Lucas The Lion Makes A Friend by Ana Cecilia Moreno is a children's picture book that tells the story of a lion named Lucas, who is the king of his jungle. Despite his status, Lucas is lonely and longs to have friends. Unfortunately, the other...

Can We Get a Rhinoceros? by Christian Kueng is an entertaining and adorable children's picture book about a little boy who wants to have an unusual pet—a rhinoceros. When he asks his mother for permission to get one, she doesn't like the idea. She tells him they don't...

Ann Marie Hannon's The Power of a Flower tells the story of Samantha, a sweet and caring little girl who is always worried about things. One day, Samantha noticed that her little potted plant was not healthy and felt sad. She decided to share her...

The Adventures of a Whimsical Unicorn Named Twinkle Toes is written by Traci Brewington. Twinkle Toes smells some sweet smells and hears beautiful sounds that catch her attention. As she follows the smells, she runs into her friend Glitzy who could hear and smell the...

It has been said by many, and denied by MAGA, that January 6 was an insurrection. In Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?, author Russell Jack asserts, to my mind rightfully so, that this was an act of domestic terrorism. Fellow Americans in the line of...

Most people have their first brush with love in their teens. As a teenager, having your first crush or being in love feels new and exciting, while heartbreak is difficult to navigate. POV: A Breakup is a poetry collection that touches upon the various facets...

One Day a Year by J. Lamont Jones sees Benny Jones thrust back in time where he meets what could possibly be the love of his life. Only how can that be when she lived centuries in the past? And it’s not only time that...

Hey! I’m Not a Book! I’m Really… a MONSTER! by Captain HappyLife begins in a way that goes perfectly with the title. The narrator claims that it might look like an ordinary book, but it is, in reality, a monster. The monster wants the reader...

Ava as a Top Seller is a children's book by Tuula Pere that tells the story of Ava, a young girl who dreams of becoming a market vendor. Whenever she visits the market with her mother, she loves helping her favorite trinket vendor, Mr. Stuff....

Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn, is a compelling tale about the true value of friendship, kindness, and humility. The story revolves around Colin, a modest and hardworking crab who does not indulge in expensive items....

Joy Alicia’s So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go delivers a vibrant blend of humor and wisdom, covering various experiences from the gig economy to modern dating. Alicia’s essays are refreshingly candid, packed with sharp wit and insightful observations. Her essay “Dating Hacks & Dating Advice...

Bigfoot Is a Jerk by Julie Ditchburn Patton is a middle-grade paranormal adventure set in southern Ohio. It tells the story of Zander, a twelve-year-old boy who, after being bullied repeatedly as the new kid, has decided not to make friends. His mother thinks making...

Discover Japan's Sounds A to Z with Tanuki & Fox by David Huerta is a delightful introduction to Japanese culture. It blends language learning through onomatopoeia with cultural discovery. It is aimed at young readers but will delight anyone thanks to its gorgeous illustrations. We...

Veronica and her search and rescue dog, Leda, are on the hunt again. After finding and rescuing an injured hiker, high up in the mountains, the two find themselves drawn into an investigation where wildlife is threatened. In Tracy Carter’s Sick as a Dog, the...

In today's world, everyone at some point in their lives believes that they would be happy if they were different. Well, Chicken is no different. Chicken Does Not Want to be a Chicken by Elsa Takaoka is a part of the J-Tech Creations’ Learn to...

In Beneath the Lake: Lake Lanier Mysteries Book 1 by Casi McLean, Lacey Montgomery deeply mistrusts all men. When she catches her then-boyfriend, Cale, in the arms of another woman, her mistrust soars to new heights. In an impulsive move, she races away in a...

Seduced By A Spy was a great read. I could hardly wait to turn the pages. Former students of Mrs. Merlin's Academy for Select Young Ladies were well trained spies. The highly regarded academy took in orphans from the slums of London. Shannon was one of...

Gelis MacKenzie may never get married. She has plenty of suitors but none meet her father’s high standards. Her father loves her dearly and in his eyes no man is good enough for her. The latest offer is from Ronan MacRuari. ...

Many years ago I was sitting in a restaurant when I saw a young couple obviously in love. They were holding hands across the table, making eye contact and smiling. Other couples appeared married, but did not show that special spark that romantic love brings....

Mystery writer, Christy Castleman was always curious and loved to solve puzzles. Christy was working in her aunt’s shop “I Saw It First,” when a young girl named Zeffie came in with an old jewelry box. She girl wanted to sell the box so that...