The Way of the River: Kellandale Wood (Book One) by Shan L. Spyker is surefooted in its message with a plot that will endear itself not only to young readers but to adults as well. Siblings Elinora Wolton, 15, and her younger sister, Tillie, 14,...

Beyond Diversity by Rohit Bhargava and Jennifer Brown is a collaborative effort directed at steering the world toward acceptance for all regardless of differences. It all started in early 2021, when more than 200 reputable specialists met online to discuss diversity and look for ways...

Dying Light is the first installment of A Light and Shadow saga by Claire Merchant. What worries sixteen-year-old Sienna Sullivan most is if she can pass an upcoming test to move up through the ranks of Light Lacers, people born naturally with magical abilities. However,...

The Labyrinth of My Life by Kay Alahakoon is a slice-of-life romance novel set in Sri Lanka that follows the story of Sakunthala (Saku), a young university lecturer trapped between modern ideologies and her traditionally conservative family. Saku's humdrum life takes an unexpected turn with...

Inspired by his own experiences of living in Vietnam as a kid from 1963-65, author Ralph Pezzullo's Saigon tells the story of Michael Sforza, the thirteen-year-old son of a US diplomat, trying to navigate life in the embassy during one of the most tumultuous times...

A young bat must face her fears and find her voice in the charming children's book Addie Earns Her Wings by Gary Goskowski. When a forest fire leaves young bat pup Addie and her parents homeless, her parents make the heartrending decision to leave her...

A Collection of Short Stories & Poems, by Gary E. Smith, is an insightful, entertaining work that has something for everyone. The author touches on issues most of us can relate to, from romance to war, and brings these issues to life in story form...

If you were to commit some heinous crime like murder, should you be punished under the legal system without your admission of guilt? That’s what Dr. Agnes Taylor defends in her thesis on self-accusation. She’s visiting a Halifax university, job-hunting for a professorship – somewhere....

Insects play a fundamental role in all ecosystems, such as fertilizing the soil and other functions. They are incredibly important for our environment, which is why children should get to know them. With this book, children will see insects in a new way, be able...

Shadebringer Book One: The Land of Irgendwo is a fantasy by Grayson W. Hooper. After enrolling in the military a few months prior, Clyde was now behind enemy lines in the Vietnam War. He was halfway through his first tour, and he would’ve completed his...

Do you like bugs? Most people don’t – I’m one of them. Can you imagine eating bugs? There are people who regularly consume bugs; in some countries it’s considered a delicacy. These people are known as entomophagous and I’m not one of them. I have...

Quiet, Pretty Things by Megan Stockton is a twisted non-stop thrill ride that will keep you guessing until the end. Done from the point of view of the old cop, the partner, the rookie, and even the killer, this is a fresh take on a...

Life Interrupted by D.L. Heather is a beautiful collection of powerful and moving poems dealing with illness, pain and healing. After suffering with agonizing pain for 25 years, author D.L. Heather finally discovered that she had adenomyosis and stage 4 endometriosis. For years she had...

Metamorphosis by D. L. Heather is 'A Collection of Haiku Poetry on Love, Grief & Healing' that has been created in its entirety through the heartfelt perspective of its author. This is the second edition of this compilation but has been significantly extended with over...

Jack Collins leaves behind his comfortable career at a Connecticut law firm to make it big in New York City. He joins Reynolds & Harris, one of the city’s top firms, and gets to work with the legendary Ted Parker. He’s even more impressed when...

Chemistry Lessons by Jae is a light lesbian contemporary romance novel about two women who can't decide what they truly are: best friends or lovers. Regan Romano, an amazing chemistry teacher, and Kylie Wells, a great cafeteria worker, have been best friends since kindergarten; therefore,...

Kangaroo Max Travels Australia: Life Lessons from the World's Smartest Animals, written by Chris Sunray and illustrated by Phillipa Haskins, is the story of an adventurous young kangaroo who ventures out to explore one of the planet's most diverse geographical landscapes and the wildlife that...

Otto the Otter: A Big Surprise by Linda Hansen is a beautiful watercolor-illustrated story of a North American River Otter who visits the pond of a family who lives in a grey house. As Otto frequently returns to the pond, the people in the house...

We must be kind to ourselves, even if we are children (but this is true for adults, too). In a fast-paced world like the one we live in, it is not easy to maintain the peace of mind necessary to live our days happily. However,...

Rosetta Gnome is a fantasy adventure novel written by Ashley Parker Owens. After escaping life as a slave working in a food garden for ogre overseers, Wil, a gnome, flees to freedom alongside his loyal sidekick Roddy, an obese rabbit. Hiding from predators and spies...