Impressions: Short Letters by Ameya D. Pandit is an emotive and thought-provoking collection of short essays or letters regarding childhood, nature, and art. Though an engineer by trade, Pandit has always strived to investigate the finer aspects of life in his writings. His first book,...

Kids are creative but at times need to be challenged to either minimize or eliminate boredom. An idle mind can be a recipe for trouble, especially for children. To help your child to be stimulated and stop the symptoms of apathy, get a copy of...

Jerry Schaefer's Cruising through the Teens, Easier Than It Seems is an educational book that offers brilliant ideas to help young adults experiencing struggles in their lives. Some young adults tend to think way more than necessary about situations that have happened already, such as...

Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trail by Christy Teglo is a fascinating memoir that follows the author’s one-of-a-kind hike along the John Muir Trail. What is even more amazing is the fact that it is her first time on such an adventure. No...

This is How You Vagina: All About Your Vajayjay and Why You Probably Shouldn't Call it That by Nicole E. Williams, MD is an eye-opening self-help and health book about the vagina and what makes it so unique. It's everything you've always wanted to know...

Set in a fictional South American country with a corrupt government that dictates the destiny of its citizenry, Alejandro's Lie by Bob Van Laerhoven is one of those rare and entrancing stories that is a little self-contained but offers depth and redemption. The protagonist, Alejandro...

Edward the Egg: A Different Kind of Brave is an inspirational children's story written by Julia Fagundus. Living a typical lifestyle, Edward the Egg tends to do the everyday things we all do. The only thing that holds him back is fear. When going to...

In The Game of War: The Trials of Dantess, Warrior Priest (The Chronicles of Chaos) by Glen Dahlgren, Dantess has always idolized his grandfather, the infamous priest of War, Varyon. His father Tolliver, however, is dead set against Dantess ever joining the temple. Owner of...

Did you see that Van Gogh? What about the Andy Warhol collection? Share your thoughts about what artist Alfred Conteh reflects in his pieces. Now use these same visual concepts when you read Nest of Stars, Nicole Verrone's collection of poetry. This book of poems...

Fifteen-year-old Kalamiti Sol lives a hard life with the members of The Crew, a group of young teenagers who commit petty crimes to survive on the streets of Chicago. However, her life turns upside down when she's sent to juvenile prison for stealing a car....

Jazmine is very sad. She misses her Daddy. She misses all the things they used to do together: the books they read, the fun things they did at the park. It's not easy losing a loved one, and Jazmine is having difficulty understanding why her...

Who doesn’t love an adventure story full of magic, creative characters, animals, deep friendships, evil, and dragons? The Six Tribes by Jenaya Vander Stoep delivers all that and more. This outstanding book follows six animal tribes: the Bear, Dog, Cat, Critter, Bird, and Deer. The...

Out of the Darkness: A Novel by Jeanne Fortune is a deep, compelling novel about overcoming hardship for the YA audience. This story is more than just a story of a girl from Haiti adjusting to life in America; it's grounded in social issues too,...

Earl was different from all the other sharks in the ocean. While the others scared people and ate everything in sight, he played fun games with his friends. One day, Crusher and his mean shark friends surrounded Earl, telling him he needed to “Chomp, Rip...

Pearl’s Promise by Edwina Kiernan is a romantic Regency novel, the second book in the Gems of Grace Series, and focuses on Pearl Acton and Nicholas Dalton. After attending Henry’s wedding to Ruby, Pearl makes her way home, only to discover that her family has...

When someone poisons a man's Christmas gift, a local businesswoman searches for the killer in the delightful sleuth mystery, The Murder Before Christmas by Michele Pariza Wacek. Charlie creates her own tea blends and herbal tinctures and sells them from her home. At times, Charlie...

Train of Thoughts by Veronica Thornton is a compilation of original poetry, essays, and short stories. The essays and poetry read in a stream of consciousness format, the former really having a conversational feel and the latter employing the use of syllabic beats and rhyme...

Dargo, Eco Hero! by Karina McRoberts tells the fascinating story of Dargo, who works at Fischer and Co. Express Marketing Solutions and Event Management. Dargo is a delightful young man who some may consider a bit of a weird, geeky type of guy. Jake is...

The Way of the River: Kellandale Wood (Book One) by Shan L. Spyker is surefooted in its message with a plot that will endear itself not only to young readers but to adults as well. Siblings Elinora Wolton, 15, and her younger sister, Tillie, 14,...

It is an alarming theme in an enchanting storyline. The Change Agents: Whispers in the Wind by Sarah E. Lewis tackles an inconvenient concern but provides a comforting hope nonetheless. "How do flies and spiders summon me from my office?" This is among the tons...