Scribe Publishing Company Winter 2014 Books available for order
Scribe Publishing Company, founded in 2011, is an independent trade publisher located in Royal Oak, Michigan that publishes select fiction and nonfiction from fresh, new authors. The company’s books have been featured in The San Francisco Book Review, The Midwest Book Review, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The Detroit News and more. Scribe Publishing Company’s first title, Easter Ann Peters’ Operation Cool, won 2012 Book of the Year in juvenile fiction from Foreword Reviews. Find out more at www.scribe-publishing.com
Ordering Information For Retailers Books from Scribe Publishing Company are available through the Ingram catalog and directly from the company. Books are offered at a 55% wholesale discount for retailers and are returnable. A complimentary e-version of any of our books is available to buyers before making a purchasing decision, if desired. Book club discussion questions are available for all of our books at no cost, upon request. For terms and shipping information or to place an order, contact Jennifer Baum at orders@scribe-publishing.com or (248) 259-0090.
For Libraries and Schools Libraries, schools and non-profit organizations may order directly from Scribe Publishing Company, through the Ingram Catalog, or through Amazon.com or any other retailer. Direct orders may qualify for a discount. A complimentary e-version of any of our books is available to buyers before making a purchasing decision, if desired. Book club discussion questions are available for all of our books at no cost, upon request. For questions or to place an order, contact Jennifer Baum at orders@scribe-publishing.com or (248) 259-0090.
For Reviewers Reviewers should send requests to Jennifer Baum at jennifer@scribe-publishing.com.
Books available for order Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction Easter Ann Peters’ Operation Cool By Jody Lamb Genre:
Middle-grade fiction
Length:
268 pages, paperback
ISBN: Distribution: Price: Publication Date:
978-0-9859562-0-2 (print) 978-0-9859562-5-7 (e-book) Direct from publisher, Ingram Catalog, Amazon.com, BN.com, booksamillion.com, iBooks $7.99 Nov. 2012
Twelve-year-old Easter Ann Peters has a plan to make seventh grade awesome: Operation Cool. She’s determined to erase years of being known as the quiet, straight-A student who can’t think of a decent comeback to a bully she calls Horse Girl. When the confident new girl, Wreni, becomes her long-needed best friend, Easter lets her personality shine. The coolest guy in school takes a sudden interest. But as tough times at school fade away, so does a happy life at home. Mom is drinking, and Easter works double-overtime to keep their secret in the tiny lakeside town. Operation Cool derails. Fast. Can Easter discover the solution in time? Or will seventh grade be her worst year yet? The protagonist’s struggles are well drawn and feel real… This is a solid choice for its realistic portrayal of middle school and a child’s struggle with an alcoholic parent. – School Library Journal
Easter Ann Peters’ Operation Cool won ForeWord Reviews’ 2012 Book of the Year in the juvenile fiction category.
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Genre:
Fiction, young adult (urban fantasy/magical realism)
Length:
260 pages, paperback
ISBN: Distribution: Price: Publication Date:
Thunderstone By Barbara Pietron
978-1-940368-91-7 (print) 978-1-940368-92-4 (e-book) Direct from publisher, Ingram Catalog, Amazon.com, BN.com, booksamillion.com, iBooks $12.99 Nov. 2013
Sneaking out at night, driving without a license, and falling for a guy weren’t things fifteen-year-old Jeni expected to do while visiting Lake Itasca, Minnesota with her family. The guy, Ice, turns out to be the local medicine man’s apprentice, and when he tells Jeni she’s connected to the spirit world, her first instinct is to run. But after Ice’s stories of a mythical underwater monster—that Jeni allegedly released—prove true, she realizes it’s up to her to contain the beast. Jeni must first convince herself that she’s able, and then save the locals, Ice, and ultimately herself. …well-written and entertaining… Jeni makes for a likeable protagonist that readers will identify with. – Publishers Weekly …Pietron deftly juggles action, paranormal elements and a burgeoning romance between Jeni and Ice. Characterizations ring true: Jeni comes across as believable and attractive… – Kirkus Reviews
