< Back Book Readings at Counterpath, October 24th at 7pm October 23, 2026 at 8:58:31 AM Independent publisher and arts space Counterpath has announced an upcoming multi-author literary event scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The reading, hosted at Counterpath’s venue at 7935 East 14th Avenue in Denver, CO will feature five acclaimed poets, essayists, and novelists: Julia Cohen, Patrick Cottrell, Kazim Ali, Susan Briante, and Prageeta Sharma. The event is free and open to the public. Featured Readers Julia Cohen , author of the lyric essay collection I Was Not Born (Noemi Press) and poetry titles including Collateral Light , will present work alongside her latest book, Freak Lip (TRP, 2026). Patrick Cottrell , Denver-based writer and author of Sorry to Disrupt the Peace (McSweeney’s), will read from his recent work, including Afternoon Hours of a Hermit (Ecco). Kazim Ali , author of over twenty books across multiple genres and winner of the 2021 Banff Mountain Environmental Book Award for Northern Light , brings wide-ranging work spanning poetry, memoir, and translation studies. Susan Briante , University of Arizona creative writing professor and author of Defacing the Monument and 13 Questions for the Next Economy (a CLMP Firecracker Award finalist), will read from her essay and poetry collections. Prageeta Sharma , Henry G. Lee '37 Professor of English at Pomona College, 2025 NEA Creative Writing Fellow, and founder of the Thinking Its Presence conference, will feature work from her six poetry collections, including Onement Won (Wave Books). For more information, please visit https://counterpathpress.org . Reported by Printed Word Reviews Share this article Copy link LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest

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Book review of The Illusory Bargain: Liberty in the Aftermath of the 17th Amendment by Ralph H. Lehman . ISBN: 9781612546773 < Back The Illusory Bargain: Liberty in the Aftermath of the 17th Amendment Ralph H. Lehman 17th Amendment, direct election, tyrannical governance, Federal Reserve Act fiat currency Brown Books Publishing Share this review: Copy link Facebook LinkedIn X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest A historical analysis of the United States government, arguing that the Seventeenth Amendment and the Federal Reserve Act resulted in the proliferation of tyranny. When it comes to diagnosing the ills that plague the modern American government and society, Ralph H. Lehman is straight to the point. The Illusory Bargain is a rigorously researched and unyielding critique of what Lehman describes as tyrannical governance, or “arbitrary laws and the arbitrary government that enforced them.” The book starts off by outlining the formation of the United States government, quoting heavily from the founding fathers, and introducing the idea of a “mixed and balanced government.” Emphasizing the concept’s lineage from Greek political thought, he explains that the nation’s founders intended for the government to be a balance of monarchy, democracy, and aristocracy. Monarchy took the form of the president and the executive branch, democracy could be found in the House of Representatives, and aristocracy was represented by the Senate, which was originally elected by state legislatures. Lehman argues that the country’s downward trajectory towards tyranny began with the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment, which allowed for the direct election of senators by the people. This tyranny has extended much further because of the Federal Reserve Act with its fiat currency. He argues that the dissolution of the natural aristocracy in the government made room for a “pseudo-aristocracy,” which has been largely responsible for an oligarchical concentration of power and the unjust application of laws. In breaking down how this amendment unsettled the intended government structure, Lehman establishes and explains three frameworks that he asserts were crucial to the “mixed and balanced” model: the Functional, Fractional, and Foundational Frameworks. From the Civil War, to the passage of the Federal Reserve Act, to the 2008 financial crisis, Lehman traces how the wealth and interests of few have resulted in the devastation of many. Lehman’s work is thoughtfully articulated, analytically rich, and hopeful. In addition to his analysis of our problems, Lehman also identifies a path for restoring our republic/limited government. To be sure, his position is ideologically situated and his reasoning follows suit. In covering such a wide swath of history, the emphasis of certain political moments or economic outcomes, and the dismissal of others, is inevitable. Perhaps the most politically situated aspect of Lehman’s work is the modern-day events which he chooses to highlight as examples of tyrannical governance. With that said, Lehman’s text is significant in its illumination of the Founding Fathers, and how in many ways the shape of our modern government has diverged from their blueprint. Readers seeking a historically informed argumentation of the United States’ political woes will be glad to pick up Lehman’s latest work. Previous Next

