Editorial Reviews

A raw, uncensored, and essential read about dirty deeds in the digital age, Sex Bytes by TechChick is a graphic peek under the sheets, delivered by a profoundly funny insider. Serving up savagely honest advice on everything from warm-up rubdowns and sloppy kissers to overworked body parts and mind-blowing sex acts, the unabashed author presents a Q&A review of kinky but fascinating knowledge. Whether you need new information on titillating positions, details on bedroom etiquette, or explicit tips on the specifics, this is a necessarily dirty plunge into every bedroom corner you could imagine, acting as both a relationship manual […]

A critical guide to understanding our internal body and solving the mystery of persistent negative symptoms, The Vagus Nerve Solution: Science-Backed Methods and Simple Exercises to Calm Anxiety, Restore Deep Sleep & Improve Digestion by Tina Woodward is a thorough compendium of medical knowledge and practical strategies for relief from myriad issues. For many patients, anxiety, sleep disturbances, disrupted digestion, and other common chronic health issues can all be linked to the dysfunction of one often overlooked “master nerve.” This eye-opening book outlines the physiological impacts of poor vagal tone, presents step-by-step techniques for nervous system regulation, and offers long-term […]

A powerful novel about losing yourself in order to find a way home, When Things Go Missing by Deborah J. Brasket is an achingly poignant exploration of femininity, responsibility, and liberation from societal expectations. When Franny boldly heads south of the Baja border, she leaves her husband and grown children behind to fend for themselves and decipher the meaning of her spontaneous vanishing act. With their maternal glue of the family missing, this dysfunctional trio must finally face their failings – pride, apathy, addiction, alienation, and a woeful lack of direction. Featuring sharp, emotional storytelling and painfully flawed characters traversing […]

Two best friends and their clue-sniffing sidekick are caught in the wilderness and an enticing mystery in Camping Canine: Cozy Mysteries With a Dash of Dachshund by Alice Kanaka. At a tucked-away Texas campground, Lizzy and Holly are taking time away from recent trauma and prying eyes, but a lurking presence is dying to make his big break, threatening to derail their undercover escape. Finding themselves at the heart of another investigation, this charming trio of sleuths winds their way towards the truth in a narrative whirl of humor, suspense, and the antics of one incorrigible dog. The Mavis and […]

A rugged plunge into the icy waters of American history, Ford’s Terror by Richard A. Wiggins is a meticulous military novel that leans into energizing themes of exploration, fortitude, and personal growth. Lured by the intoxicating allure of Alaska at the dawn of the 20th century, naval draftsman and Master at Arms Harry Ford embarks on an epic mission to chart America’s newest and most untamed wilderness. Joining the motley crew of the U.S.S. Patterson, Harry must not only navigate his eclectic companions, but also the perils of traversing a strange new world with dangers at every turn. Though the […]

Magic portals, demonic spawn, and a classic crew of noble heroes make Sword of Vengeance by Chris Adams an immersive clash of good and evil. As the realm’s newest Guardian Knight, Gerald Cael is tasked with protecting the vulnerable from the same hellish horrors that scarred him as a child. Relying on his blade, pendant, and steadfast heart, this destiny-driven warrior rises to face an immortal turncoat that threatens the very fabric of the future. The novel may hit on some familiar sword-and-sorcery themes, but Adams weaves together an original epic with a complex hero at the helm, illustrating how […]

Inspiring, profound, and remarkable in its creativity, The 7th Disciple: Time Witness by WS Chang and E Chang is a sci-fi thriller with a deeply philosophical heart. Elliot’s college career is disrupted when he begins falling back through time, stumbling into his long-awaited destiny as a cosmic disciple, following in the footsteps of Einstein, Newton, and countless other visionaries before him. Side-stepping the expected tropes of time travel fiction and the paradoxical dangers of altering the present, the story instead focuses on the importance of self-knowledge in understanding our world. Exploring heady ideas of time, history, and the power of […]

A scathing takedown of a modern myth, The Enigma of Vitamin B12: Nature’s Only Mistake? Fear and Marketing of the Deficiency Myth by Anthea V. Hayes is a passionate plea to rethink our relationship to an essential nutrient. Presenting a critical overview of Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), the author poses a broad challenge to readers and the medical world at large – is the contemporary worry over vitamin B12 deficiency justified? What follows is a detailed and intense analysis of the vitamin – its place in popular medicine, its increase in visibility due to veganism/vegetarianism, its hidden effects on health, and […]