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...

Downeyoshun by Art Young is a powerful coming-of-age story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Sally Osterhoff is a bright, determined young girl with dreams of becoming a mathematician, teacher, carpenter, and Olympic swimmer. However, her mother’s harsh and abusive...

King Cal by Peter McDade is a captivating narrative that explores the life of Calvin, a young man confronting the complexities of personal relationships and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of his unremarkable job at a fast-food restaurant, the story reveals Calvin’s journey through love,...

Nifty Neighbors: Mister Rogers & Jesus Christ by Dr. Tracy Emerick examines the concept of being a compassionate and selfless individual. Through stories and philosophy, Dr. Emerick compares the lives of Fred Rogers and Jesus Christ, shining a light on their shared values of kindness,...

In Judith Works' The Measure of Life, Nicole Carlisle, a young wife and mother, is married to Martin, a much older, career-driven man. She leaves her life in Seattle to live with him in Rome, where they both endure a loveless marriage. Desperately in need...

Life in Sullivan, a small border town in Florida, had been anything but fun for Janet Schroeder. Perhaps things would have been different had she never met Bobby Drexler, her toxic, abusive, and violent husband. It was a mystery how she had ended up with...

Heather's life is in crisis. Her relationship is on the rocks, her productivity at work has dropped significantly, and now, Grace, her supervisor, is on her case. The only sources of comfort she has are her friend Whitney and her neighbor Lucas. When her supervisor...

Blood for Pearls: The First American Genocide by Peter Von Perle uncovers the grim history behind the beguiling Pearl Coast, pioneered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 during his third voyage. Set on Cubagua Island, this riveting historical thriller tracks the entwined journeys of Charaima, a...

In Fire and Tears by Jessica Lewandowski, Jade’s life has been stolen time and again, first by her stepfather, who sells her to the highest bidder, and then by Ivan, a ruthless man who refuses to let her go. Escaping from his grip, she flees...

A Bollywood Romance by Anu Koduri is a deeply moving story of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of cultural expectations and societal traditions. Paru is a successful gynecologist in Chicago and has spent over twenty years trapped in an unfulfilling marriage after...