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...

A Vow of Blood and Sap by Haley Gallant follows Princess Valia’s quest to locate her missing twin brother Niko, prophetically hidden at the Sacred Triant Monastery in the Nelirrhi mountains. After surviving palace politicking, illusions, and threats from draevori, she escapes with Kirin Adante,...

Based on true events, Little Girl Again by Brenda S. Parris is a heartwarming rhyming tale about a mother-daughter duo. Featuring captivating illustrations, the book follows the narrator recalling her time as a caregiver to her mom, who was suffering from Alzheimer's. They walked hand...

P. L. Mendoza's Stories In The Clearing is a fun and thoughtful collection of animal fables centered around the captivating exchanges between a clever wolf, Vargr, and a wise tree, Nemethea. Through five short yet thought-provoking stories, the author (along with Vargr and Nemethea) delivers...

The Lights of Greyfare by Juno Guadalupe is a gothic horror novel set in a Northeastern coastal town where mysterious "lights" have appeared. Needful of change, anything to pull her out of a deep depression resulting from a nasty and brutal divorce, journalist Katherine "Kat"...

Santa’s Rough Landing by Pat Alvarado is a charming children’s book aimed at pre-school kids, but even older kids would enjoy it. It’s December 24th, 11:00 PM, and Santa’s workshop is buzzing with feverish activity, as the elves are busy finishing the wrapping of toys...

It’s Not the Bricks, It’s the Mortar by Mike Cosentino is a guide for anyone who wants to succeed in retail. The author uses the image of bricks (the systems and products) and mortar (the “invisible” soft skills, like teamwork and good service) to demonstrate...

The New Girl by Zelmer Wilson follows Billie Carver, who moves from New Orleans to Boston to live with her father’s family and adjust to a new social environment. She leans on her older half-brother, Truman, as she tries to wade through unfamiliar social circles...

Ruta’s Closet by Keith Morgan with Ruth Kron Sigal is a profoundly moving account of survival during the Holocaust, offering a vivid portrayal of the horrors endured by the Kron family in Nazi-occupied Lithuania. The narrative follows Ruth Kron Sigal’s journey, beginning with her family’s...

Breakaway by J.A. McNally explores a fractured world where the remnants of a divided nation struggle with the results of their decisions. Set during a second American civil war, the novel follows John Emmett, a medic turned reluctant hero, as he begins a dangerous mission...

There was a time when Ehrkon Dara fought alongside the regime's militia, following the regime's orders, but not anymore. Dark times now overshadow the realm, turning the once-powerful warrior into a renegade and a shadow of himself. All that fuels his drive is the desire...

STEAMed Off to China: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Adventure in a Foreign Land by E. B. Davidson is a well-written novel about Eleanor "Ellie" Brown, a senior engineer with a great skill for solving complex technical problems. A Chinese mobile company, Cphone, is...

Monsterland Below is the third novel in the Monsterland series by Michael Okon. The story of Wyatt Baldwin and his friends continues after the catastrophic fall of the monster theme park. Believing the worst is over, Wyatt soon learns that the nightmare has only just...

Obesseus the Mighty Muncher: The Slam-Fu Series is a children's adventure tale by D.T. Tucker. Obesseus was peacefully enjoying the Great Dumpling Festival when the goons of the Juice regime rudely interrupted his buffet and took Dumpling Dave as their captive. Snackland is not the...

Food safety is essential, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle cannot be overemphasized. What better way to achieve this than by instilling these important habits from a young age? Birdie’s Picnic Party by Jessica McAnelly beautifully illustrates this concept in the story of a bluebird named...