Memoir of a Misfit Chef: A Rise from the Ashes by Paul Alvero chronicles the author's journey from a self-proclaimed "misfit" in a small Minnesota town to a chef working in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Las Vegas. The narrative begins with his childhood marked by...

In Buried Treasure by Patricia Lovell, Cassie and Josh attend a retreat to address emotional tension after a miscarriage and differing views on when to try for another pregnancy. Cassie wants to wait until she completes her studies, while Josh wants to try again immediately....

This Book Is Ridiculous, literally! Have you ever wondered how sometimes things happen that make no sense? Well, that happens over and over again in this colorful interactive picture book by Eric Belmonte. Ed is hungry. Unbeknownst to him, however, he is inside a ridiculous...

Orphans is the first book in The Saturni series by A.V. Parks, a dark fantasy set in a world where ancient spirits and supernatural beings influence human affairs in profound and often terrifying ways. The story follows Nina Lamb, a teenage girl with amnesia enrolled...

In Tangled Darkness by M.M. Desch, Dr. Leslie Schoen has just learned that her wife, Izzy, is pregnant. As Leslie was leaving her office, she opened a letter that informed her of an investigation initiated by the Oregon Medical Board regarding her possible misuse of...

From the Shadows into the Light by Connie M Paglianiti is a raw and courageous memoir chronicling a dramatic fall from grace and a hard-won journey back to self-worth and hope. Once a celebrated event manager, trusted by high-profile clients and industry leaders, Connie's life...

An error in programming the nanobots almost causes the extinction of the human race. Can they be re-programmed to save the rest of humanity? A woman investigates the murder of a man of the cloth, only to discover that she was the intended target. Can...

The Painted Sand by Joe Esposito is a supernatural thriller set in a hospice, where a woman named Ruth forms an unlikely connection with a mysterious figure known as Mortimer, who is actually Death in disguise. He brings a special painting into her room, reflecting...

Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief (A Place for the Heart) by Marcia P Earhart is a non-fiction book on grief and hardship that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who have or are currently experiencing grief in...

She’s Not Just Along for the Ride by Keith Thorn is a heartfelt memoir that tells the story of a couple seeking peace and healing in the serene embrace of nature and connection. Traveling in an RV with their pets, they journey to Port Isabel...

Reviving Us is the story of Jasmine Sanders, a high-powered professional who returns home for her career. Dealing with a boss who undermines her at every turn, she digs deep to push through even as past failures weigh heavily on her. Her return to Houston...

Aria is a quiet, pensive, caring girl. Wandering through the dry forest, she discovers an old oak tree with a vibrating lantern glowing inside. In Joe Sarkic’s The Lantern of Whispering Leaves, this lantern will bring hope to the village, hope for some rain to...

Metrognome by Jana Cruz is a whimsical children’s story about Cora, a garden gnome who, along with her parents, spends her days in a garden unable to move. One day, she begins to long for something more. Dreaming of adventure, she sets out for the...

A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller follows three zebra friends whose ordinary ride home from school quickly turns into an imaginative journey when their bus runs out of gas. Instead of stopping the trip, Chris, the bus driver, finds creative...

Jeff Burgess’s It Worked for Me: My Life Seizing Opportunity and Building Success chronicles his extraordinary journey from a rebellious, underachieving youth in Skokie to a highly successful and influential sales executive in the tech distribution industry. The narrative opens with a vivid recounting of...

A Cat's Historical Yarn: The Taming of the Humans, written by Lorraine Abrams and illustrated by Eva Vagreti, is a wonderful story about the bond between humans and cats. They have a long history dating back to ancient times. Cats have been there for mankind since humans...

Sydney ‘Syd’ Livingstone had recently quit professional tennis, hoping for a quiet life as a cop with her fiancé Enzo. Nothing could be further from the truth. Now a rookie police detective in the Walsh County Police Department, Ohio, she struggles to find her place...

Narrated in free verse, Color Me Skye is written by Gloria G. Adams. Skye Schuster is a twelve-year-old math prodigy. Life hasn't been the same for Skye ever since her mom married a man she calls "Dim Tim." Skye still misses her father, whom she...

Aurelia by Dominique Wright follows Aurelia Livia Serenis, the High Vestal of Rome, and General Cassian as they secretly develop a forbidden romantic relationship despite her sacred vows and Rome’s strict laws. Their mutual attraction leads to clandestine meetings and emotional devotion, risking severe consequences....

Joel R. Dennstedt’s I, Robot Alien is a bold, immersive work of science fiction that echoes the spirit of the genre’s golden age while carving a path distinctly its own. The novel follows a robot designed by alien beings incapable of surviving Earth’s environment, whose...