Frayed Edges by Kahlani B. Steele is a poetry collection that traces emotional, environmental, and relational moments through observation and quiet reflection. Many poems center on small, telling moments, such as a visit to a grandparent’s home, a solitary walk, or the stillness after rain,...

Before the Lights Go Out by Jafe Danbury is a sweeping domestic thriller that weaves mystery and family drama together. Reagan Dunkel, a photographer living in Washington State, receives a devastating diagnosis: she has retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited genetic disorder that will render her completely...

The Other Shoes of Larry Martin by Pavane Ravel follows Larry Martin, a young reporter in Atlanta whose employment and housing collapse in quick succession after dismissal from his work with an extremist website. After eviction, he moves through the city and nearby towns,...

“She knew she was good. And it appears the good are not rewarded. The good are damned.” This statement rings true in The Curses We Keep, a novella by Dakota J. Miller. The story begins in darkness as an old hag drags a rope...

Boudicca’s Knife by Steven James Foreman is a fascinating fantasy. The narrative follows the “life” of a Celtic dagger for a thousand years, its blade variously a knife, a family heirloom, and a ceremonial sword, but always the harbinger of death. A great deal of...

In Mountain Home by Grace Zacaroli, Danat belongs to a quiet faith community that shelters Solomon after war kills the boy’s parents. Solomon is twelve years old with a living father, whom he has never met, in the northern mountains. Danat accepts the duty of...

The Secret Child by David Thomas Kay is a historical paranormal novel and the third book in the Circles of Time series, preceded by book one, The Sword of Saint Isidores, and book two, The Ring of Mann. Kay's saga is centered around the legacy...

David Thomas Kay’s Christian historical novel, The Sword of Saint Isidores, is a detailed and compelling epic saga set in 10th-century Norway. The story is book 1 in The Circles of Time series. The story was inspired by a beautiful ceremonial sword, studded with precious...

The Reset Self is an atypical self-help book by Seravyna Böhm. I use the word "atypical" because, unlike most self-help books, The Reset Self does not want you to learn more, improve more, or be more; instead, it wants you to see beyond what you...

Queen Bea by Scott Evan Davis is a comical and educational picture book for children. One day, a bee called Bea wakes up to find herself surrounded by hundreds of other bees. She’s confused as they all shout, “It’s the new queen!” She couldn’t believe...

Dragons of Janaidar and Elijah is book one in author Robert Dean Holland’s science fiction fantasy Stolen Man series. Set on planet Janaidar, Adept Alahna breaks sacred law after confirming a coastal, intergalactic slaving operation that the Huan Long Shui Sisteren governing council refuses to...

In his self-help book Deleting Anxiety: Why Your Anxiety Is Lying to You and How to Push Back by Brian J. Fernandez, LMFT, anxiety is described as a survival alarm, misapplied in settings where it is wholly unnecessary. Fernandez explains how the brain converts the...

Our lives tend to reflect the result of the challenges we've faced and the choices we make. In this thought-provoking read, author Matthew West-James recalls lessons he learned over the years and shares some of the wisdom and insight he gained from these moments. A...

From the Shallow End to the Deep End: Ninety-Five Sonnets by AJ Streator is a collection that explores the complexities of human experiences, relationships, and emotions. The book is divided into three sections: The Shallow End, Middle of the Pool, and The Deep End, each...

The Aspirants by J. Loretta takes a look at a near-future where politics and reality TV have merged with the concept of assisted dying. The story starts right in the middle of a livestream called “That’s EnterAttainment!”, where terminally ill people—dubbed "Aspirants"—turn their final moments...

Yellow Boot Gets Stuck in the Mud by J. Loretta follows a bright yellow boot that comes off Right Foot during a rainy run along a muddy path. Right Boot is left behind while a little girl, pulled along by her dog, keeps running home...

Biblical Evolution: Reconciling Science and the Bible by Bill Thormodson is a fascinating book that seeks to reconcile the Bible and science from the standpoint of a lay enthusiast. The author discusses the origins of the universe and Earth, comparing passages from Genesis with scientific...

Ballot by Dan Mulvagh is a powerful anti-war novel that follows the exploits of four Australian servicemen (Diggers) called up to serve in the Vietnam War. Mitch Masters' career in motorcycle speedway racing is derailed by a call-up in the 1969 Australian draft ballot. Three...

Leviatopia: Friend-Sheep Day by Ranco returns readers to the whimsical world of Levi the Whale, where Ella and her best friend Alex once discovered a city full of wonder. On a hot summer day, they feel the pull of that magical place again, especially when...

Terminus by Ian Lewis is set in 1963, when intelligence officer John Post is sent to West Berlin to assume the identity of Bill Baxter, an American operative whose unexplained behavior has triggered concerns inside the CIA. Baxter vanished after his return from captivity, leaving...