A little boy loves his light. It makes him feel safe, both day and night. It makes him feel warm when it shines so bright and gives Mom and Dad a means to see him in the dark after he’s asleep. It’s not unusual to...

That Witch by Courtney Hanks is a magical book for children. The story is based on a lonely witch who is set in her ways. One day the witch creates a potion that draws other magical beings to her house, and she happily invites them...

A. R. Meyering’s The Resurrectionist is a Gothic fantasy inspired by the true story of the Burke and Hare murders during the early 19th century. In this tale, a surgeon named Edgar Price is beginning to doubt his skill with the scalpel and cannot articulate...

Cygie is a young cygnet, a baby swan. He and his siblings are learning how to feed underwater. That’s where they get their food, mostly water plants, but sometimes small fish, fish eggs, and insects. They have to duck their heads into the water, tails...

Eric L. Heard in Reflections of an Anxious African American Dad recounts his early years (childhood to high school) in an effort to lay the groundwork for the life education of his grade school son. Mr. Heard writes that he may have overreacted to his...

The Underground by Sara Francis, book three of the Terra Testimonies, concludes the years of war between the RRPR (Resist, Rescue, Protect, Retake) and OX, Order of Xenophon. Joshua Wolfrum, a.k.a. Wolf, is an undercover agent within the Order of Xenophon relaying information to RRPR...

Kamalu by M. J. Hardy is a murder mystery based on the killings and modus operandi of a mysterious serial killer that is still uncaught to this day: The Honolulu Strangler. The story follows Dr. Charlie Taylor as she travels to Hawaii for a much-needed...

Sent To Watch by David J. Lebenstein is a science fiction novel set just after the historic battle of Waterloo. Our Earth, called Earth 48, is just one of the many planets with life. Aliens do exist and they are all humans. These ‘humans’ have...

New America 2042 is a dystopian sci-fi thriller written by Brett Krausse. In the not-so-distant future, the world is governed by the Co-Op, an algorithm fulfilling the needs of the general public following the ideals of neosocialism. Henry Smith and cofounder Derwyn Davis have successfully...

A Siblings Guide To Autism is about a girl whose twin brother is on the spectrum and is writing this book for her little sister so she knows what to do when it comes to their autistic sibling. The narrator of the story wishes sometimes...

In The Best Thing About Bennett by Irene Wittig, Bennett Hall’s final day at Bancroft, Chandler and Co. may have gone unnoticed by her work colleagues, but she is determined to enjoy her early retirement now that she is no longer carer to her egotistical...

Full Circle by Buffy Eau Claire is an alternative romance novel that will appeal to young adults. It follows the life of Stacie, an eighteen-year-old lab tech intern. Stacie had a beautiful relationship with Kyle until she cheated on him with Mark. She acknowledged Kyle...

City of Schemes by Bill Garwin is an engaging story with strong, relevant themes and well-developed characters. Megan Garrity is a mother and a woman who follows rules meticulously. When she receives an email with an offer that includes a house, employment, and possible programs...

Dave Wyatt cheated on his wife, Tricia, with a younger woman just as she turned fifty. He was contrite, but the damage was done. She felt inadequate and turned to a Facebook married friend, Joe, for love. Joe and Tricia planned to meet in Vegas,...

Desert Dwellers Earth and Water by Sarah Bergstrom is the second book in the Paintbrush Saga. Qeriya and her brothers Lahcen and Khalid have uncovered surprising truths about their origins. The fire reaume won the battle, but danger still lurks around every turn, and the...

The Kano, The Teacher, and The Lola by Christopher Holl is a quirky adventure novel that delves into the rich culture and heritage of the Filipino people. Michael, a young American, is enamored with a beautiful Filipina named Maria. However, he struggles to grasp the...

Despite having three sons, Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest novelists ever, always craved a daughter. What if Hemingway had had a daughter? What if that daughter was a strong-willed woman who strived to make her mark in the law business, a male-dominated profession at...

Rocky the Respectful Raccoon and His Red Sunglasses is a children’s picture book by Janet H. Councilman. Rocky the Raccoon lives in Old Oak Woods with other animals. He’s one of the most liked critters because he’s very well mannered, always punctual, caring, and generous....

Chasing the Surge: Life as a Travel Nurse in a Global Pandemic by Grover Nicodemus Street R.N., Sandra de Abreu Guidry-Street M.D., and Ja-ne de Abreu is an inspiring story of a nurse who sets out to serve in places that were hardest hit by...

Elaine The Elephant is a story about a little elephant. Actually, she is even kind of small for an elephant, but she has a willingness to do all kinds of activities and loves learning to do new things. Because she is small, there are tasks...