Penchant for Darkness is a work of fiction in the paranormal thriller, adventure and science fiction sub-genres, and was penned by author J. Elizaga. Written for teen and adult audiences, the work is accessible to all readers with very sparing and moderate use of adult...

To Be or Knot To Be is a children’s educational animal picture book written and illustrated by Melanie Burgess. The Florida Everglades are home to colonies of flamingos. Two flamingos from one of those colonies loved to dance and swirl about each other on the...

Horace Henway was a regular kid but when he passed a little gas in class, the smell of it spread quickly. Horace turned redder than a beet as the sound was heard by every student in his class. His classmates held their noses as he...

The Great Awakening is the second book in the SiBoRE series by Arthur F Seymour. Taking place some years after Earth Won, Ruby and Seymour are married and have a family. Living in a castle inside a cave, they know their sons and daughter are...

The Rules of a Little Boss: A Book of Self-love is written by eighth-grader Haelee P. Moone, who wants to encourage much younger kids to appreciate and stand up for themselves. The wonderful illustrations by artist Arsalan are bright and show the points Haelee is...

The plight of the grey wolf, and for many wildlife creatures, has been a struggle for survival, its biggest enemy is humans. But even amongst wolves, there is a hierarchy that plays a role, much like humans. Also, like humans, wolves and other wildlife judge...

Spinner is a lively, playful young dolphin. There are lots of things he loves to do and he’s not afraid to try something new and even more adventurous. Playing far from his pod – his family and friends – Spinner finds freedom, but he also...

The Secret of Four Notch by Tracy Sabin is a kids’ fantasy story. Danny is all set for his summer adventures with his friends until his parents uproot him and they move to Washington State, a town where they don’t know anyone. Danny can’t handle...

The Woman Underwater is a gripping suspense novel. Penny Goetjen will draw you in with a mystery and keep you there as more tragedy unfolds. Victoria raised her sons after her husband mysteriously disappeared almost seven years before. She hoped for his return, keeping one...

There’s No Basketball on Mars is a work of fiction in the adventure subgenre. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author Craig Leener. The book follows maths savant Lawrence Tuckerman, an autistic young man whose best friend is leaving for...

Antipodes by T.S. Simons sees Campbell Mackintosh urged by his sister, Sorcha, to attend an information session regarding a virus that is threatening the global population. As Campbell fills out the questionnaires and undergoes a battery of tests, it becomes evident this is no ordinary...

Celey by Susan Diane Black Blackmon is an American historical fiction novel set in the nineteenth century. Blackmon transports readers back in time to a family not unlike many of our own. Celey's story is one of persistence, faith, and the unyielding American spirit that...

Emma (Heritage Series) by Susan Diane Black Blackmon tells the story of a family marred by grief. When Emma’s mother, Jane, dies during her nineteenth childbirth, Emma’s father, Ben, is left numb. He blames Jane’s mother and the doctor for not being able to save...

Pepperoni Cookies: Fearful Fergus Learns To Try is a children’s picture book written by Sarah Chaires with illustrations by Elizabeth Tortora. The story follows an eight-week-old puppy named Fergus, who is experiencing his first storm. He feels scared and tries to hide in his crate....

The Water's Edge by Thomasina Tissue is told from the perspective of Tanya, who alongside Steven visits Jack, who once saved a child and is now fighting a legal dispute over his land. Tanya and Steven witness the discovery of an energy-emitting artifact during an...

If you’ve ever worried about fitting in, you’ll be able to relate to this delightful picture book, Uh-Oh! Trouble at School: A Grumpy the Bird Story by Linda Mah. Grumpy the Bird is starting school soon. He is excited about all the possibilities, but he...

Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than what we are taught in school and what we learn from documentaries, books, and the news? In The Matrix Reloaded Yet Again, Chris Kelly, Melissa Reizer, and John Reizer propose that our understanding of the...

In Onward: A Life on a Sailboat, Mark Tedesco crafts a captivating narrative about Jovanny, a man who turns to the open seas after a personal tragedy in search of solace and understanding. From the picturesque coastlines of Amalfi and Santorini to the historic depths...

Bigfoot Is a Jerk by Julie Ditchburn Patton is a middle-grade paranormal adventure set in southern Ohio. It tells the story of Zander, a twelve-year-old boy who, after being bullied repeatedly as the new kid, has decided not to make friends. His mother thinks making...

Ms. Antypowich is a new author to me. This is her second book in her 'Thompson Family Trilogy' and is written in an incredibly amazing manner. I was captured completely, from start to finish, and by the end of the book, I was left with...