Someone once said, “Start each day with a grateful heart,” and in Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth by Sandra L. Richter, a young girl named Abigail is thankful for the monthly nature hikes she takes with her family. When she hikes in...

In the Witch’s House by Amy Houts brings readers into Kate’s world, where she would rather hide in the garden than go with her dad to meet the neighbors. But after some coaxing and holding her hand, she and her dad knock on the door...

In Sounds of Someday by Linda Opdyke, Mickey Calhoun’s latest case starts innocuously enough when an ill-fated dinner with her husband, Ethan, ends in a confrontation. But when a mysterious woman named Vanessa Warner seeks Mickey’s help to “find” a man she claims is stalking...

Hildie and the Beastie by Donna L. Martin is a children’s story about a princess who throws temper tantrums; her “Beastie.” As the story goes, “Hildie was a nice little princess…. Except when she was not.” Whenever she’s asked to clean her room or eat...

Shelter from the Storm by T.J. Medeiros, the second book in the Terry Eckhart Series, follows Kara Wilder and her husband, Dustin Green, who pull off a daring daylight robbery before vanishing and landing on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Ally confides in her...

Elsie the Elephant’s Stuffy Nose by Dr. Emily Joy Watters and Judy Sheer Watters tells the story of Dr. Emmy, a brave physician who receives a call asking for her help in Kenya. She knows she must try, so with her trusty medical bag and...

Katya Dunko was born in Ukraine. Her parents were very young and often fought. Her mother was an alcoholic and soon separated from Katya’s father. Her mother met another man through a dating site, and they moved to Alaska in the USA. This marriage also...

Life in the Balance by Mark Joseph Doroski is the author's memoir of how he and his wife, Cheryl, pursued a lifestyle centered on part-time work, seasonal living, and extended travel between Norway, Italy, and Greece from the mid-1990s onward. He describes their relocation from...

In Sammy and Comet Spark the Sky by Peaches Murphy, young readers are transported to a snowy northern village, where a young boy named Sammy dreams of restoring the mysterious “sky fires” that once lit up the night. His mother shares folklore about foxes whose...

It's in the Contract by Jessica Flory follows Callie Carter, a high-school senior still reeling from a painful breakup and with zero intention of running for Homecoming Queen. But when her long-time rival, Brielle, gets Callie’s best friend unfairly disqualified, Callie snaps. Determined to win...

Joan Brooks Baker’s In the Swampyland is a collection of personal stories tracing her moments of discovery across childhood and adulthood. In The Burrito, eleven-year-old Joan defies her father’s warning and ventures to buy food from a nearby bodega, where a frightening encounter with local...

Out of the Past: Collected Essays on World and American History by Michael Murphy covers different historical subjects in two parts. The first section discusses world history, including Plato's thoughts on democracy, Augustine's philosophy of history, Jeremy Bentham's utilitarianism, and how the Nazis came to...

Prayers on the Shower Door by Phyllis McNaughton follows Therese, a woman determined to recover her lost childhood memories. On the surface, she has built a beautiful life for herself. She has a secure marriage to Paul, a great job as a social worker, and...

Under the Mimosa Tree by S.R. Lewis follows the story of Elizabeth, the matriarch of a family who carries a secret she is determined to share with her beloved daughter, Rose, and her granddaughter, Candace, before she dies. With the help of her friend, Father...

Holly and the Magic Bunny by Kateryna Dronova is a well-written book that enlightens young readers on the importance of being helpful and kind to others. Holly refuses to help her grandma during the winter. While trying to sleep, Holly encounters Toby, a talking bunny,...

K.M. Huber's Call of the Owl Woman carries readers into ancient Peru among the Nasca people. Patya, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old girl caught between her personal desires and her duty to her people. As drought engulfs her homeland, Patya's people begin to turn on...

Through the Lens of a Monster by William A. Noguera is a gripping exploration of the mind of serial killer Joseph Naso, told from the unique perspective of the author, who spent over forty years on San Quentin’s death row. This true-crime account provides a...

In the Shadow of Silence by Rae Dumont examines the complexities of family relationships, mental health, and the lasting effects of loss. The story focuses on Eva, a psychiatrist, mother, and widow, as she deals with the aftermath of her husband Lyman's suicide. Through her...

Patrick MacCork’s Secrets in the Fire follows Cindy as she grapples with her mysterious past. Just when she thought she had found some semblance of normality, she found herself forced to face the ghosts of her past, threatening to take away everything she had built...

Sweet Eclair and the Birthday Cake Surprise by Allie Compeau captures the spirit of childhood curiosity, creativity, and family love. The story follows Eclair, a sweet and slightly messy young girl, as she embarks on an exciting adventure to bake and decorate a birthday cake...