Make Things in America: How Tax Reform Can Reduce the Tax Burden on American Workers and the Businesses That Employ Them by James R. Olsen is an insightful monograph that explores the economic challenges and necessary reforms to revitalize American manufacturing and labor. Olsen presents...

Brandon and Dash and the Case of the Missing Wanju by Eugenia Chu is an illustrated children’s story for ages 3 and up. It is Brandon’s first adventure with his new puppy, Dash. We watch as they learn about each other, play together, and become...

In A Song of Grief and a Song of Creation by Larry Z. Daily, the Federated Kingdoms are on the verge of collapse as the Kelmar army moves in. Allied with the powerful Keepers, the Kelmar launched a devastating invasion. With the kings of the...

Animal Quest (General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #2) by David Bush is an allegorical fantasy set in the 14th century, where a group of farm animals must navigate the devastating bubonic plague. Told through the eyes of Jonas, a once-comfortable farm...

In David Bush's Animal Revolution: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms, the events behind the French Revolution are told through the poignant experiences of farm animals. Amid the ongoing war and terror, Cookie and Doodie, two rooster friends, lead the farm animals...

Stinkletoes by George Lewis Avery is a sprawling, imaginative tale that combines the humor of a self-aware narrator with the whimsical darkness of myth, folklore, and classic storytelling. At the novel's heart is the character Stinkletoes, a troll with mismatched eyes, a ravenous appetite, and...

Direct Democracy: And the Curse of the Boiled Frogs by Joseph Jenkins is one of the best books I have read on politics and democracy. This comprehensive critique of the modern political and social landscape offers a sweeping overview of how systemic corruption, propaganda, and...

Crushing Little Things by Amy Meitz centers on two pivotal characters, Juliette and Jonathon, who are very different but share one thing in common: ambition. The two have tumultuous relationships with their parents and have had to pay a heavy price for being born to...

Hello Stranger by Aubrey E. Drummond is a collection of original poetry that is delivered in a wide range of length, tone, and tenor. While all are in Drummond's poetic voice, each individual piece is rendered in a distinct style. Homeplace uses sparse, rhythmic couplets...

Based on Zen principles, A Cup of Zen is a collection of 21 captivating flash fiction stories by Kai Tsukimi. A weary traveler encounters a kindly old man and discovers what's been dragging him along on his journey. An inquisitive young boy is full of...

No Longer That Girl by Stephanie L. Maley is a poignant memoir that chronicles the author’s journey through trauma, illness, and healing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie's past traumas resurfaced while writing her memoir, prompting her to revisit significant moments that changed her life. At...

Carol Williams Kisch’s Entangled Tongues: A Short History of the English Language or The Influence of French on English details how the Norman Conquest of 1066 introduced French as the language of England’s elite, courts, and legal system, profoundly influencing English vocabulary and grammar. She...

You Are Not Broken by Melinda Zappone is an inspiring self-help book that shares helpful tips on how we can heal from emotional and psychological trauma. Zappone introduces the Toolbox Approach, which is an effective way to deal with the emotional traumas we are holding...

Wind Swimming by Aubrey E. Drummond brings together a compilation of original poetry, ranging from imaginative encounters with mythic figures to personal meditations on family, identity, belief, and freedom. In “Pixie Blues,” a fleeting vision in nature raises questions about perception and wonder. “Still” presents...

Sleep Walkers by Ani Alanakian is an eclectic collection of fourteen short stories. An aging gardener must find a way to pass down a generational secret before a terrible calamity devours the village. A mother faces the impossible dilemma of having to choose between her...

Feathers of Wisdom by Leigh Podgorski shares the stories of women whose lives influenced their tribes and the world around them across generations. In Maya tradition, Ixchel’s presence as the Moon Goddess shaped the cycles of life by bringing water to the land and guiding...

In Adventures of a Chess Girl, Katie Kormanik weaves her memoir with chess as the throughline. The book starts in 2009. That year, Katie joined the Pan-Ams tournament for university students, hoping to have fun with friends. To her surprise, the matches and players reignited...

A Brush with Wolves follows Tracy Ane Brooks’ life as an artist and animal advocate, shaped by her long relationship with wolves and her work in co-founding Mission: Wolf in Colorado. The book begins with her childhood love of animals and early drawings, then moves...

Choosing the right career, or making the right move, can be daunting, particularly in volatile times. Navigating Your Next by Julian Lighton describes the steps to decide, arrive, and prosper. A career is more than just earning money. It provides a sense of identity. The...

Futureproofing Humanity by Robert M. Geraci examines how modern scientific discoveries changed the way people understand the fate of human civilization. After geology and evolutionary theory revealed that life emerged through natural processes across immense spans of time, the possibility that humanity might also disappear...