LITTLE TEA by Claire Fullerton – Southern Fiction, Friendship Fiction, Cultural Heritage Fiction
Fullerton unravels an evocative tale set in the deep South of friendship, loyalty, and healing in all the dark places. Highly recommended.
FORTUNE’S CHILD: A Novel of Empress Theodora by James Conroyd Martin – Ancient History Fiction, Middle Eastern Literature, Biographical Fiction
A remarkable history of Empress Theodora's life so big that it will take more than one volume to tell all there is to tell. And that is simply glorious. Highly recommended!
The 2020 SOMERSET Book Awards for Literary and Contemporary Fiction – the Short List
These titles have advanced from the Long List to the Short List for the 2020 Somerset Book Awards for literary, contemporary, & women's fiction, a division of the Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards.
TOMORROW’s END (Book One) by G.R. Morris – Cyberpunk Sci-fi, Horror Literature & Fiction, Philosophy
A debut cyber-punk filled with light and dark and bigger than life from a promising new author.
SUGAR BIRDS by Cheryl Grey Bostrom – Coming-of-Age Fiction, Small Town Fiction, Friendships and Relationships
Sugar Birds is two young girls' journeys packed into one heart-pounding read. Highly recommended!
END of the RACE by Judith Kirscht – Contemporary Literature, Family Drama, Women’s Literature, Women’s Fiction
Journey to the rustic setting of northern Michigan, where the idea of "family" may not be as simple as it seems. Another gem from a master storyteller, End of the Race is contemporary fiction at its finest. Highly recommended.
VALENTINE’S DAY SWEET READS with ALL THE LOVES from CHANTICLEER
Seven Greek Words for LOVE, a few of Kiffer's favorite lyrics, and a celebration of Bibliophilia! And our recommended reads to warm your heart! Happy Valentine's Day!
The TRAVELS of IBN THOMAS by James Hutson-Wiley – Historical Fiction, Religious Historical Fiction, Multi-Cultural Ancient World
In an ancient world split in three by religions, a conflicted young man seeks the truth about his past and builds his future in the sequel to the highly regarded Sugar Merchant. Recommended!
MARTHA by Maggie St. Claire – Small Town Crimes, Contemporary Social Issues, Literary
Not all little old ladies are sweet—some are just desperate. Here's a story that will stay with you long after you put the book down. One of our favorites!
TO BE ENLIGHTENED by Alan J. Steinberg, MD – Metaphysical Science Fiction, Magic Realism, Metaphysical and Visionary
Set aside time for this eastern philosophical science fiction meant for audiences who yearn to be enlightened.