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Bruce Holsinger
Culpability centers on the Cassidy-Shaw family after their self-driving minivan causes a fatal crash. As a police investigation unfolds, each family member’s secrets reveal possible responsibility for the tragedy. Set against the rise of artificial intelligence, the novel blends family drama, suspense and ethical questions about accountability, technology, guilt and the consequences of human and machine decisions.
Ron Rindo
Life, & Death, & Giants tells the story of Gabriel Fisher, an extraordinary boy born into a Wisconsin Amish community. Growing to nearly eight feet tall and blessed with remarkable athletic gifts, Gabriel rises from rural obscurity to national fame. Told through the voices of those who love him, the novel explores faith, family, loss, hidden secrets, and the profound impact one life can have on an entire community.
Patrick Ryan
Buckeye is a sweeping historical novel set in the fictional Ohio town of Bonhomie. Beginning with a spontaneous kiss on VE Day in 1945, the story follows two intertwined families over four decades as secrets, forbidden love, war trauma and questions of identity shape their lives. Richly drawn and emotionally resonant, the novel explores marriage, forgiveness and the lasting consequences of hidden truths.
Susan Orlean
Joyride: A Memoir traces the celebrated writer’s journey from a curious Ohio childhood to a distinguished career in journalism. Blending personal stories with behind-the-scenes accounts of reporting and book writing, Orlean reflects on creativity, resilience, love, loss and motherhood. Filled with warmth, humor and insight, the memoir celebrates the power of curiosity and the joy of discovering meaning in everyday life.
John Kenney
I See You’ve Called In Dead depicts Bud Stanley, a divorced obituary writer who accidentally publishes his own obit after a drunken night. While suspended from work and officially listed as dead by a company error, he begins attending strangers’ funerals. Through unexpected friendships, humor, grief and self-reflection, Bud confronts mortality and discovers an appreciation for life, love and meaningful human connection.
Monica Wood
How To Read a Book is funny, sweet and moving. It portrays three people whose lives intersect through a Maine prison book club. After serving time for a tragic mistake, Violet seeks a fresh start, joining a reading group led by retired teacher Harriet. As they connect with Frank, a handyman and grieving widower, shared stories and literature help them confront loss, forgiveness and the possibility of redemption and new beginnings.