Genre:
Fiction, young adult (urban fantasy/magical realism)
Length:
258 pages, paperback
ISBN: Distribution: Price: Publication Date:
978-0-9859562-9-5 (print) 978-1-940368-90-0 (e-book)
Dream Girl By S.J. Lomas
Direct from publisher, Ingram Catalog, Amazon.com, BN.com, booksamillion.com, iBooks $12.99 Nov. 2013
For Christine, dreams have never meant much. Until she meets Gabriel. Everyone thinks Christine should stay away from her new coworker at the library—thanks to his bad reputation—but when her dreams grow more vivid and she becomes entangled in a dangerous dream world with Gabriel every night, she can’t stay away. Soon it’s clear there is far more to dreams than Christine ever imagined, and now she’s on the path to making the biggest, and strangest, decision of her life. A heady combination of romance, adventure and intrigue... – Michael Lawrence, award winning author of The Aldous Lexicon It’s refreshing to see a smart, independent heroine! …an intriguing story that weaves together romance, friendship, and adventure... – Christy Raedeke, author of The Prophecy of Days An intriguing debut, DREAM GIRL introduces a world where simply falling asleep can bring you anywhere – including into danger. – Laura Ellen, author of Blind Spot
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Adult Fiction The Redeeming Power of Brain Surgery By Paul Flower
Genre:
Fiction, suspense/thriller
Length:
246 pages, paperback
ISBN: Distribution: Price: Publication Date:
978-0-9859562-7-1 (print) 978-0-9859562-8-8 (e-book) Direct from publisher, Ingram Catalog, Amazon.com, BN.com, booksamillion.com, iBooks $13.99 July 2013
Jesse Tieter, M.D. has carefully constructed the ideal life. But lately, neither his Chicago-based neurology practice nor his wife and son are enough to suppress the memories that have haunted him since he was a little boy. He can’t stop thinking about that summer day in 1967 when his father died. So Jesse is heading back. Back to the town and the place where a longrepressed horror occurred. Back to make sure his twin keeps the family’s secret buried. But what will he uncover along the way? Beautifully drawn characters in a dark, wellpaced story with an unforgettable climax. – Amazon reader review An emotional thriller… a book that draws you into the characters (and into their head as well). – Goodreads reader review
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Genre:
Fiction, suspense
Length:
238 pages, paperback
ISBN:
Unreliable By Molleen Zwiker
978-0-9859562-2-6 (print) 978-0-9859562-3-3 (e-book)
Distribution:
Direct from publisher, Ingram Catalog, Amazon.com, BN.com, booksamillion.com, iBooks
Price:
$11.99
Publication Date:
Dec. 2012
Decades ago, Edwina made an impulsive decision for which she has successfully avoided the consequences. Until now. A seemingly innocuous trip down memory lane with her daughter has thrown her into a life-altering quandary. Her next decision cannot be made on impulse, but none of the options can lead to any place she wants to be. The narrator had me enthralled from beginning to end... don’t pick this up at bedtime, or you’ll be up all night. – Amazon reader review The suspense of what tidbit of information from her past would be unveiled next, had me reading nonstop until I was finished. – Goodreads reader review
NonFiction Genre:
Cooking, paleo
Length:
174 pages, paperback
ISBN: Distribution: Price: Publication Date:
978-0-9859562-4-0 (print) 978-0-9859562-6-4 (e-book)
OMG. That’s Paleo?
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By Juli Bauer
$24.99 April 2013
Juli Bauer is the blogger behind PaleOMG.com. Her debut book features 100 recipes, each with a photo. In true Juli-style, the recipes are paired with funny side stories and pictures, as well as other cooking tips and advice on following a Paleo diet. Recipes are broken into sections, including Poultry, Beef, Pork, Fish/Seafood, Slow Cooker, Baked Goods, Sweet and Savory Breakfasts, Snacks, and Desserts. …a great resource for anyone interested in living the paleo way. – San Francisco Book Review …open your sense to a whole new palate and healthful eating style… recipes are no-nonsense, step by step, and use standard measurements and recognizable ingredients. –Midwest Book Review
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