Memoir of a Misfit Chef: A Rise from the Ashes by Paul Alvero chronicles the author's journey from a self-proclaimed "misfit" in a small Minnesota town to a chef working in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas. The narrative begins with his childhood marked by...

Metaville by Charlotte Brough is a gripping drama that delves into the chaotic and often treacherous world of young actors navigating the pressures of fame, personal secrets, and an unresolved mystery surrounding their missing co-star, Bobby Palmer. Set during the production of the second season...

Michael & Mia: An Adventure in the Positive Cycle of Nature by Georg Hohbach and Ehrengard Hohbach is one of the most inspirational and imaginative books for children that I have ever had the privilege of reading. The main characters, Michael and Mia, go on...

Millionaire Grinders: A Personal Finance Self-Help Book is a work of non-fiction in the business and finance genres. Author Alex Lee addresses the pervasive issue of frivolous spending and debt in modern society. Lee highlights how the average American's $18,000 annual expenditure on nonessentials could...

Mischief and Mistletoe (Betty Benino Mysteries) by Janet Fix is a delightful mystery. It centers on Betty Benino and her family, who are coming to visit her at Christmastime. This is noteworthy because it's Betty’s first Christmas in this town since her husband’s passing. Eventually,...

Momentary Leadership: How Leaders and Followers Realize the Power of Leadership Moments by Jeffrey L. McClellan, Ph.D., is a practical guide that rethinks what it means to lead and follow. Instead of focusing on grand theories or distant ideals, the book invites readers to see...

Mr. Forward & Other Tails of Loss by Eric Herkert is an anthology of short stories that offers a mixed bag of hard times, surprises, and the supernatural. I Absolutely Hate Cats follows a man’s deep fear, leading to horrifying consequences when strange creatures start...

Murder at the Blue Ox Inn by Jesse L. Isfet sees Jason and Whitney horrified when their manager, Meredith, books two ideologically opposed groups into the conference facilities. Kathy Dunlap and Horatio Jones represent a group of timber industry tycoons, while Esther Winter, Frank Olive,...

My Journey to Know the Truth by Tony Kent is first and foremost a personal account of a depressed and angry man who went to Jerusalem to study with Sidi, a guide in the religion of Islam, at a time when his wife had left...

My Pet Roach Ted is a brilliant and hilarious tale written and illustrated by Timothy Swiss. As his cousin Bill sleeps during a sleepover with Barn Owl Bard (Bob), six hairy legs climb up and crawl across Bill's bed in the middle of the night....

My Wingman by Tessa King is a soulful, heartfelt women’s fiction novel about grief, friendship, and unexpected new beginnings. We’re with Clover, who feels lost after losing her mother and her closest friend, Elliot. That is, until her best friend Reese whisks her away to...

Mysteries of the Heart by Beatrice Bancroft is a fast-paced romance that unfolds like a heartwarming poem: tender, passionate, funny, and beautifully written. Ada Montgomery and her daughter, Felicity, have just moved to California after a devastating loss. This is their chance for a new...

Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present by Marijke McCandless is a refreshing and insightful guide that invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. McCandless presents a playful yet profound approach to reconnecting with vitality and embracing the present moment,...

Annette Bühler's Navigating Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI: The Ethic Pocketknife covers the roles of ethical leadership as AI technologies take off. Bühler emphasizes how important it is to incorporate ethical frameworks—deontological, teleological, and virtue ethics—into leadership work to avoid any ethical hitches...

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,...

“We achieved new ways to exploit, oppress, and murder each other across impossible distances. We brought every ugly human impulse to the stars and gave it room to metastasize.” The future isn't very bright in Neural Bounty, a novel by Daniel P. Douglas. In fact,...

Nineteen: A Daughter’s Memoir of Reckoning and Recovery by Leslie Johansen Nack presents an unflinching account of adolescence marked by trauma, resilience, and self-discovery. As a follow-up to her earlier memoir, Fourteen, this installment traces the years after a harrowing sea voyage when Nack is...

No Teacher Left Standing by Jeffrey Penn May centers on Sarah Morgan, a dedicated first-grade teacher navigating a tumultuous year marked by workplace politics, strained relationships, and the impending arrival of her baby. May masterfully intertwines Sarah’s professional struggles with her personal journey, creating a...

Not An Ordinary Death is a work of murder mystery fiction penned by author Sharon Scarborough. Filled with intrigue and deeply buried secrets that are tough to uncover, the central action centers around Ranger Oz Nightingale. When Oz discovers a body at a construction site,...

What kid doesn’t want to be internet famous these days? That’s also true for Logan Blake, an average twelve-year-old boy with not-so-slightly below average coordination. His YouTube gaming channel, Not Logan, has a grand total of three subscribers. His hopes of stardom are as much...

