Yenta Claus by David Ross is a lively little children’s book that blends Christmas and Hanukkah traditions through the voice of Yenta Claus, a Jewish grandmother-like version of Santa. Narrated in a stream of lively Yiddish-infused banter, Yenta Claus prepares for the holidays with characteristic...

In I Love Our Rhythm so Fu#k the Blues, Todd William Fredrick Hunter, Sr. explores the effect of slavery on Black culture from the arrival of the first slave ship in the 1600s to recent times. Todd looks back at the choices in his relationships,...

In 1916, Melina Druga offers an engrossing exploration of the pivotal events and attitudes that shaped Canada and the United States during a critical year of World War I. Drawing from contemporary newspaper accounts, the book provides a fascinating dual perspective, juxtaposing Canada’s involvement in...

The Covenant Secret: An Inspirational Tale About Uncovering the 7 Master Keys of Wisdom and Wealth by John Feloni is a business parable that follows the journey of Bill Rand, a young and ambitious entrepreneur struggling to keep his startup afloat. Bill is fixated on...

Sometimes, the stars align and sports teams go through unprecedented winning runs that seem implausible beforehand. Gladstone High School's varsity championship-winning football team went through such a run in 1977. In An Unlikely Season, J.R. Wirth, Jim Joyce, Roy Rhino, and other contributors share their...

Vinny the Kitty’s Great Tomato by April Iliano is a delightful story about the simple pleasures and daydreams of its feline hero, Vinny. This enchanting tale centers on the last tomato of the summer—a bright, juicy fruit that ignites Vinny’s imagination and sparks a series...

In her memoir-in-miniature, Places We Left Behind, Jennifer Lang offers readers a compelling tale of unexpected commitment alongside unconventional exploration. The vignettes reflect her recollection of events and her culture shock around Judaism. Since she left college in Chicago and her junior year abroad in...

J. Lee's The Deadly Deal is a chilling, action-packed conspiracy thriller involving powerful corporations and government agencies. David Centrelli is the director of business development at Medzic Pharmaceuticals in Richmond, Virginia. Medzic is a global leader in new drug development. David's responsibilities include managing and...

Another Man's Freedom Fighter by Linda Naughton follows the journey of Caitlin Farland, a tenacious paramedic living in a Martian colony. The scent of rebellion permeates the air as Martian freedom fighters demand independence from the Federation, an oppressive governing body overseeing Earth and the...

Christmas Surprise: The Rock Star's Wife #2.5 by Melina Druga follows four young adults whose lives are interconnected during one unforgettable holiday season in the year 2000. Cassandra Economos returns home from the University of Illinois to a house full of family arguments, cultural tension,...

Ravenbourne Slavery: Book I of the Ravenbourne Trilogy by Benjamin H. Barnette is a thrilling adventure set in the Bronze Age. When the Imperial Army sacks the city of Opar, most Oparian men are killed, with their womenfolk and grown children taken as slaves by...

Joy V. Smith's Well Met by Water is about a family of mermaid–human hybrids trying to live peacefully while protecting themselves from danger. The main character, Cathay, is a young woman who can breathe underwater, swim with dolphins, and move between land and sea. Her...

Velvet of Swords is a science fiction adventure by Joy V. Smith. Pressured to marry a man she doesn't love, Velvet, a young woman from the House of Swords, leaves her home and sets out into the unknown to embrace her destiny. Her quest leads...

One Pale Summer by Debra Phillips explores the lives of Evee and Mina, two sisters grappling with the harsh realities of abandonment. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering summer, the novel weaves themes of family, loss, and survival through the eyes of its young...

Chris Von Halle’s The Mire Witch: Between Dark and Light brings readers into eleven-year-old Mara’s world, a hidden pocket that her father, a powerful wizard, forged in the middle of a swamp. It is concealed so well that even passersby would end up walking straight...

What if trying new foods could be part of a new adventure? How to Cure a Yucky Yeti by Brittany Plumeri begins with the young scientist, Ella. She’s on a mission to help “yucky” yetis—kids who think new foods are gross—realize that trying new things...

I have studied my family’s roots for over sixty years and found Tracing Roots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Ancestry by Penelope Green a wonderful resource. Penelope covers the topic well and gives amateur genealogists a fantastic roadmap to discovering everything they can about...

The Samurai's Gift: A Ninja's Promise is a children's picture book written by Kristi Shimada with illustrations by Eko Setiawan. The story follows Renji, a young boy who experiences nightmares in which he is falling. During the daytime, he also sees a dark figure following...

Purr Purr Purloin by Max Parrott is the sixth book in the Ruff McPaw Mystery series. Angela has found success with her investigation business and is proud of the hard work she and her border collie Ruff McPaw have put into it. Between her wit...

Unpacking Leviticus: The Third Night Journey of Nicodemus by Chris Solaas takes readers back to first-century Jerusalem, where respected Pharisee Nicodemus receives a strange message—just one word: Tetelestai ('It is finished'). That one word sets him and his skeptical Greek servant, Trecho, on a dangerous...