Baby Moses by John Cowlin is a historical fiction novel set in rural Claiborne County in the South. After seven years away, getting an education and serving in the military, Moses takes the Greyhound home to his adopted granny, Miss Clio, a woman who raised...

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...

Battle to Save the Bay is an environmental drama novel by Ron Chandler. Recently graduated from high school, Donna Burgess joins the Chesapeake Bay Coalition, which aims to stop the pollution and environmental decay of the Baltimore harbor due to the dumping of excessive waste...

Patrick McLaughlin’s memoir, Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad, is a heartfelt, humorous, and unfiltered journey through fatherhood, seen through the eyes of a GenX dad. McLaughlin blends personal anecdotes, sharp reflections, and advice for his two sons. It serves as a survival guide for...

Bear's Sick Day is a children’s picture book written by Hong Lee with illustrations by Yochai. It follows the heartwarming story of Bear, who feels unwell and unable to play, but is cared for by his enthusiastic friend, Bunny. Bunny happily hops to Bear’s house...

Becoming Fearless, by Dr. Benjamin Ritter, teaches readers how to overcome the anxieties that may be holding them back in their personal or professional lives. The book is divided into two main sections, the first addressed to readers on a personal level and the second...

Beneath Autumn Leaves, by Lizbeth J, opens with Autumn Evans returning to the town she grew up in after a seven-year absence. But she is keeping dark secrets from her family and friends. The author has created a character who is struggling with her self-image,...

Bewitched, Bothered, and Beheaded is the tenth installment of The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries by Heather Haven. The story starts at a police station where PI Lee Alvarez has been detained on murder charges. Readers are thrown into the deep end along with Lee and...

In Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry, Reese Walters rushes home and tells her brother, Dean, about a mistake she made at school. They reminisce about their trip to Erutuf National Park, and she explains that she told her best...

Blackout Trail by Linda Naughton is a dystopian novel set in the future where the world as we know it is lost. Doctor Anna Hastings was used to treating people in the thick of disaster and chaos, but nothing could have prepared her for what...

Blank by Nanette L. Avery is by far one of the most interesting novellas I’ve read. Imagine the world just reset itself, everything goes blank, and mankind can’t remember the past. No one knows how much time has passed since the blank, no one...

Bob and Fluffy's First Adventure by Hong Lee is a delightful children's picture book that skillfully blends warmth and adventure. Aimed at young readers, it tells the heartwarming story of Bob, a kind-hearted boy, and his unexpected journey with Fluffy, a lost puppy. The adventure...

Blending her personal journey with her extraordinary travel experiences, Lisa Niver delivers an exceptional, inspiring memoir. Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty chronicles her journey, including her marriage and divorce, and encourages others to bravely embrace life and venture into the...

Matt Wright’s Breaking Colossus: Stars Reach, Book One is an exciting, fast-paced, character-driven space opera. The story begins on the planet Telam. Roth Soleis is 20, the son of Queen Alora Soleis and the legendary warrior Grey Soleis. Roth was only a few days old...

Broken Hope by Carrie Rubin is an inventive medical and psychological thriller about Dr. Hope Sullivan, a conscientious and dedicated doctor with a caring bedside manner. The doctor is grieving the tragic loss of her parents and fiancé but has been immersed in the care...

Broken Little Pieces: New Tales from The Baron is a collected work of poetry penned by author Billy J. Barnum in the slice-of-life, emotive, and inspirational writing subgenres. The author presents a collection of poetry designed to evoke strong reactions and stimulate the senses. As...

Sarelle had been with vampire Danial for several months. She had oathed to him but did not know that the potions he was taking could make her pregnant. Then she miscarried and she could not endure his betrayals, and the knowledge that he would not...

Buddy of a Hundred Days by Claire Pence is a sweet tale of friendship and love set against the backdrop of 1960s small-town America. The story follows young Ivy Scott as she navigates life after moving from her grandparents’ farm to the city, facing change,...

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....

Busting Drug Dealers: Diaries of a DEA Special Agent is a work of non-fiction in the memoir and true crime subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to graphic descriptions of real crimes, violence, drugs, and weapon use, and was penned by...

