Every day is a busy day for Benny. In Susan Montgomery’s Benny’s Big Heart, Benny sets out to visit the library to listen to children learning to read. They appreciate the calming effect of Benny’s presence. There are patients at the hospital who need to...

Downeyoshun by Art Young is a powerful coming-of-age story set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Sally Osterhoff is a bright, determined young girl with dreams of becoming a mathematician, teacher, carpenter, and Olympic swimmer. However, her mother’s harsh and abusive...

Tamera Lawrence's The Slither Queen is a dark fantasy narrative that centers on Rachel Garth, an 18-year-old girl with the supernatural ability to transform into a serpent. Her life is anything but uneventful and predictable. Already, Rachel has discovered love, struggles to control her shapeshifting...

No Woman Left Behind by Kate Grant chronicles her journey through the challenges of global maternal health, specifically focusing on her work with the Fistula Foundation. Grant recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her dedication to addressing childbirth injuries, particularly obstetric fistula. She narrates her...

Horror aficionados, immerse yourself in a spine-tingling collection of 18 short horror stories with Alphonse Schaller's Zone Rouge. A man hiking in the mountains of northeast Vermont encounters a terrifying predator that hunts humans with aggressive mimicry. A stage actor recounts a cursed play set...

Athanor: The Legend of the Thunder Eagle by Thierry Joubert is a mythological odyssey set in 652 BC. We find ourselves in a mix of history, fantasy, and existential introspection in this powerful saga. When the sacred Thunder Eagle, divine protector of humankind, is kidnapped,...

Real Aussies: John’s Heartbreak by Jezbon is a raw and heartfelt coming-of-age journey set against the nostalgic backdrop of late 70s and early 80s Sydney. John, a successful car salesman and devoted father, is on the brink of securing the dealership that symbolizes everything he's...

Demaris: Protocol by Brian David Randall is the story of two men who have a separate task, but their destinies are each other. The story is set in an era before the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy” that has allowed men and women from different...

The Fighter by Lisa Fougere is the story of Victoria, a woman who has built her life around safety and predictability. Her routine existence is upended when she makes a spontaneous decision to help a stranger. Before she knows it, she is stepping into a...

Imagine a secluded kingdom nestled in the shifting sands of a desert under a blazing, cloudless sun. The Land Without Rain by Brigitte Novalis is set in this unique place where people have never seen rain, clouds, or grass. The only water source comes from...

Mickey Dubrow's The Magic Maker starts in 1917 in New York City. It's Passover Seder, so Baruch Rosenfeld invites a beggar to join him and his family during this revered event, as is the Jewish custom. Suddenly, Baruch’s charitable act rebounds, resulting in him and...

Oh F*ck! Dinosaurs! by Dave Bruno is a masterful blend of horror, drama, and comedy. When a bunch of college graduates head into the northern Californian mountains, they stumble across something terrifying: a dilapidated house that hides a terrible secret. The inhabitants are old, 66...

Silent Sounds by Anthony P. Mauro Sr. is a nostalgic, coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1960 in the fictional coastal town of Manhassett Beach. Told primarily through the eyes of six-year-old Westin “Wes” Marino, the story captures the quiet magic of childhood curiosity,...

“When one’s idea of right and wrong were merely mental constructs, it was easy to misunderstand what was acceptable behavior.” Madcap mayhem and an abundance of strange behavior await in Kinney's Quarry, a novel by Verlin Darrow. The story follows two intelligence agents, Kinney and...

The Promise of Love is the first book in The Promise of a Dragonblood series by Emmeline Lovel. The novel is set in the magical world of Mithrantis, where magic is both a source of power and a measure of worth. Princess Mira’s magic is...

Bodies in the Bayou by Cheryl Campbell takes readers on a chilling journey through the Louisiana Bayou. When Janie Martil loses her father figure and one of her best friends, Jack, to murder, she wants to know why, but she doesn’t expect to be on...

The second banana means someone in any field in a key supporting role or position in a company, project, or organization. They handle the details, execution, and day-to-day management, allowing the number one to be the upfront visionary of the organization. Second bananas are highly...

And So... by Jason C. Dykehouse presents theological ideas through essays that speak on biblical texts, symbols, and figures. In Angels, Demons, and Baptism, he talks about the biblical roles of angels and demons, their symbolic and literal interpretations. The Rainbow: A Beautiful, Dangerous Sign...

Early Lessons From Grandma: The Night Before a Special Day by Debi LeFaye offers a heartwarming glimpse into the wisdom passed down from one generation to the next. Drawing from her cherished childhood memories, LeFaye shares the lessons her grandmother taught her in preparation for...

Rooted in Secrets by T.M. Goodkey is an immersive tale that takes place in the Verdure Kingdom, where magic and mystery weave together. We follow Briar, a brilliant yet misunderstood heir with plant-based powers, who is dedicated to using her gift for healing even though...