Carried by Wings is a heartwarming picture book written by Tuula Pere with illustrations by Catty Flores. It tells the story of two condor chicks, Arthur and Walter, who have very different personalities. They live in a nest perched on the edge of a mountaintop,...

Girl, Uncoded: A Memoir of Passion, Betrayal, and Eventual Blessings by Brandi Dredge is an amazing true story of courage and resilience. Sixteen-year-old Caroline loved hanging out with her friends, but she longed to meet the man who owned the apartment they met in. Some...

Sometimes, in the midst of reading fiction, I enjoy reading poems for a change, so I chose Nadia Brown’s book of poetry to read. As I read each poem, I enjoyed sensing her personality as she puts her beautiful creations in writing. Some of the...

"Where Did the Sun Go?" by Janet Cameron Hoult is a marvelous and unique introduction for children and adults of all ages to world-wide beliefs about solar eclipses. The colorful, full-page illustrations by Julia Andrzejewska are a perfect accompaniment to the author's explanation of cultural...

A collection of 33 original short stories and 22 poems, David Podlipny’s A Basement: A Collection of Short Stories and Poems (Alphabet) is enjoyable yet partly a conundrum to me. The short stories are presented at the start of this collection, and I had to...

Bort’s People by Alistair Potter is the third book in The Sunset of Magic series. Bort is the last of his kind, the last Trollid. Or is he? Three hundred years ago, his race was kidnapped, stolen away by the Harrowen and now Bort is...

There is nothing more soothing than a comforting lullaby. The gentle lyrics, often set to a simple tune, have lulled infants to sleep for centuries. Mothers everywhere make up their own little ditties. Some have survived through the generations and there are definitely some that...

The Very Cross Bun, by J.R. Poulter, is a young children’s illustrated story about a piece of bread—a bun—that comes alive, has feelings (angry ones at that), and decides to run away before he is thrown out. He takes a high-speed journey on his own,...

War is brewing and all is not well on the Great Continent. Two young people, from the far reaches of the continent, must find each other and find their own true meaning of life. In the process, they must follow blind faith and a prophet,...

Isabelle B.L brings readers a stimulating collection of flash fiction and poetry with this enthralling anthology, Prickly Pears. A swarm of butterflies converges upon a fiery lamp to witness a moth's fatal attraction to its glow culminate in its ultimate end. A young golden-haired girl...

Spanning a lifetime of seventy years, Dawn Beecroft Teetzel’s My Mary: A Story of One Barnardo Home Child is a heartbreaking and emotional story, but also a deeply moving tale of enduring love. Mary Thistle, the titular Mary, was a Barnardo Home Child. Like thousands...

Surviving Southwood Avenue is a fictional biography that starts in 1920s Ohio. Clara is an “independent, fierce, quick-witted” and beautiful woman. Even though she is obsessed with her first love, Richard, Clara ends up marrying Frank. Their seemingly stable life is disrupted when Clara rekindles...

The Lost King by Elizabeth Creith is an epic tale that starts in the kingdom of Valenia. The protagonist, Princess Kiar, fears for the well-being of her people. Wild animals are destroying the crops, and winter is soon approaching. Kiar receives an ominous message from...

In the four sections of Embracing Grief, Julie Maurer guides you through her encounters with grief, helps you acknowledge your emotions, provides coping strategies, supplies poetry that may put words to your feelings, and delivers sixty-six journal prompts. Maurer briefly shares her experiences with her...

Between Worlds by Julie Maurer is a collection of poetry that uses modern free verse to explore topics like genealogy, grief, loneliness, family, regret, and nature. Maurer’s work has a touch of the paranormal and nostalgia, adding a layer to her reflections on life. Drawing...

Savant: Book 1 of The Stream and the Void by Jason Aaron Cameron is a sweeping epic fantasy where we find ourselves with Talia, Sai, and Yang. These are three friends whose lives are torn apart by the forces of the Void. After Talia unknowingly...

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collection of poems with An Unlikely Sunset: The Passion & Reason Poetry Series. Written by Joe Giampaolo, this poetry collection features over a hundred poems in the style of traditional Japanese poetry, including haiku, tanka, and choka. Giampaolo's poetry captures...

Mistakes, Misstatements, Lies and Other Miscommunication Tactics deftly blends fiction and non-fiction to illuminate the complexities of language. This thought-provoking work examines how words can confuse, mislead, and shape understanding, whether intentionally or by accident. Through engaging anecdotes and keen observations, Norm Cairns reveals the...

In 1955 Andrew Petro faced death; he would never be the same. He ate a light lunch, jumped in to the cold water with a belly flop. As he was swimming he began to cramp in his stomach and groin. He was drowning and gave...

Little Time Capsule: An Anthology of Unearthed Poetry is an engaging, approachable, and emotionally jarring book of poetry from the debut poet Devonte Gardner. Gardner’s poetry celebrates the journey of overcoming the obstacles imposed by oneself and society in order to be who you are...