The Swim by Jo A. Hiestand is billed as a prequel to her novels featuring the former police detective Michael McLaren. Teenager Michael and his best buddies, Sean and Jamie, are sweltering in a British summer when the idea of a swim in one of...

Yes, Black Men Do Love Black Women by Coach Michael Taylor takes a deep and insightful look at the struggles and strengths within the Black community. Specifically, it covers the challenges Black women face because of societal stereotypes, systemic discrimination, and cultural myths. Michael delves...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

Love Sounds Like is a rhyming picture book by Hannah Jessen Conway. Shepherd, a deaf boy, takes his “super ears” off every night before he goes to sleep. One night, before he takes his “super ears” off, he asks his mother, “What does love sound...

Immerse yourself in a tale about love and family with Shani T. Night's Threads of Love. An extraordinary woman lived in a small town amid the rolling hills of North Carolina. Her name was Gladys, and she was known by everyone around for her craftmanship...

In Search of the Lost Words by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori is a vibrant and heartfelt graphic novel aimed at young readers navigating the complexities of multilingual and multicultural identities. The story follows Anna, a bilingual protagonist, as she embarks on an imaginative journey to reconnect with...

Heavenly Kids by Jeff Orlowski centers on three young angels—Lucy, Alvin, and Everett—assigned to help Jayden Zielinski, a 12-year-old boy having trouble emotionally following his parents' divorce. Jayden’s insecurities, made worse by issues with his basketball teammates and his father, who is also his coach,...

Lee’s marriage had already been facing challenges, but her husband died before they could get a divorce. During Greg’s funeral, Lee notices a strange woman in attendance. As Lee continues with her new routine, she meets a woman online called Daisy, and later on, she...

Life Stories: Educator, Painter, Pilot, Stained-Glass Artist chronicles the life and times of the author, Dr. Robert (Bob) Canady. From humble beginnings during the depression years of the 1930s, it was a path as rich and varied as it was rewarding. Canady was born on...

Norbu's Secret by Dana Klisanin is a children’s fantasy that raises awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and the natural environment. The narrative follows Lexa and her friends as they confront a crime syndicate intent on destroying natural habitats to make way for...

Crimson Leaves by John Donovan Lambert blends timeless classics with contemporary verses to celebrate love in all its forms. The book offers readers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on romance, from the passionate odes of Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Burns, and Rabindranath Tagore to the...

Her Own Devices by Geoffrey Dutton is an entertaining tale of action and justice set in picturesque Piraeus, Greece. Anna Burmeister, a grieving widow and dedicated mother, channels her pain into a fight against child trafficking after witnessing a young boy’s abduction. Her determination drives...

Brenda Coffee’s Maya Blue is a memoir of unusual strength, resilience, resonance, and purpose. Her story reads like a mainstream thriller but her voice is so candid and conversational that readers will invest unconditional trust in even the most alarmingly shocking sections of her narrative....

The delightful children’s book What Sammy Rose Loved by Nancy Ciammetti Short introduces us to Sammy Rose, a young girl who loves to sleep. From the time she was a baby, her parents were amazed at how easily she fell asleep, often joking about what...

Dogs of Warr IV: Beware the Silver Lining by TR Gabriel thrusts readers into a harrowing mission where a secret military team must stop a madman wielding nanotechnology to commit global genocide. The Dogs of Warr face an invisible enemy whose dangerous ideology threatens humanity's...

In A High-Performing Mind, Andrew D. Thompson develops his twelve attributes for exceptional thinking. The book is divided into three parts, revealing essential traits contributing to mental strength and emotional balance. Drawing from his personal experiences of self-treating a long-term condition, Thompson shares stories and...

The Lost Heir(s) by D.M. Mewha is a fantasy drama that takes readers on an adventure to the Imaginarium, a world where magical tales and creatures come to life. Albert Drake, an ordinary teenage boy, discovers he is a prince. His life is in danger...

Ethan Keller inherits a family estate in Laurelsville, Ohio. It's a legacy from his grandfather, Tobias. Yet, Ethan is unsure whether he should return to this small town with his family. After some consideration, Ethan sees an opportunity in his inheritance. Ethan, his wife, Lydia,...

The Onionologist by M.J. Parfitt is a witty and engaging debut novel that follows Elle, a flight attendant whose life takes an unexpected turn after a particularly chaotic day at work. When a chance encounter leads to a whirlwind romance with Jude, she must learn...

Gwendolyn & Eddie by Michael O.L. Seabaugh is a witty and poignant exploration of mid-century America's societal upheavals. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Missouri, the novel follows Gwendolyn as she wrestles with a crumbling marriage, shifting cultural norms, and the peculiar presence of Eddie,...