The year was 1918 and the body was not his. Famous baseball player Austin Evans, who had been raised by his racist grandfather, woke up in the past and in a black man's body after being hit in the head by a pitch in 2015....

Pepper’s family abandoned her at a McDonald’s in Texas. Sad, alone, scared, the little dog named Pepper had to fend for herself. She managed to get enough food from McDonald’s patrons and she found a house nearby where she could curl up underneath. But she...

The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses is a work of fiction in the action and adventure subgenres. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author K. N. Smith. The book follows a group of five friends who have their...

Finding Charli is a work of fiction in the visionary, mystery, and magical realism subgenres, and it serves as the fourth installment in the Lake Scugog Mysteries series. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Maighread MacKay. In...

American Nomads by N.L. McLaughlin is a New Adult novel that focuses on Beth’s coming of age story. Beth craves a life of freedom, travel, and adventure. She wants to be famous online, but her boring life does not allow it. However, the opportunity arises...

Evil has lurked among us since the beginning of time, but very few actually witness its gruesome and gutwrenching display of cruelty. In his career as a detective, Robert Davidson (aka Robbo) saw more monstrosity than most of us. In his memoir, The Evil I...

Into the Twilight is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel by Michael Segedy. The book opens with Ike, a superintelligent advanced AI who relates the story of Jacob Ladder and Emma Fine, two twenty-two-year-olds who wake up after two hundred years of suspended life. Jacob and Emma...

Autonoma - Gate 13 by Emily Reading is a “young adult cyberpunk adventure” that hinges on a theme-park virtual reality environment. The concept is pretty straightforward: the amusement park Autonoma Resort creates the best possible experience for your vacation. Bespoke virtual reality, where poop is...

Our Best Friend Karma is a beautiful book with great lessons that everyone should learn and keep in mind in their daily lives. Through interesting text and colorful images, Kimberly Hirsch tells us a story from the perspective of a boy who describes his life...

It’s not often that I think, “This one is perfect for my daughter!” But that’s exactly my reaction to Stella’s Umbrellas by Julie Reed. Stella’s Umbrellas is a magical poem set to pictures. The well-crafted rhyme is complemented by the lively illustrations of young Stella....

Smells Like Bath Time! by Papa Paws is another delightful addition to the Papa & Paws adventures! This time Molly and the girls have an exciting day playing outside in the backyard! Today they find amusement in the sunshine and fresh air. With plenty of...

Eudora Space Kid: The Lobster Tale by David Horn is the second book in this fun and amazing adventure series designed for early chapter book readers. An adopted child of benign aliens, Eudora is a human third-grader who lives on a 36-deck Astroliner named Athena...

The Ace Compeers: The Secrets of Skin Colour, written by Rita Bhandari and illustrated by Indra Audipriatna, is a mid-grade children's book that takes a scientific approach to explaining the genetic differences in skin color with the aim to advance anti-racism. The book begins with...

The Curse of the Warlock is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres. It is intended for the middle-grade reading audience and was penned by author Jessica Renwick as the fourth installment in the Starfell book series. In this epic sword...

The Dreamer and the Marked by Airic Fenn follows the tale of Krystal Monarain, a young woman who lived most of her life as an outcast. Krystal finds herself dreaming about a mysterious and mystical manor occupied by a multitude of odd-looking creatures for the...

In Twist a Rope of Sand by K.M. del Mara, we join Anya and Corax for another adventure. This time we are headed for the Frijoles Canyon in New Mexico with her father, the archaeologist. We are in the year 1933 and it is...

Why Blame the Stars? written by Michael Segedy and narrated by Ellen A. Connor is a romantic mystery with twists and turns that will have you biting your nails. Miles Blake and Zoe Asfah meet and the sparks fly everywhere. It is almost as if...

Men or Paws by Rich Amooi is a sweet, romantic comedy. The offer was one Beth couldn’t turn down - $15,000 for watching one dog for three weeks. What could be easier? The problem is the client isn’t going anywhere. He's staying home and Beth...

Trouble at the Monster Zoo by Kristina Rowlands is an amusing and adventurous picture book for young children. Follow Felix the fossil monster and his best friend Gasper as they embark on an adventure to find Monster Meadow, a magical place that is said not...

Twelve-year-old Jamie C. O’Hare and his family move to the little town of Black Creek for a fresh start after his father passed away. His older sister, Janine, is pretty and popular. She chooses not to associate with her brother and insists on bullying...