In With Full Malice: A Deadly Vigilante Crime Novel of Twisted Justice by Brenda Hill, Maddy has been traumatized by her past for as long as she can remember. The brutal loss of her parents continued to haunt her every waking moment. Her grandmother Ella...

Written by Holly DiBella-McCarthy and illustrated by Pradyut Chatterjee, the children's counting book Dilly Duck Plays All Day takes readers on a day in the life of a pond duck named Dilly. Dilly finds herself on the edge of a lake alone and bored, and...

Misfit’s Magic: The Last Halloween is a work of fiction in the fantasy subgenre and serves as the opening installment of the Misfit’s Magic series. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author Fred Gracely. The book follows a young boy...

Gravity of Deceit: An Elemental Magic Rivalry by L. Scott Clark is the third book in the Sorcerer's Guide series. Jet's sophomore year began with him having little knowledge of magic and now that his journey continues, he returns to his beloved school where he...

Klippe the Viking (Little Viking) by Bjorn Fyrre is a moving and inspirational children’s picture book about learning to love yourself and not be afraid to try new things. Klippe is a young Viking who feels out of place in her village. She’s struggling in...

Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that addresses the important themes of overcoming challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. Through an enchanting narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality while...

Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero is a children's picture book by Mickey Carolan. Here, we meet Sky. He is a boy from a small town in Michigan who won't let being deaf stop him from doing what he loves most. So every day after...

In Aftershock by Alex Croft, a former FBI hostage negotiator named McKenna Davis starts afresh at a private security firm, SPNI, in Savannah, following personal and professional upheavals. Surprisingly, she encounters a past fling, FBI Agent Blake Anderson, and takes on his family as clients....

Two Japanese ladies make their way through the city streets in the evening. Miyu and Kana are working-class ladies who have developed a relationship that is as much a sisterly affair as it is professional. Tonight Kana decides to let her mentor in on her...

Charlie the Champion by K.R. King is a story about hard work and a mindset change written for a young audience. In the African savannah, Charlie the Cheetah watches his father win races and daydreams that he could one day win one too. However, he...

In Death As In Life is a paranormal mystery drama by Sonny Kohet. Judy Vernon, a freelance journalist, was sitting in a Kansas café when she saw a middle-aged man having a heart attack, pleading with his eyes in his dying moments. Feeling his presence...

Every family is unique and special, but not all are the same. Although the standard is one father and one mother, this dynamic is not always the case. This can make growing up with only one parent difficult for children. It's important to talk to...

The Quest for Avalon by Nikki Bennett tells the story of Miriam, who was released from prison when the Pan4 virus hit and killed half of the inmates. Miriam stole a truck and trailer, drove through The Rockies, and ended up at the Cascades campsite....

Antonieta Contreras, a board-certified neurofeedback clinician, details the neurobiology of trauma in her book, Traumatization and Its Aftermath: A Systemic Approach to Understanding and Treating Trauma Disorders. Contreras differentiates between trauma and traumatization, giving examples to clarify the meaning. The author explores many topics, such...

Maudie's summer with her dad in California marks the beginning of Sally J Pla’s The Fire, the Water, and Maudie McGinn. Ever since her parents divorced, she would usually spend summers with her father in Molinas, but she is supposed to live with her mother...

The Christmas Lesson: Unwrapping Love and Family by Dedrick L Moone is a children's adventure story. Lamar is a mischievous little boy who lives in Greensboro. The one thing he loves more than anything else in the world is Christmas: the smell of cookies baking,...

Victoria Benoit's No Weeping Widow Here is a heartwarming, awe-inspiring story about loss and a beautiful love journey. Victoria shares stories and thoughtful words about losing her husband, their 10 years together, and life after his demise. Four years after meeting at a personal development...

Mr. Chima Aghanya’s Love in Pandemonium follows the journey of several characters as they face their uncertain futures. In high school, Meskapon had a crush on Amaka. He makes a deal with Nnamdi to get close to Amaka and help him get a date. Nnamdi...

Little Moe Can't Fly by Pria Dee is part of the Michigan Nature Stories series. Little Moe was a late starter at everything, even hatching from his egg. He needs to learn to fly before winter as he and his family must migrate south. His...

A Place Unmade is a work of fiction in the environmental issues, thriller, and intrigue subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Carla Seyler, this fascinating novel delves into the consequences of a crime and a disaster orchestrated...