Chanticleer Book Reviews

The 2026 Semi-Finalist list for the Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction are here! Congratulations to all the authors who have endured! The Finalist list… #Cygnus #SemiFinals #SciFi #BookAwards http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/27/the-2026-cygnus-semi-finalist-list-for-science-fiction/

The Laramie Award 2026 Long List for Western and Americana Fiction Join us in the Wild West and celebrate the 2026 Laramie Long List for Americana Fiction! Congratulations to these authors for making the first cut!... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/26/laramie-2026-long-list/

THE THUNDER HEAD: The Nick Drake Mysteries Book 9 by Dwight Holing – Police Procedurals, Murder Mysteries, Crime Thrillers In The Thunder… http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/26/the-thunder-head-the-nick-drake-mysteries-book-9-by-dwight-holing-police-procedurals-murder-mysteries-crime-thrillers/

The Military and Front Line Award 2026 Short List for Service to Others Non-Fiction The Military and Front Line Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Narrative Non-Fiction… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/23/military-and-front-line-2026-short-list/

A REFUGE Of LAST RESORT by Robb Erwin – Satire, Contemporary Social Issues, Contemporary Fiction Lorelei flees from a crime ring that has nearly dragged her down… http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/23/a-refuge-of-last-resort-by-robb-erwin-satire-contemporary-social-issues-contemporary-fiction/

Early bird registration is open for the Chanticleer Authors Conference 2027, April 1–4 in Bellingham, WA. Save before Sunday, November 15, 2026.... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/21/cac27-early-bird-registration-now-open-chanticleer-authors-conference-2027/

The Long List for the 2026 Hemingway Awards for Contemporary Wartime Fiction is here! This division was a must-have after so much quality material came into the Goethe… #Hemingway #LongList #WartimeFiction #HistoricalFiction https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/21/hemingway-2026-long-list/

HOW To MASTER The ART Of BEING The WORST SALESPERSON by Brian Panosian, narrated by Martine Baruch – Business… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/21/how-to-master-the-art-of-being-the-worst-salesperson-by-brian-panosian-narrated-by-martine-baruch-business-strategy-sales-communication/

The Hearten Award 2026 Long List for Inspiring and Uplifting Non-Fiction The 2026 Hearten Long List is here! Find your next non-fiction read that will uplift and inspire your life as the days get shorter!... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/19/hearten-2026-long-list/

LEONOR: Queens of Portugal Trilogy by Catherine Mathis – Historical Fiction, Medieval, Historical Romance A spark of romance with Ferdinand, King of… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/19/leonor-queens-of-portugal-trilogy-by-catherine-mathis-historical-fiction-medieval-historical-romance/

Cover Design 2026 Spotlight/Hall of Fame You Have 3 Seconds to Sell Your Book! Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover—Or Do!... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/18/cover-design-2026-spotlight-hall-of-fame/

The Goethe Award 2026 Long List for Late Historical Fiction One of the most competitive Chanticleer Divisions, the Goethe Awards features Late Historical Fiction from around the world. Good luck to these Long Listers!... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/16/goethe-2026-long-list/

Be a Rebel—Read a Banned Book Today! "Banned Books Week," observed in late September or early October, celebrates the freedom to read and acts as a call to action against censorship.... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/15/be-a-rebel-read-a-banned-book-today/

Spotlighting one of the oldest and most respected of the CIBAs! Check out these incredible literary fiction books that we've recently… #Somerset #Literary #Contemporary #CallForSubmissions https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/15/the-2026-somerset-spotlight-for-literary-and-contemporary-fiction/

The 2026 Somerset Hall of Fame for Literary Fiction The Somerset Hall of Fame is here! Congratulations to these Grand Prize Winners of one of our most competitive divisions for literary and contemporary fiction!... http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/15/somerset-2026-hall-of-fame/

The 2026 Humor & Satire Spotlight The Humor and Satire Spotlight is here! These books are about more than laughs, and they're all ones we can highly recommend!... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/13/the-2026-humor-satire-spotlight/

Continuing the lists of 2026 we have the Journey Awards for Overcoming Adversity. Congratulations to these authors and thank you for sharing your stories!... #Journey #OvercomingAdversity #NonFiction #LongList http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/14/journey-2026-long-list/

SKINT by LA Petrie – Sci-fi, Space Opera, Dystopian Born a dirt-poor Skint, Bren Waters picks through the refuse of her wealthy fellow students, intent on proving her worth and building her own escape ship.… http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/14/skint-by-la-petrie-sci-fi-space-opera-dystopian/

