The 2025 Spotlight for the Book Series Awards, Fiction & Non-Fiction
Some stories take more than one book, and those deserve to be recognized! Here are some great series that we've reviewed, and we're still excited for the next books to come!
BELLA BROWN—Grandma’s Missing Butterfly Locket by J.W. Zarek, Illustrated by Anastasia at GetYourBookIllustrations – Children’s Animal Stories, Picture Books, Children’s Butterfly Books
In Bella Brown: Grandma’s Missing Butterfly Locket, Bella and Grandma Yetta recall the wondrous places they've been fascinated by the butterflies of the world. Highly recommended!
BELLA BROWN’S MESSIER THAN MESSY ROOM by J.W. Zarek – Children’s Practical Skill Books, Picture Books, Children’s Responsibility Books
Bella Brown's Messier Than Messy Room stands between her and a new butterfly garden. But with Grandma Yetta's help, Bella learns to clean one step at a time. Highly recommended!
The 2024 Shelley Awards Hall of Fame for Paranormal Fiction
Get ready for a scare! These Shelley Award Grand Prize Winners (formerly the Paranormal Awards) are perfect reads for fall!
Illuminating the Shadows of Gothic Fiction: Celebrating Anne Rice’s Legacy on Her Birthday
Anne Rice, queen of supernatural and gothic fiction, left an indelible mark in the horror genre-one that invites readers to sink their teeth into the underworld.
Paranormal 2023 Hall of Fame, something spooky this way comes!
October is just around the corner, and we're celebrating with the Paranormal Hall of Fame! Discover your next great Halloween read with Chanticleer!
The 2022 CIBAs Finalists for Shorts and Series!
Celebrating the Shorts and Series Finalists for the 2022 CIBAs! The next step is the CIBAs Ceremonies at CAC23! Who will win? Find out April 29th, 2023!
The 2022 CIBAs Finalists for Non-Fiction!
Celebrating the Non-Fiction Finalists for the 2022 CIBAs! The next step is the CIBAs Ceremonies at CAC23! Who will win? Find out April 29th, 2023!
The 2022 CIBAs Finalists for Fiction!
Celebrating the Fiction Finalists for the 2022 CIBAs! The next step is the CIBAs Ceremonies at CAC23! Who will win? Find out April 29th, 2023!
The 2022 Paranormal CIBAs Finalists for Supernatural Fiction
The Finalists for the Paranormal Book Awards from Chanticleer Reviews for Supernatural Fiction! Good luck as we enter the final round of judging!