“Some souls are blessed to love; others are doomed to.” This statement captures the essence of Dane Sullivan's short novel, After All Other Options, which carries both a sense of familiarity and a weighty burden. Jack Blaine, owner of The Stoplight Motel and Grille (a...

Questions about God and Life I Wish My Grandchildren Had Asked features Ezra Stuyvesant responding to deep spiritual inquiries with clear, practical explanations. He explains emotions like anger and worry as ego-driven illusions masking the divine self and champions prayer and meditation for reconnecting with...

In an evolving business world, the need for inclusivity is becoming more apparent and is no longer an option. It is a strategic necessity that goes far deeper than political correctness. The Inclusive Leader: Embracing Diversity for Organizational Excellence by Mustafa Nejem points out that...

Asher's Christmas Wish by Cindy J. Vanous is a children's picture book that follows the adventures of an adorable puppy. Although it's a Christmas tale, the story begins in summer, narrated by Mrs. Claus. Deep in the woods, Mrs. Claus' husband, Santa, was playing reindeer...

Can Pandas Be Koalas Too? is a children's picture book by Jane Xu. The story follows Pandy, a character who loves living in Koaloland. She enjoys relaxing afternoons, the scent of the trees, and singing Koala songs. However, one day at Koala school, a friend...

Time for PsyQ by Marti Ward follows Airlie, an eleven-year-old girl with a kitten named Sooty, who becomes involved in uncovering a dognapping ring at her school. After helping recover stolen dogs, Airlie and her friends are invited to Camp Polis, where children with unusual...

Star Journey Home by Greg Martins is a unique spiritual journey from a metaphysical perspective that broaches questions regarding humanity’s spiritual origins. This is rooted in the concept that our souls could be our connection to another world, one that lies beyond the stars. Martins’...

The Supersonic Phallus by Steven Key Meyers is a captivating exploration of post-war America, blending historical events with intrigue. Set in 1947, the novel follows Sam, a young journalist in Sinai, Colorado, as he navigates the hysteria surrounding flying saucers, the pressures of small-town life,...

Body in a Barrel by Aaron Mead follows the story of a former gangster as he tries to bury the sins of his past. Leonardo "Lenny" Battaglia thought his mob days were behind him when the discovery of a body in a barrel turns up...

A Pretentious Mound of Flesh by Adrian P. is an unconventional superhero story that is as wild as it is satisfying. In the wake of their failure to stop a full Zin invasion, Earth’s four Dydalean Champions, Mitch, Bobby, Parka, and Farhan, are forced...

Riley and Ollie’s First Day! by L. Joerg is a bilingual storybook for children. It is written in a rhyming narrative in both English and Spanish. Centered on the heartwarming relationship between a baby girl and her puppy, the story shows their bond and shared...

Something Rotten in the State of Research: Confessions from a PhD by Joanne McEvoy is a fictionalized memoir that follows Aisling, who moves to Copenhagen to begin a PhD in agile learning design while managing a laundry list of personal and professional upheavals. She juggles...

Sploot: Two Squirrels, One Mission is a children's book by SaDonna Heathman that follows two squirrels who are battling a scorching summer day. Perched in a tree, they discover "splooting"—sprawling flat to cool off—and soon go on a quest to find the perfect splooting spot....

A Special Duck by Jeff Karena is a fun kids’ picture book. Jack the duck wants nothing more than to play with all the other ducks on the pond. But he’s different from all the others – his head is a different color, but he...

Wetion by James Allan Krause, a professor and writer, is the first book in a trilogy, crafted over 20 years. The story mixes historical fiction, family history, allegory, music, and themes of Canadian identity. The main character, Addy, explores his family’s migration from Saskatchewan to...

The Mystery of the Haunted House is the first book in Willow Night's Sycamore Street Mysteries series. Noah Walker, a sixth-grader, and his younger brother, Josh, are obsessed with the abandoned haunted house down Sycamore Street. Upon discovering that the local real estate agent was...

We Won’t Be Kissing by Chris Dungey is a collection of short stories that captures the essence of small-town life, human relationships, and the quiet struggles of everyday existence. The book is structured as a series of vignettes, each offering a glimpse into the lives...

Artificial intelligence is a great tool that can make our lives easier. However, it is sometimes misused, such as when students copy and paste text without proper attribution. That's why Cal Lopez and Natalia Ulloa present Humans Are Awesome! A Kid's Guide to Staying Smarter...

Death of an Idol: Seoul to Mumbai Mysteries by Rima Ray follows Park Taejoon, or Tae, a former K-pop idol from the group Orion, who left the spotlight after a tragic incident. One of his members, Mino, was found dead after falling from his apartment....

Breaking Free is the third book in Ruby Starr's Fighter's Passion book series. It's been three years since Dani Graves left the church and set out to fend for herself. Living in her old car, Dani is determined to chase her dream of becoming a...