The 2026 Humor & Satire Hall of Fame The Humor and Satire Awards are here to make you laugh, think, and reconsider your position in the world! Add these Grand Prize Winners to your TBR today!... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/13/humor-satire-2026-hall-of-fame/

The Chaucer Award 2026 Long List for Early Historical Fiction The Chaucer Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Early Historical (Pre- 1750) Fiction.... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/12/chaucer-2026-long-list/

OORT RISING by Magnus Victor – Science Fiction, Mystery Thrillers, Space Survival Oort Rising begins with the destruction of Klaus and Antoniy's home at the edge of space, and… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/12/oort-rising-by-magnus-victor-science-fiction-mystery-thrillers-space-survival/

As the CIBAs come to a close, we're delighted to spotlight the Chatelaine Awards for Romance Fiction, one of the bestselling genres on the market!... #Chatelaine #Romance #BookAwards #SubmissionsOpen! https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/11/the-2026-chatelaine-spotlight-for-romance-fiction/

The Chatelaine Awards Hall of Fame is here, celebrating 5 years of Grand Prize Winners, including our newest addition, Elizabeth Conte for her book Chosen Mistress!... #Chatelaine #Romance #HallOfFame #GrandPrize Winners https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/11/chatelaine-2026-hall-of-fame/

The Global Thriller Awards Short List is here! These authors take you all the way to the edge with high stakes suspense, but will they make it to… #GlobalThriller #ShortList #HighStakes #Suspense http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/09/the-global-thriller-2026-short-list-for-high-stakes-suspense/

THE GLOVE: A Currency of Memory by Tak Salmastyan – Fantasy, Philosophical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy A failed quest leaves young Princess Sybilla and Gevid in… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/09/the-glove-a-currency-of-memory-by-tak-salmastyan-fantasy-philosophical-fantasy-epic-fantasy/

How do you pick between traditional, indie or a small press? Join us in analyzing the differences and what… #WritingTips #Publishing #Indie #SmallPress #TraditionalPublishing https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/08/choosing-your-publishing-path-a-toolbox-article-from-the-desk-of-david-beaumier/

The Clue Short List is here with the Semi-Finals close behind! The heart pounds as we wonder who will advance next in thriller and suspense!... #Clue #ShortList #Thriller #Suspense http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/07/the-clue-2026-short-list-for-thrillers-suspense/

SOCIAL SCORE by Brent Golembiewski – Science Fiction, Dystopian, Mystery Thriller Kam Addison tries to fight back against the social media panopticon that has ruled his life,… http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/07/social-score-by-brent-golembiewski-science-fiction-dystopian-mystery-thriller/

Bookmarks, signed posters, stickers, & toys act as walking billboards that can attract attention for your book. But what swag does that job best.... https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/06/author-swag-in-2026-merch-that-sells-more-books/

The M&M Short list is here! We're getting nice and cozy with these mystery books as we prepare for the Semi-Finalists!... #Mystery and #Mayhem #CozyMystery #ShortList https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/05/the-mm-2026-short-list-for-cozy-not-so-cozy-mysteries/

THE UNBROKEN TRAIL by Robert L. Jones – Historical Fiction, Western Expansion, American Frontier The Unbroken Trail tells the story of Daniel Boone, frontiersman… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/05/the-unbroken-trail-by-robert-l-jones-historical-fiction-western-expansion-american-frontier/

CHANTICLEER 10-QUESTION AUTHOR INTERVIEW SERIES with… #Hemingway #GrandPrizeWinner #AuthorInterview #OfWhiteAshes https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/10/01/chanticleer-10-question-author-interview-series-with-constance-hays-matsumoto-grand-prize-award-winning-author-of-the-novel-of-white-ashes/

The I&I Spotlight is here! Today is the last day for six CIBA divisions, including this one for Self-Help and How-To!... #Instruction #Insight #HowTo #ClosesToday https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/30/the-2026-ii-spotlight-for-instruction-insight/

HOPE by Robert L. Jones – Thrillers, Suspense Action, International Thrillers Misha defends the Hope of a new life, peace and community in raising his granddaughter, against the… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/30/hope-by-robert-l-jones-thrillers-suspense-action-international-thrillers/

