New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

Eternal Seconds by Andrew Chiniche

Eternal Seconds by Andrew ChinichePoet Andrew Chiniche celebrates the concepts of magick and sensuality in the embrace of the goddess in his tranquil collection of poems, Eternal Seconds.

Themes of longing for love and the touch of his adored are visceral as each short piece brings forth emotions awash with reverie. Although each piece is meant to be read independently as a work in its own right, the book holds a narrative journey as each page turns, pushing the reader to explore cosmic ideas of time and space. A mystical love affair expands as the seconds tick down, and the poet pays tribute […]

2022-02-22T08:29:51+02:00February 22nd, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Thomas Jefferson: Family Secrets by William G. Hyland Jr.

Thomas Jefferson: Family Secrets by William Hyland A rarely told chapter in the life of an American legend, Thomas Jefferson: Family Secrets by William G. Hyland Jr. is a revelatory look into post-presidential life – a detailed and enthralling peek at the man and his experiences, but also the ongoing state of the young nation.

Most Americans have some image, opinion, or high-school recollection of Thomas Jefferson, but this biographical tome offers a different glimpse into his life, focusing on a less-discussed era of the 3rd US president. Charming scenes of high-ranking visitors arriving at Monticello to find barefoot children underfoot give the aging president a humanness […]

2022-02-17T07:56:13+02:00February 17th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

A Boy’s Hammer by Alex Grass

A Boy's Hammer by Alex Grass Author Alex Grass fuses mythology and magic with the gritty modern world in A Boy’s Hammer, a witty, immersive, and mystical adventure that will leave you laughing and thoroughly hooked.

When Alan dramatically descends to Earth in an ultraviolet explosion, covered in tattoos of hammers, few people can believe he’s the same boy who disappeared in a plane crash twenty years earlier. His odd arrival is also a harbinger of something much worse: chaos is organizing itself in deadly and demonic ways, and long-dormant powers are awakening to face them. Finding unlikely allies along the way – from curmudgeonly […]

2022-02-08T08:50:10+02:00February 7th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

A Slow Trek by George Sanchez

A Slow Trek by George Sanchez Jeff Chaussier faces an unimaginable loss in New York City and a new tangled chapter of grief in A Slow Trek by George Sanchez, a vulnerable adventure of self-discovery and strength.

This installation of the Chaussier adventure series continues to challenge ideas of traditional family structures, and explores bold new forms of love after loss. Returning to New Orleans with his children and Bryna – his almost wife and sometimes lover – Jeff puts his Sherlock instincts to good use, putting together threads of sinister connections to his recent tragedy, while she dives into a bayou mystery of her own. […]

2022-01-31T08:15:23+02:00January 29th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Anatheum by D.M. Ross

Anatheum by D.M. Ross A few words can say a great deal, as D.M. Ross masterfully proves in his thoughtful collection of wise mantras, Anatheum, a unique work of self-help aimed at a young adult audience. Though it can be read in a single sitting, this is the type of pocket-sized book that will be continually reopened for a dose of guidance.

A meditative, thought-provoking read, some of these insights have been heard and spoken aloud many times before, while others are unique turns of phrase – simple, yet strikingly profound. “There are no answers, only decisions to be made” and “Thoughts come […]

2022-01-28T03:59:11+02:00January 26th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

The Nomad by Debra J. Tillar

The Nomad by Debra J Tillar An interstellar odyssey across time and space, The Nomad by Debra J. Tillar is a bold and adventurous vision of humanity’s future history, tapping into elements of sci-fi, philosophy, and pop culture.

Centuries after First Contact with the Wharth, humanity has been given the technological keys to the cosmos, trading isolation in the universe with unprecedented access to roam among the stars. Zara is a cosmic wanderer, and a veteran of exploring new corners of the galaxy, but a violent run-in with an otherworldly beast leaves her grounded and drugged in a hybrid-filled pleasure prison, with no idea when or […]

2022-01-21T08:07:12+02:00January 21st, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Matters of Life… by Norman Weeks

Matters of Life... by Norman Weeks A thought-provoking collection of well-crafted essays exploring the dynamic and intimate philosophy of existence, Matters of Life… by Norman Weeks is a wise and gentle manifesto.

Broken into three distinct sections – “Life Thought About,” “Laughed At,” and “Suffered” – the prose feels all encompassing, from our biological origins and anthropological myths to our emotional maturation as individuals and a species. Weeks examines humanity as a naturalist, a philosopher, an investigator, and even a harsh critic, depending on the subject and tack of each essay, covering issues such as powerful personal experiences that shape our paths, unpredictable bumps in the […]

2022-03-18T05:14:19+02:00January 20th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |

Geo by Topher Allen

Geo by Topher Allen A sweet, clever middle grade adventure about a group of rocks who end up on a treacherous journey in a vast wilderness, Topher Allen’s Geo is an absorbing book about the importance of asking questions and not letting fear define you.

Geo is a rock who works way too hard as a miner in the underground city of Golem’s Hollow. The town is largely controlled by a wealthy man named Mr. Noble, who is a dominant force in everyone’s lives. Geo knows that there’s more to Golem’s Hollow and Mr. Noble than meets the eye, but he’s too scared to […]

2022-01-17T08:36:40+02:00January 16th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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