fantasy, science fiction, magic realism, steampunk, folk horror, and cosmic horror. Perfect for readers who are, themselves, strange and unusual.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Snow Place Like Home
Snow Globe Shop Mystery, Book 5
Traditional Mystery/Amateur Sleuth, Small Town Fiction, Snow Globe Shop,
Minnesota Mystery
Date Published: 01-09-2026
The Letter by Jo A. Hiestand
The Letter: A McLaren Mystery Prequel by Jo A. HiestandMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Letter is the story of Barry Grady’s life. Barry is a character in the McLaren series, and this story tells us about his life before he graced the lives of Melanie and McLaren.
But this is much more than my little explanation. What this turned out to be for me was one of those stories you can’t put down. I found out that Barry had another life before I met him in McLaren’s world. He lived and worked another real life, well, ok, book life:) and a tragedy changed his life forever. I knew Barry in his “grown-up” life, but I wanted to know how he got here. Did he run away? Leave his family? Did he have a career, an education? Doesn’t sound like a little story of a single character, does it? It isn’t.
Jo Hiestand seems to bring out all these emotions in what is a fairly short read, 200+ pages. I was amazed that what is called a prequel could contain such a rich storyline full of events in Barry’s life and of the characters he met as he moved through each of his days. Every moment of it held my attention. Maybe it was the character Barry and how he lived his life, or maybe it was how much the author loved Barry, and her creation of him came alive in her writing of his story.
I don’t think you need to be familiar with the McLaren series to enjoy this book. I do think you’d be foolish to miss the chance to read such a good series.
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The Super Seeders
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Nana Claus and the Thank-You Notes
Children's Picture Book
Date Published: 07-02-2026
Publisher: Solander Press
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Road Home and other stories
Short fiction collection
Date Published: March 4, 2026
Publisher: Manhattan Book Group
Monday, June 1, 2026
Love Across Time
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Off Season
Detective Ramesh Ryan’s career with Sydney’s prestigious Organized Crime Unit is on the up, until he loses a court case against the city's most powerful drug dealer. In disgrace, the detective is relocated to the tiny Australian beach town of Barton.
It is off season in Barton—when its few criminals usually take a well-earned rest. But not this year! With the detective's arrival, the town suddenly becomes murder central. Two bodies are discovered in the space of days, both victims of drug overdoses. Then a mysterious foot is found washed up on the beach, and memories are awoken of an unsolved cold case of the teenager who disappeared fifteen years ago. Add to this a blossoming romance, along with a contract taken out on Ryan’s life, and it's clear that the detective has jumped out of the Sydney frying pan into the Barton fire.
What follows is an action-packed adventure, thrilling at every turn—where truth and lies are almost impossible to separate, and unexpected twists are the order of the day
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Flames of Soulflare
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Monday, May 25, 2026
Along the Trail
In 1847, Winnie and her family are traveling west to start a new life in the Oregon territory. While many in their wagon train fret over river crossings, disease, and encounters with Native tribes, she relishes the unexpected freedom of life on the trail.
Threatened by storms, wild animals, and outlaws, Winnie must rely on the bonds she's made and all she's learned in order for them to make it to Oregon alive. She also must decide if she is ready to risk forming an attachment to Hal, the cowhand who has a knack for showing up just when help is needed, or whether she will emulate Mae, the free-spirited daughter of their trail guide.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Yellow Hair
A Nick Drake Novel, Book 10
Mystery, Contemporary Western, Native American Literature
Date Published: 04-30-2026
Publisher: Jackdaw Press
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Her Silence
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Friday, May 15, 2026
Rj's Adventures in Temecula
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Garbage In, Faster
Why AI Needs Conversation Architects
Business, Nonfiction
Date Published: April 19, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Tilly and the Wisdom Trials
Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning
Adventure,
Date Published: February 27, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
WORD UP!
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Your Joyful Years
Empowering good health and happiness beyond 50
Self help, Women Health
Date Published: 20 March 2026
“An uplifting and empowering guide to later life that blends lived experience with science and practical wisdom, encouraging us not merely to age, but to thrive. I read this book as a middle-aged man and loved it … it is beautifully reassuring, humane, and optimistic.”
— Professor Chris van Tulleken, Clinician, Academic, TV Presenter, UK
Friday, May 1, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Unexpected Altars
Christian Devotional, Inspirational Personal Testimonies
Date Published: 11-15-2025
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Everyday moments become sacred altars where God meets you.
Do you sometimes wish you could hear from God? Do you feel like you are
too insignificant for Him to care about your daily battles with loneliness,
grief, change, and doubts?
God talks to each of us – from the young husband and father who
accidentally torched his home, to the claustrophobic pastor making her way
through a historic tunnel in Israel, to the mystery author having a close call
with a stink bug.
God can speak to us through that soft voice inside your head; or the
perfect words for your circumstance uttered on Sunday morning; or He can come
to you in a powerful revelation.
Turn your doubts into divine encounters. Discover how God is speaking to
you today through these 101 inspirational faith stories. These stories will
transform your doubts into powerful encounters with God’s grace, guiding
you to find Him in unexpected places.
UNEXPECTED ALTARS is a collection of stories of faith from real people,
just like you, who have experienced God’s grace and presence in their
lives. Their authors pray that this Christian devotional will inspire your
daily spiritual life. Each story is a powerful reminder that God meets us
right where we are—building altars of worship in the ordinary and the
extraordinary. Perfect for daily devotion, small group discussion, or personal
encouragement.
Start your journey to find God in the unexpected! Order UNEXPECTED
ALTARS today!
Read an excerpt...
The Hardest Climb
The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy
your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be
like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail....
