Explore Austin Macauley's Top 8 Award-winning books in our #ThrowBackThursday feature. Discover celebrated titles that deserve a spot on your reading radar and delve into captivating stories that have garnered critical acclaim and reader praise.

Amber Tambourine and the Land of Laugh-a-Lot (Children)

Aimee C. Trafton penned down an incredible book that became an all-time favorite for everyone, especially Children. ‘Amber Tambourine and the Land of Laugh-a-Lot’ became a renowned book and was honored with several prestigious awards such as the Literary Titan Gold Book Award (an award given to exceptional books that gets the readers hooked for their amazing writing styles and originality) and Canada Book Award (an award for the accomplishments and contributions of authors to the publishing world).

Delve into the amazing book of laughter with the little girl, Amber; a sad and lonely girl living far away from her friends with her two dogs, Bandit and Roxy. But then one day Amber and his little fury companions encounter a rainbow with polka dots and in the very next moment realize that they are in the land of laugh-a-lot. A land of joy where everyone is happy, they all play and laugh together. Soon Amber made a lot of new friends there but the reality hit her when she realized that she must go back but if she left, would she ever be able to return to this land of laughter and fun again?

Leaving Patriarchy Behind (Autobiography and Memoir)

Leticia Aguilar and Eve Quesnel had together written a splendid book for readers inspiring us to challenge societal norms and stand firm against racism and misogyny. ‘Leaving Patriarchy Behind’ became the finalist for the Next Generation Indie Awards 2023 Women’s Issue for women empowerment and critical analysis of this world.

Traverse through the pages of ‘Leaving patriarchy Behind’, a reflection of Leticia’s rigid life first as a child and then as a young woman. This book is a journey of becoming independent, breaking gender stereotypes, and not letting anyone dictate what a woman is capable and not capable of doing. Deep inside her heart, Leticia always knew that she could never accept the cultural patriarchy and that’s why she moved to California where she raised her family and contributed to women's empowerment by joining local organizations and facilitating young women's resources for education, career, and family development.

Dark Dragon (Fantasy)

Rebecca K. Busch, jot down one of the best fictional books ever. ‘Dark Dragon’ received the Maincrest Media Book Award, in the fantasy category for its outstanding plot, amusing characters, theme, and style and how it managed to grab audience attention.

Ensnare into the tale of evil, you have never heard before where one must acknowledge the manipulations of dark forces before it gets too late. However, Sigrun got the victory and managed to lead the fairies of Northwoods off the battlefield. Everyone around her sank back into their old lifestyle and embraced the new peaceful era but somehow Sigrun was unable to understand what was happening to her. With time, she becomes more violent and aggressive, diving deep into the creepiness of the dark. Amidst this edgy phase, she isolated herself ever from her closest friends. One day she left the village in search of that dreadful cave within the mountain range that was disturbing her peace with its augury visions, unaware of the fact that this path would get her trapped in the lies of evil forces and dark abyss.

Darby, the Horse from Hope (Autobiography And memoir)

Margaret Combs shocked everyone with her earth-shattering book, an edgy yet amusing book, ‘Darby, the Horse from Hope’. This book received the Middle Grade and Young Adult Books Award for the informative title and overall story.

Immerse yourself into a book of hope where each page will lead you towards light and positivity. ‘Darby, the Horse from Hope’ reflects how animals can be a true companion and how they can sense human needs. This fictional story narrates the remarkable role of Darby in dealing with patients with PTSD. Animals can change your life for the good and help you gain a sense of worth in your life, bringing you back from the deep well of sadness into the world of hope and joy.

Melissa and Kasho (Romance)

Camilla Chance, a renowned author one day woke up and decided to write a book, bringing back the love era in reader’s life. ‘Melissa and Kasho’ have been awarded the prestigious Summer 2019 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, in the young adult category.

Teleport yourself into a world where teenage suicide and bullying are a norm and Melissa is expected to live her life in a certain way. Melissa, a teenager intertwines paths with Kasho, whose values and thoughts align with the beliefs of Melissa. Will Melissa and her friend Daisy find the path to making their lives better or get lost in the despair of the obnoxious trends of status, gender, and power?

For This I am Grateful (Health and Wellbeing)

Christine Thelker composed a heart-breaking narration in her book, ‘For this I am grateful’. Her book received The Richard Taylor Memorial Award 2021. Dementia Alliance International awarded her book as an outstanding book with respect to the DAI’s global advocacy.

‘For This, I am Grateful’ reflects on the time of hardships and the struggle of 55-year-old Christine when she received the news that she had dementia. For her already being a widow, this was another heartbreak. And the real despair was not the ailment but not finding any help and figuring out everything on her own. Yet she remained calm and determined that her life was not over and this self-exploring belief led her to Dementia Alliance International, where her life took a turn and she found her purpose. She stepped on a new path of understanding her ailment and that even with dementia life can still be beautiful and worth living.

Hearts of Men (Thriller)

M.M. Misevicius won the Greater Napanee Spirit Awards in the category of ‘Favorite Local Author’ for his book ‘Hearts of Men’, a total thriller banger for all thriller lovers.

‘Hearts of Men’ is a tale of survival, freedom, and truth. From nowhere, the seven young men woke up one by one separately in the wild forest. Confused and annoyed by the fact that how and why they ended up in such a place, they stumbled upon each other in the forest. But to find their way out they must stick together, enduring the fatigue, extreme hunger, and psychological torture, if they really want to survive. Hold your horses and take a look to find out will these men be able to get a way out or not.

Owed to My Mother (Historical Fiction)

N.T. Keahon’s incredible historical fiction is honored with the New York City Big Book Awards 2019, an award for independent authors and independent big and small presses.

Unfold the story of sacrifice and a choice between a lavish and a dreamed future or the love and care for a mother. Nadine was heartbroken when she got to know that her mother had cancer and was on stage 4. Nadine was a passionate hard-working girl and always excelled in her career, which opened a new door of success, bringing her outside of San Francisco to the Company’s illustrious complex. But she chose to stay with her mother and took care of her. This story of sarcasm, humor, love, and tears should be read once by everyone for its heartwarming bond between a mother and her child.

Create the best reading collection with our top Award-Winning Books and set on the journey of love, humor, thrill, and hope. Whether looking for a romance book, a suspense thriller read, an autobiography filled with hope and positivity, or a light fantasy read, this book collection is a perfect delight for all of you.

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