The Diary of Madame Rentz by Stephen Kagarise is a collection of poems that explore themes of love, ambition, and societal superficiality. The author drew inspiration from words and phrases from a historic newspaper called The Daily Astorian. The poems delve into the unusual dynamics...

Lori Rotter's Freckles' Best Ribbit follows the story of an adorable little frog named Freckles. The tryouts for the yearly Spring Chorus will be held tonight, and everyone is ready to give of their best. But Freckles the Frog isn't one of them. He feels...

The Book of Seila by Wilda Hughes is a fierce, emotionally charged dystopian novel that doesn’t pull its punches. In a near-future theocracy known as the Covenant States, Ruby Lambert lives in hiding, having escaped a brutal redemption camp. But when her sister is accused...

Emblem: Unity by Solomon Glaukos explores a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, offering readers a thrilling story full of emotional depth and compelling characters. From the first chapter, the novel captures the tumultuous life of Syrus, a young man trapped in a cycle of...

Dogs of Warr III: Chasing the Ghost is a work in the military, action, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to a mature reading audience due to graphic violence and explicit language throughout. Penned by TR Gabriel, it explores the gritty world of...

Backyard Camping (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) is an aptly named story in verse about an event-filled night. It’s the first time a little boy ventures out alone, equipped with a pup tent and provisions. The story is less about what happens and more...

The Soul Machines is a work of fiction in the history, mystery, family saga, and interpersonal subgenres. The work is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by Alexandru Czimbor. Set in Transylvania, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 1800s,...

Diary of Betsy Shaw by P.J. Roscoe revolves around Betsy Shaw's persistent efforts to unravel the mystery of her friend Maggie's disappearance and deteriorating situation. After Maggie vanishes, Betsy uncovers troubling details about Maggie's forced prostitution and her possible confinement in an asylum. Betsy is...

The Pentacle by Marieke Lexmond brings The Madigan Chronicles to a powerful and emotional close, drawing together the tangled threads of magic, family, and fate. As the Madigan women grapple with the aftermath of prior battles, the search for the Pentacle becomes the final test...

The last words from Hinda’s father (Tatae in Yiddish) were: “You will live, and you will tell.” It has taken many years for her story to be written from eleven audio tapes that Hinda Mondlak Goldman recorded before she died in 1985. Tatae’s Promise by...

Set during World War II, A Christmas Mouse by Bryn Roar is a holiday drama. Two little mice named Mistletoe and Merry live on the sprawling farm owned by the Gribble family. Unlike other mice, Mistletoe and Merry were injected with an anti-aging serum in...

Dogs of Warr II: By Executive Request is a work of fiction in the action, military, and thriller subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to scenes of violence and explicit language throughout. Penned by author TR Gabriel, we reunite with the Dogs...

Dave W. Ball’s Hiccups Again is brightly and boldly illustrated by the graphic design service Design Pickle, with twenty pages of absolute fun for preschoolers. With scenes ranging across a wide spectrum of places (from a toy factory to a pool and water park) and...

Hysterion by Stephen Kagarise is a thought-provoking poetry collection that delves into various themes and emotions, drawing inspiration from historical news articles and phrases. The poems touch on various topics, including social issues, politics, war, and human nature, weaving together a poignant and introspective narrative....

Hiccup’s Holiday Hunt: A Christmas Adventure is a children’s look-and-find picture book by Dave W. Ball with illustrations by Design Pickle. The book has a festive theme, and all the items to find are Christmas-related. Follow Hiccup, a blue egg-shaped friendly being in a Santa...

Chronicles of Skull & Crossbownes: The Central American File is the second installment of the series by T.R. Gabriel. When they are not enjoying the high society life of billionaires, twin brothers Timothy G. and Anthony B. Robertson are navigating the treacherous terrain of the...

Outstanding illustrations + wonderful story = successful book. ABCs of Affirmation Starring The Hiccups has all the ingredients to become an enjoyable classic children’s picture book. Bold, colorful images fill each page and will draw children into the book, while the non-fiction story will keep...

“With grown-ups close, we laugh and play,/ Keeping us safe in every way.” Sometimes all we want to do is play and have fun. But there are times when we must place safety first. In Dave W Ball’s Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the...

Lucas Mack's life is upended when he loses Addy. He seems to drift without an anchor, yet he is determined to start anew. So, he decides to test the Maelstrom. The maelstrom appears as a swirling circle of water for only three days each year,...

Walter, Whatever Will Be, Will Be by Greg Bulla follows three young friends and their adventures as they navigate school, family, and friendship over a season in 1976, Oaktown, North Carolina. Walter Taylor and his two best friends are about to start second grade at...