Isaiah 32:2
Growing up, my family had the opportunity to visit Israel a few times. On my
first trip, we had heard about a waterfall at En Gedi, the desert oasis where
King David hid from Saul. Our trusted tour guide started our group on the right
path and then left us to find our own way. It was summer, and the sun was
intense. After barely five minutes, I was already feeling desperate for some
ice water; the lukewarm bottle I carried wasn’t cutting it.
Shortly into the hike, we encountered a man
coming down the trail toward us. His face flushed, he looked hot and worn out.
As he passed he said, “Don’t waste your time, it’s not worth it.” We paused,
discouraged. We’d heard that the waterfall was beautiful, but this new account
made us doubt. Was it worth further misery? The unanimous decision was to keep
going. We resumed our arduous and uncertain trek.
Somewhere along the trail, the trees that
initially served as a canopy for us disappeared. The sky was pure blue and gave
the sun’s rays a clear shot. The heat became more extreme and the “path” soon
turned to dusty, stone “steps”. Occasionally, we got off track and had to
retrace our steps to find where we had gone wrong. I felt somewhat lost in the
desert and wondered how long until we reached the end and if I’d have enough
strength.
Finally, exhausted, we found the oasis. It was
located in a protective rock cove and covered in vegetation. As I descended the
path down into the cove, just seeing the water splashing off the green foliage
made me feel cooler…or maybe the mist drifting through the air helped. We took
off our shoes and waded into the pool. The hot desert we had just endured was a
stark contrast to the cold, refreshing relief which now surrounded us.
Had we turned around any sooner, our efforts
would have felt pointless. Had it been a cool day and an easy climb, we may not
have appreciated God’s beauty as much as we did. We could have missed what
became one of my favorite experiences of the trip. There are several small
waterfalls along the way up, and our conclusion was that the stranger must have
given up before having reached the waterfall.
As we headed back, we passed others in search of the oasis. They looked hot and weary. We simply advised, “Keep going, it’s absolutely worth it!”
Father, there are times in life when
discouragement weighs us down, slowing or even stopping our progress. Help us
encourage one another and build each other up. In whatever difficult trials and
challenges we are experiencing, help us to not give up but instead remember
that the best view comes after the hardest climb. Amen.
UNEXPECTED ALTARS: MEETING GOD IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS is an anthology
written by multiple authors, edited by JoAnne Alexander, and published by
Lauren Carr for Oakland Community Church, a non-denominational church located
in Charles Town, West Virginia.
All royalties from this devotional book will be donated to the building fund for Oakland Community Church's new building. Oakland's goal is to design a biophilic building that takes advantage of the beauty of our Jefferson County location.
Contact Links
Purchase Links
https://mybook.to/UnexpectedAltars
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
My Friends and I Spot series
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Early Snow
Mystery
Date Published: February 18, 2026
Narrator: Greg O'Donahue
Run time: 5 hours 20 minutes.
Circus Bim Bom
A Cold War Adventure
Historical Fiction/Cold War Fiction w/romance subplots
Date Published: 03-01-2026
Publisher: Bim Bom Books
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
I'll Be Seeing You
Apprentice angel Gabriel Daniel’s first assignment in his quest to become a full-fledged angel is to give WW2 veteran, Frank Brennan, a second chance at love. With help from his mentor, senior angel Thomas, Gabriel takes Frank back to 1944 to Plymouth, England. There, Frank made his biggest mistake with love. His first time in 1944, Frank fell in love with Claire Cartwright, but when he found her kissing another man, he ended their relationship, despite Claire’s insistence that things weren’t as they appeared. This time around, Gabriel’s task is to convince Frank to trust in Claire’s love and fidelity, despite the evidence against her...
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Call In The Dogs
Western/Cowboy, Cherokee, Outlaw
Date Published: 02-26-2026
Publisher: Write the West Press an imprint of Paperback Press, LLC Springfield, Missouri
Zog's Big Question
Some answers change you forever.
Zog's Big
Question: An interplanetary tale of wonder, belief, and big questions.
Follow Zog,
an inquisitive young alien from the planet Luminos—where everything is tested,
measured, and understood—as he investigates mysterious reports from a distant
blue world called Terra.
With the help of his new friends, Sam and Max, Zog explores a park, a church, a library, and a university — meeting people with many different ideas about life's biggest questions.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
House of Cards
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
you got this! - Book Tour
Honest Lessons on Life, Love, and Leveling Up
Personal Development
Date Published: March 24, 2026
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A Real Collusion
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Monday, April 6, 2026
Tilly and The Wisdom Trials
Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning Adventure,
Date Published: February 27, 2026
Wonder in the Garden
Nina loves spending time in her family’s garden, and so does her dog, Nube. They delight in all the wonders found growing there and all the spectacular colors—roja, naranja, verde, amarillo, morado. But mostly they just love to play, as it’s the perfect place for a game of hide-and-seek with its tall corn and enormous leafy veggies. It’s also a place to have the best al fresco meals with Nina’s loving extended family. Exuberant text sprinkled with Spanish and vivid, energetic art that captures the garden in all its glory make this the perfect book for celebrating the bounty of our gardens and the joy of spending a day there, learning, laughing, and lending a helping hand!
Sunday, April 5, 2026
The Yellow Hair
A Nick Drake Novel, Book 10
Mystery, Contemporary Western, Native American Literature
Date Published: 04-30-2026
Publisher: Jackdaw Press
Forest Legend : The Tale of Ol' Split Toe
The Tale of Ol' Split Toe
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Science & Nature/Environment Science Fiction/Time Travel Literature & Fiction/Action & Adventure
Date Published: 03-31-2026
Publisher: Mission Point Press
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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