Ten Thousand Rocks by Ndirangu Githaiga introduces us to a married couple who had first met when they were in middle school. William Henry Young is a medical doctor and black, and his white wife Laura is a teacher. William, known as Will, has a...

When a young girl inadvertently stumbles onto a top-secret AI device, the company who designed it will stop at nothing to silence her in the thrilling young adult novel Nora and Alai: A.C.T. by David Sines. Even though it has been six years since her...

Flashing Dark is a work of fiction in the science fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It was intended for the general reading audience and was penned by author Bobbie Falin. In this emotionally charged and character-led drama, we meet Vivi Zant, who experienced unimaginable...

Darker Than Blue: This Mortal Coil by Lawrence G. Taylor is a dystopian story set in the year 2030 and tells the tale of Boy Blue (BB), who is in a mental asylum on Atlantis Island. BB was considered a “giant” due to his size,...

One of the best gifts that can be given to anyone at Christmas is the gift of acceptance. It does not matter how old or young, big or small, male or female, color or culture, or anything else, true love accepts. Little Tommy is preparing...

Dream Shatter is the first installment of a new series by Ann Hunter, which introduces the dystopian world run by the Circle. In the utopia created by the highly exclusive and secret Circle, life appears to be perfect now that they’ve gotten rid of the...

The tragic events of the past can make an indelible imprint on our lives, often returning to haunt us in later years. Through A Study in Terminal, Kara Linaburg takes a searching look at those aspects of life and death. This gripping tale follows the...

Losing Love is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama and social issues subgenres. It is intended for mature readers and was penned by author B.J. Herron. The book follows Faith Shields as she is forced to return home after 15 years following a...

Bloodline by Anne MacReynold is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the tumultuous lives of siblings as they struggle to survive. Yvaine and Lugh crave the darkness because it provides them with safety. Only coming out to eat, the siblings fight to survive every...

Overcast by Michael Froilan is a collection of poems covering several topics. The theme of self-love and acceptance is prevalent throughout the book. Society and people around us are always trying to make us fit in, but the author emphasizes the power of being self-aware....

Autonoma - Gate 13 by Emily Reading is a “young adult cyberpunk adventure” that hinges on a theme-park virtual reality environment. The concept is pretty straightforward: the amusement park Autonoma Resort creates the best possible experience for your vacation. Bespoke virtual reality, where poop is...

Prey Without Ceasing is a southern gothic horror novella written by Andrew Franks. Raised in an ultra-conservative household with a strict authoritarian pastor for a father, seventh-grader Dalton has been groomed his entire life to take over the reins of his father, Gary. Whether getting...

Dead Blood City is the first novel in the Saoirse Reilly series by Jo Denning. An urban fantasy of the finest quality, the novel follows Detective Saoirse Reilly's struggles with her past as she faces her present. The guilt of killing a man while on...

Festival by Chris Tomasini is the story of Peter who spends his summer in England, working as a porter at The Benjamin Hotel. Peter’s life is in a bit of emotional disarray. He cannot cope with the time that is slipping through his fingers. He...

Life took a new turn for Ryan Rae Harbuck when she suffered a car accident that landed her in the hospital, unable to move around like she used to. As she learned to see herself through a new lens, Ryan experienced different challenges, including having...

Floating Underwater is a novel by Tracy Shawn that blends psychological drama and mystical fiction. The protagonist, Paloma, is struggling to cope with her third miscarriage and her life that has been scarred by loss. Her sister was kidnapped before Paloma was old enough to...

When girls practice ballet they improve their coordination and acquire a sense of freedom. In addition, there are other benefits that ballet allows them to enjoy throughout their lives. The practice of ballet helps reduce tension in the body and in becoming more elegant when...

A very successful and very well-known reporter, his successful and somewhat-known reporter son, their relationship to each other and the world sums up Sander’s Study: A Son’s Story by Chris Vanocur. For those unfamiliar with Sander Vanocur, he was one of the best-known reporters of...

Blank by Nanette L. Avery is by far one of the most interesting novellas I’ve read. Imagine the world just reset itself, everything goes blank, and mankind can’t remember the past. No one knows how much time has passed since the blank, no one...

Based on factual events, From Shreds to Riches by David Fisher and Cal Orey is both a spectacle and a cautionary tale with a great deal of chutzpah. The story starts in the early seventies, where you find Scott Newman, aka Benjamin King, working in...