The Hermit Gryphon: The Redemption of Talona by Paula Grover is an epic fantasy that follows the soul-healing and self-discovery journey of Talona, a former evil queen seeking redemption after her tyrannical reign. Set in the fantastical world of Gryphonia, the story picks up where...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like living in the dream world? If so, Ashley Schaller provides her interpretation in R.E.M. She introduces readers to Gwendolyn Gonzales, a high school senior who loves her family and is devoted to her friends. Immense tragedy...

Letter to a Dandelion: Earth Verse for Gardeners & Nature Lovers by Jeffry Glover is a wonderful collection of poems dedicated to the earth, to our flora and fauna. It is also dedicated to gardeners and keen observers of nature. It is comprehensive and includes...

Crossing the Burning Meadow by Christopher D. Wayland is a deeply moving coming-of-age novel that transports readers to the nostalgic landscape of 1983. As a sequel to Crossing the Meadow, the book continues the compelling journey of Chip, a young protagonist navigating the complex issues...

In Dad vs. The World, Kenny Loui shares his childhood experiences growing up with his eccentric father, Ken, who had a knack for getting himself entangled in unexpected adventures. This illustrated manga follows Ken's different stories, beginning with his son, Kenny, who is recovering from...

The Catalyst by Nat Bickel is a modern-day young adult romance that unfolds in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina. The lead character, Kelynn, has recently graduated from college and is wrestling with anxiety and mysterious blackouts. She uses a magical opal necklace as a...

Cy Foster's The Allbeing Chronicles: Expansion revolves around Alex, an organic machine created for chaos and destruction. Instead, he rejects his original programming and seeks to protect Earth. Alex and his friends arrive at a national park to destroy a dangerous alien tech. They are...

A Beginning to an End is a moving coming-of-age drama by C.A. Blake. Valerie Dale is a seventeen-year-old teenager with a tumultuous home life due to an abusive father and a neglectful mother. In addition, Valerie struggles with her self-esteem and body image due to...

The Music of Unexpected Things by Jamie Deacon is a heartfelt young adult coming-of-age novel that follows two girls, Georgie and Mina, as they navigate their dreams and emotions at Dukes Academy's prestigious summer camp. Georgie, arriving with her guide dog, seeks friendship and a...

Defined by Destiny is the first book in The Destiny Duology series by Hermione Lee. Kathleen Bell is heartbroken after her date, Weston Stevenson, leaves her stranded at Magneta High's fall dance. Soon, Kathleen realizes that it was the most popular girl in school, Marjorie...