"We all deserve to go home." Yet, sometimes the voyage is difficult or downright impossible. Juliet Rose's novel, By The Dimming Light, explores the dangerous journey of life through Caleb, a young man living in an idyllic small town with a future full of promise....

The collapse of the Soviet Union is one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. Camel from Kyzylkum is the story of the author, Lara Gelya, an immigrant from the Soviet Union who left her motherland in the late ‘80s and arrived in...

Canceled by Tim Cann is a delightful read, especially if you relish sharp satire with humor and absurdity. This comedic drama plunges readers into the frenzied world of social media influencers, reality TV, and the elusive quest for privacy in a hyper-connected society. The story...

MK Lynn blends her faith journey with reassuring biblical teachings and offers practical wisdom for personal and business growth in her work Carpet Fit for a King. Growing up in a family business, Lynn learned the value of business ownership from her father. Later, she...

Carrying the Dead by Juliet Rose is a story of loss, acceptance, and moving on. Hannah Moore’s life changes six months after she miscarries. A terrible accident results in the death of an innocent motorcyclist, and Hannah cannot forgive herself. Getting help from a mental...

Castle Gate by Lisa Bonnice masterfully weaves together historical events across continents in a rich tapestry that illustrates the profound impact of the past on succeeding generations and the marks that historical occurrences leave on our collective consciousness. The author's ability to evoke emotion resonates....

Catbird Winter by Monté Hill is a historical fiction novel set during and after World War I. It follows Trevor Middleton, an ambitious ambulance driver with dreams of becoming a pilot, and Annie Conner, the daughter of a tyrannical preacher in rural North Carolina. After...

Juliet Rose’s Catch the Earth features the journey that Audra and Luke experienced after boarding a charter plane. Fleeing from an abusive husband, Audra took the flight not knowing who she was anymore. She saw two athletic men talking but then noticed that one of...

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman is the unusual, slow-burning romance of a May-December relationship. As the plot unfolds, Elizabeth is a new resident at an assisted living facility in Tucson, Arizona. Her attending nurse is a tall, dark, and handsome young man named Cary....

Changing Hands by Nanette L. Avery is a multiple-narrative story that revolves around a single opal ring, and those who have possessed it. Or, more accurately, the reverse. From Tally and Hogan's fatal confrontation to the brazen heist orchestrated by hut-dwelling Tina and Sanjak, each...

In Chasing Money, author Michael Balter delivers a thrilling mystery filled with suspense, crime, and unexpected twists, taking two ordinary guys on an extraordinary adventure. The story centers around Marty and Bo, two friends struggling to keep their startup, Paladin, afloat. They are faced with...

Choices is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age, cross-cultural writing, and romance genres. It is best enjoyed by mature young adult and new adult readers. Penned by author Gary Markman, this interesting and engaging novel weaves mystery and romance, centered on Harper James, a...

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...

In Classical Arabic and the Hibernation of the Arab Mind, Walid Khalil discusses the impact of language development on modernization in the Arab world, attributing the region's slow progress to the lack of a standardized written system for spoken dialects. Arab societies rely on oral...

At 23, Brandon Wolfe experienced a wanderlust that led him on trips to Africa and to explore the continent with friends from different parts of the world. In Cold Beer and a Hot Dart, Brandon recounts his trips to different parts of Africa and his...

Colony's Dawn by N. Joseph Glass commences with Raffaella discovering a secret chat embedded in the data logs she was required to log. This leads to a meeting with a secret action group that believes the rules constraining colony life are based on propaganda. Then...

Colors of Truth is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and recent history genres. Penned by author Paula Paul, the tale follows Caroline and Pearlie, two teenage girls in 1950s Texas. Despite living in the same town, their lives differ greatly: Caroline...

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...

Counterblow Clemency is a YA science fiction thriller by Naomi Shibles. Set in the year 2117 in Promo City, the story follows Bjorn Bear, a sixteen-year-old teenager born into an affluent family. After inadvertently destroying his parents' wine collection, Bjorn is thrown out of the...

“The Cycle” by Jay Amberg is a very different, but very interesting, type of book. I am not sure how to classify it, but I think it should be required reading for a lot of people, from students to corporate CEO’s. The 'Cycle' Jay is...