Spotlight: Heidenröslein: The Little Rose on the Heath by Christopher Whittaker

Spotlight: Heidenröslein: The Little Rose on the Heath by Christo..

Discover Heidenröslein: The Little Rose on the Heath by Christopher Whittaker, a historical fiction story of war, brotherhood, class, and survival during the Great War. Read an excerpt and enter the giveaway.

Spotlight: The Driftborn (The Gate Origin, Book One) by Simon Bullock

Spotlight: The Driftborn (The Gate Origin, Book One) by Simon Bull..

Discover The Driftborn by Simon Bullock, a character-driven space opera featuring ancient gates, hidden histories, found family, and dangerous discoveries.

Review: She Who Breaks Gods (Chronicles of Kesperen, #2) by R.L. Balladrael

Review: She Who Breaks Gods (Chronicles of Kesperen, #2) by R.L. B..

She Who Breaks Gods by R.L. Balladrael takes the Chronicles of Kesperen into full space-opera territory with imaginative worlds, high-stakes rebellion, difficult choices, unexpected humor, and a satisfying slow-burn romance.

The Tale of the Prince and the Spider by Sasha Hopkins | Children's Book Review

The Tale of the Prince and the Spider by Sasha Hopkins | Children's Book Re..

The Tale of the Prince and the Spider

by Sasha Hopkins is a powerful modern fairytale of fear, courage, resilience, and hope. This emotional children's story is especially meaningful as a shared reading experience that can open the door to heartfelt family conversations.

Friday Finds | August 7, 2026

Friday Finds | August 7, 2026

Summer reading meets garden-fresh flavors in this week's Friday Finds, featuring two memorable book reviews, Mark J. Engels Behind the Book, a fresh corn and tomato salad, vintage herb markers, and more.

Review: Surviving Summer Camp by Paul Breau | A Funny Wilderness Adventure

Review: Surviving Summer Camp by Paul Breau | A Funny Wilderness Adventure

Surviving Summer Camp by Paul Breau combines sibling chaos, wilderness danger, kid-friendly humor, and clever problem-solving in a fast-paced middle-grade adventure that's especially well suited to reluctant readers ages 8-12.