Cienna Collins' novel The Disappearing Season tells the story of Georgia Wright, who found the courage to leave an abusive relationship. Upon spotting a job center, Georgia inquired about available job opportunities. Fortunately, Georgia quickly found a six-week nannying contract with accommodation, which she saw...

The Price We Pay by Nikki T. Anthony is a poignant young adult novel that delves into racial injustice and its repercussions in a small town. The story follows Zenetta Henchman, who becomes acutely aware of systemic racism after witnessing the fatal shooting of a...

Home for the Bewildered by Michelle Tobin is a poignant novel that delves into social issues surrounding mental health in 1970s Lansing, Michigan. The story follows Dr. Dorothy Morrissey, the first female psychologist at St. Lawrence Asylum, as she navigates her complex relationships with her...

When The Violin Weeps by Glenn Starkey is a historical fiction novel that delves into the harrowing events of the Holocaust during World War II and the formation of the State of Israel. The story follows Jacob Liebermann, a former violinist with the Warsaw Philharmonic,...

Jane Doe #9: How I Survived R. Kelly by Lizzette Martinez and Keelin MacGregor is the harrowing tale of how 17-year-old Lizzette survived the famous R&B singer’s abuse. Lizzette, who was an aspiring singer, knew that Kelly could help her break into the music industry–...

Bedloe: A True Fable by Tony Powers is a dystopian novel set in the year 2040 in a bleak version of New York. The protagonist, John Bedloe, and his son James live under the oppressive rule of a totalitarian regime, a direct result of the...

Lisa Y. Potocar’s Gold, Guts, and Glory, the third book in Glory: A Civil War Series, is a meticulously researched historical novel that balances adventure, romance, and social commentary. Set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, the story follows Jana Brady, a former...

The gripping tale of Opal Slepecki, who needed her friends' help to end her life, unfolds in Kristen Wasyliszyn's Why is My Bra Still On? Over many years, Opal and her friends shared numerous secrets and spent much time together. When Opal was diagnosed with...

Jack Parker Saves the World by Bill Flanigin is a delightful rendition of what I would call soft science fiction. Yes, it is set in the future and yes, it involves space travel but the timeframe and technology are such that it is not only...

Mitch Engel’s Looking Back on Tomorrow is a gripping narrative that explores personal tragedy during a global catastrophe. The protagonist, Josh Chandler, a former news anchor, undergoes a profound transformation after losing his fiancée in a mass shooting. His grief propels him into a career...