Asha is a star and is very proud to be one, including everything it represents. She also seeks to learn more about her home, the Valley of Stars, its history with the dark and ancient enemy of the stars, Hosheh, and the human world that...

While good poetry can mirror your emotions, wonderful poetry can give you insight, direction, and guidance. Journey in His Shadow: A Poetic Journey of Faith by Ellen Rile Colagiacomo provides just that. The book features a collection of over eighty poems, all crafted with talent...

On Love and Death and Belonging by Daphne Wright is a story told in vignettes and revolving around three characters, Fiona, Brice, and Adelina. Brice, diagnosed with ALS, grapples with daily struggles, including a weakening body and emotional turmoil. Fiona, a medical professional, reflects on...

The Seventh Friend is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres, and is the opening novel of The Sparrow and the Wolf book series. Penned by author Tim Stead, it is best suited to the general adult reading audience. This mesmerizing...

Amour in Avignon by Jennifer Ivy Walker features Lily Green’s journey to a new beginning. Lily is recently divorced, is unemployed, and is adrift. Her aunt Agnes offers her the studio apartment above her villa in France. Upon her arrival, her aunt is eager to...

No Dog Food, Please! by Linda Costarella is a heartwarming and profoundly educational narrative for young people, told from the point of view of its central character, Jack – a yellow Labrador Retriever transplanted from his Florida home to a farm in upstate New York....

Exiles is a gripping dystopian thriller by Miles Watson. The story follows Marguerite Bain, a smuggler and captain of the Sea Dragon, who gets an unusual assignment to provide supplies to an exile living on the remote island of Beausejour. But Marguerite doesn't adhere to...

The Joy of Musicology: Unleashing the Magical Symphony for All by M.P. Johnson is more than just an introduction to music around the world or the history of music as the term musicology may suggest to those in the field. The book presents the many...

Raised by Committee is a heart-wrenching and inspiring memoir about Carollyne Haynes’ tumultuous childhood in 1960s England. At just 12 years old, Haynes is abandoned by her mother and subjected to sexual abuse by her father, leading her to be placed in the care of...

Elisabeth Link’s The Claim is a gripping medical mystery set in the year 2033 that seamlessly blends elements of suspense, intrigue, and futuristic technology. The novel centers on the kidnapping of Dr. Frida Ending, a medical insurance agent, who is forcibly taken in a silver...

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...

The Sower of Black Field by Katherine Koch is a historical fiction novel set during the final days of Nazi Germany. The story follows Fr. Viktor Koch, an American priest of German heritage, who is deeply conflicted as he tries to guide his parishioners through...

Love At Hailey's Comet is a mystery drama by Kimberly A. Biggerstaff. Alexandra 'Alex' Yates is not just an Air Force OSI agent stationed at the MacDill Air Force Base; she is also playing the main lead in an independent movie being shot at a...

The House of Ilya is a fascinating story about an officer and a woman who fall in love and the guide who interacts with them during their separate journeys. Anton is a young officer who travels to Alaska as an intermediary between a well-known Russian-American...

Between Shadows and Lies by Angela Grey is a young adult narrative set against the backdrop of a tumultuous family dynamic. Inspired by actual events, the novel sheds light on the precarious lives of four siblings who must navigate the dangers posed by their alcoholic...

The Worlds of Origin by Becheru D. Dan is a sweeping science fiction epic spanning over nine hundred thousand years. The story chronicles the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire, beginning with the mysterious creation of the Origin Worlds and culminating in the cataclysmic...

The history of humankind remains shrouded in mystery, with conflicting views held by religion and science. The biblical account is at odds with Darwin’s theory of evolution, but neither explanation seems satisfying. This raises the question as to whether the two accounts are mutually exclusive....

The Bronson Escapades by Alison Bellringer takes readers on a delightful journey with the lively Bronson family. The book’s episodic, slice-of-life structure follows the Bronsons through various humorous and heartfelt episodes centered around a family mystery or challenge. Each chapter highlights the children's unique personalities...

My Dog, Moss by Alison Bellringer is a heartwarming story that celebrates the timeless bond between a boy and his loyal dog. Set in the picturesque New Zealand countryside, the tale follows Jayden, a young farmer, and Moss, his devoted sheepdog, as they navigate challenges...

Buddy is a rescue dog, left at a shelter for days. No one seemed to want to adopt him until Luke came along. Now the two are inseparable. In Alison Bellringer’s Surprise at the Beach, Luke and Buddy spend a lot of time roaming the...