With hectic schedules and rising costs, making travel plans with friends or family can become a chore. But with the advent of ChatGPT, planning for a vacation doesn't seem out of reach for the general populace anymore. With a career background in the travel and...

In Underneath the Honeysuckle Vine: Beyond Cedar Cove, Book One by Cynthia Ulmer, six-year-old Carin Evans struggles to understand the ridicule she endures in a town where her mother's family is revered. As she takes in the beehive hairdos and limited views of the 1960s,...

Fourteen-year-old Amanda Jones lives with her mother, Patty, and her mother's boyfriend, Chad. She doesn't get along with the latter very well. Amanda often daydreams, finding herself in a fascinating Victorian house with many doors. When she finally opens one of them, she discovers a...

Linda Joy Myers' The Forger of Marseille is set in WWII, as Europe falls into the terrifying grip of Hitler and Nazi Germany. The story is inspired by the historical figure of Varian Fry, an American journalist who helped countless refugees escape from France. Sarah...

Join mermaids Sara, Alix, and Lucy on an exhilarating underwater adventure in The Fin-Tastic Arctic by Laura Mancuso. Every winter, the three mermaids travel to the Arctic Dune to meet with their friends, Rory, Ella, and Winter, and this year is no different. After arriving...

Most people would not think that a cat could be a castle guard. In Min: The Cat Who Guards the Castle by Lynn Helton, we meet one such cat. Min is a rather small cat who loves her family, the queen, king, prince, and princess....

Allison, You Are Beautiful is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Erika Archer with illustrations by Delayna Robbins. The story follows Allison, a seven-year-old girl in second grade at Glenwood Elementary School, who loves having fun, drawing, and riding her bike. Unfortunately, while playing...

The Celesterra continent held six kingdoms (Dawn, Dusk, Night, Day, Sunrise, and Sunset) ruled by the Fae. They took humans as property and placed them in households to serve as eternal slaves once they reached the age of twenty-one. The stunning Asteria was one such...

When children learn about compassion, they can develop empathy and understand the emotions of others and themselves. This is also helpful in dealing with difficult times. Author Tess Grandison explores these subjects in Louis and the Orphaned Peacock. The story begins with Bella, a peahen...

Karl Sebastian's A Misfortunate Misfit follows his tumultuous struggle with weight loss and the good and bad of successfully losing weight. Despite working toward his goal mostly alone, Karl found success and writes to encourage others to never give up on their weight loss journey....

In Wizards of the Mound by Ray Clifford Martinez II, in the continent of Cicpe, The Wizards of the Mound Academy is the most prestigious school for aspiring young mages to learn magic. Lazlo Redthorn, a former judge for King Owain and a powerful mage...

What is wisdom? How do we develop and apply wisdom to generate results that align with our ideal values? Find the answers to these questions and more in Developing Practical Wisdom. Drawing upon an extensive background in computer science, epistemology, and education, Michael A. Surkes...

Deck Runner's Gambit is a work of fiction in the supernatural, action, and thriller genres, and is the first novel of the Vegas Arcana series. Penned by author James Anderson Foster, the story introduces Malcolm Byrne, whose ordinary life in Las Vegas is shattered when...

The Day the Clouds Went Away by Richard Rieman is a delightful children’s fairy tale that enchants young readers with its whimsical characters and magical storyline. The story follows Princess Claudia, who eagerly anticipates celebrating her eighth birthday under a clear, sunny sky. However, when...

From the Spotlight to Real Life by Lisa David Olson offers a comedic yet insightful journey into mastering communication and team dynamics. With a blend of humor and practical wisdom, Lisa emphasizes the vital importance of connection within teams. She eloquently delves into the ripple...

Earth to Alis is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, LGBTQ+, and social issues genres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience with some strong language as well as scenes of abuse, underage substance use, and suicidal ideation. Penned by author...

In The Backup Princess, author Kate O’Keeffe rekindles the feelings I had when I watched The Princess Diaries for the first time. Maddie, a sales assistant at a glazing company from Houston, experiences a life-altering surprise when she discovers she could be the next in...

Immerse yourself in an eclectic collection of poems with Roderick Makim's The Jungle Waits. The book opens with the thought-provoking poem 'Close is the Jungle,' an allegory showing how human civilization is just a step away from delving into chaos. 'Remains' is a moving reminder...

Next Time is a work of fiction in the time travel, romantic drama, and action genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and contains mild sexual references and some strong language. Penned by author Randy Brown, our plot follows William, who...

Witchfyre and Faerysong by Maighread MacKay is a fantasy romance. All Everloure "Lori" McLeod wants is to master her witch powers and become the healer she was always meant to be. As the daughter of the High Priestess of Fairy Island, Lori comes from a...