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< Back Creating Audiobooks on ACX: A Practical Guide October 22, 2026 at 6:32:19 AM You wrote the book, congratulations! You handled publishing, built a readership, maybe even landed on a bestseller list or two. But if your work only exists in print or as an eBook, there's a whole audience you're not reaching... yet. The audiobook market is growing faster than any other format in publishing. Millions of people listen to books during commutes, workouts, and downtime. In fact, per 2024 consumer data from the Audio Publishers Association , more than half of the US population age 18 or older has listened to an audiobook. If you want to reach them, producing your audiobooks through ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) is a great way to do so. What Is ACX? ACX is a free service from Audible that connects authors and rights holders with narrators and audiobook producers. You provide the manuscript; they provide the voice. Once production wraps, your titles are made available for sale on Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. Did you know that almost a third of all audiobooks in the Audible catalog are ACX titles? Getting Started Is Simple! The process looks like this: Create a free account at ACX.com and claim your title. You'll need to hold the audio rights, and your book must be available as an eBook on Amazon. Set up your project by adding a description, selecting your genre, and uploading a short audition script (a few pages that showcase your book's tone and characters). Find your narrator or produce the audiobook yourself. You can browse ACX's marketplace of thousands of producers or open your project to auditions and let narrators come to you. Listen to samples, review profiles, and choose the voice that fits your vision. If you don’t want to hire a narrator our DIY option was built just for authors like you! Collaborate on production. You'll approve the first 15 minutes, provide feedback along the way, and give final approval on the completed audiobook before it’s published. Go live. Once approved, your audiobook hits retail shelves within about two weeks. Flexible Production Options There are two main ways to pay your narrator: Pay-for-Production (PFH): You pay your narrator a negotiated per-finished-hour rate upfront. Your royalty rate is 50% with exclusive distribution. Royalty Share: No upfront cost. You and your producer each receive a share of royalties at a combined 50% rate evenly for a 7-year contract term. This is a good option for authors on a tight budget, but it does require exclusive distribution. DIY: Once you claim your eBook, you simply upload finished audio, and your royalty rate is 50% with exclusive distribution. For Pay-for-Production or DIY titles you may also choose non-exclusive distribution at a 30% royalty rate, which allows you to sell your audiobook on additional sites outside of Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. Why Audio Matters for Your Author Brand An audiobook isn't only a new income source. It's also a discovery tool. Audiobook listeners often find authors they'd never encounter through text alone. Read + Listen lets readers switch between your Kindle edition and the audio version, which keeps them engaged longer. Ready to Take the Leap? Head to ACX.com to set up a free account and look around. The process is straightforward, and you might be surprised how quickly you can get your book into listeners' ears. By Rick Krueger - Director, ACX Community Relations, Audible Reprinted from BOOKCamp magazine , July 2026 A BookCAMP event presentation ACX, an Audible company Share this article Copy link LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest Rick Krueger

< Back "If You Ban Sally Rooney, You Ban All of Us:" The Fight Over a Writer's Conscience October 19, 2026 at 8:50:10 AM Sally Rooney , the Irish author best known for her global best-seller and TV adaptation Normal People, made a drastic decision to end her collection of UK book royalties, but now her books are being removed from shelves entirely. Just last year, the UK designated Palestine Action a terrorist organization. The decision came after the group was found in serious violation of laws against property damage, with actions the government compared to those outlined in the Terrorism Act of 2000 . Protesters from the group broke into one of Britain's largest air bases and spray-painted two aircrafts red, symbolizing the casualties of the war and Britain's involvement and support of Israel. Palestine Action says it uses destructive tactics like these to target "corporate enablers of the Israeli military-industrial complex" and seeks to make it impossible for these companies to profit from the oppression of Palestinians. Rooney took an opposite stance from the government in a guest opinion piece last year in the Irish Times , titled “I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a ‘supporter of terror’ under UK law, so be it.” She publicly announced she would donate her UK royalties to the group in defense of Palestine, to aid those affected by the current war which fueled even more donations and attention for the fund. Now the Normal People author is speaking out again saying the government is withdrawing her books from shelves across the nation in a sudden move. In a public statement she said: "I wrote an opinion piece expressing my intention to go on supporting Palestine Action, which is not a proscribed or otherwise prohibited group here in the Republic of Ireland." Rooney has also cancelled her upcoming trip to the UK, fearing arrest, as she was set to pick up her Sky Arts Award for Literature for her novel Intermezzo . Faber, Rooney's publisher, has since released a statement stating the "Current legislation in the UK has led to circumstances where Faber cannot pass on UK earnings to Sally Rooney for her work. To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation for a publisher." Then within days of this statement more public outcry from fans and letters of support from fellow authors of Rooney have been pouring in. According to The Bookseller Patrick Ness, Damian Barr, Nikesh Shukla and Juno Dawson are just a few out of the 300 authors who have signed the letter and condemned the actions of the UK government’s actions against Rooney. What began as an author’s stand against government action has become a defining test of what free expression looks like today. Rooney’s decision to redirect her royalties some argue was a personal one, yet the UK government’s response of pulling her books and barring her from shelves has turned a personal protest into a public reckoning. The authors who have signed in support of Rooney have framed the stakes clearly showing that this was never just about one author, but about how they can get literature and its writers to fall in line. The letter ends with the simple statement: “A country that bans its writers for speaking out is not a free country. If you ban Sally Rooney, you ban all of us.” It warns that a country that silences one voice is willing to silence us all and while Sally Rooney’s books may be off of shelves, this conversation of authors using their craft to take a stand is one that won’t be disappearing any time soon. Printed Word Reviews / Reported by Mali Ayala Share this article Copy link LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest

