Martha's Notebook by C. Fulster follows Martha as her sister Ava and their parents are forced to flee from their home after violent, zombie-like, microchipped creatures known as "Chippers" begin hunting in their neighborhood. The family narrowly escapes and travels to an abandoned hotel, where...

Millie & Marty Muldoon Miss Out by R.S. Prinzo is a children’s picture book. Millie and Marty don’t like bedtime because they think they are missing out on fun when they go to sleep. Every day, they find a clue that proves their parents are...

This week I’ve been diving into the first issue of XeLuS Mind Studio, an educational comic book created by Deborah Andersson and edited by Deborah and Martin Andersson with illustrations provided by multiple contributors. The goal of this book is to use characters based on...

Blue Miracle by Blair Harton tells a moving story of love, loss, and unexpected second chances against the picturesque backdrop of Monterey, California. This young adult romance follows the journey of Natalie and Grayson, whose intense summer romance ends in heartbreak, only to reignite years...

Cannabis is a resource booklet by Wisdom Warrior. It intends to educate and promote an understanding of what, when, why, and how the plant can be used for medicinal and recreational purposes. It is not an academic account, but the content is informative, showing how...

It’s the year 1866 and a ship named the General Grant is on its way from Australia to London with a cargo of gold, a lot of gold. Running into very bad weather, the General Grant is wrecked on an island off the coast of...

Sparkle by Alexandra Hoffman is a beautiful tale of encouragement for young children who might be struggling at school. Jasmine is a gracious little girl who loves to listen to stories. She loves stories to be read to her, but she has one problem—she doesn’t...

Brian D. McLean's Our Global Crisis critically examines humanity's consumption patterns and their detrimental effects on societal stability and ecological health. McLean offers the extinction of the passenger pigeon as a cautionary tale, leaning into how overhunting and habitat destruction, fueled by 19th-century technological advancements,...

Lucky Number Six by Julia Shraybman tells the story of individuals who survived a shooting at Giovanni’s Coffee Shop. This café was Charlie's favorite spot, where she could unwind and dream about her future. For Matt, the coffee shop served as a refuge, allowing his...

Wolff's Law: A Memoir by Brian Harrison is a profound reflection on resilience, self-discovery, and the emotional complexities of life. Harrison’s narrative weaves through a lifetime of personal trials, from family struggles and relationship challenges to career setbacks and self-reinvention. Each chapter unearths formative memories,...

Gifted and Distractible by Julie F. Skolnick is a heartfelt book designed to help parents and educators understand and support their twice-exceptional (2e) children. The book is divided into three parts: Understanding, Strategies, and Advocacy. To effectively help your child, you first need to comprehend...

Frances Flamingo: Rainbows and Roller Skates by Dottie Lee is a delightful children’s story that brings together themes of friendship, self-confidence, and adventure. The story follows Frances, a curious and spirited flamingo, who mistakes the colorful lights of the Rainbow Roller Rink for her flock...

Somewhere by Matthew Reed Williams is a supernatural tale that will leave you shivering. Lee Thompson has not long graduated from college. When he relocates to a town called Somewhere, deep in rural Missouri, he finds himself caught up in a series of strange events...

Isla is thrilled to be staying at her grandma’s lake house in the woods. There’s lots to observe and natural adventures to enjoy. In Sherry Krehbiel’s First Comes a Butterfly, Grandma and Isla, two nature lovers, observe a Monarch butterfly laying an egg on the...

V.I.P.E.R. Improvement: Fire/EMS Department Leadership and Management by Dr. David Hupp introduces a specialized framework for solving problems in fire and EMS departments, addressing gaps in standardized approaches to leadership challenges. This model covers strategic planning, root cause analysis, and risk management with tools specifically...

Tribulations by Tony Heck is a raw exploration of generational trauma, resilience, and the human capacity to navigate life’s darkest moments. The novel vividly explores family dynamics, personal identity, and the scars of past choices. The narrative centers on Clare Chestwick, a young woman grappling...

Scars & Spirits by Della Dos Reis is the story of Katelyn, whose life is turned upside down when she learned that her husband is cheating on her. Heartbroken and stranded, she seeks refuge in a bar run by a bartender with a major attitude...

Vicky’s Victory by Nadine C. Keels is the first installment in the Malt Shop Milestones series. It opens with sixteen-year-old Vicky Phillips spending the last Saturday of summer vacation at Bro Brown’s Burgers and Malts, sipping her favorite strawberry ice cream soda just before junior...

In the land where the seven kingdoms struggle to live peacefully, heir after heir is born in the hope that they would be the ones to run the race for the Last Kingdom to unite them all under one rule. Each kingdom has paid its...

Fog & Fireflies by T.H. Lehnen offers a mesmerizing world where readers will find themselves shrouded in mysterious fog and illuminated by ethereal fireflies. The story follows young Ogma, who must find courage within herself as she confronts the malevolent forces threatening her fog-enshrouded town...