Bobby and the Road of Smiles (Tales of Life and Wonder) by Sety H is as much for parents as it is for children. It teaches emotional control and has a lot of helpful tips that parents can use when their children throw tantrums or...

Assertiveness for Women… and Artisanal Cheese is a compelling and surprisingly accessible guide to assertiveness. Rather than delving into the psychological origins of passivity or people-pleasing, author M. Tanya West opts for a refreshingly pragmatic approach, offering a structured action plan of 33 clear and...

All you need is to believe in yourself. That was the important lesson that Rudy had to learn. In K.A. Mulenga’s Rudy, the Reindeer Who Could Not Fly, Rudy is frustrated and saddened by the fact that he couldn’t fly. Try as he did, run...

A Quest for Alex: A Courageous Journey of Triumphs, Tears, and the Power of International Adoption by John Ruffini follows John and Anne Ruffini’s relentless pursuit to adopt Alex, the biological sister of their two adopted children. After successfully adopting Tony and Isabella from Chile,...

Alpacas in the Attic by Kristina Schoettle is a delightful addition to children’s literature, cleverly blending humor and learning into a vibrant tapestry of poetry that promises to engage young readers and those sharing the tales with them. Crafted to enhance language fluency, this book...

Melissa Peneycad’s Essentials of AI for Beginners is a guide for anyone seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. With AI influencing countless aspects of daily life, Peneycad provides an accessible entry point for readers to understand and harness its potential. Each...

We the Men by Jill Elaine Hasday examines the historical exclusion of women from public commemorations, national narratives, and legal recognition. Hasday talks about how women's contributions have been marginalized in monuments, celebrations, and education, while men's roles have been championed. Hasday speaks on how...

Who Will Let the Dogs Out: Stories and Solutions for Shelters and Rescues by Cara Achterberg is a powerful and emotional look at the crisis facing dogs in shelters across the southern United States. Cara shares heartfelt stories from her visits to shelters, rescues, and...

Losing the Atmosphere: A Baffling Disorder, A Search for Help, and the Therapist Who Understood by Vivian Conan documents the author's experience with mental illness and her journey to wholeness with forensic detail. In this gripping memoir, Conan shares her journey as she struggled with...

Love With the Five Senses by Carmen Parets Luque starts with a child called Rose pondering what love is after seeing her lovesick older sister. Her mother tells her that there are different kinds of love; it is not limited to romantic relationships alone. She...

Author Robert Burgett, the historian who delves into analysis and legal research, has written "1803: Constitutional Intent for Electing the Presidency: How the Twelfth Amendment Failed to Anticipate the Rise of Competing National Parties" in the light of past and present day politics. Back in...

Sharing the Table: A Northwest Chef Instructor’s Quest to Recreate Memorable Meals, by Linda Hierholzer, is certainly an epicurean delight! While this book contains many sumptuous recipes, it is much more than a wonderful cookbook. In the foreword, former student and close friend Sheri L....

"Searching for Jimmy Buffett" by Frank Mosco is a hilarious political satire novel. Frances Camilla Freewater was always a straight “A” student and all was well in her world till she made a trip to Africa. This is where her adventure begins and she is...

Debra is posing for a graduate picture with a distinguished older man. Her friend, Brian, approaches and introduces himself to the man he believes to be Debra’s father. He goes on and on about how proud this man must be of Debra’s accomplishments, only to...

Kids Say the Darndest Things to Santa Claus Volume 2: 25 Years of Santa Stories is a work of non-fiction in the comedy, holiday reading, and true to life sub-genres, and was penned by author Don Kennedy. This is the second book in the series...

"Break The Cycle" by Tracy Deitz provides a wealth of knowledge and is a toolbox full of resources for battered women in an abusive relationship, and for women who have had the strength and the courage to leave an abusive relationship. From the first...

"Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose," written by Sheri Fink and illustrated by Mary Erikson Washam, is a fun, beautiful, and educational book to share with young children. This book teaches the alphabet and identifies different objects throughout the garden whose names begin with...

Kids Say the Darndest Things to Santa Claus by Don Kennedy is a charming and delightful collection of various moments he has experienced volunteering as Santa Claus. After a friend got sick and he filled in as Santa Claus for a Christmas party, Kennedy found...

"Shoot The Wounded" centers around the small town and families of Maplewood. Leigh and Ronnie were best friends in grade school, things changed as they started high school. Their family life was very different. In her teen years Ronnie turned wild. Jake was a new...

Young Penny is on a field trip with her class when she sees something from the corner of her eye. She goes to the water to explore and sees something that looks like a bowling ball and yet, it isn't. Upon further inspection, Penny sees...