In Not My Fault, S.B. Frasca tells the story of Hy, an underprivileged sophomore student who sees the unfairness and cruelty in her community. Unlike some of the other students her age, Hy chooses to express her feelings through her art, adopting a “Not My...

Nothing So Broken by Chris Richards skillfully melds the author’s life experiences with the significant influence of his father’s service in Vietnam and the lasting effects of Agent Orange exposure. Through vivid storytelling, Richards explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of war. The...

In the fourth book of the Chronicles of the Threlphax series, Of Kith and Kin by Laura Lee Dooley, Tae-hee Kim is a nurse whose life extends far past a normal span. When a man named Kit claims to be her twin brother Tae-soo, declared...

Set in the town of Tilden, Nebraska, Old Books and Faded Dreams by D. L. Norris follows Maggie Davis, a hardworking middle-aged widow living in a Victorian estate she inherited with her nine-year-old daughter, Jenna. Maggie runs a cozy bed-and-breakfast that has guests from all...

Old San Antone: Dawn of the Legend is an action-packed novel set in the West in years gone by. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience as it contains scenes of violence and explicit language throughout. Penned by The 2-Bru Krew, this...

On The Border by Betta Ferrendelli is the fifth book from the mystery series of reporter Samantha Church. When a sloppily-handwritten letter in Spanish arrives at the newspaper, addressed to her, she asks the recently hired bilingual reporter, Hunter John Hollingsworth, to translate it for...

One Destiny Two Hearts: Soul Partners Reunite To Fulfill Their PreLife Promise by Faith and Ken Rose is a spiritual memoir that chronicles the profound love and journey of the authors. From their first meeting, Faith and Ken felt destined to be together and embark...

Open Heart is a work of fiction written in the literary style by author Gregory D. Williams. Self-described as a poignant and gripping historical novel about the enduring power of love, the work is intended for mature reading audiences due to some very moderate scenes...

Ashley McDonough has successfully broken down the principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management in a guide called Operations and Supply Chain Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know. It is an in-depth book, which does more than explain the concepts. McDonough takes an example...

Out of the Past: Collected Essays on World and American History by Michael Murphy covers different historical subjects in two parts. The first section discusses world history, including Plato's thoughts on democracy, Augustine's philosophy of history, Jeremy Bentham's utilitarianism, and how the Nazis came to...

Passion to Profit by Dr. Annise Mabry takes the homeschooling choice one step further in teaching others. Any parent or guardian who has taken on the responsibility of teaching at home knows that there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works for every child, parent, and...

PerryWinkle: The Story of Morning Runs and Peanut Butter Dreams by Eric Herkert is a captivating story that seamlessly intertwines the challenges faced by a young girl with the suspense of a supernatural mystery. At its heart is Perry Shiner’s journey—a courageous 13-year-old navigating the...

Cody Redman’s life has gone sideways in ways that feel both absurd and painfully familiar in Rod Drought’s Phoenix Rising, Lemuria Down. Once a viral YouTube star, Cody is now scraping by with his roommate, living in a tiny apartment filled with takeout boxes. Everything...

Picospores by Ryan LeKodak, set in 2043, centers around an eclectic team led by Manar, with DJ, Ndidi, and others dealing with the resurgence of an advanced AI, Helene. The story follows Ndidi's investigation into her parents' deaths, suspicious of Helene's involvement. Another subplot involves...

In introducing Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™, Nicole S. Palmer likens corporate America to a slow-burn chess game, requiring strategy, patience, and the ability to anticipate others’ moves. This book is an essential playbook and survival guide for Black women navigating...

Polar Post by Kathy Arnold Cherry is an adventurous and imaginative children’s novel that transports readers to the magical Erutuf National Park. The story follows siblings Reese and Dean, along with their dog Tutu, as they are whisked away to a park in the Arctic...

After having her daughter, Tracy thought her second pregnancy would be easier, but God had other plans for her and her family. The first sign that things would be different was the abnormal results of her first-trimester screening. Luckily, they were ruled out as possible...

Princess Vayle by Timothy Swiss follows the story of two children, betrothed at birth, who must face perilous times to find happiness. After the death of the king and his loyal subject Sir Marticus, their surviving heirs were left in the care of Demetrius and...

Project Übermensch is a work of fiction in the science fiction, mystery, and thriller genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to scenes of sex and violence as well as the use of strong language throughout. Penned by author Lonnie Busch, this...

Psychic Archaeology in New York is an argument for re-examining the stone chambers found across the Hudson Valley and the northeastern United States. Author Meghan Hansen tells us that these structures show a remarkably intentional design, examining their construction methods, landscape placement, acoustic behavior, and...