The Hunter’s Craft by Stephen Olsen presents a haunting and profoundly disturbing portrayal of a man’s addiction. In this unsettling work, Stephen reveals the motivations behind his addiction to killing, describing it as an addiction stemming from the emotional detachment and isolation he experienced as...

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....

Samantha McManus’s Earth’s Midwife is one of the most eye-opening nonfiction books I have read this year. This reflective memoir chronicles her journey from a childhood spent in isolation in Alaska to becoming a spiritual doula and healer. The narrative traces her early awakening to...

Bee-Coming Strong is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Anandamayi Baker, with illustrations by Akiko Martinache. The story follows the adventures of Jazianzza Buzzabee, a curious honeybee who lives in a tree trunk with her family. Despite coming from a large family, Jazianzza often...

Lucky 13 by Aric DeLaney is about Wade, a 13-year-old boy who faces daily challenges. The story opens with him running through a field to get to school, only to have a run-in with Dedra, his daily tormentor, also known as the local bully. He...

The Storm, the Fish and the Vine by Jenny L. Cote is book 10 in the Epic Order of the Seven series. The author introduces character profiles at the beginning of the book. John Newton emerges as a complex, flawed, yet profoundly transformative character whose...

ABCs of Safe Web Surfing by C.D. Richardson is a colorful, kid-friendly guide to staying safe on the internet. It’s an ABC book that introduces important digital concepts to children with one concept for each letter. Some of the ideas covered are AI, cyberbullying, empathy,...

Horace in Space by Mary L Schmidt is a fun picture book about dreaming big. Horace the pig has big dreams – he wants to get on a rocket or spaceship and head to space. By day, he plays with his toy rockets, and by...

Midnights in October: Eerie Nightly Escapes by Patricia Bossano is a haunting literary collection for those readers who cherish October’s mysterious allure. Each entry, precisely fifty-five words, is brief yet impactful. Designed as a “diary of nightly escapes,” the book blends real October observations with...

Success Against the Odds: What Interesting People Did by June Raleigh is an exploration of historical and cultural figures who overcame adversity through courage, ingenuity, and faith. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on remarkable individuals from ancient Israel and surrounding...

Ava's Fabulous Hair Journey is a heartwarming children's picture book written by D. M. Tyson, with illustrations by Robaisha Jabbar. It tells the story of Ava, a young girl who is excited about an upcoming week filled with new hairstyles. Her mother has just told...

Time for PsyQ by Marti Ward follows Airlie, an eleven-year-old girl with a kitten named Sooty, who becomes involved in uncovering a dognapping ring at her school. After helping recover stolen dogs, Airlie and her friends are invited to Camp Polis, where children with unusual...

Olivia the Brave by Lindsey Young is a lovely children's book about anxiety and worry. It follows Olivia, an eight-year-old girl with many interests. She loves to make up songs, dance, play hide-and-seek with her brother, and play with her dog. She also enjoys reading...

The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery by Steve Jaffe looks into the multifaceted experience of being laid off, which surprisingly often stems more from economic or organizational shifts rather than individual performance. Jaffe talks about the impersonal nature of termination processes and uses real...

Body in a Barrel by Aaron Mead follows the story of a former gangster as he tries to bury the sins of his past. Leonardo "Lenny" Battaglia thought his mob days were behind him when the discovery of a body in a barrel turns up...

“Starlight, star bright…” — what if one quiet wish really could change everything? Moonlight and Wishes by Randi Woodward Larsen is about a lonely boy named Joey, who only wants one thing: a friend. Since moving from the city to a quiet ranch, Joey spends...

Those Alien Skies by Clayton Graham is a collection of three partially related science fiction novellas. These take readers on an extraordinary journey to Mars and beyond into a world of vastly superior beings and technology that can only be dreamed of in an author’s...

Shani T. Night's You Are Loved is a heartfelt book dedicated to the author's great-niece, LuLu Marie. It acknowledges and celebrates the unique qualities and beautiful traits of the baby in the story and, by extension, every child. This charming little tale will surround your...

Becoming the Brave One by Amanda Carrasco is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. The book is divided into two parts: the first recounts the harrowing experiences of abuse, loss, and adversity that shaped Carrasco’s early life, while the...

Piper Learns to Serve is the second book in Dave Osborn’s Adventures of Piper series. Piper the rescue dog is about to undergo something quite spectacular—she's training to become a therapy animal, but it’s not going to be easy for her or Dave. They both...