Disenchanted with life at home and planning to escape from rural Pennsylvania, teenage Jack Rathmell thought that voluntourism presented the perfect solution. Visiting South Africa in 2014 seemed like a good idea. How the Rhino Lost His Horn: Cautionary Tales from Appalachia to Africa is...

Bond of the Brotherhood by J. David Dutch follows David through his teenage years in Mississauga, where he immerses himself in music, friendships, and suburban adventures. He bonds with Leo through Jehovah’s Witness gatherings, music sessions, and street hockey, then gravitates toward Danno, who introduces...

The digital age has ushered in a new era of globalization. However, various social issues still plague humanity that can only be resolved through education. Tinsley Galyean is an MIT alumnus and entrepreneur with a background in technology and media. He also co-founded Curious Learning,...

The speed and bias of information in the modern world have fractured society along racial, religious, political, and ethnic lines. But what if humans learn to move past their shortcomings and conflicts? In Civil Living, author Pete Wiley offers keen insights on how to practice...

Dear Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende is a collection of epistolary short stories that recount personal experiences, encounters, and fictional extensions of her Goodbye, Orchid series. In My Wild, Wild Twin, she remembers her childhood best friend in a Maryland housing complex, recalling their...

Acts of Love by Lucy Somers recounts the author’s childhood and adolescence spent in various institutions. Through vivid storytelling, Somers shares her experiences of growing up in environments marked by isolation, hardship, and the complexities of human relationships. The book explores her formative years, shaped...

In America, the question of democracy and the role of the president has seldom been under more intense scrutiny. Kevin James Salveson joins the growing chorus of criticism as he sets out to explore the unconventional antics of President Donald Trump in Trumpocalypse Not: A...

Ghost Child: Uncovering Family Secrets from a Back Porch to the Yucatan by Deborah Jennings is a unique, touching, and gripping memoir. Raised in a modest yet comfortable small apartment in a wealthy area by hardworking parents, Deborah often wondered about her parents' lives, how they met, or...

It's undeniable that AI has slowly permeated almost every aspect of our society, be it political, financial, entertainment, media, or military. So, how do federal, state, and local government departments and agencies benefit from this revolutionary tool? In Reimagining Government, Faisal Hoque, Erik Nelson, and...

Life Is Lifey: The A to Z's on Navigating Life's Messy Middle by Sarah Shahi is a candid, humorous, and deeply personal exploration of the ups and downs of modern womanhood. Shahi’s voice is unapologetically bold, blending raw honesty with sharp wit as she shares...