"Along the Watchtower" is the story of Lieutenant Freddie Williams who was severely injured by an IED when he was on patrol with his group in Iraq. The story proceeds on two levels: we follow along as he recovers from his injuries in the VA...

Survive Grief & Come Back to Life by Paula J Roscoe is a heartbreaking, compassionate, and uplifting memoir of a survivor. It discusses death, grief, and what one can expect to feel following the death of someone dear to them. It contains information on the grieving...

Date Due: Upon Death by Rachel Langlois introduces Ava S. Kelly, a military librarian whose sharp intellect and access to vast information networks become critical tools when a young Marine is murdered under suspicious circumstances. Refusing to accept the easy explanation, Ava digs deep into...

Quinn Lawrence's Cinnamon Soul takes us to a realm of waning magic in which, despite the widespread use of magical artifacts and the influence of gods and various ancient legacies, few people can replicate or even understand the magical feats of previous generations. Hokuren is...

Dogs of Warr IV: Beware the Silver Lining by TR Gabriel thrusts readers into a harrowing mission where a secret military team must stop a madman wielding nanotechnology to commit global genocide. The Dogs of Warr face an invisible enemy whose dangerous ideology threatens humanity's...

While awaiting trial in Poland between 1946-47, Rudolf Höss, the man referred to as the greatest mass murderer in history, wrote his memoirs. Höss systemically executed 1.1 million men, women, and children with a chilling lack of empathy or culpability. As the prisoners entered the...

Concrete Wings: One Man’s Fifty Year Journey to Personal Freedom by Beverly Gandara is a historical novel that follows the life and struggles of Julian Vida, a Cuban immigrant, and his journey to inner freedom. It is the eve of the event that has come...

Women, Work and Triumph is a compilation of Beverly Gandara’s interviews with 26 marvelous women from different fields. It’s a celebration of success over remarkable hurdles and a shout-out to all that daughters of Eve can achieve in a male-dominated world. Their stories are testaments...

Join Chef Romi Rabbit on one of her cooking adventures with Lori Rotter's Best Chef in Town. When Chef Romi Rabbit learns about a cooking show over the hill, she is determined to participate and win the contest by cooking the best dinner, and be...

“Look up! Penelope Pym! For the love of God, look up!” Those profound words were all that was needed to grab Penelope’s attention from her reading. She was sitting on a park bench in Central Park, as she did every Saturday morning, oblivious to the...

The Hiccups are getting ready for the 125th World Waterslide Championship, which has been voted as the coolest sport in the universe by millions of Hiccups for eleven straight years. Among the many competitors are Derf and the super sliding twin sisters Enna and Anne....

Buster’s Scandal (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) by Timothy Swiss is the fourth in the series and is a story any dog lover will recognize and smile about. The family is about to enjoy a steak grilled in the backyard. They rhapsodize. They anticipate....

Being a parent can be challenging at the best of times. Add the additional factor of a special needs child and the workload multiplies substantially, but, then again, so does the love and the inevitable learning curve that goes along with these needs. Jess was...

God's Divine Order is a work of non-fiction in the inspirational writing, religious devotional, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Kimberly Bess, this unique work offers step-by-step guidance for accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior,...

When someone steals a magical artifact, the combination of its loss and old secrets threatens a family's survival in the urban fantasy novel, The Magical Tarot Deck (The Madigan Chronicles Book 2) by Marieke Lexmond. Tara Madigan feels good after outwitting her sister Lucy by...

Dogs of Warr is a work of fiction in the action, military, and thriller subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to scenes of violence and explicit language throughout. Penned by author TR Gabriel, the story follows the legendary Colonel Nathan Alexander Warr...

Hiccup's Haunted Halloween Hunt: A Seek and Find It Book For Ages 3 - 5 by Dave W. Ball is an interesting story about Count Hiccup's Halloween exploits. This delightful character will take readers on an extraordinary adventure of mischief and intrigue with a witch,...

Itchiwan by J.J. Cunis is an extraordinary book. We follow the adventures and misadventures of four young boys, Amos, Vernon, Brett, and Timmy. The four discover a hole in the ground that leads to a translucent orb. Amos is the first to enter and sees...

The Blue Butterfly is a work of fiction in the historical fiction and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Leslie Johansen Nack. In a fictionalized account of a real-world relationship, the book follows Marion Davies...

Near the Danube Bridge by Catherine Allen-Walters and Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo is a true story that spans multiple generations, capturing the history of families living in the Balkans during the 20th century. It follows Kalman Hartig, a gifted musician and survivor of a labor camp,...