Who knew farting could bring so many achievements to a person? This is the story of Peter Pooter, who farted himself to glory (pun intended). Peter discovered that eating beans could produce explosive farts and he made sure he used these smelly farts to his...

The Gift of Red Hare and Other Epic Tales by Billy Ironcrane is a historical fiction collection that weaves together tales set in pivotal moments of history. Through a mix of adventure and reflection, these stories explore timeless themes of compassion, chaos, and the human...

The wallpaper on my cellphone shows the Nauset Lighthouse on the shores of Cape Cod. Once a year we vacation there and enjoy taking side trips to see the lighthouses along the coast. I was curious to read Nauset Light: A Personal Legacy by Mary...

The gripping tale of Opal Slepecki, who needed her friends' help to end her life, unfolds in Kristen Wasyliszyn's Why is My Bra Still On? Over many years, Opal and her friends shared numerous secrets and spent much time together. When Opal was diagnosed with...

Long-Term Damage by Billy Hanson is a haunting collection of short stories that masterfully explores the darker aspects of the human experience. Each story immerses readers in an eerie, often surreal atmosphere where characters are confronted by their deepest fears, regrets, and inner turmoil. The...

The Threefold Cord by James Alan Anderson is the harrowing tale of three young boys brought up in the rural hinterlands of Manitoba, Canada by an abusive father who was caught up in a religious cult and a mother who was frequently emotionally absent. Twin...

In No Boundaries, Kevin Geise crafts a compelling historical novel set in the early 1970s, exploring desegregation and economic shifts in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The novel follows the Jackson family, who move from New Orleans seeking a better life, and the O'Connors, a wealthy family...

Billy 9F by David Finley is an engaging young adult novel that offers a unique blend of humor, dystopia, and adventure. The book follows the story of Billy, a teenager in a tightly controlled, humorless society where laughter is a punishable offense. Finley masterfully crafts...

Joan Donaldson crafts Lizzie and William’s love story beautifully in Ae Fond Kiss: Love Blossoms in Tennessee, a remarkable, hope-filled romance novel set in a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains. Following the death of her fiancé, Lizzie Walker wrestles with despair that almost overwhelms...

Tempest's Secret: Brave Kids Never Give Up by Ariane Chapelle is a wonderful children's book about a brave girl and a kitten. Tempest is an eleven-year-old girl who tries to convince her mother to get a pet. She and her little brother would love a...

Sea Change, the first book of the Row v. Wave series by RK Preston, follows Andrea and Keith as they set out on a global sailing adventure aboard their 37-foot sailboat. The story traces their romantic journey as they battle the unpredictable ocean, harsh weather,...

In Ella's Letter to Santa by Ashley Hohmann, young Ella is the only girl in a family of four brothers, and her greatest wish is to have a baby sister. She eagerly wishes on a wishing star each night, imagining a sister to share secrets...

Hitchens Manor by Zachry Wheeler offers a fun and quirky spin on the haunted house theme. For two hundred years, the manor has seen its share of owners, all of whom seem to face some spooky fate thanks to its ghostly inhabitants. However, when the...

Alex Blasts Off (Alex the Astronaut) by Ashley Hohmann invites young readers to join Alex, an imaginative young boy with a passion for space exploration. In this delightful story, Alex dreams of being an astronaut, setting out on his rocket adventure to study aliens. His...

Tales For Tra-La-La-Day by Steve Michael Reedy is a collection of six captivating fables with beautiful illustrations by Tom Fee. The stories are told by a traveler on his way to celebrate Tra-La-La-Day under a full winter moon and each of the stories connects to...

Chico, by Cheryl Spears Waugh, is a story told in the first person from the standpoint of a young calf by that name. The book opens with Chico in trouble because he is an orphan. But he finds a home and becomes good friends with...

A chess game within a chess game and metaphors within metaphors make up The Pawn Against The King, a short story by Giorgos Katsoulas. As a powerful despot searches for a game worthy of his supposed magnificence, he encounters a lowly commoner bearing a wooden...

Sparkle by Alexandra Hoffman is a beautiful tale of encouragement for young children who might be struggling at school. Jasmine is a gracious little girl who loves to listen to stories. She loves stories to be read to her, but she has one problem—she doesn’t...

In A Tempest in Winter by Tony Knapp, Jason "Hawk" McCullough, a former prisoner with PTSD from his time in a North Korean gulag, endeavors to reintegrate into civilian life and reconnect with Lizzy, a CIA operative and his therapist. Hawk is on a dual...

The Fallen Swallow by Justin C. Davis is an awesome magical fantasy. The story starts with three old hags chanting a magical prophecy, entranced in their manic dance. The next scene takes us to Mercia, a small village destroyed by malevolent sorcerers. An orphan teenage...