Books, Reviews etc - The Chrysalis BREW Project

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Have you ever wondered whether a ceiling-crossing slug, a dreaming dog, and hundreds of millions of cicadas belong in the same story? Discover the answer in The Million Wings of May by Charles Dowling Williams.

Book Review: The Million Wings of May by Charles Dowling Williams

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The Depth of Darkness is the thrilling final book of Alisse Lee Goldenberg's The Children of Colonodona series and the Sitnalta series. Back in the Kingdom of Colonodona, we see how even well-meaning wishes, stemming from grief, take on a dark form. 

Editorial Review: "The Depth of Darkness" by Alisse Lee Goldenberg

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Can a single article quietly change the way you think for the rest of the day? Discover which mental health blogs experts recommend by reading the complete roundup.

Mental Health Blogs Recommended by Professionals

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What Experts Read: Books Worth Rereading

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends, they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot Books never betray us. They are our friends, philosophers, and guides. Books open brand new worlds to us. They take us on exciting adventures over time and place. Be it fiction or nonfiction, books teach us important life lessons.…

What Experts Read: Books Worth Rereading

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The First Unicorn: Miracle on Wonder Island by Kathleen J. Shields is a life-changing book. Through Aden's story, Shields shares with us a powerful message of love, kindness, forgiveness, and faith. 

Editorial Review: "The First Unicorn: Miracle on Wonder Island" by Kathleen J. Shields

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T.V. Holiday's Vendetta: Legend of the Iron Warrior, Vol 3 is a faith-based urban fantasy novel that takes us on a wild ride to Carnage Coast, the battleground between good and evil. 

Editorial Review: "T.V. Holiday's Vendetta: Legend of the Iron Warrior, Vol 3" by T.V. Holiday

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The Gospel of Poetic Frolic by Sergio Melicio de Bel is a timeless collection of prose and poetry that explores various themes like love, loss, nature, pain, rage, healing, and self-discovery, among others.

Editorial Review: "The Gospel of Poetic Frolic" by Sergio Melicio de Bel

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Internet echo chambers, format constraints, and algorithmic rewards favor the simplification of ideas. But the great books are never as simple. Read on to have our expert set the record straight about the books they read.

Widely Praised Books That Are Misunderstood (and What Readers Often Miss)

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The Crash of Worlds by Alisse Lee Goldenberg is the third book of The Children of Colonodona series. It enmeshes us in the lives of Lucas, Audrina, Zayna, Gertrude, and Salazar as they grapple with love, self-identity, acceptance, and survival. We also get to revisit Sitnalta and Navor. 

Editorial Review: "The Crash of Worlds" by Alisse Lee Goldenberg

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What happens when the scariest thing in an Appalachian horror story is not a monster in the woods, but the quiet collapse of ordinary people? Sean M. Price’s Signs of The Fall turns Salem, Virginia into a haunting crossroads of temptation, loneliness, faith, and emotional decay.

Editorial Review: "Signs of The Fall" by Sean Price

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What's It Like To Be Old? by John Maynard is a beautiful collection of poems that unflinchingly portrays the myriad experiences of growing old. 

Editorial Review: "What's It Like To Be Old?" by John Maynard

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Here now are the winners of the BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award for this year.

Announcing the BREW Nonfiction Book Excellence Award 2026 Winners

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From technical insights to creative inspiration, the right resources can shape strategy, sharpen skills, and spark innovation. This roundup brings together real-world recommendations from professionals who depend on high-quality content to guide their work and keep pace with evolving standards.

Here are the best blogs of 1st Quarter 2026

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Tattle Tails is a must-read children's book written by Stacy Byous, Ph.D and illustrated by Maddie Kimber. It beautifully highlights the difference between tatting and telling.

Editorial Review: "Tattle Tails" by Stacy Byous, Ph.D

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What if your biggest business decision was made in a hospital hallway at midnight? In Rainbow Gold by David B. Hampson, discover why by reading the full review.

Book Review: Rainbow Gold by David B. Hampson

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Have you ever remembered something ordinary and realized it quietly shaped your entire life? Have You Seen Grandma’s Bra? by Michael Skoch, MD reveals how—read the full review.

Book Review: Have You Seen Grandma’s Bra? by Michael Skoch, MD

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Michael Ray Ewing's Lightning is an action-packed sci-fi thriller that is bound to send chills up your spine. 

Editorial Review: "Lightning” by Michael Ray Ewing