in The Convent House by Margo Carey, when her mother's sister paid a visit, Alex found it hard to fathom that she was part of the family. Alex’s mother had told her that she was an only child and had no family. Alex’s new family...

The Wrong Person To Be Famous by Mark Kaijim revolves around Nolan Rhodes, a journalist for Front Row magazine, assigned to cover the murder of Brandon Paisley, a former teen idol whose life had recently spiraled downward. Initially reluctant, Rhodes takes on the story, discovering...

Sex, Death & Diane by Dante revolves around the life of a girl named Sara, and her tumultuous coming of age through illness, loss, and the social construct of America in the 1980s. Sara's childhood was marked by her friendship with the rebellious Diane, who...

A Housefly in Autumn by Scott Nagele revolves around Anders, a talented storyteller whose life is upended by a series of personal tragedies: the loss of his fisherman father, his mother’s death, and financial ruin. As Anders tries to rebuild his life, he is involved...

In Max Folsom's crime thriller Death of a Codebreaker, Baker Somerset was the only licensed female private investigator in Ottawa and the owner of Case Closed Investigations. Darlene went missing four weeks ago, and her mother and aunt hired Baker to locate her. Darlene's mother...

Barstow Boy: A Love Story by Pete O'Brien is a compelling literary fiction novel that follows Danny Olmstead, a young man haunted by his father’s racist murder and surrounded by the influence of white supremacy. Despite his upbringing, Danny resists embracing racial hatred, but his...

Love and Protest by Nancy Klann-Moren is a poignant historical novel that intertwines the stories of two young women separated by generations. Seventeen-year-old Harper Warner discovers a diary in a thrift shop, chronicling Libby Carlson's personal ‘Summer of Love’ during the Anti-Vietnam War Movement in...

Suspension of Disbelief by Ralph and Lynda Homan is the final book in the Twin Lakes Series. The story follows theoretical physicist Barney Keller, who has discovered a way to eliminate war and create a peaceful, prosperous future for Earth. However, special interest groups, fearing...

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...

Will Stepp's 1986 brings the reader into the memories of a young boy growing up in the 1980s through a collection of short stories. These tales of boyhood involve getting lost in an unknown place, coping with a move to a new home, standing up...