Like Embers in the Night by Andrew Goliszek is an emotional tale that unfolds amid World War II, during Joseph Stalin’s ruthless political authority. It depicts the harrowing encounters of Janek and Wanda, a Polish couple whose lives are mangled by war as they struggle...

Among the Beautiful Beasts by Lori McMullen is a historical journey told in the first-person voice of Marjory Stoneman Douglas. But it is also the story of Miami. In its infancy, Miami, Florida, in 1919, began growing with all the awkwardness of a petulant child....

Husband, Wife, Strangers by Robbie Vale is a mind-bending psychological thriller. Louisa has a great life, but her marriage is falling apart at the seams. She comes up with a plan to get things back on an even keel, but she’s about to wish she...

Unfamiliar Territory by Mary Smathers follows Juanita Castro de la Cruz as she ventures into the turbulent heart of 19th-century California in search of her lost son. Juanita has already endured profound loss, depicted at the end of In This Land of Plenty, and now...

Neighbors by Rodney Nelsestuen is a story about the inevitability of change, especially in middle age, when the physical, emotional, and social landscapes shift. For Peter, Leroy, and Jerry, neighbors in Eagles Pond, the most visible change is the evolving makeup of their community, with...

Splenditude by Eileen T. Lynch follows Deirdre Collins, a young woman living in Chicago who is trying to move forward while grappling with her past. Deirdre finds herself torn between her desire for creative fulfillment and her need for stability. Her relationship with Hugh, a...

Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder is about a 14-year-old girl named Allie who battles with Auditory Processing Disorder(APD). This condition causes disruptions in how one's brain processes sound. This affects Allie's self-esteem, leading to fears about life and the future, social anxiety, and self-doubt. To...

In Rodney Nelsestuen’s Why Belize?, an American named Eileen Sologoski seeks a fresh start in Belize City, leaving behind her familiar life in Michigan—her husband, two sons, and a steady teaching job. When she arrives in Belize, she rents a modest room from Eduardo and...

Lily and the Mocking Bird by John Ellington explores love, loss, memory, and the quiet unraveling of a relationship strained by grief, personal ambition, and unmet expectations. At its heart is Brenner Miles, a young veterinarian who is plagued by haunting dreams and long hours...

The Sooner You Forget by Christopher Bensinger tells the story of a little-known aspect of World War II. Charlton Buckley, a young man, dreams of escaping his miserable Wisconsin hometown, getting away from his abusive father, and becoming a Major League Baseball player. However, those...