Before highways and motels, there were wagons and campfires, and for one determined young bride, that meant seeing new land and building a new future. Rodantha’s Road by Joyce Stotts begins in 1856 with 18-year-old Rodantha and her new Welsh husband, William, leaving Virginia for...

Recovering Maurice by Martin Zelder is a literary novel about Maurice, a university professor in his sixties. He has lived a steady life with his wife and career until an unexpected meeting inspires him to reconsider difficult experiences from his past. His brother suffered a...

Revelations in Blue by Jon Youngblood is about two police officers who are partnered with each other to patrol the tough streets of Seattle. This narrative recounts the thrilling encounters and experiences of Michael Donnelly, a seasoned veteran, and Dan Reynolds, his rookie trainee, as...

Rowboat by Daran Marcella is a spare, aching novella that shows all the emotional wreckage of a life unraveling. It's a story that's told through a series of nonlinear, poetic fragments, and we find ourselves following a young man as he spirals through illness, addiction,...

Rhymes of a Family Man by E. A. Coe is a heartfelt collection of poems and illustrations that celebrates life’s simple joys, family bonds, and cherished memories. The collection encourages parents to embrace their inner child and take time to play with their kids. From opening Christmas...

Real Aussies: John’s Heartbreak by Jezbon is a raw and heartfelt coming-of-age journey set against the nostalgic backdrop of late 70s and early 80s Sydney. John, a successful car salesman and devoted father, is on the brink of securing the dealership that symbolizes everything he's...

Ridley Speaks by Kirk Ward Robinson is a deeply moving and rich novel that combines Southern Gothic elements with modern coming-of-age themes. The story follows Ridley, a resilient protagonist raised under challenging and often chaotic circumstances, as she struggles to reconcile her family’s troubled past,...

River Crossed by Bruce P. Spang is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel set in the 1960s, a time of great societal upheaval and change in America. The story follows the protagonist, Jason, as he takes a position with the Head Start program in rural...

In Rainbows and Lollipops, author Mo Fanning introduces us to Victoria, who was born Victor, and is now the senior partner of the second-largest law firm in Birmingham. She is friends with Jake who came out when he was a teenager but has recently lost...

A.A. Abbott’s thriller Run for Your Lies artfully intertwines suspense, family drama, and complex characters. The novel starts with a chilling act that sets a grim tone, but as the narrative progresses, it pivots to an engaging exploration of lives tangled in mystery and secrets....