Bogie & Bemis by Bryn Roar is a middle-grade novel that artfully blends magical realism with heartfelt storytelling. Set across contrasting landscapes—Appalachian Maine and gritty New York City—the book tells the story of Humphrey “Bogie” Balsam, a towering, gentle young man emotionally frozen in childhood,...

Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow is a moving historical novel by Lumbee author Kelvin Ray Oxendine. It is an evocative revisiting of the thrilling events that led up to the Battle of Hayes Pond in 1958, between the Lumbee/ Tuscarora Native American communities and the Ku...

Bridges: Coup de Foudre by Gabrielle Neord chronicles the extraordinary life of Jillian Bauer, a young woman who suffers neglect but is determined to shape her destiny. She fights to survive in a grim world filled with the stench of decay, struggling for food scraps....

Dan Wafford’s Business As Usual redefines workplace mismanagement. If you think your managers lack vision and administrative competence, the bosses at The Fabulous Shinoleum Car Wax Company will make you appreciate your own leadership. When George Washington Lincoln—Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Employee Morale—learns that the U.S....

Chloe Turner’s Blue Hawk is a captivating and immersive story set in 17th-century Gloucestershire and inspired by its textile industry. The story begins in 1663 in the mill town of Bisley. Joan Browning is 15 years old. She, her sister, 17-year-old Alice, and their father, John,...

Bridges by Linda Griffin is a poignant story set in 1963 that explores an unexpected connection between Neil Vincent, a WWII veteran working as a chauffeur, and Mary Claire DeWinter, a young blind woman who has recently inherited her grandfather's estate. Despite their differences in...

Blackbird by Aubrey E. Drummond is a collection of thought-provoking poems that explore the intricacies of life. The poems are organized into five categories: Love, Life, Song, Dark Man, and Darkness. In the Love category, the poems delve into the extremes to which people will...

Bringing Sunshine Back to My Mind by Momoko Uno is a moving and insightful journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. Written with warmth and vulnerability, the novel explores the complexities of navigating life after devastating experiences, blending elements of fiction with therapeutic and spiritual truths....

Brotherhood by Fire by Lindy Bell is a powerful tribute to the bravery and commitment of firefighters, combining elements of suspense, drama, and deep emotions into a compelling story. The novel explores the unbreakable bond shared by individuals who risk their lives daily to serve...

Bottom of the Breath is a richly layered novel by Jayne Mills that explores themes of resilience, betrayal, and self-discovery against literal and figurative storms. The protagonist, Cyd Carr, is thrust into a whirlwind of unexpected challenges, from unraveling family secrets to confronting her husband’s...