I have always loved reading memoirs, particularly ones whose authors offer a unique perspective and a quick wit – such is the case in Dina Honour’s It’s A Lot to Unpack. In it, the author examines a life that many might envy, though she fears...

In The Handyman, a psychological thriller by Maura K. Deering, in the early 1980s, Brenna Riley had a passionate one-night stand with her teammate on the college rowing team, Dennis Griffin. After graduating from college, Brenna married another college friend, Peter Anderson. However, a heinous...

No More Stuff is a children's book by Linda Sachs. Noah is excited about Easter. He hopes to have a basket with lots of goodies and gifts, but his mother takes a different approach. She mentions his room "stuffed" full of toys and asks if...

In Karma Cats to the Rescue by Kathleen Kastner, Noah the cat was once loved, but when his owners abandoned him, he had to be independent. But to Noah, that meant fighting every cat he saw. When the Karma Cats tried to intervene, Noah was...

Karma Cats to the Farm by Kathleen Kastner is a picture story about factory farming. Penny the Pig lives in a crate. She can’t go outside and enjoy the sunshine or roll in the mud. When she and her pals are loaded onto a truck,...

The last words from Hinda’s father (Tatae in Yiddish) were: “You will live, and you will tell.” It has taken many years for her story to be written from eleven audio tapes that Hinda Mondlak Goldman recorded before she died in 1985. Tatae’s Promise by...

It Starts with Bonjour by Eric Kirchmann is a non-fiction travel book. This is about the second adventure to France that he and his wife took. They traveled to places like Paris, Toulouse, and the region of Gascony, to name a few. He describes the...

A trip down memory lane shows us what a trip growing up in Pennacook, Massachusetts was for Wendy Zhou in the book Zodiac Pets by Eric Giroux. The death of Wendy's father is one of the many incidents that challenge her middle school career, including...

Pursuit of Innocence is a work of fiction in the romance, interpersonal drama, and coming-of-age subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the presence of sexual scenes and the use of explicit language throughout. Penned by author Bethany Rosa, the plot follows...

Of White Ashes is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, military adventures, and emotive slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author duo Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto, this WWII historical novel follows the lives...

South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress is a work of non-fiction in the biography, sociopolitical issues, and government history subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Stephen L. Wilson, this dedicated work provides a comprehensive exploration of...

Secret of Black Rock Mountain is the sixth book in Robin Murphy's Marie Bartek & The SIPS Team series. Marie Bartek-Miller and her fellow SIPS team members investigate paranormal activities throughout Sullivan's Island. When a fourteen-year-old girl named Katie Roach starts seeing terrifying visions of...

At The Edge Of The Ice is penned by author Carolyn Armstrong in the adventure, climate fiction, and animal life subgenres. It is the first book in the Eco Warriors series. The work is intended for independent readers in the 10 to 12 years range....

Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy by Sandy Deutscher Green is a unique and eerie novel-in-verse that captivates readers from the very first page. The story follows 13-year-old Jayce, who, during a lakeside summer vacation, becomes convinced that the ghost haunting his nightmares lives...

What Do I Want to Be? is an inspiring children's picture book by Curious Marsh. The story follows a child who ponders what they want to be when they grow up. The child imagines being an adventurer, a famous personality, a courageous firefighter, an astronaut,...

Kit and His Magical Flashlight by Robyn Connelly is a children's adventure story. Kit has a flashlight. It’s yellow, it’s bright, and it’s magical. Kit explores the world with his flashlight and once saw a big troll wearing a wig made from leaves. Kit has...

The Savage is a work of fiction in the adventure, action, and mystical suspense genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to the presence of violence, gore, and sex throughout. Penned by author Kris Nedy, the plot follows Kamolea, born on a...

Two by Nathan Nicolau is a riveting coming-of-age novel for young adult fans of drama and mystery. Howl studies business administration at UNCC. He loves to read in Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park. There, he notices a weird girl passionately speaking to a statue in Italian....

Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom is an emotional journey of love, acceptance, and letting go. The story follows the tumultuous life of Burnaby and Celia. Friends in their teen years, Celia and Burnaby met years later as successful professionals but lacking in their...

In Two Seconds Later, a suspense and romance novel by Tina Griffith, while Asher was in the shower, he and his wife, Lara, were talking back and forth when his cell phone rang. Lara’s world was turned upside down when she realized her husband of...