It is the year 1728, and piracy has been outlawed by the government of the day. The members of that storied profession are either dead, in jail, or on the run. Casper, a former pirate, finds himself on an abandoned island, one of only two...

Brian, Jamal, Alex, Kev, and Cecilia are The Chosen Five in the titular series by Janet Kravetz. Book one, Sky Curse, introduces Cecilia Miller, the young female protagonist in a dystopian future where Earth's population has ballooned to an unsustainable level. Natural resources have been...

An Old Shrew, a Tortured Soul, and Everyday Angels is a murder mystery by Rosina Anderson. After World War II ended, a few places had been obliged to take in a large number of displaced persons who had nowhere else to go. Such happenings invited...

Clara and Mr. Milo’s Adventures by Clara Donis-Girma is a picture book that opens by describing a little girl called Clara and how much she longs for a pet of her own. It’s divided into sections – Clara convincing Mommy she is responsible and can...

Deborah’s Gift by Lois Ann Abraham is a tale of triumph born out of tragedy. Deborah’s parents died when she was young, leaving Deborah in the care of her grandmother in St. Louis. Deborah learns to paint her way out of heartache. She hopes that...

Fortitude: Preserving 400 Years of an American Family's Faith, Patriotism, Grit and Determination by Dale R. Spaulding is a sprawling work that takes a deep dive into the history of the Spaulding family. Spaulding takes readers back to the ancient and medieval origins of the...

The Magic of Misty Nook by Christine Skippens tells the story of a family from Castle Farm. One day, the elves at Misty Nook wake up to discover their courtyard full of animals. Where did they come from? A note from the Castle Family explains...

Help Me Reader by J. W. Hurcomb and Jason Pacliwan is an interactive children’s book where the main character is Salsa and her goal is to reach home safely and happily. On each page, there is a short text that encourages the reader to interact...

In Joey Paul's Cramping Chronicles: The Second Pang, Jessie Oliver, a disabled fifteen-year-old, tries to understand her new empathic talents as she communicates with other empaths in an empath online forum and strives to ease the loss and grief of a classmate. Jessie was ill...

Black Boy Hair Joy: A Rhyming Book That Teaches Black Boys Self Love by Tiffany Obeng is an inspiring children’s picture book about being proud of your hair. The narrative is written in a sing-song rhyme that brings feelings of love as you turn the...

Ethereals: A New World by S.S. Pravas is a new and exciting twist to the tried and tested theme of young people with superpowers. Stacia, Eric, Clarisa, and Rani are just about to begin their college life. Despite their diverse background and ethnicities, they share...

Cheers! The Path You Choose #3 is a “choose your own story” book. As the title implies, it’s the third book of a series by Jill Ammon Vanderwood and a continuation of the previous book. However, people don’t need to have read the earlier book,...

Curious Isabella: Embracing A Challenge With Art And Science by Jeanne Holmberg is an educational children's book that makes learning easy for children. Ten-year-old Isabella loves to take pictures of everything, like her mom, her brother, flowers in the garden, her dog Nibbles, and her...

I Am POUG by Kellan Lamberti is not just a story for children. It is a wonderful perspective to help adults of any age who have had to face or who are facing what the author experienced growing up. The strength of this story is...

Cancer is no respecter of persons. Anyone can develop cancer, even young moms with children who need her. Mommy Has a Boo-Boo: Explaining Breast Cancer to Children by Marci Greenberg Cox, Kristen Hampshire, and Brooke Foster helps children deal with the trauma and stress...

The Archivist by V S Nelson is a remarkable story about death. The Archivist is a human being like everyone else, but with a special ability to save someone’s essence before they are sucked into the Aether, the nothingness that consumes everyone in the end....

To become a millionaire, one must develop the mindset of a millionaire and save. Sacrifice everything to reach your goal. Anything worth achieving is worth the sacrifice needed. Instead of giving your money to others, pay yourself from each paycheck. An Average Guy’s Journey to...

Abby discovers a painting while searching through some of the antique stuff in the basement and she shares this find with Holly. The painting has a strange key pinned behind it but there is no obvious indication of what the key is supposed to open....

Wars and Heroes: A Kingdom in Turmoil is a work of fiction in the historical and drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by Robert T Wang. Leaning heavily on the hard side of historical fiction with...

Children should learn about diversity from the time they first begin to socialize. At some point, they will either meet people with disabilities, or they may feel different from other children. Parents must explain the subject to them as simply as possible. Marky the Magnificent...