Bridges of Words: Haikus Uniting Cultures from 57 Countries of the World by Esperanza Pretila is a poetic masterpiece that captures the essence of humanity through the delicate art of haiku. This collection takes readers on a journey around the world, offering glimpses into the...

Removal of the President by Peter Van Oossanen is the thrilling final installment of a trilogy that explores extraterrestrial influence on Earth’s politics, focusing on a covert mission to save the world from a corrupt U.S. president. Events take place twenty-six years after the previous...

Caribbean Adventures by Fred G. Baker is a riveting collection of modern pirate tales set mainly in the Caribbean. The stories follow the daring exploits of Alex and his crew, opening with the audacious theft of the luxury yacht Caribbean Queen, which Alex’s crew swiftly...

Keys to the Empire by Sam Mitani follows Dalton Lang, a former Chinese intelligence agent living in L.A. under witness protection. Many years ago, a Chinese scientist named Dr. Linghu Ning was murdered during a failed extraction job, leaving Dalton to shoulder the guilt from...

In her memoir This is a Love Song: Thoughts from the B Side of a Gen X Life, Dina Honour describes daily walks with her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to leave their apartment and maintain a routine, then proceeds to step...

Big Birthday for Little Zee by Tatiana Bell begins when a young boy discovers a massive green creature hiding in the forest while playing hide and seek with his friends. Initially frightened, the young boy is wary of the beast. However, he soon realizes that...

It's So Hard to Be a Princess is a delightful picture book for children by Tatiana Bell. The story follows a young princess who prefers to stay in bed rather than go to school. She doesn't like to wear dresses, pink shoes, or even "proper"...

Brave Little Captain by Tatiana Bell is a lively, imaginative story about a young adventurer who sets sail across the open seas with confidence, curiosity, and a head full of big ideas. The narrative follows him as he explores different lands, meets new people, and heads...

Killer Urge by Steven Fisher is a unique kind of thriller. A body in a park appears to be a random killing, and there are no leads. The trail goes cold until a tip brings outside consultant Kevin Mathers in to help. He’s already brought...

Over a decade into his reign as the supreme ruler of the Milky Way Galactic Empire, Abukar Kenessit plans to settle down and solidify his reign. He aims to marry, establishing his bloodline while adopting a very different approach from the norm to expanding the...

Human Again: In the AI Age by J.D. Macpherson is a detailed discussion about the future of artificial intelligence in our lives. It raises critical questions about whether AI is the death of creativity and if it will replace strategic planning and decision-making roles. The...

The Winds of War by Mosha Winter is a dark and gripping epic fantasy that transports you into a world torn apart by bloodshed, betrayal, and fanaticism. As the Astaris Empire fractures in war, Empress Seline and her council struggle to hold onto power, but...

In the self-help guide The Compassionate Writer: Find Your Voice, Enhance Your Story, and Touch Lives, Dr. Anne Beall assures readers that writing develops through experience, learning, and imagination over time, and not solely through innate talent. She identifies social media as a frequent source...

In Trapped by Bella Olson, Ava is a smart 11-year-old inventor who lives with her parents and siblings. When she was not inventing some machine, she was dodging traps set by her younger twin brothers. Ava lived a happy and comfortable life until she took...

The Miracle Morning After 50: A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality, and Purpose for Aging Adults by Hal Elrod and Dwayne J. Clark is a self-help guide that leans into the ways that structured morning routines influence health, cognitive function, and overall daily performance for...

The Unwritten Rule is the first book in The Racing Line series by Anne Nikolaiken. The story follows Formula 1 driver Sydney McKinnly as he fights to secure a third world championship. After a rough season filled with mistakes and pressure, his team demands he...

Tidal Overlook by Helen Montague Foster follows Dr. Nancy Thomas, who, on a drive to their river cabin with her husband, Mack, and foster daughter, Soolie, sees a body in a field near Wyding Overlook. Three men threaten Nancy and demand that they leave. Later,...

Special by Nancy F. Goodfellow is a well-written book that offers children the value of true friendship that goes beyond physical or intellectual disabilities or differences. This book is written from the perspective of two best friends, Madison and Meg. Meg has Down syndrome and...

Three Times A Mourner: Personal Essays on Grief and Healing by Fredricka R. Maister is a memoir examining how loss shaped Maister's understanding of family, memory, and identity through the deaths of her father, boyfriend, and mother. In Fifty Years Without a Dad, she looks...

Losing Liam at the Museum by George Neeb follows Ryan, who is tasked with entertaining his energetic cousin Liam during a museum visit. What starts as a simple trip quickly becomes an adventure as Liam’s curiosity leads him to explore exhibits spanning from medieval times...