Grief often strikes us after a great loss. At other times, after reflection, we find hope. To deal with these feelings, we can rely on the poetry of Billy J. Barnum. Through his verses, he addresses sadness, longing, and the importance of living in the...

Hardships reveal the true strength of any relationship, and for the Parkers, a Category 4 hurricane is about to put theirs to the ultimate test. In Hurrication: The Hurricane Vacation, Isla Anders drops readers into the eye of the storm as this unforgettable family battles nature—and...

I Dreamt I Was in Heaven: The Rampage of the Rufus Buck by Leonce Gaiter vividly recounts the harrowing true story of the Rufus Buck Gang, a group of multiracial teenagers whose brief but brutal rampage in 1895 shocked Indian Territory and beyond. Against the...

Through Ashes and War by R.M. Schultz is the third book in The Forged and The Fallen fantasy series. In book one, the Dragon Queen of Murgare seeks revenge for her murdered king, targeting Nevergrace. Cyran Orendain forms an alliance with the dragon Eidelmere,...

Tumulus by Paul J.C. Edge is the second installment in the Book of Xaal series, and the fifth book in the sweeping saga, The Dark Ones. In the book Terminus, Kevin, a cynical journalist and hacker, uncovers a massive alien artifact in Earth's core while...

Finn Finds Confidence: The Truth About Freckles and Spots by Heather Anderson is a sweet children’s picture book about a puppy named Finn. Katya Wallace’s eye-catching and adorable illustrations pair perfectly with the story, bringing it to life in a delightful way. Finn loves his...

A Cat's Historical Yarn: The Taming of the Humans, written by Lorraine Abrams and illustrated by Eva Vagreti, is a wonderful story about the bond between humans and cats. They have a long history dating back to ancient times. Cats have been there for mankind since humans...

Fred “Killer” Burke by Chriss Lyon chronicles the violent crime spree and eventual capture of Fred Burke, a notorious gangster linked to major 1920s and 1930s crimes. Burke, born Thomas Amos Camp, operated with the Purple Gang and Al Capone’s Chicago syndicate and was involved...

Twenty Years of Unraveling by Ted Neill is a powerful and unsettling follow-up to his 2016 memoir, Two Years of Wonder. In this deeply personal and investigative narrative, Neill reconnects with young adults who were once children living in an orphanage for HIV-positive youth in...

Panzer Grenadier: The Years of Victory (The Panzer Grenadier Series) by Nigel Seed is set during World War II, focusing on the experiences of a young German soldier in the Hitler Youth as he prepares for military service. The narrative follows Hans Winter, a young...

Feather & Ink by Robert Reisler is the first volume in The Pen: Mightier than the Sword series. Keenan Harris and his dad don't really get on, but they are on a camping trip together when Keenan finds an old feather pen. It has strange...

Did you know that mammals are our distant relatives? Animals are not so different from us. Our Big Family by Peter Marsh is a delightful book, featuring photographs of various animals from all over the world. These photos show how animals act and behave just...

Sebastian Saviano’s Smoke & Oak: The Shared Legacy of Bourbon and Cigars offers a rich and multilayered exploration of two enduring symbols of American craftsmanship. Part cultural history, part scientific primer, and part connoisseur’s guide, the book weaves the stories of bourbon and cigars with...

From time immemorial, a physical barrier has always separated the Hooni'i, a mostly peaceful race, from the Zauphrii to the north and the Rauthlin to the south. Ancient scrolls describe a rebellion supported by one faction and violently suppressed by the other, resulting in the...

Summer Poltergeists by Sharon Bradshaw is a collection of ghost stories set during summer, a season often associated with light and warmth, but here turned into a stage for creepy and unsettling encounters. The book explores the supernatural through three distinctive stories, each rich in...

Dinos Love Donuts 2: The Rise of the Yeast by Ben Okon is a children’s picture book that takes readers inside the world of dinosaurs, where they cannot get enough of those scrumptious donuts. The dinosaurs are so excited when they see what they believe...

Mr. Internet TV: The Ego and the ID by John Bentley provides insight into the life of a man who has had many roles, including tycoon, media mogul, inventor, and adventurer. Spanning decades, the book traces Bentley's extraordinary journey, from his early years navigating family...

Trump in Windsorland: The Crown vs. The Clown by Barry Robbins is a very different type of book. It combines video via a QR code or link together with text. He writes about Trump’s recent visit to Windsor Castle in England, where he was hosted...

In Midtown: The Forsaken Virus of the Black Realm by Karsten De Bolt and Isaak Uriarte, the cities of Halvade, Capital City, and Ashenfell are on the edge of ruin after an experiment fails and fractures reality. An entity of metal and will comes through,...

Half-Jew—Full Life by Georgette Bennett shares the inspiring story of Gerd "Pips" Philipsohn, a Holocaust survivor who faced extraordinary challenges with courage and determination. The book begins with his early years in Berlin, describing his escape from Nazi persecution and his survival during one of...