Raised by Committee is a heart-wrenching and inspiring memoir about Carollyne Haynes’ tumultuous childhood in 1960s England. At just 12 years old, Haynes is abandoned by her mother and subjected to sexual abuse by her father, leading her to be placed in the care of...

David "Kick" Tacker survived four tours in the sweltering heat and jungles of Vietnam that claimed the lives of many young men. He came back with scars and a burning desire for justice for those fellow Canadians who got suckered into a war they did...

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island: Sibby's Secret is penned by author Linda Maria Frank in the historical, adventure, and action genres for young independent readers. The plot sees Lily, Frank, Leon, Ryan, and Amelia embroiled in a thrilling adventure as they investigate the disappearance...

America fought her wars of independence and established herself as a global power to be respected, but recent occurrences cast aspersions on that reputation. The breakout of several skirmishes around the globe has put a lot of concerned parties on edge as they attempt to...

Celiac Mom is a must-read memoir. In it, Ann Campanella talks about her little daughter, Sydney, who suffered health issues such as frequent stomachaches after eating, bloating, constipation, trouble sleeping, and delayed growth. Ann tried to understand what was wrong with her daughter's health, but...

Sarah's Gene-ius Discovery (STEAM School Squad) by Sallana Brown narrates the story of Sarah's mission to learn the secrets of DNA. Sarah, a true science whiz, is always excited to learn new things, and when the opportunity to learn more about DNA arrives, she seizes...

Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy is a heart-rending memoir that depicts a child's resilience in the face of childhood trauma and disillusionment. As a child, Katie Love lived with her mother who struggled with severe depression. One day, Katie returns home to...

Honeysuckle Playground is a young adult drama by Adrian Heflin. Set in the 1980s, the book follows the story of Geraldine, a teenager growing up in the small town of Talmadge in Georgia. Raised by a single mother, Geraldine has a lot of anger in...

Annie Eklöv wrote Help! My Room Exploded: How to Simplify Your Home to Reduce ADHD Symptoms to help caregivers who work with children with ADHD to organize their bedrooms. After her son provided an eye-opening revelation, Eklöv changed her mindset. She reveals tactics for creating...

Intriguing and gritty, Forensics III: They Got Fifteen Minutes of Fame From the Way They Died by Harry A. Milman offers an extensive look into what goes on behind the scenes of a murder investigation. The author not only puts the process into three concisely...

Seen by C.M. Harris follows best friends Elisha and Ariana through a day of bike riding adventure in Feather Town. As they visit the local bakery, flower shop, and ice cream shop in town, Ariana consistently goes unnoticed by the various proprietors as the more...

With the ever-rising cost of living all over the world, financial literacy has become paramount for every individual. Alpesh Parmar, with co-authors Keya Parmar and Tvisha Parmar, presents Growing the Money Tree for Kids, a comprehensive guide to securing financial independence aimed at youngsters to...

A horrible virus turns people into violent zombie-like creatures, causing necrosis in a matter of hours or days. Amy brings her boyfriend, Rusty, and her nine-year-old daughter, Lila, to her childhood home, hoping her elderly mother is not infected. But she realizes that she made...

A dedicated midwife and amateur detective, Maeve O'Reilly is married to Will Kensington who runs a successful catering firm. The couple has adopted beautiful little Rowan, and Maeve is pregnant with her second daughter. They live in the cozy town of Langford, New England....

If you think philosophy is boring, you have not read Phil Van Treuren’s The Little Book of Stoic Quotes. It is one of the best books I have ever read on Stoicism. Each short chapter contains a quotation by a famous Stoic followed by Phil’s...

First Elite by Emmanuel M. Arriaga is an electrifying science fiction novel that explores themes of grief, vengeance, and personal transformation. The story follows Neven Kenk, a protagonist driven by loss and a burning desire for retribution, who forms an unlikely alliance with a fierce...

The Rise of Rynn by Bianca Rowena is a young adult coming-of-age novel that serves as a prequel to her current series. At fifteen, Bryn (Takano Rynn) is in his final year at the Academy, entrenched in the Leadership Program of the ambitious Ruling Order,...

Through "enhanced decision-making", Dr. Helen McKibben shares her new psychological technique for dealing with stress in her book Drop: Making Great Decisions. Dr. McKibben shows readers how to "rewire" their brains to change their reactions to certain negative stimuli. The author mentions the book is...

Ozzy Ox Stands Against Socks is a children’s picture book written by Callen Kropp with illustrations by Emily Erickson Hagen. During the winter, the oxen in the land of Ox dress in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold weather. Unfortunately, little Ozzy does...

To say that Bruce Neckels has led a colorful life would be an understatement. His memoir Matter of Conscience is so much more than a book about his experiences as a conscious objector who fought the system that drafted him for service in Vietnam. It...