Colin Powell once said, “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” That quote is the very essence of Tryouts by Peter J. Stavros. It’s the story of a ninth-grade boy living in a small town who wishes to...

Freddy Lond's The Man from the Fridge follows Marek, a seventeen-year-old growing up in a small Pennsylvania town with a father who is more trouble than support. After his dad, Sven, gets kicked out of his apartment, they move in with Marek’s grandparents, creating constant...

The Mouse That Winked by Victor Orne takes readers into the life of Woodbury, a talented boatbuilder whose journey of self-discovery begins with a simple act of kindness. The story takes place in a small coastal village, where Woody’s creation of a humane mousetrap becomes...

To Save One by Kimberly Fiese Yule is a deeply touching narrative about grief, resilience, and hope through the eyes of a young woman named Evylyn and her close-knit group of friends. It portrays the emotional journey Evylyn undergoes as she navigates the painful loss...

The Little Men by Ami Tikekar follows Amitarth/Ami, an introverted IT professional in Pune, as he moves through the routines, relationships, and hierarchies within a mid-sized tech company. Through his friendship with Prabhu and his growing connection with colleague Mitali, Ami becomes increasingly involved in...

The Lunch Money Treasure is a children's mystery adventure by Gary Rivera. Smoochie, an eleven-year-old girl, is excited to start her sixth-grade classes at Osceola Middle School. Mr. Cavanaugh, the summer camp counselor, regales Smoochie and her classmates with the story of a former school...

The Cartography of First Love by Angela Grey is an unusual, but completely compelling story of first love encountered in a most unusual location – a psychiatric institution. Fifteen-year-old Zibby is confined because of her eating disorder, and sixteen-year-old Nico suffers from depression and anxiety....

Trust and Treason: The Rise by Keir O'Neill follows the lives of Jack Walsh and Tommy O'Connor. It starts with the early lives of Jack and Tommy. When Jack’s mother takes Tommy in to protect him from his abusive father, an unbreakable bond of brotherhood...

Craig Staufenberg's The Girl Who Came Back To Life is the story of a young girl who recently lost her parents. Twelve-year-old Sophie struggles to deal with the loss of her parents, who unexpectedly passed away, sending her to live with her distant grandmother, who...

The 2099: Echoes of a World Remembered by B. Zamanian is a well-written book that offers readers a glimpse into how the future could be impacted by today’s compromises regarding artificial intelligence, technological advancement, and the Internet. Kairon's victory after the 2099 election marks a...