Illuminating Darwin: Arabella’s Light by Jill George is a fascinating insight into one of the unsung heroes of early scientific investigation in the mid-19th century. Arabella Buckley was not your typical vicar’s daughter; she was forthright, headstrong, and full of a desire to explore the...

Using the rule of nines, she estimated his burns at 80 percent. Not much could be done for him apart from a generous dose of morphine. When Cathy held his hand, the skin on his palm sloughed off. Earlier during orientation, she had done an...

Seven House, a police officer, is falsely accused of killing a fellow officer and is sent to prison. His life is always in danger from inmates he helped put in jail and officers who see him as a traitor. But after ten years in prison,...

Nothing could have prepared the sheriff’s office in Park County, Colorado for what they saw after responding to a missing person’s call from the wife of a state brand inspector—a body with bullet wounds. And next to it, a large herd of dead cattle belonging...

Tales of the Beautifully Dark: Volume One is written and illustrated by Marc R. Micciola. Umochibu people are sacrificed in a blasphemous effort to vanquish a disease that has spread. Princess Akua is angry over so much death, including the loss of the Emperor. The...

August 14, 2022 is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, slice-of-life, and visionary fiction genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Kerry ONeal, this engaging and poignant work explores the impact of significant dates in our...

Kingdom of Echoes by E.S. Nisan is a young adult story about the world of echoes and a feisty twelve-year-old named Ravlen. Ravlen has always felt different—even on an island built for girls with abilities. Her recurring strange visions and inability to understand them have...

The Shaolin Temple Story: Explore Shaolin History, Culture, Kung Fu, and Chán (Zen) Tradition by James Martin is a stunning depiction of how the temple plays a role in the traditions, history, and culture of China. This book explores a personal connection with the Shaolin...

Eri and the Fairies: A Tangled Solution is a delightful fairy story with fairy food descriptions. Leni Puccio tells the story of Eri and the two fun-loving fairies, Freddy and Freida, who visit her hair every night. Freddy, Freida, and their friends love to have...

Trapped: The Trapped Series by Reese features a team of four women who become more than just classmates. On the first day of class, Dr. Martin presented them with a group assignment on how to work with differing personalities. Arnya, Naomi, Stephanie, and Jasmine were...

If you enjoy calligraphy as an art form, Japanese culture and historical literature, and memoirs about fascinating, if not famous, people, Shodo Master: Life and Art of Tomoro Ouchida by John Glascock is for you. Presented in a bilingual format with English on one side...

The Batter’s Box by Casey Morales is a delightful and heart-warming read. The author has written a romance that warms the reader right down to their toes. You are drawn into the story from the very beginning with two main characters who are so real...

Mahina Rises by John Blossom is a young adult novel that blends a thrilling magical realism adventure with a powerful message of hope. The story follows thirteen-year-old Mahina Moemoea, who lives on a Hawaiian ranch and has extraordinary flying dreams. Her grandmother, Tutu, warns her...

Going to museums is an entertaining way for children to learn about history, and they will recognize important aspects of culture and art. Back to the Museum introduces us to Ryan, a boy who visits the museum every Saturday. On this occasion, his father encourages...

Glass Girl is a young adult fantasy novel by Dorothy A. Winsor. Seventeen-year-old Emlin hopes to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a master craftmistress of intricately crafted glass inspired by Kural Island's resident hibernating dragon. But when her mother, Calea, is murdered in...

Terra 12: Paradise Found by Ryan Baxter is set in a future era of interstellar exploration where twelve ships, including Terra 12, embark on a crucial mission to find habitable planets using advanced technology. Among Terra 12's crew are Zach Travis, the ship's engineer, and...

Attractive artwork accentuates an entertaining story with an important message in Laban Learns Mindful Breathing by Sara Taher. Laban is an adorable kitty that has just moved into a new home. As you might expect, a new residence offers many opportunities for a curious young...

Robert W Watson's The Epic of Gilgamesh is about an unlikely friendship forged between a king (Gilgamesh) and a man-beast, who is allowed to live among the human race. Unfortunately, the friendship does not last long because of some dangerous interactions the king and his...

My Neglected Gods is a collection of narrative poems and thoughts by Joanne Nelson. They give details about old memories and daily activities. She talks about her earliest memory of going to the park in a yellow stroller with her brother Dale, learning to swim...

In Echo From a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke, John Bastian, a Californian whose personal and financial life is in shambles, goes for a much-needed ski break with his friend Kevin. It ends with John in a coma, awakening with a new outlook on life...