Can you imagine how much fun it would be to have an extremely tall dinosaur as your best friend and go on adventures? She Who Walks Above the Trees by Jennifer Conklin is a charming children’s story about Anya, who has a dinosaur named Breck...

Anya has a very special best friend – Breck, a dinosaur with a very long neck. They do everything together and enjoy going on adventures. In Jennifer Conklin’s She Who Swims Above the Seas, the two friends decide to embark on a journey across the...

Secret of the Emerald Star by Jason Farrell and Michael de Weever is an expansive epic fantasy tale set in a world teetering on the brink of all-out war. Elves and men have united against a rising tide of darkness, but their alliance is fragile,...

Beneath the African Sun by Barry Maughan is an interesting read about life and travels through Africa by the author and his wife, and later their children. It is a challenging book to summarize because it is so rich in details of multiple countries and...

Many tubes of paint, all different colors, are used daily by a little boy who loves to create beautiful pictures. But, in Olesia Klochkova’s Colors: Where Did the Paints Go?, the paints are tired of being left unattended in a mess. One night, they escape...

Beyond the Darkness by Dr. Chad Scott is a powerful and personal journey through the world of dark tourism. We find ourselves visiting historical sites of tragedy, atrocity, and human suffering in this bizarre but intriguing hobby. From Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs to Ground...

Stumbling Toward the Buddha by Dawn Downey is an enlightening collection of essays outlining the author’s life and her search for peace and serenity. The author first examines her childhood, where many of her beliefs about herself were first laid down. She realizes that her...

Zoe Tasia's Quest for the Queen's Pendant is a captivating YA fantasy that plunges readers into a world of magic, forbidden friendships, and a dangerous quest. Tate Shaw is not allowed to learn magic, but develops a friendship with a changeling and learns magic. When...

Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim is an enchanting children's fantasy novel by T.L. McCoy. The story centers around Delilah Monroe, an intelligent twelve-year-old girl with a vivid imagination. Delilah suffers from chronic seizures that often draw ridicule from some of her annoying classmates. After one...

Andreigo and the Weaver of Dreams by J. Ellington is a vibrant and imaginative young adult novel that merges dreamlike fantasy with emotional and spiritual depth. Andreigo Nova appears to be an ordinary teen prepping for elite academia, but his vivid dreams tell a different...

Lights Along the Interstate by Adam Fike is a compact yet expansive novella set along miles of a rumbling cross-country bus route. Through a cast of vividly imagined characters, Fike constructs a deeply human tapestry, with each thread weaving a new reflection on fate, memory,...

Legacy of the Peace is the first book in the Ascensio Aeterna series by Van Erie. This is the story of Ever, a girl whose memory begins and ends in a mysterious tower. She has no recollection of her past beyond the strict rules of...

It’s 18th-century England, and the land is home to a mysterious highwayman who steals from wealthy and corrupt aristocrats to give to the poor. When Thomas Hopkins, a clerk, runs into the Shadow one evening, little do both know how this chance encounter will affect...

Charlie and the Funky Monkeys Challenge by Michelle V Schreiner is a story about the value of believing in yourself. Charlie visits a museum with her twin brother, Oxford, and their parents. While separately exploring different areas, Charlie finds Oxford playing a video game with...

Only the Pretty Ones by Niki Keith is a riveting suspense thriller that follows Everly, a 16-year-old girl from a small town shrouded in secrets. Everly is nursing a broken heart from a failed relationship. She decides it's time to move on from her ex...

Katarina Pliego wrote Emilia Tries the Cello to help introduce children to the marvelous world of classical music. Emilia gets dressed up to attend a concert with her family to hear Verdi’s music. This experience leads Emilia to explore the various instruments used in a...

With the fast-paced nature of modern life, people often tend to miss out on enjoying the little things that life has to offer. Zen Musings From a Fly on the Wall is a collection of inspiring essays written over the years by author Wei Teng...

On the Edge (of a Stroke) is a paranormal crime mystery novel by Wallace E. Briggs. While recovering from a stroke, Tom Bradley unwittingly awakens an inner voice within himself that enables him to hear other people's thoughts. Still recuperating from his cardiac arrest, Tom...

Who Will Let the Dogs Out: Stories and Solutions for Shelters and Rescues by Cara Achterberg is a powerful and emotional look at the crisis facing dogs in shelters across the southern United States. Cara shares heartfelt stories from her visits to shelters, rescues, and...

Pogpog and the Magic Grapes is a children’s picture book by Ebba Kay. The story follows Pogpog, a cheerful pig living in a magical land. Pogpog dislikes eating his vegetables, which disappoints his mother. One day, after a fun-filled day of play, Pogpog and his...