Children have a relentless and overwhelming purpose in life: to live, to grow, to learn, and, yes, to ask too many questions. From their waking moments till they drift off to dreamland at night, there will be an endless barrage of questions, usually directed at...

Bandy by Craig Hipkins is about Isaac Barker, an orphaned boy who enjoys a relationship with a talking pigeon named Bandy. Isaac and his younger brother were taken in by his great-uncle Raymond when the rest of their family was killed in a tragic fire....

Somewhere Between Dandelions is a paranormal drama by Trisha Larson Harmon. All Claire Goodnight wants is to move away from her small town and her alcoholic mother after her high school graduation. When Finn Peterson, a longtime crush with whom she recently had a perfect...

What Do I Want to Be? is an inspiring children's picture book by Curious Marsh. The story follows a child who ponders what they want to be when they grow up. The child imagines being an adventurer, a famous personality, a courageous firefighter, an astronaut,...

Immerse yourself in an enthralling collection of short stories with Jane Ruby's I Dream I Wake I Write. A high schooler practices his swing for an upcoming golf tournament, only to become the target of killer drones after he comes across a mysterious memory card....

I applaud Marie Carasco for writing a well-researched, practical, and important book in Organizational Culture: A Guide to Inclusive Transformation. The emphasis is truly on the second part of the title, inclusive transformation that will develop organizational culture including change strategies. The author has provided...

Let's Get Lost: A Modern Fairy Tale is a work of fiction in the literary, time travel, and romance genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Steven Ramirez, the plot follows Adam's quest to navigate love, loss, and...

Ginger's Kooky Halloween Adventure by AimeeAnn Blythe features a high-spirited deer named Ginger, who wears a wonderful signature orange collar. In this escapade, she and her friends, which include an owl, a fox, and a squirrel, unanimously agree to make the human party a party...

Victor X is an ordinary guy doing ordinary things in a routine way. He has the unfortunate experience of finding a devastatingly injured Mountain Shepherd dog along his morning cycling route. Despite trying, his attempt fails at enlisting help to aid the injured dog. He...

Doctor Lucifer is a work of fiction penned by author Anthony Lee in the medical thriller, suspense, and action genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the presence of strong language and violence throughout. This intense and gripping novel explores the terrifying...

Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health by Tina Shelton is a one-stop book that provides clear and detailed information regarding the critical and sensitive interface between social media and the mental well-being of youths. This book is divided into many different sections that consider...

Emerging Ember is a work of fiction in the historical romance, adventure, and fantasy subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience. Penned by author Maghan Hunt, this charming tale is set in 1923, where Ember Bellamy, the queen of the pirate kingdom...

Metaphysical Sherpa: Misunderstood Mystic is a work of non-fiction in the Unitarian Universalism, shamanism, and spirituality genres. It is best suited to adult readers owing to descriptions of explicit drug use, graphic violence, explicit language, and other mature content. Penned by author Nick Mirisola, this...

Human, Flawed, Forgiven is a valuable, transformative guide about forgiving your parents for the wrong they've done to you ... for your own sake. Selma J. Geis helps you free yourself from the resentment, bitterness, and anger that you may hold toward your parents if...

Many people believe that anxiety is normal since it is so prevalent in today’s society. Kelly Jeanne Pittman’s wonderful book, Unleashing Happiness, shares the knowledge she learned while seeking ways to calm her child’s anxious thoughts. Kelly and her husband adopted a young girl from...

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman is the unusual, slow-burning romance of a May-December relationship. As the plot unfolds, Elizabeth is a new resident at an assisted living facility in Tucson, Arizona. Her attending nurse is a tall, dark, and handsome young man named Cary....

Hitchens Manor by Zachry Wheeler offers a fun and quirky spin on the haunted house theme. For two hundred years, the manor has seen its share of owners, all of whom seem to face some spooky fate thanks to its ghostly inhabitants. However, when the...

…And Then I Would Fly is a memoir by Damien Thompson. The book details Damien’s childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of his father in the wake of his parents' divorce. From his early years of looking up to his father to the...

Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James is a collection of twelve short stories about love, longing, and human connection. It touches on family, romance, and self-love. It also shows the difficulties of unfulfilled desires, like when Trisha met her distant...

Backfire is an action-packed thriller novel by James Cutley. Jayden Walker, a former engineer, embarks on a hike deep into the heart of a dense Californian forest. Along the way, seemingly out of nowhere, a male bobcat joins his trek. It follows his every move...