In Aaron Ryan’s The Phoenix Experiment, Jax wakes aboard the sentient science vessel The Origin, where he and other adolescents are included in the Phoenix Experiments; controlled dreamlike sessions meant to reconnect them with deceased loved ones. The arrival of new survivors from the destroyed...

Gewgaws by C.M. Bacon is the story of two young boys, Perry Dobbs, and a friend, Arvin “Chipmunk” Pewter, meeting up after not seeing each other for two years. It has been two years since Arvin was in town and he is looking for a...

The Mystery of A Nubbins by W. S. Wiist is a captivating coming-of-age fantasy for children. All Peter wants is to build a fort on the top of a rock his younger brother, Andrew, calls Falcon’s Head. Why does his little brother always distract Peter...

The House Baba Built, an Artist’s Childhood in India is gracefully written by Ed Young. War was spreading into Shanghai, and Baba wanted to move the family to somewhere safe to be out of harm’s way. Baba, an engineer, made an agreement to build a...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

Beka Wueste's The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior is a literary novel narrated through a series of letters. After Lucy Prior passed away, her brother-in-law, Nate Prior, hired the death administrator, Art Burleson, to correctly distribute her possessions to the members of her family. Art...

The Museum of Art and Other Things by Stephen Meltzer is a satirical literary novel set in a place where art and memory collide, and a museum stands as both a refuge and a battleground. Ghosts of the past resurface in the form of a...

The Bards of Birchtree Hall by Amanda Maynard-Schubert finds Neala Moran and her mom embarking on the next chapter of their lives when they move to Ireland. Neala expected a few growing pains as they start their new lives, but the last thing she expected...

The Dreamer’s Stage by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz is a delightful teenage drama that explores the choices and sacrifices a young person must make to follow their dreams and how those choices affect others and cannot, fairly, be made in isolation. Josephine Ricco (Joey to her...

The Little Candle, written and illustrated by Iva Maurin, is a story of perseverance and courage. The little candle is originally part of a group of other cute, colorful little candles. Then, one day, there is a party, and all the candles line up to...

In The Watchers: Night of Light, Deirdra Eden takes us on an exhilarating journey into the world of mythical creatures and magic colliding in a war against evil. Aura and Azrael have returned to Earth to join the fight against the Legion. After centuries, the...

The Gift by C. D’Angelo is a story of finding one’s destiny and drawing strength and support from loved ones. Since childhood, Toni Agosti had dreamed of joining the LA Philharmonic as a cellist. However, while attending a family wedding in Italy, Toni discovers that...

The Very Best You!, written and illustrated by Kathryn L. Novak, is part of the EZ As 1-2-3 Access Your Child’s Abilities series, and it is one that will encourage and help each reader to appreciate and like the features about him or herself. The...

The Creature of the Wildcard by Jon Fischer is a young adult fantasy that is also heavy on metaphysical philosophy. The story is complicated, but it is intended to leave the reader in a psychedelic state. Alaric Fischer is a successful artist, but he wants...

The Apocalypto Kid Goes to College by Grant Harper Reid is an intriguing autobiography about one man’s quest to get a college education. Upon graduation from high school, Grant attends Lincoln University. However, after only three disappointing days at Lincoln, Grant returns home to Teaneck,...

Hop on for a fantastical adventure with Michael Alan Fischer's The Puckford 7: Ice Hockey Adventure. In the snowy little town of Puckford Falls, every child dreams of winning the Puckford Cup Trophy. The Puckford 7, consisting of brothers Steve, Jamie, and Bobby Starr and...

The newly formed Creaping Bottom Post Box Topper Society is determined to knit stunning post box toppers each month. Despite their January topper being labeled a disgrace and an eyesore by an anonymous email, the team continues knitting creatively themed toppers every month: hearts for...

The Universal Heart and Other Essays, Stories, Vignettes and Poems by Joseph Lewis Heil presents a vivid mosaic of observations, memories, and philosophical meditations spanning over five decades. The collection offers a kaleidoscopic view of the human experience, filtered through the lens of an author...

The Wordless Book by Shawn Spencer is a thrilling fantasy that will appeal to fans of horror. It has everything that excites me — horror, adventure, mystery, and the supernatural. The story follows Robert, a Korean-American camp caretaker, and Jessica, a dedicated teacher, as they...

The Magical Red Kimono by Jan Morrill is a thoughtful children's picture book about the beautiful friendship of two young girls from two different cultures. Sachi and her best friend, Jubie, enjoy spending time together. While sitting under a big oak tree that grew outside...