Book review of Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia by Martha Walandouw Lohn and Brian Kimmel . ISBN: < Back Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia Martha Walandouw Lohn and Brian Kimmel memoir, WWII, resilience, mapalus, faith Together Mapalus Press Share this review: Copy link Facebook LinkedIn X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest The memoir recounts the harrowing journey of Ath, her twin sister Kath, and their family during World War II. The memoir, "Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia," recounts a family's fight for survival during the Second World War. Narrated by Ath (Martha’s nickname, one of two American twin sisters), the book begins with their departure from New Jersey in 1940 for their father's homeland in Indonesia. What starts as a journey to a new life in a beautiful, unfamiliar land quickly descends into a harrowing struggle for existence. The narrative beautifully captures the family’s idyllic early days in Minahasa, painting a vivid picture of a tranquil existence filled with simple joys like playing by the river and helping on the family farm. This peaceful setting makes the sudden and brutal Japanese invasion all the more impactful. As the war envelops their community, the memoir documents the family’s constant fear, the emotional toll of their imprisonment, and their struggle with starvation and disease. Beyond the harrowing details of wartime, the book is a testament to the strength of family and community. The traditional Minahasan practice of mapalus—mutual aid—emerges as a beacon of hope and a critical lifeline, illustrating how human connection can endure even in the face of unimaginable suffering. Through Ath’s eyes, we witness the quiet moments of hope and resilience that sustained them, reminding us that the human spirit is not easily broken. In the epilogue, Brian Kimmel, the co-author and Ath's grandson, reflects on the importance of preserving these stories for future generations. He underscores the memoir’s relevance in a world still grappling with conflict and displacement, framing it as a call to action for empathy and understanding. Ultimately, "Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin's WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia" is a moving read that captures the beauty and brutality of one family’s experience. It stands as a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope. Previous Next

Book review of So You Want To Be a Marine Biologist by Linda Soules . ISBN: 978-1972766064 < Back Take me back to https://www.childrensbookwormaward.com/ So You Want To Be a Marine Biologist Linda Soules Middle Grade, marine biology, ocean exploration, marine ecosystems Linda Colwell Books Share this review: Copy link Facebook LinkedIn X (Twitter) WhatsApp Pinterest Marine biologists dive into the ocean’s hidden world to discover, document, and defend life in a rapidly changing sea before it’s too late. Linda Soules’s “So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist” serves as an essential, practical primer for middle-grade readers. The book’s primary strength is its ability to balance the inherent wonder of the ocean with the rigorous reality of scientific labor. Soules begins by establishing the high stakes of oceanography: the ocean produces the majority of our oxygen and regulates our climate, yet it remains largely unmapped. She effectively redefines the marine biologist, moving beyond the trope of a simple “ocean lover” to frame them as a vital scientist tasked with managing Earth’s most critical life-support system. Soules categorizes the field into distinct specialties, ensuring readers understand that “Marine Biology” is an umbrella term for a network of roles: monitoring biodiversity and bleaching; exploring high-pressure zones using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs); and managing the intersection of human activity and mangroves/seagrass. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the instructional “how-to” of the job. Soules meticulously lists the tools of the trade, categorizing them by their function in data collection. The text excels in its “Day in the Life” instructional segment. This section serves as a procedural guide, breaking down the workday into: Briefing: Defining objectives and safety protocols; Observation: Executing transect surveys and fish counts; Documentation: The transition from underwater observation to lab data entry; and Analysis: Understanding how bleaching at a deep-water site dictates future conservation policy. Soules provides a clear-eyed look at the constraints of the profession. She delineates between the public perception (discovery and adventure) and the professional reality (seasickness, equipment failure, and the constant hunt for grant funding). Key instructional features including scientific terms (e.g., transect, hydrophone, bleaching) are introduced in context with clear definitions. Standard operating procedures outline the importance of safe diving, careful note-taking, and mechanical problem-solving. Lastly, the concluding chapters shift from the “what” to the “how.” Soules provides a roadmap for the aspiring scientist, emphasizing that the path begins long before university. She provides actionable pathways, a checklist for the reader, turning abstract interest into a series of “First Steps,” such as keeping a field notebook and practicing snorkeling. By highlighting icons like Sylvia Earle, Jacques Cousteau and Eugenie Clark, Soules connects the reader to a lineage of explorers who combined scientific discipline with a deep, emotional commitment to the sea. “So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist” is an empowering STEM resource. It successfully demystifies a complex field, replacing a “distant dream” with a concrete, actionable career path. It is ideally suited for classroom units on ecosystems or career-focused nonfiction collections, successfully transitioning the reader from a curious observer to an informed aspirant. Previous Next