It is our great pleasure to celebrate these 5 Grand Prize Winners that have made the I&I Hall of Fame! Whatever you need, these How-To Guides… #Instruction #Insight #BestBooks #GrandPrizeWinners https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/29/the-ii-awards-2026-hall-of-fame-for-how-to-self-help-guides/

We are delighted to spotlight these amazing business and finance book reviews for the Harvey Chute Spotlight! Join the CIBAs today!... #HarveyChute #Business #SubmissionsOpen #BookAwards http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/28/the-2026-harvey-chute-spotlight-for-business-finance/

The Harvey Chute Hall of Fame is here to celebrate five years of excellence in Grand Prize Winners! Look no further to turn your financial… #HarveyChute #Business #BestBooks #CIBAs http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/28/the-harvey-chute-awards-2026-hall-of-fame-for-business-finance-non-fiction/

JUDAS by Robert L. Jones – Biblical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian Robert L. Jones tells the story of Judas, a boy born into prophecy with a voice to guide him as he grows into… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/28/judas-by-robert-l-jones-biblical-fiction-historical-fiction-christian/

The Mind & Spirit Awards remind us to take a moment to breathe. We are delighted to share these great reads, and invite you to enter your own… #Mind #Spirit #SubmissionsOpen #BookAwards http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/27/the-2026-mind-and-spirit-spotlight-for-spirituality-and-mindfulness/

These are the best of the best in the Mind & Spirit Awards! Whether you're looking for the best way to connect with your… #Mind #Spirit #BestBooks #GrandPrizeWinners https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/27/the-mind-spirit-awards-2026-hall-of-fame-for-spirituality-enlightenment-non-fiction/

The Series Book Awards Long List is hot off the presses! Join us in welcoming these authors to the 2026 CIBAs and wish them luck as we move onto the Short List!... #Series #BookAwards #LongList #CIBAs https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/25/the-series-award-2026-long-list/

THE DARK LOTTERY by Mike Stetz – Crime Thrillers, Hard Boiled, Mystery Connie seeks the truth of his brother's death, no matter how much the search hurts him, until he confronts the crime… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/25/the-dark-lottery-by-mike-stetz-crime-thrillers-hard-boiled-mystery/

Has your YA book come of age? We're delighted to celebrate these excellent Young Adult books as we look toward the 2026 Dante Rossetti submission… #DanteRossetti #YA #YoungAdult #Deadline https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/24/the-2026-dante-rossetti-spotlight-for-young-adult-fiction/

The Dante Rossetti Award 2026 Hall of Fame for Young Adult Fiction We're here to celebrate 5 years of excellence with the Grand Prize Winners of the Dante Rossetti Book Awards for Young… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/24/the-dante-rossetti-award-2026-hall-of-fame-for-young-adult-fiction/

The first installment of the Collections & Anthologies Long List is here! Congratulations to these authors for making the first cut! We're glad to have you… #Collection #Anthology #LongList #CIBAs https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/23/the-collections-and-anthologies-award-2026-long-list/

BORN In SPACE: Unlocking Destiny, a Sci-Fi Galaxy Novel Book 1 by Jeremy Clift – Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Space Travel Teagan Ward's children are Born in… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/23/born-in-space-unlocking-destiny-a-sci-fi-galaxy-novel-book-1-by-jeremy-clift-sci-fi-dystopian-space-travel/

The 2026 Gertrude Warner Spotlight is here! Join us in celebrating some of the most timeless classics that stay with readers the rest of their lives.... #GertrudeWarner #SubmissionsOpen #MiddleGrade #WritingCompetition https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/22/gertrude-warner-2026-spotlight/

The Gertrude Warner 2026 Hall of Fame is here! Check out these amazing Grand Prize Winners, including the newest member who will be promoted for years to come!... #GertrudeWarner #BestBooks #MiddleGrade #CIBAs http://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/22/gertrude-warner-2026-hall-of-fame/

The SEA Short Story Awards Long List for Novellas, Short Stories, and Essays are here! We are proud to have such a quality start for this… #SEAShorts #ShortStory #Essays #LongList https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/21/the-sea-shorts-2026-long-list-for-essays-short-stories-and-novellas/

CARBON ZERO by Craig W. Stanfill – Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Technothrillers Abigail gives her new AI model, Xerxes, a seemingly innocuous problem to solve: reach Carbon Zero. Before long, he… https://www.chantireviews.com/2026/09/21/carbon-zero-by-craig-w-stanfill-sci-fi-dystopian-technothrillers/