Maggie Lynch's The Power of S.A.D. is a poignant and powerful exploration of family, resilience, and self-discovery, woven into the fabric of an engaging Upper Middle Grade/YA novel. Set against the backdrop of foster care and familial upheaval, the book follows 11-year-old Akna Sales, who...

She Took a Turn is penned by author Kristi J Smith in the memoir, spirituality, and inspirational writing genres. In this heartfelt work with plenty of honesty and heart, the author recounts her journey from a prescribed life of conformity as a devout Christian and...

The Muse in a Time of Madness is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is part of The Alyeska Chronicles series. Penned by author Francis M. Flavin, this immersive novel delves into the aftermath of Ivan the...

Jake the Ape Makes a Lot of Mistakes! Book 1 in the Mindset School Series by Heather Lyn Davis is the story of a young ape still learning to perform daily activities like dressing, making breakfast, playing, and doing math. He makes a lot of...

I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by award-winning and bestselling author Jessica Cage is an exhilarating paranormal fantasy romance. Rayna is 36, a successful artist, and a digital marketer. She has a wonderful home, good friends, and loyal clients. But she is the last single...

Doctor visits can be intimidating for children. But if they understand the procedures and know what to expect, the experience will be more enjoyable. For these cases, we have There's a Stegosaurus in My Tonsils by Nat Gibson. The story is about Liam, a boy...

Lisa Ayotte has written another great children’s book highlighting many ways to spread kindness in homes, schools, and communities. In Kindness... Little Things We Do Can Make A BIG Difference! Lisa creates different scenes using the Punny Peeps to illustrate the suggested kindness. Every day...

Erik Reale’s Forging a Second Sun is an action-packed futuristic space opera. The main character, Preo (Preomus Ciniverat), is a salvager of long-lost technologies from derelict superintelligence empires. Her ship, the Charred Crow, is a stealth ship, pitch black with radar-absorbing plates and anti-reflective coatings....

Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager follows Paige, a young woman navigating the highs and lows of her acting career and personal life in a bustling city. Paige is driven by her dreams of acting success and haunted by a...

In Love At A Girl’s School And Other Stories by Diana Altman, a young girl finds herself fantasizing about her professor and doesn’t understand why so many people she knows don’t see him the way she does. Imagine having Itty Bitty Betsy as a secretary...

Alexander Finds A Home by Vicky Ann Meier is an adorable children’s book about Alexander, a sweet kitten with unique qualities who finds himself in a shelter after changes disrupt his farm home. The story follows Alexander's journey as he waits anxiously for someone to...

I Was a Hero Once by Peter P. Mahoney is a moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary life of an ordinary man thrust into tumultuous and transformative circumstances. Mahoney's journey begins in 1968 when he leaves behind his suburban life to enlist in the army,...

The Art of Giving a Crap by Natalie Wilkinson and the Young Author Project is an unflinching look at the complexities of teen life, written with a sincerity that can only come from those who live it every day. Wilkinson and her students have crafted...

Love at First Spy by Mia Miller is a fast-paced LGBTQ+ romantic thriller that keeps you hooked from the start. Chloe thinks she’s living a pretty normal life until she finds out her ridiculously attractive but secretive neighbor, Ezek, is actually a spy. And not...

Life in the south is different.  Time seems to move a little slower.  The tea is a lot sweeter.  The birds sing a loud clear song while the smell of honeysuckle lingers in the air. I have always lived in upper south, never in the deep...

I wonder how many young women will ask “who is Audrey Hepburn?” I remember her well. She had beauty, class, grace and style. She was confident enough to leave much to the imagination. She was a lady. Jackie O was another lady. She defined the...

This is the second book in this series. The author’s skill is maturing. The style is almost prose. There is a distinct rhythm to the phrasing. The amazing thing about this book is the author’s age. She is only 9 years old. She is both...

Charm: An Amazing Story of a Little Black Cat is a memoir and tribute to a special cat written and illustrated by Leyla Atke. When she first saw Charm, he was huddled in the middle of heavy traffic. During a brief lull in the traffic,...

Too Clever by Dr. Julia E. Antoine is a collection of short stories designed to appeal to young readers. These stories feature inquisitive, bright kids with inquiring minds, who have their own ideas, sometimes getting fixated on a plan, and most often coming up with...

Kizzie Elizabeth Jones has a winner with the sweet children's book "How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog". By combining her love for the sea and her love for her own little dogs, she creates a fresh, fantastical tale...