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February 11, 2026

Review: Tokyo Juku by Michael Pronko, performed by Peter Berkrot – Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Entertainment

An intense and dramatic book cover for a novel by Preston & Child. The top of the image features the authors' names in large, elegant white serif font against a dark, smoky sky. Below, the word "PENDERGAST" is emblazoned in massive, weathered orange block letters, with the subtitle "THE BEGINNING" centered at the very bottom. The central focus is a large, three-story Victorian mansion completely engulfed in roaring orange and yellow flames. The fire pours out of every window, illuminating the intricate architectural details of the burning wood. In a single glowing window on the ground floor, the dark silhouette of a lone figure stands perfectly still amidst the destruction. The house is situated in a swampy or bayou environment, surrounded by dark, moss-draped trees. The fiery glow of the burning structure reflects vividly in the still, dark water in the foreground, creating a symmetrical and ominous atmosphere.

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January 28, 2026

Review: Pendergast: The Beginning by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, performed by Jefferson Mays

A watercolor-style book cover for "The Hidden Kingdom" by Amy Daniels. The illustration depicts a massive, reddish-brown dragon with large leathery wings and sharp talons. The dragon’s head is lowered, showing bared teeth and a glowing yellow-and-orange eye as it faces off against a tiny armored knight in the bottom-right corner. The knight is seen from behind, holding a silver sword upward toward the beast. The background is atmospheric and textured, featuring smoky shades of grey, gold, and dark brown, suggesting a cavern or a misty mountain pass. The title, "The Hidden Kingdom," is written in a white, gothic-style font at the top center, and the author's name, "Amy Daniels," is printed in small white text at the bottom center.

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January 26, 2026

Audiobook Review: The Hidden Kingdom, written by Amy Daniels, narrated by Phillip Nathaniel Freeman and a full cast

An image of a theatrical poster for the musical "Following Jimmy Valentine," a melodic.com musical based on "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry, with Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jeff Flaster. The title is purple and prominently displayed above the image of a green vintage suitcase, opened to reveal a black fedora and the face of a man obscured by shadow, along with a mirror and a shoe. The text reads: "On the run, he turns a corner" (at the top) Starring: Hadley Fraser, Kerry Ellis, David Hunter, Celinde Schoenmaker With: Jacqui Dankworth, George Blagden, Alison Arnopp, Simon Shorten Based on "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry a Wireless Theatre production

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January 26, 2026

Audiobook Review: Following Jimmy Valentine, written by Jeff Flaster, narrated by a full cast

The image is a book cover for a novel titled "Kamikaze Lust" by Lauren Sanders. The design has a retro, late-90s/early-2000s aesthetic, featuring a pale cream background with orange and black accents. At the top, text indicates this is a "Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition" and a "2000 Lambda Literary Award Winner." The title "Kamikaze Lust" is written in large, stylized orange block letters with a thin black outline. Below the title, a horizontal row contains four square, filtered photographs: A close-up of a pair of lips. A sunny street lined with palm trees. A black-and-white shot of a person’s midriff, wearing white underwear and tall lace-up boots. A blurred, grey-toned swirl or vortex. The author’s name, Lauren Sanders, is printed in bold orange capital letters at the bottom, followed by a note about a new foreword by Carley Moore. A brief testimonial from The Advocate describes the book as a "sexy little novel" that is "steamy" yet not "too jaded for romance."

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January 26, 2026

25th Anniversary Edition of award-winning novel Kamikaze Lust by Lauren Sanders, available now as audiobook by acclaimed narrator Helen Laser

A striking audiobook cover for "Regent's Mate," House Adamant #4, by Glynn Stewart. The image features a dark, star-filled, red-tinged space environment. In the center, a large, stylized, black and red spaceship, resembling a futuristic chess piece (perhaps a Queen or King), floats prominently, surrounded by smaller, similar-looking support ships. In the foreground, shattered and broken pieces of large, stone-like chess pieces (pawns and a knight) rest on what appears to be a dark surface. The title, "REGENT'S MATE," is bolded in white and red above the central ship. The author's name, "GLYNN STEWART," and the narrator's name, "NARRATED BY PAMELA ALMAND," are at the bottom. The overall mood is tense and epic, blending sci-fi warfare with a chess metaphor.

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January 12, 2026

Review: Regent’s Mate: House Adamant, Book 4, written by Glynn Stewart, performed by Pamela Almand

Book cover for "Flight for Control, Book 1 in the Series by Karlene Petitt." The title "Flight FOR CONTROL" is in large white and red text over a dramatic, dark image of a person standing against an orange/red glow with industrial or airplane-like structures silhouetted in the background. The author's name, "KARLENE PETITT," is near the bottom in smaller white text.

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December 17, 2025

Review: Flight for Control by Karlene Petitt, performed by Pamela Almand

Book cover for "The Lavender Blade: An Exorcist's Chronicle" by E.L. Deards. The cover has a dark teal background and features a central, ornate design in shades of purple and lavender, suggesting a fantasy or horror theme. At the top, a lavender dagger drips a pink liquid. The title, "THE LAVENDER BLADE," is in large white letters, with "AN EXORCIST'S CHRONICLE" beneath it. Below the title is a stylized purple castle silhouette. The design is framed by swirling purple smoke, lavender sprigs, light blue jellyfish-like creatures, and floating gold coins/petals. The author's name, "E.L. DEARDS," is at the bottom in large white text.

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December 12, 2025

Review: The Lavender Blade by E.L. Deards, performed by Nicholas Boulton

Book cover for "Flight for Control, Book 1 in the Series by Karlene Petitt." The title "Flight FOR CONTROL" is in large white and red text over a dramatic, dark image of a person standing against an orange/red glow with industrial or airplane-like structures silhouetted in the background. The author's name, "KARLENE PETITT," is near the bottom in smaller white text.

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November 16, 2025

Retired pilot and award-winning narrator Pamela Almand performs the Flight for Control audiobook, written by Karlene Petitt

Midnight in Silverton audiobook cover depicting a man standing in front of an stone fence with an open entrance

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October 24, 2023

Pulp Thriller audiobook, Midnight in Silverton by Adam Copeland, available now