Lilian and Circle: Circularity is Future by George Hohbach and Robin Palmer is a romantic fairy tale comedy that puts a new twist on the premise of identity switching. Circle is a sheltered alien princess from the planet of Maxilla. Lillian is a wild pop...

Weapons of Choice is a short story anthology featuring works by various authors, each contributing a tale with a robust female lead. In Plenty of Ammunition by Deb Collins, Abby's manipulative relationship with a married FBI agent leads to deadly consequences. Deadly Evidence by Sonja...

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...

Teenagers 14-year-old Isaac Kirby and 16-year-old Sally Sartis have been chosen by fate to publicize Einstein’s Lightspeed Staff and to enlighten the world about the primary role of local symmetry in the universe. They must stop the Evil Illusion Squad, whose dark, sinister power stems...

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...

Hard work does not always produce results, nor does conventional wisdom provide all the answers to life's challenges. Ernst Alahram Louis-Jacques seeks to educate readers from a new perspective in Success With Meaning: The 5 Proven Steps to Life with Success. The catchy title is...

The seventh installment of the Ginger Barnes Cozy Mystery Books series, Lie Like a Rug, finds Gin tangled up in a courtroom drama. While escorting a troubled student to his appointment with a judge, she finds out that her childhood babysitter, Charlie, is on trial...

Galaxy Walkers is a middle-grade novel by Kris Paulsen. Lyra Stewart wants nothing more than for her best friend, Archie, to help her with English so she can go on the sixth-grade field trip to the zoo. Within moments, the friends are whisked away by...

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....

I Like Mud is a lovely collection of poetry by Margaret Grote, an award-winning poet and dedicated teacher who passed away in 2005. In fulfillment of Grote's wishes, this collection is now shared by her son, David, and his cousin, Marcia Wheelan Coles, who illustrated...

Goodbye Woodstock: The Last Reunion by M.H. Sullivan revolves around the Love & Peace Commune in the Oregon forest, where preparations for their annual Woodstock Reunion are underway. Those connected to the commune and the event are all going through personal difficulties. Ceil and Sky...

Shadows Beneath the Shore: Secrets of a Dominican Mine by Victor Acosta is a gripping narrative that weaves historical intrigue and a modern quest for truth. The story follows Tony Costa, an everyday high school senior whose life takes a dramatic turn after his father’s...

Kissing Toads by Danissa Wilson is an engaging exploration of the quest for love through the metaphor-laden journey of kissing toads to find a prince. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the late 20th century, the story follows Annie, a young woman whose romantic misadventures...

Pennies from Vietnam: A Sister at Home, a Brother at War is a poignant memoir that chronicles the emotional toll of war on a soldier and those he leaves behind. It is presented through the letters of Larry Ray Smith, a young soldier serving in...

I, Robot Soldier by Joel R. Dennstedt is hauntingly beautiful and poignant beyond compare. In a post-apocalyptic world, a solitary soldier robot calling itself One Shot awakens after the war. It comes across a young human girl, Amy. Its primary directive is to protect her....

In When Did You Know and Who Did You Tell? by Beverly Gandara, the author shows how people from all walks of life feel the need to hide who they are for so many reasons. Some people stay in the closet due to religion, work,...

He Chose Me: Reflections On Living A Christian Life by Diamante Lavendar features artwork and inspiration from her faith journey with Christ. Lavendar communicates her beliefs through poems, prayers, and wisdom she has learned and experienced as a Christian woman and the hope that others...

Mindscaping: A Practical Guide For How To Be Happier is a work of non-fiction in the self-help subgenre and was penned by author Donovon Jenson. As its title suggests, the work offers practical advice on happiness from a psychological perspective and is best suited to...

Journey into Mystery is a thought-provoking collection of poetry by Lea Harrington. It has themes of change, hope, decay, and renewal. Lea writes of her trials and victories mostly around her experience with psychoses. Although she states that the poems were not written during her...

Farewell Performance by Donna Huston Murray is an intriguing mystery that hooks you right from the beginning. When Jan Fairchild returns to town, Ginger and her best friend Didi are excited to learn about her life as a star. But not everyone is happy with...

Rising Sun Falling Rain by Trish Devine is set in Japan in 1946 soon after the atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. Volunteer Mick Mitchell signs up for a year to help the local people after the devastation. Leaving his parents' New Zealand farm, he is keen...

I have always loved reading memoirs, particularly ones whose authors offer a unique perspective and a quick wit – such is the case in Dina Honour’s It’s A Lot to Unpack. In it, the author examines a life that many might envy, though she fears...

Under Your Nails: Poems of Love, Loss, and Healing by Lauren Marelli is a collection of original poetry, each piece ranging in length, tone, and tenor. The titular poem, Under Your Nails, describes an act of forced exposure, where one’s body and identity are unwillingly...

“Expect the unexpected, or you won’t find it,” and this is especially true in Sasha Zarustin's novel 2024: Attack On America: Enter Demiurge. Reaper drones out of control, ransomware attacks, expert-level fake news, and fraudulent government correspondence are part of the job for CISA (Cybersecurity...

The Witchfinder’s Sacrifice is a work of fiction by author Rande Goodwin in the fantasy, action, and adventure genres for young adult readers. A week after defeating the warlock Malleus Hodge, Nate Watson struggles to control the serpent-shaped bracelet’s immense powers now fused to his...

Many people give up on their life dreams as they get older. Do you feel you're no longer the person you wanted to be? How do you recapture the "wildness" of your youth? Discover the answers in Find Your Wild. Lisa Liljeberg is a professional...

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...

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...

The Water Carriers by Gregory Greunke is a gripping environmental thriller set in a near-future world where controlling water means controlling power. The planet's freshwater supply has somehow ended up concentrated in just two places - Cambodia and the Ivory Coast. That's where we meet...

Luke Blackmon's Rose: A Love Story is a work of fiction in the time travel and interracial romance subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Mary Patterson Thornburg. In this charming and heartfelt tale of love...

Who Are We, Really? by Nielle P. Marques tells a sweet and meaningful story about three young tadpoles named Polly, Molly, and Joey who wonder what they'll grow up to be. They imagine becoming scary sharks or wise old turtles, or maybe something completely different....

The Time That's Given by David Litwack is the story of a man who wished to change the world and when he is given the opportunity he takes it in both hands and tries to make the best of the decision he made. Burt Higgins...

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,...

Be it romance movies and novels, pop music, or social media, external factors have groomed us to believe in things like divine love or soulmates and that declarations of love should always be grand and boisterous. This often leads to unrealistic expectations of love and...

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...

Dax to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. Power Pods by Scott Feld is a captivating children’s chapter book that embarks on a journey with Dax, a young boy grappling with self-doubt and fear. Through imaginative storytelling and lively characters, Dax confronts his “stinky blobs”...

Can you find genuine safety in a religious space that doesn’t accept things like sexual expression? Can an LGBTQIA+ person be a Christian? Cassidy Hall explores these questions and other similar ones in her riveting philosophical memoir. In Queering Contemplation, Cassidy shares her perspective of...

Codex is the second novel in The Serpents of Caesar series by author T. R. Burgess. Set in first-century Rome, the story has themes of political intrigue, treachery, and espionage. The story follows Verendus, an elite Praetorian Guard officer, who becomes a fugitive after being...

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....

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,...