In Alexandra Edmiston's The Immortal's Secret, Benjamin Mann, a curator at the Louvre, was recovering from cancer. Benjamin’s grandfather, Josiah Mann, came to visit him in the hospital until the day Josiah just vanished. Benjamin searched his grandfather’s apartment for clues and tore a painting...

Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James is a collection of twelve short stories about love, longing, and human connection. It touches on family, romance, and self-love. It also shows the difficulties of unfulfilled desires, like when Trisha met her distant...

Rising Sun Falling Rain by Trish Devine is set in Japan in 1946 soon after the atomic bomb hit Hiroshima. Volunteer Mick Mitchell signs up for a year to help the local people after the devastation. Leaving his parents' New Zealand farm, he is keen...

Lead Last: 21 Counterintuitive Principles for Becoming an Effective Leader by Olaolu Ogunyemi is a well-written, practical guide that explores the concept of true leadership and equips individuals with the traits and tools to become effective and efficient leaders. In three parts, using seven leadership...

Born in Tehran, young Ricardo did not know why his father had abandoned him, his younger sister, and their mother. But then, his father’s decision was the beginning of the small family’s troubles. Ricardo’s mother remarries, but her new husband has a dark secret. It...

In Michaela Riley’s Labyrinth of Shadows, it’s the year 478 AD. Humans are locked in deadly combat with legions from the depths of hell. When the world was young, witches were respected. They fought alongside great warriors, battled mythical beasts, and shaped the very fabric...

Religion and science have often been viewed as institutions promoting opposite schools of thought. But what if they have been compatible all along, merely offering different interpretations of the universe's fundamental governing laws? In Quantum America, David Eshemitan delves into the intrinsic links between science...

If you want to change your life, you must be prepared to change your outlook, thoughts, and habits. With The Shift Code, Gay Page introduces a 15-week program specifically created to help you transform your life and find your way to success, abundance, and happiness....

In introducing Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America™, Nicole S. Palmer likens corporate America to a slow-burn chess game, requiring strategy, patience, and the ability to anticipate others’ moves. This book is an essential playbook and survival guide for Black women navigating...

The Noema Cycle by Salvatore Cataudella is a collection of speculative short stories revolving around the emergence of machine consciousness and the transformation of human-machine relationships. In The Threshold, a quantum simulation at Noema Labs becomes sentient, with the system CG evolving from a computational...

Aurelia by Dominique Wright follows Aurelia Livia Serenis, the High Vestal of Rome, and General Cassian as they secretly develop a forbidden romantic relationship despite her sacred vows and Rome’s strict laws. Their mutual attraction leads to clandestine meetings and emotional devotion, risking severe consequences....

Salvatore Cataudella’s The Noema Field: Explorations in Consciousness is a magnificent prose poem narrative. The author uses computer-savvy technical language imaginatively to offer hope that the dilemma of the AI world we are entering can eventually solve the challenge of creating AI systems that have...

Overthinking often hinders the pursuit of happiness rather than enabling our growth and progress. For anyone finding themselves trapped in the cauldron of fear, stress, or anxiety, the stories in The Monkey and The Way of Zen offer a transformative path to peace and happiness....

Of Reverie and Prose in the Paradox of Being by Raydrich Rocha is a deeply introspective memoir that combines the author's personal stories with philosophical and poetic elements. Rocha talks about parts of his life in Brazil, sharing his journey through love, heartbreak, fatherhood, and...

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...

The Authentic Leader: Leading with Purpose and Passion by Mustafa A. Nejem is an exploration of leadership rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and human connection. Nejem's candid reflections on his journey, from overcoming self-doubt and impostor syndrome to navigating systemic challenges, offer readers a relatable and...

In Sharon Gloger Friedman’s The Other Emma, Rose Litkin was taken to the Children’s Aid Society and placed in the Girls’ Lodging House. After two years, Lucien Boyesten adopted Rose to be a sister and companion for his ten-year-old daughter, Emma. Emma taunted Rose with...

The Green Wave: Embracing Renewable Energy in Maritime Shipping by Mustafa Nejem argues the importance of the maritime industry’s transition away from fossil fuel dependence toward cleaner, renewable energy. Nejem talks about the sector’s environmental footprint and the regulatory, technological, and financial factors shaping its...

Bittersweet as Angel's Fruit by Bennie Russchen documents Ethan's diary in the year 2090. The world is on the brink of collapse due to human activity, which has negatively impacted nature. Earth has become uninhabitable due to numerous disasters such as pollution, climate change, shortage...

Resonance of the Soul: Flowers and Harmonics is a collection of poetry by author Dr. Ivan Edwards. His debut poetry collection is organized into thematic chapters—Love, Culture, Food, People, Life, and Healing—with each exploring the complexities of the human condition. The poems delve into universal...