Prolific author Tuula Pere cooks up another educative children’s picture book in Axel’s Baking Day: Axel and Ava. Axel loves Saturdays. On Saturday, he bakes fresh buns and bread with his mom. One Saturday, an emergency at his grandparents' home takes both parents away. Axel...

Giant Legs: Little Fears by Tuula Pere tells the story of a young boy named Elliot. Elliot is shy, introverted, and struggles with social anxiety during large family gatherings. During his grandfather’s birthday party, Elliot, with the loving support of his Uncle Stephen, builds self-confidence...

Anne E. Beall’s Embracing Self-Compassion: Meditation Journeys for Self-Kindness is a practical guide offering deep reflections to help people cultivate self-compassion. She opens with a candid exploration of her personal struggles with judging and perfecting herself. Each chapter is structured with a different theme that...

Betty Birdington’s arrival at the village of Berry Bay attracted much attention. Not only was she a newcomer, but she was also replacing the pharmacist who had treated the villagers for twenty long years. The people scrutinized her every move, from children gawking at her...

The days before Christmas are often the busiest time of the year, although the Perkson family took things one step further. Mrs. Perkson was busy creating knick-knacks all year long, with a penchant for handicrafts. Mr. Perkson amused himself by decking the home with an...

If you could grow anything you wanted in your very own garden, what would it be? In Tuula Pere’s My Sunflowers, Millie longs to grow something other than the boring vegetables her parents grow. She wants to grow something bright, cheery, and colorful, like sunflowers....

Traveling can be fun, but it can also be a little scary, especially for the younger ones in the family. In Tuula Pere's Do You See Me When We Travel? a little boy voices his insecurities on a family road trip. From the standard, much-loved...

Karina: One Woman's Journey from Fear to Freedom by K. K. Biernath is a memoir of a woman who finds herself and thrives against all odds. Born and raised in Poland, Karina followed a path of success many would envy. She was traveling abroad, mastering...

In Benji and Briana Become Booger Doctors by Cindy Lee Neighbors, we are introduced to a little girl who has a serious case of booger sneezes. Her brother Benji suggests that they go to Surgeryland. Briana is confused but Benji tells her Surgeryland is the...

The delightful children’s book What Sammy Rose Loved by Nancy Ciammetti Short introduces us to Sammy Rose, a young girl who loves to sleep. From the time she was a baby, her parents were amazed at how easily she fell asleep, often joking about what...

You Can Fly, Little Bird is a touching children’s storybook by Tuula Pere with full-color illustrations by Alexandra Burda. Serene is a newly hatched chick, the last of three eggs in her parents’ nest. Her mother worried when she took so long to hatch compared...

Noise All Over is another book in the Little Fears Series by Tuula Pere. Liam loves to wake up on Sunday mornings slowly, but his awareness is jolted when a firetruck's sirens resound through his neighborhood. His mother soothes him, and the sounds fade. His...

Young people are forever seeking reassurance that they are noticed and that they haven’t been forgotten or left behind. In Tuula Pere’s Do You See Me in Nature? a young boy feels nervous on a family walk through the forest. He persistently asks questions about...

Kissing Toads by Danissa Wilson is an engaging exploration of the quest for love through the metaphor-laden journey of kissing toads to find a prince. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the late 20th century, the story follows Annie, a young woman whose romantic misadventures...

Do toxic relationships make you feel helpless and exhausted? Do you have doubts about the possibility of ever healing from them? Good news! If you want to develop genuine interpersonal connections and overcome unhealthy ones, Ava Linden's Healing After Toxic Relationships is the right book...

In Onward: A Life on a Sailboat, Mark Tedesco crafts a captivating narrative about Jovanny, a man who turns to the open seas after a personal tragedy in search of solace and understanding. From the picturesque coastlines of Amalfi and Santorini to the historic depths...

Ethan Keller inherits a family estate in Laurelsville, Ohio. It's a legacy from his grandfather, Tobias. Yet, Ethan is unsure whether he should return to this small town with his family. After some consideration, Ethan sees an opportunity in his inheritance. Ethan, his wife, Lydia,...

Gwendolyn & Eddie by Michael O.L. Seabaugh is a witty and poignant exploration of mid-century America's societal upheavals. Set against the backdrop of 1950s Missouri, the novel follows Gwendolyn as she wrestles with a crumbling marriage, shifting cultural norms, and the peculiar presence of Eddie,...

Bergthora's Saga by Reiner Prochaska is an enigmatic tale set in 1019 in Iceland. The country has recently adopted Christianity as its new religion, but some dwellers remain dedicated to the old gods and practice dark magic. Bergthora, the main character, is mourning the loss...

Dancing with No Shoes by Scott Lindgren is a powerful coming-of-age story centered on David Hardy, a teenager with cerebral palsy who refuses to let his disability define his future. Set during one transformative summer in Boston, the novel masterfully interweaves elements of romance, mystery,...