Padanaram Village by Jack Burbank is a riveting mystery thriller that follows Richard Lewis (Rich), a once-preeminent architect whose life has spun out of control after an unpleasant divorce and rising financial debt. Hoping to secure a fresh start for himself in a tranquil New...

In Executive Bone Yard by Michael A. Sisti, Harold Payne acquired a new identity through the assistance of Diego Santos, known as the Brazilian. Taking on the name Gerard Morbus, he anticipated a fresh start in São Paulo. Gerard met Salete, Diego's sister, who taught...

Narrated in free verse, Color Me Skye is written by Gloria G. Adams. Skye Schuster is a twelve-year-old math prodigy. Life hasn't been the same for Skye ever since her mom married a man she calls "Dim Tim." Skye still misses her father, whom she...

It is 2123. Seventeen-year-old Seph Thompson, an exceptionally gifted computer science student, and his Aunt June live in a city where technology is slowly taking over control of daily life. This is all thanks to the nano chip, an invention of NexTech, a giant tech...

The Fairy Master Capturi by Sunshine Somerville is the fourth book in the epic series The Alt-World Chronicles. In book one, abducted by a mysterious light, Esme awakens in the Sanctuary—an alternate world ruled by magic, mythical races, and a secret Order that needs her...

The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups by Amani Roberts traces the evolution of major R&B vocal groups from the 1950s to the early 2000s, examining their origins, rise to fame, and eventual decline. Roberts...

The Copper Isle Ghostslayer by Terri Greening is a captivating thriller that revolves around the experiences of Layla Devereaux. Armed with expertise in photography and journalism, Layla travels to a secluded island to look into the murder of a lighthouse tour guide and prove that...

Joel R. Dennstedt’s I, Robot Alien is a bold, immersive work of science fiction that echoes the spirit of the genre’s golden age while carving a path distinctly its own. The novel follows a robot designed by alien beings incapable of surviving Earth’s environment, whose...

In The Art of an Enlightened Woman, Sarah Voldeng defines empowerment as internal personal power derived from strength, confidence, and responsibility for one’s choices. She references Socrates on self-knowledge and continuous learning as foundational to empowerment. Voldeng’s Formula Factor Theory balances energizing “fill factors” and...

The Not-So-Lazy Schwa by Yvette Manns, with vibrant illustrations by Ana K. Blu, is a delightful and educational phonics read-aloud that brings the often-overlooked “schwa” sound to life. Schwa, the main character, starts as a laid-back figure who doesn’t feel like he fits in with...

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...

When their family dog Sierra unexpectedly passed away, a grief-stricken Cindy Ojczyk, in an attempt to console her adolescent daughters, Anna and Mia, decided to foster rescue dogs. In Mom Loves the Dogs More, Cindy shares her experiences of fostering dogs while raising two teenage...

The Conscious Virus by Miki Mitayn centers on Nerida Green, an Aboriginal doctor working in remote Indigenous communities in Australia, alongside her wife Mari, an artist and spiritual channeler. The novel covers their lives dealing with harsh social and health realities—such as mining pollution, historical...

How Do You Roll Your R’s? is a vibrant and playful bilingual book written by author Mike Alfaro. The story uses a series of different scenarios to explore the many ways people might “roll their R’s,” from the growl of el perro doing tricks for...

Countdown is the first book in The Mirrin Bank Trilogy by Johan Ottosen. The story begins when journalist Kurt Østergaard’s stepfather dies, leaving behind mysterious clues tied to a devastating secret buried deep within Denmark’s history. Kurt’s search for answers collides with the work of...

The Rich Guy’s Wife by Bonnie Traymore is a suspense novel set in New York City, where the glittering lights and sleek skyscrapers hide a world of secrets and scandals. Erin Donovan, raised in Brooklyn by a single mother, has long dreamed of a life...

Privilege by Megan Wobus is a riveting YA dystopian romance set in the year 2034. It centers around a reformed civilization known as the Peaceful Society. In this female-led society, women have complete autonomy, firearms are prohibited, and aggressive behavior is fully repressed. Amity Bloome,...

Revelation (The Globur Incursion Book 10) by D. Rebbitt delivers a commanding and emotionally resonant finale to a long-running science fiction series about interstellar war and the secrets that shape us. We find ourselves in a timeline years after the Globur were pushed back from...

The Magical Red Kimono by Jan Morrill is a thoughtful children's picture book about the beautiful friendship of two young girls from two different cultures. Sachi and her best friend, Jubie, enjoy spending time together. While sitting under a big oak tree that grew outside...

Shadows of the Past: The Damien Blackwell Chronicles by Lee Alexander is a suspenseful, thrilling take on the battle against demonic powers. Damien has inherited the family business. He is a demon slayer for hire. On one of his missions, he is injured by Noctherion...