The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island: Sibby's Secret is penned by author Linda Maria Frank in the historical, adventure, and action genres for young independent readers. The plot sees Lily, Frank, Leon, Ryan, and Amelia embroiled in a thrilling adventure as they investigate the disappearance...

Lake of Clouds by A.B. Ruiz is a young adult fantasy novel centered on Galia, a determined orphan who dreams of reaching the fabled City above the Lake of Clouds. Despite being dismissed by adults and tormented by a local bully, Galia believes she has...

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, Chloe Zoe! is a light-hearted picture book by Jane Smith. It is a realistic portrayal of Chloe Zoe’s St. Patrick’s Day with a very surprising ending. Chloe Zoe is an energetic little girl who loves St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

My Journey as an Author by M.C. Ryder is a must-read for everyone. Ryder is bursting with passion for writing. At one point, she states, "When writing becomes a job and not an enjoyment, I told myself I would stop." She concludes this memoir by...

Gothic Dark Tale: The Legend of Voyager by Kalòs is a dark and mysterious tale of good versus evil, love versus hate, and humanity’s continual search for meaning. Seneslaus Iulius Taranis faces a thousand years of existence due to a pact signed by his father,...

When Darksome Falls by M.C. Ryder is a touching tale about identity, love, and elements that come to life as dusk approaches. The narrative follows a former vampire, the protagonist, who, after taking a cure to regain humanity, grapples with renewed vulnerability and longing. The...

Hiking along the trail in the middle of nowhere was an adventure, but not having any significant memories to guide her along the way made it seem more like a punishment. Kenna was in a place of decision; the place of in-between, of what is...

No Books for Benjamin? by R.G. de Rouen is a charming picture book about a book-loving purple worm named Benjamin who lives in the Library of Congress. When a strange illness causes libraries to close, Benjamin is devastated to learn that children around the world...

What are two friends to do when they need to secure a business deal, but the key to the deal is a party they’re not invited to attend? Impersonate two women actually invited to the gala, of course! The Sweetest Getaway is the story of...

Lady of Lincoln by Rachel Elwiss Joyce is a compelling historical novel set in 12th-century England that highlights the exploits of one brave woman at a time when women were just chattels to be bargained off in advantageous marriages. Nicola is the daughter of the...

Root-to-Rise by Chandra Lynn discusses how her childhood shaped the life framework she later organized into the Root-to-Rise system. She then goes on to talk about her moves across states and work in multiple industries, followed by her observations about how her habits influenced decisions...

Mask of Romulus by Mark Jamilkowski tells the story of the first emperor, Caesar Augustus, and the seer, Kamala. When Atia remarries, Augustus is sent to live with his grandmother, Julia, who introduces him to her brother, Julius Caesar. Augustus and Julius form a deep...

Silent Grief: To New Beginnings is a contemporary romance novel by Deborah Adele. Arya Alexander moved from her home in Redfield to Bellemere in the hopes of leaving the pain of her past behind. After she lost her father, a brother, and her husband in...

The Serpent's Fall is a thrilling action novel by JD Zeeman. In Cape Town, South Africa, a former police officer lost his family in a tragic grenade explosion and left the force. Jack Dunning now works at a diner. However, when a young woman fleeing...

Proof Positive is the fourth installment in the Lauren Beck Crime Novel series by award-winning author Donna Huston Murray. The story takes us to Worthy, a small town in Ohio, USA. Thirty-two-year-old Lauren Beck, a former police officer, is looking for her mother, Nina Claire...

Through the Path of the Silent Mockingbird by Alex Gadala is about a haunting crime that lingers long after the initial investigation has closed. Alexandra Murial was found brutally murdered; she was stabbed to death. Alexandra’s boyfriend, Frank, is discovered in an animal pit under...

I’m Yours by Carolyn Menke introduces readers to Audrey, a young woman navigating love, ambition, and uncertainty in a world shaped by performance and desire. The story begins with Edward’s restless search for Audrey, who is torn between two paths, one grounded in her relationship...

Rachel Elwiss Joyce’s Lady of the Castle is set in late 12th-century England, where Nicola de la Haye is Lincoln Castle's hereditary constable while raising a household formed through two marriages. When an earthquake destroys part of Lincoln Cathedral and kills her young son Tommy,...

Haee's Quest for the Greater Prairie (Haee and the other middlings, #3) by R.S. Vern is the third book in this trilogy. In this story, Haee leaves Whie and by doing so, he bids adieu to his life at Green Alley. He has nowhere...