The Surreal Adventures of Anthony Zen by Cameron A. Straughan chronicles the whimsical and bizarre escapades of Anthony Zen, whose daily life is marked by bizarre visions and capricious encounters, from peculiar dreams like attending a belated costume party in a banana suit to maneuvering...

The Translation of Julian Yu is a work of fiction in the cultural writing, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Ezekiel Lee, this is a tender coming-of-age novel about 18-year-old Julian Yu, a...

In The Masks of Icesia, Naya Stavridi describes good and evil elements displayed in figures so different from each other. You see how the six characters, John, Maximus, Eve, Joanna, Antricio, and Katerina, demonstrate their interaction with life. They board a carriage, each one immersed...

In The Bird Prison, Tuula Pere tells the story of Griselda and her perfect garden. Everything in the garden is how Griselda likes it, and even the flowers match her clothing. However, Griselda discovers something she does not like. Her perfect garden is invaded by...

Francis the Fox has always been ruthless when it came to his ambitions. As a child, he was never satisfied with his toys and clothes, always demanding more. Always used to getting his way, he started bullying other kids. Whoever dared to oppose him would...

The Adventures of Connor and Sparky by David Armitage is a heartwarming and imaginative tale that invites readers to embark on an intergalactic journey full of whimsy and wonder. The story centers around Connor, a young boy struggling with sadness and confusion due to world...

The Worlds of Origin by Becheru D. Dan is a sweeping science fiction epic spanning over nine hundred thousand years. The story chronicles the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire, beginning with the mysterious creation of the Origin Worlds and culminating in the cataclysmic...

The Best Summer Guest is the first book in the Jonty Series by Tuula Pere. Jonty's parents need some time to talk when they go on a trip, but before they leave, they take Jonty to Grandma Gladys's house. He doesn't like being away from...

Joie Lesin's The Passenger is a captivating tale set in the 1940s. The protagonist is Elizabeth Reilly, a young widow who can communicate with the dead. She meets a kindly senior man, Paolo Clemente, and witnesses his death. His ghost desperately needs Elizabeth's help to...

The Only Blue Crow by Tuula Pere is about a blue crow who is struggling with isolation and loneliness. Although the picturesque valley in which he lives is undeniably beautiful, the blue crow yearns deeply for companionship. In search of friendship, he crosses the valley...

In The Polar Bears' Journey, a children's picture book by Tuula Pere, Nanu is in trouble. The bears' ice slide is slowly disappearing, and his home is melting too. Father went out on a hunting trip and hasn't returned yet. The melting ice drives Mom...

The At-Your-Beck Felicity Conveyor by Dolly Gray Landon is an audaciously satirical novel that delves into the bizarre intersections of morality, justice, and the modern consumerist experience. At its core is Justyce Dreadmiller, a grocery store owner whose obsessive quest to bring a young kleptomaniac,...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

The Monarchs by Mark Sabbas is a science fiction novel set in a war-torn world, where a new generation of children possess extraordinary psychic abilities. Samuel, one of these children, struggles to control his powerful telekinesis under the watchful eye of military scientists. His only...

The Healer Cat by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak, is an adventurous children's book that follows Celesse, a healer cat known for her gentle demeanor and magical abilities. One snowy night, her tranquil life is interrupted when a frantic mother hare arrives seeking help....

Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of friendship with Tuula Pere's The Gnome's Garden. Norman the Gnome has a garden hidden deep in the forest. Norman is a gifted gardener, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables can be found in his garden. His friend,...

The Furious Others by Dr. Ashley Baker is a groundbreaking horror novel that boldly reimagines the true crime genre by shifting focus from the perpetrator to the victims of serial killer Jason LeDown. Rather than dwelling on the killer's dark motivations, the novel gives voice...

In Alexandra Edmiston's The Immortal's Secret, Benjamin Mann, a curator at the Louvre, was recovering from cancer. Benjamin’s grandfather, Josiah Mann, came to visit him in the hospital until the day Josiah just vanished. Benjamin searched his grandfather’s apartment for clues and tore a painting...

Join two young adventurers as they try to build their own tree house in The Tree House Night by Tuula Pere. This summer, Emma and Oliver plan to build a tree house on their own. Oliver is a bit worried about taking the old boards...

Tuula Pere tells the story of the shoemaker and Aron in The Shoemaker’s Splendid Lamp. Long before your grandparents were born, an old shoemaker, his wife, and their many children lived beside a beautiful lake. The shoemaker constantly worked making boots to sell to keep...