Jennifer Ivy Walker brings us a suspenseful romance novel in The Witch of the Breton Woods. Yvette Fleury lives alone in a little cottage in the seaside village of le Vivier-Sur-Mer in German-occupied France. Food is rationed and it is a dangerous place for the...

If you think philosophy is boring, you have not read Phil Van Treuren’s The Little Book of Stoic Quotes. It is one of the best books I have ever read on Stoicism. Each short chapter contains a quotation by a famous Stoic followed by Phil’s...

Treasures of Egypt: The Spear and the Scythe by Amr Saleh is a deep dive into the mysteries, legends, and history of ancient Egypt. The people of the Hyksos were persecuted and treated as slaves by the Egyptians for the actions of their forebears many...

Hear the Dirt Sing by E.B. Shelton is a historical novel rooted in the Robinson family, long-time cotton farmers residing in Madison Parish, Louisiana. With ancestry spanning nearly a hundred years, the story is inspired by news clippings and the oral history of four sisters...

The Rise of Rynn by Bianca Rowena is a young adult coming-of-age novel that serves as a prequel to her current series. At fifteen, Bryn (Takano Rynn) is in his final year at the Academy, entrenched in the Leadership Program of the ambitious Ruling Order,...

Ozzy Ox Stands Against Socks is a children’s picture book written by Callen Kropp with illustrations by Emily Erickson Hagen. During the winter, the oxen in the land of Ox dress in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold weather. Unfortunately, little Ozzy does...

To say that Bruce Neckels has led a colorful life would be an understatement. His memoir Matter of Conscience is so much more than a book about his experiences as a conscious objector who fought the system that drafted him for service in Vietnam. It...

Crypto and Bitcoin: A Millionaire Mindset for Opportunity by author Michael A. Duniec is a comprehensive explanation of the cryptocurrency revolution, from Bitcoin's creation to the diverse crypto-asset landscape we see today. The author's expertise shines through as he unpacks complex concepts like blockchain technology,...

The Tan Yards by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story set in 1980s Dublin, focusing on a group of teenagers, a part of the community who meet up for their annual Halloween bonfire at a spot called the Tan Yards. They usually gather at...

Pureland wasn't a paradise but a close second for many people. When the government gradually turned on those it deemed as provocative, it was the lowest of the low, and the indigenous population that suffered. For most of them, their only hope lay in aligning...

Supermoon by Sue Lancaster is a children’s illustrated story that is narrated by a character/hero called Supermoon. Supermoon acts as a teacher to the reader, giving information about himself in a lyrical and charming fashion. Supermoon wears a cape and shows how he comes to...

Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and post-apocalyptic drama genres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and contains some strong moments of violence. Penned by author Aaron Ryan, this superb novel recounts the harrowing...

Olaf and Essex is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and drama genres. Penned by author Patti Calkosz, it is intended for young readers in the middle-grade age range and has some scenes of mild violence and mentions of death. In an alternate...

Distant Fantasy: The Return by author Anthony C. Wray is a work of fiction in the dystopian, interpersonal drama, and action genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to graphic wartime scenes and the use of explicit language throughout. In this thrilling tale,...

In The Hate Game: Screaming in the Silence, Gary Trew takes us on a harrowing and heartbreaking journey through his childhood experience at Knoll School for Boys. Trew details the abuse, bullying, and intimidation he endured from the first day of school to the end...

The Girl Who Found Her Smile by Adekemi Adeniyan is an educational book for young readers. A young girl named Anita loves candy and all things sweet. Her mom tells her to brush her teeth once in the morning, and once at night. But Anita...

Batangas is a memoir by author Bong Serrano. The author includes early memories of loving grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and siblings. Serrano describes how his parents met and the deep bond he had with his gifted mother, Inay, a coloratura soprano. Their family home...

Falling in Flames: Power Wielders Book 2 by S.E. Palmer follows Kaiya as she attempts to juggle life as a young woman and a power wielder. Having been thrust into this life without notice, Kaiya and her counterparts, Ross and Benji, must work together to...

“Expect the unexpected, or you won’t find it,” and this is especially true in Sasha Zarustin's novel 2024: Attack On America: Enter Demiurge. Reaper drones out of control, ransomware attacks, expert-level fake news, and fraudulent government correspondence are part of the job for CISA (Cybersecurity...

Personal branding is one of the key factors to success in today's hyper-competitive world. Brandon Birkmeyer, an advertising executive, entrepreneur, and podcaster, spent two decades in advertising, leading brand strategies at top agencies with many clients from Fortune 100 companies. In Front & Center Leadership,...