Blackout by Kimberley Anne is the first book in the Acoustic Novel Series that captivated me from start to finish. The story follows Harley James, a talented vocalist who has lost her way after a devastating car crash that shattered her family and her dreams....

The Creakling is a thriller novella by Jason C. Dykehouse. Set in 1867, the story follows eleven-year-old Tommy Jones Calhoun, a skinny kid who lives on a decrepit farmstead with his grandfather (Pawpa) just outside of the town of Little Lavaca in South Texas. Tommy's...

“And sometimes, in the darkness, you can still find peace.” Can you? Or is peace just an illusion that never materializes? Last of the Autumn Rain by Diana Webb focuses on a young woman, Julie Cromwell, who may never have the peace she believes is...

Olaf and Essex is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and drama genres. Penned by author Patti Calkosz, it is intended for young readers in the middle-grade age range and has some scenes of mild violence and mentions of death. In an alternate...

Zombies Ate My Homework by Paul Wennersberg-Løvholen is a captivating children's story that follows Lila and her best friend Max, who uses a wheelchair. The pair is passionate about investigating paranormal and supernatural activities at their school, Swindon Academy. Unfortunately, their assumptions often lead to...

I See Superheroes Everywhere is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Kacey Becker. It follows a boy who celebrates the superheroes in his life on a school career day. His heroes are all people with special needs, but through the child's eyes, he...

In 1998 Nanda, Jane Edberg's son of 19, was pronounced dead on the railroad tracks. This compelled Jane to write a memoir about her unconventional path through grief using the profound transformative power of art. She mapped Nanda’s life and death, showing the beauty and...

Green Forest, Red Earth, Blue Sea by Jim Gulledge will appeal to mature fans of drama, Southern, and literary fiction. The book has three interconnected parts set in various areas of North Carolina at different times. In the post-Civil War Saluda, Josiah Buckland meets the...

Mia’s Mouses by Joseph L. Licari is a charming and educational story that combines humor, curiosity, and language learning into a delightful narrative for young readers. The book follows the adventures of Mia, a bright and enthusiastic girl who befriends three adorable mice: Squeaky, Nibbles,...

Beefy Goes from Bully to Buddy is the third in Dagmara Sitek’s Courage Tales series which, judging by the titles of the previous two, focuses on kindness and empathy – both sorely needed in our complex technological world where human connections can be so hard...

John R. Miles wrote Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life to help the next generation of leaders achieve and live purposefully. After introducing the concepts in the book, the author divided it into two parts. The...

The Ghost of Whispering Willow by Amanda M. Thrasher is a thrilling read for children, young adults, and adult fans of mysteries and adventures with a paranormal twist. Stewart, Andy, and Zack are three friends investigating unusual activity in the Whispering Willow Woods. The boys...

In Your Biggest Fan, Jeremy Rosenholtz depicts the psychological undoing of the main character, who happens to be an unnamed, middle-aged high school teacher. The man develops an unhealthy obsession with a contemporary pop star. He even addresses a series of letters to this well-known...

J. Salvatore Domino brings us a compelling mystery in Your Undercover Brother: An Able Body Mystery. When Able Body started his private detective agency, using the quirky name that most people had for him, he thought he had a catchy slogan. Everybody could use an...

Many Mansions by Alexis Soleil tells the story of Moses and Isaac Remington, fraternal twins. Moses and Isaac were both passionate about real estate and committed to launching a real estate company when they grew up. Despite Isaac facing special challenges due to his albinism...

Bad Company by Lester Bleich tells the story of Jonah Mark, a mystery-obsessed young accountant who would rather be a spy. After being out of a job for quite a while, he gladly takes up the unexpected opportunity to be the assistant to the CFO...

Do you know what an affirmation is? Jaimie does – it’s her positive way of starting each day. In Amarie Jelly’s Jaimie’s Magical Words, young Jaimie starts her day with these affirmations: “I am smart, I am kind, and I am ready for a great...

Rufi is a mouse who is comfortably reading in his house when the pipes burst. Despite his best efforts, he cannot fix them by himself, so he decides to build a new home. Rufi first encounters Noah and the Cozy Critters at that time and learns that...

Red Barn Tales by Jason K. Macomson DVM is a wonderfully nostalgic autobiography that also dabbles as a tribute to the author’s mentor and great friend, veterinarian Patrick Hitchcock of Lavonia Animal Hospital, Georgia. The author has spent almost all his life in and around...

Annette Masters’ novel, The Hennessy Lie, is a unique blend of secrets, deception, and the dangerous quest for truth, set against the backdrop of an atmospheric estate. With a touch of romance, this YA thriller captivates from start to finish. The story follows Piper Covington,...